Sunday, July 12, 2009  PET Scan Results  We got a Picture of
Kevin and I. Finally. Well, My PET scan results came back Friday
and I learned a few things. First, that my mind is a powerful
thing.  Second, that the hormone therapy I am on, Femara, can
cause pain especially in the bones  Third, that I am not
supposed to die soon, like I have been thinking in the back of
my head where that evil little part of my brain lives On Friday
my doctor called me and I frantically dropped my sister's call
to switch over and get the news before the weekend. I first ask
her the overall impression of my scan before we get into
specifics. That way, I can pay attention to her details before
I'm trying to figure out if the cancer has spread like wildfire
through my body as she talks about one detail at a time. All in
all she said she was pleased with the results. As the weight of
the WORLD seemed to slip off my shoulders, I asked for the
details. I had just started feeling some painful spots on my
spine I was very concerned abou