Scans Today

Jerry and Kristen took Mom for her scans at Bowman Gray. She did well and did'nt have any reactions. Just a flushed face and that is mild compared to the last reaction. Her CT was at 2:30 and her MRI was not scheduled until 7:00. They so graciously worked her in about 5:30 so they would not be there so long and get back so late. They got back to Bluefield about 8:45 so that was not bad at all. Dad went to appt for his back also on Friday and Dr Greenburg(Neuro) says he will need surgery to correct the 2 deteriorate
disk..pinched nerve and really didn't even discuss other options. Dad was not wanting surgery options but wanted to try other options so Dr Greenburg put him on some antiarthritic medicine and he will see another Ortho doc Nov 15th to get some steroid injections to get him through. He will not do anything until he sees what is going on with Mom. He will get some Phys. Therapy 3 times a week also with traction and I think that will help some.
So, once again ,we wait for appointment on Monday 2:30 to get results and hopefully find out what is going to be done. Mom's CEA level will also be repeated on Monday. This is the blood test that has gradually been elevated the past few months that shows the cancer cells are present. Until then we pray.
Vickie