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On 4/30/08, I discovered a lump which was diagnosed as testicular cancer. 9/26/08 scans showed spread into a lymph node and we are proceeding with radiation treatment.

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Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:48 PM, PDT


My scan results are good.   I'm tired but relieved.  Plus, I'm a bit disappointed in the anxiety I had today.  It is nowhere near what I used to feel, but I still fight the battles of faith and trust in God's plan vs. worry.

If you ever read a radiology report of your chest, abdomen, and pelvis, chances are you will probably see all sorts of notes that are confusing.  When I had my first scans back in May 2008, there were some small areas of the liver that were "probably benign" but you know how one's mind can work in the middle of the night.  Well, those liver cysts are still there and unchanged over many CTs and MRIs.

The two MRIs (I used to have CT/PET scans but the Doc wants to reduce my radiation exposure)  have similar notes on some other stuff I'll need to ask the doctor about, I guess.  But anyway, for today no signs of cancer.

Thank God.  Thank you all for your prayers.


*** UPDATE ***  The above was written in an dull tone because I'm tired.  But c'mon now, let us celebrate!!!  The Rager house is still cancer free!!!

 


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