MRS scheduled part II

This weekend Dave and I discussed all that went on last week in regards to the MRI results. We decided that if I were to have this magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for it to be scheduled prior to January 1 due to already capping our insurance. So with that said I phoned Dr. Needles nurse, Karen around 8:05 this morning asking her if the test is to performed could we have it sooner than later. Dr. Forget's office called around 8:15 after I had already left a message with Dr. Needles nurse. Dr. Forget's staff are so on the ball with things. They told me that Dr. Forget would like for me to have the spectroscopy. Sue, one of Dr. Forget's adminstrative assistants asked if I wanted Dr. Forget or Dr. Needles to order the spectroscopy. I said Dr. Forget for it is sometimes difficult to get through to Dr. Needles due to it being a busier office. She called the scheduling department for the MRS within the hospital. As stated in the previous post I will have it this Friday at 10 am. I could have had it done tomorrow at 10 am but since it is Stuart's official birthday I opted for Friday as Dave is off. They do not do the magnetic resonance spectroscopy's at the off site location where I currently do the MRI's.

Not too long after Dr. Needles himself called to state what I had already known about having the test performed. He metioned that he wants to see more than the T2 intensity that is shown on my normal MRI scans. It will give him a better look at what is going on to determine if "chemo" would be appropriate. I did ask him who should tell me the results since both doctors are involved. "I don't want to step on anyones toes". He said he wouldn't be offended just as long as I get my results. We left it that I would here it from Dr. Forget since I can get through to his office easier. He agreed.

I am not too anxious. I think when Dr. Forget said last Friday that he is 99% sure that there is no change that is good enough for me. Mind you I am pleased to take this test to confirm his professional opinion. I will know the results next Monday. Dr. Forget will discuss the final results with me via phone.

Many great things here!

1. Dr. Forget's staff phoning early & scheduling the spectroscopy.
2. Dr. Needles personally calling to let me know his plan of action.
3. Not having to go in to see a doctor with the results. Saves a $50 specialist copay. (for now!)
4. Stuart has a good yucky cold. I cancelled yesterday his three year pics that were to be scheduled at 10am this morning. It allowed me to be at home answering the multiple phone calls.
5. I have peace.

Pray for the test to show no signs of cancer re growth just good ole scar tissue. For each doctors wisdom as well.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled

and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

Have a great Thanksgiving. There is so much to be thankful for.
kate