Just a quick update. The doctor reviewed the CT Scan and Barium Swallow again today preparing for a consult tomorrow. After further review he is considering not removing the mass. It isn't causing me any health issues. It is possible that surgery could create a greater risk than the mass. He has scheduled a PET Scan for 7 AM tomorrow/Tuesday. I then have a consult with the doctor at 10:30. The PET scan is like a CT Scan but it is looking for the presence of cancer cells. He will have a chance to review the PET scan prior to the consult.
If the PET scan is clean it will likely be his recommendation that we hold off on surgery at this time and monitor the mass. Since we now know it is there we can do testing over time and watch it. If it were to grow or ever give me any issues with the esophagus or the trachea we can always remove it at a later time.
No final decision until we meet with the doctor tomorrow. I will update again in the afternoon tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for the continued prayers.
Merry Christmas.
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Jerry:
Sounds like everything is positive and in your favor. Wishing you and yours the best now and always. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Aunt Nancy
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