CT Scan results

 Got the results of my CT Scan back.  (They are below).  The scan showed NOTHING in the pancreas or the stomach.  I spoke to my local oncologist and he said there may be no reason to do the MRCP/MRI, since it appears there is nothing there.  He suggested I do another Colonoscopy, which I will bring up to Moffit.  I feel that this is good news, (Maybe it is not stage 4, but just an independent mass that is cancerous).  At least we have more test results for Moffitt to look at to plan an attack.  I feel that there will be LOTS more tests in my future.  They may just do a PET scan to see if they can find cancer ANYWHERE else in my body.

 

FINDINGS:

Airways and Lung Parenchyma: There are ground glass opacities within the right middle lobe and lower lobes, probably due to mild atelectasis or pneumonitis. There are no suspicious lung nodules. There is no consolidation or mass.

Pleura: Unremarkable. No effusions.

Mediastinum & Hila: Asymmetric enlargement of the left lobe of the thyroid gland associated with several nodules. One of the largest appears partially calcified, measuring at least 1.5 x 1.8cm in size. No pathologically enlarged mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes.

Heart: Normal in size. No pericardial effusion. Coronary artery calcifications are not seen.

Aorta: Unremarkable.

Limited Upper Abdomen: There is a hypodense lesion in the right lobe of the liver, better seen on the comparison CT, measuring at least 4.9 x 4.4cm in size, incompletely characterized on this exam.

Musculoskeletal Structures: Unremarkable chest wall. No axillary adenopathy. Bony structures are unremarkable for age.

IMPRESSIONS

1. No suspicious lung nodules.

2. No pathologically enlarged thoracic lymphadenopathy.

3. There is asymmetric enlargement of the left lobe of the thyroid gland associated with several nodules. One nodule, which is partially calcified, measures at least 1.5 x 1.8cm in size and follow up with thyroid ultrasound is suggested.

4. There is a hypodense lesion within the right lobe of the liver, measuring at least 4.9 x 4.4cm in size. Please correlate with the biopsy results. This lesion is incompletely characterized on this exam.

Comments

  1. Roger DubbsJanuary 24, 2023 at 7:52 PM

    Sounds great that there may be no spread! I'm sure there will be more tests for a while at least. I hope they do the PET scan for you - it would be great to have more confidence this is localized.
    Good luck with your visit to Moffitt!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2023 at 7:57 PM

    Just got caught up on your journey. Mark and I are praying for your healing and the drs knowledge to get you through this. Anything you or Deb need please ask. You have alot of people who care about you both so please for your piece of mind and strength please take whatever they offer. Mark and Arlene

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  3. David ShulerJanuary 29, 2023 at 4:05 PM

    Jim, this sounds much more positive than the initial thoughts. My hopes and prayers are that it turns out to be a big nothing. As always, if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

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