CT scan results and utterly confused :(

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Ok guys and gals , got a copy of Joe's ct scans , but havent talked to doc to

discuss them as its the weekend , it says no cancer , but then goes on to say

other weird things , he had chest and abdomen done , chest because he has been

having severe chest pain from middle of chest on left side , wrapping around and

under left arm into middle of back, along with shoulder pain.

Here is what the CT chest with Contrast says

Indication : Left shoulder pain, history of colon cancer

Technical factors : Axial Ct images of the chest are obtained after

administration of intravenous contrast. Comparison is made with a previous

examination dated 3/23/2005

Findings: The heart and pericardium appear normal. There is no

lymphadenopathy.

There is prominent soft tissue within the anterior mediastinum creating a

somewhat ground glass appearance. This is more prominent than on the previous

examination resulting in widening of the anterior junction line . Wether this is

neoplastic in nature or represents rebound thymic hyperplasia is uncertain. The

lungs are clear. No obvios mestastic disease is demonstrated. Osseus structures

grossly appear normal.

Impression : The anterior mediastinum is increased in size from previous

examination causing further splaying of the anterior junctional line . There is

also some ground glass density within the mediastinal fat which is increased as

well. Wether this is neoplastic in nature or representive of rebound thymic

hyperplasia is uncertain. I would favor the latter. No other abnormality is

present

(Ok what the heck is rebound thymic hyperplasia, why is there ground glass

density in his mediastinal fat ? Why is his anterior junction line widening and

what is that??????

They suggest following up with MRI if problem persists ( which it is , he is

in so much pain he is eating ibrufen like candy , and he DOESNT do meds at all

usually )

Now then his Ct of abdomen and pelvis with contrast says

Indication History of colon cancer

(one one page it says that the liver spleen , adrenal glands , pancras and

kidneys are normal , on the next it says spleen is slightly enlarged at 17 cm in

greatest dimension unchanged from last exam , hmm didnt know it was enlarged)

There is an anastomic staple line located within the right lower quadrant ,

which I believe is located within a loop of small bowel ( umm does this mean

there is a staple in him ? or just scar from staples?)

There are no fluid collections, inflammatory changes, or lymphadenopathy,

Osseous structures grossly appear normal. There is a small ventral

periumbilical hernia ( hmm hernia?) within the neck that measures approximately

3 cm ( the neck of what????) A loop of small bowel is closely opposed to the

hernia neck

Impression Unremarkable Ct of the abdomen no evidence of tumor reoccurnence /

metastic disease

ok dang it soooo no cancer or is there???? what the heck is that in his

mediastinum thats causing it to widen ???

for those that dont know mediastinum is area between lungs ,I only know this

because thats where my moms cancer is

HELP ME UNDERSTAND PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Deb

33yrold husband Joe, was diagnosed with CC in Sept,

resection on Sept 27th 2004

found mets to the abdominal wall lining 3 lymph nodes involved

open wound from infection until Jan 2005

Ileostomy reversal Dec 7th 2004

Chemo regiment begun Jan 2005

5fu/levorican/Oxaplatin/ Avastin added Feb 14 2005 (Happy Valentines

Calcium Magnesium added for the Tingles Feb 28 2005

Ct Scan done March 23rd 2005 , 16 millimeter cyst like object on liver found

April 1 2005 PET scan done awaiting results

April 11 PET SCAN SHOWS

NED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 9 Plateletts are low 75,000

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