Another MRI for another problem

On August 13th of last year I wrote:  "The PET scan shows an anomaly in my sternum.  It's a shocking thing, like someone slapping you in the face with a frozen salmon.  I am sure I don't have cancer elsewhere, I'm sure it hasn't spread.  I've convinced myself of this.  I don't know what to think."

On August 26th of last year I wrote:  "The anomaly in my sternum is a node between my lungs that's enlarged or reacting to the injections for some reason.  People don't tend to get cancer right there, so Dr. C. isn't worried about it.  When Dr. R. comes back from vacation, Dr. C. will ask Dr. R. if he wants to test it."
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The anomaly was never tested.  It wasn't seen as a big deal...

The day after my CT scan, I received the results.  While the cancer in my pelvis does appear gone, the mass between my lungs has increased in size by a significant amount since the last exam.  Dr. U. (the second surgeon) has told me I need to have another MRI.  This will be my third (I believe) since this whole mess began.

They think it could be thymic rebound.  Or something not as benign.  Hence, the test.
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Someone I love is still sick.  It's been almost two months and he's not home yet.

The renovations are now tentatively scheduled for September or October.  We'll be gone for two weeks.  We only were able to get them to agree on one change for me-- one of many I requested.  I try not to worry about being able to use the bathroom in my own home.

I need that colonoscopy, just like I thought.  It's not happening for a while because of every other thing.

I'm so tired of things going wrong.  So damn tired.

In Remission!

Went to my oncologists' office for a CT scan.  It was a long trip with a ton of pain and some embarrassing parts.

According to the second surgeon (Dr. U.), I'm currently in remission!  Maybe I was before, but this is the first time anyone told me.  It's worth the pain and week of recovery.