The head CT showed soft tissue growth suggestive of a recurrent tumor in the left side of the head, as well as enlarged supraclavicular (around the collarbone) right and left lymph nodes. The radiologist suggested a follow-up MRI. David called Georgetown to discuss their MRI that he can have with the pacemaker and is waiting for a call back.
The chest CT indicates atelectasis in the right lower lung with small left and small to moderate right pleural effusions. Pneumonitis is not excluded. I looked up atelectasis and can mean a partially collapsed lung. He has a call in to the pulmonologist about this one and is waiting for a call back.
He is really tired and wheezing with not enough energy to go to the Silver Sneakers classes, walk in the mall or, today, even stop by GoodWill to make a donation. He has been taking his new medications religiously, hoping to regulate the heartbeat and reduce the number of times he wakes up each night to use the bathroom.
We are scheduled to meet Lorrie, Richard and David for lunch on Saturday and we are both looking forward to that get together.
I write more once appointments are set and when we learn more about what all of this means. Prayers are really appreciated.
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