PET Scan Day

Today I went to have my PET Scan (PET can help physicians effectively pinpoint the source of cancer. This is possible because many cancer cells are highly metabolic and therefore synthesize the radioactive glucose (sugar) that is injected in the patient prior to the exam. The areas of high glucose uptake are dramatically displayed in the scan imagery, as opposed to the anatomical imagery of CT or MRI, which cannot detect active, viable tumors.
If cancer is found early, it can often be cured. A PET scan can be used in early diagnosis, assisting physicians in determining the best method for treatment. A whole body PET scan may detect whether cancer is isolated to one specific area or has spread to other organs before a treatment path is determined.)

I had a special diet the day before to obide by:
Low Carb
No Bread
No Pasta
No Rice
No Cookies
No Candy
No Pop
And No Alcohol
On top of that I had to drink 24 to 32 oz of water.

I arrived at Good Sam today at 8:00 AM.  Was taken to the trailer where the PET Scans are done (Most hospitals cannot afford a PET Scan so a mobile ones comes to each hospital) They injected with me with some radioactive dye then send back inside the hospital to wait for a half an hour.
After that half hour passed they came and got me and put me under the machine which looks like a CT scan. That took about 25 mins or so.  So the whole process was super easy.

More news about me...

A couple of weeks ago I was put on some anitbiotics for a cough I had.  Monday night was my last dose.  Strangely this medication seemed to mask some of my Lymphoma symtoms. Because boy the last few days I have been so tired and my appetite is gone.  I am forcing myself to eat. For those of you who know me I am already a freaking stick so I can't stand to lose anymore wait.  I am hoping some of these things go away after I start treatment but from what I hear Chemo makes you lose your appetite and makes you tired.  I guess I will just have to wait and see. 

Next big thing coming up for me is on January 27th.  I get my port put in.  I am going to name it.  The only name I can think of so far is Port O Potty!  LOL  So suggestions are greatly appreciated.  I will be also running a poll on Facebook.

Talk to you soon......