Just a follow up on my sister - the scan did show metabolic activity in the lung nodule, but not significant growth since the last scan a few years ago, so the plan is to keep an eye on it. The doc is leaning towards something inflammatory or infection because she did just have 3 bouts of pneumonia and a ventilator this year!
The PET scan was from her chin down to her pelvic bone and nothing else showed up.
So this is definitely a praise the Lord!!
She and I also did some troubleshooting and solved another issue she has been having, and an unexpected result from that is she now has more feeling in her legs and has been able to walk more. It might be some sort of nerve /vagus thing. Her doctors are good and keeping her status quo (and alive) but they are definitely not trying to evaluate or solve any new issues she has.
She would like to try NAC for her COPD, but it is out of the question as it would interfere with her blood thinner. She has had a blood clotting disorder for 30 years that is mechanical and cannot be fixed surgically, so her blood thinner cannot be messed with. She also has 100% block of one carotid artery amd 50% block of the second.
Nevertheless, she is in great spirits, and getting a lot down that she can do from her wheelchair like organizing drawers and such. She jokes that she is spring cleaning up to about 3 feet 😂
Great report, Lil. So glad for her, and you.
This is very good news, for your sister, you, and family! PTL!
PTL, LilFarmer, and bless your sister for being such a fighter against all she is having to endure.
And she still has a great sense of humor.
That is fantastic.
Thanks so much for the update.
Hope and pray you are well and doing just fine.
Good news for you and sister!
Thank the Lord!
Prayers continue!
PTL, indeed!
Great news....so happy to hear ALL of it.
Thx for the update.....sending continued prayers.