On 4/29/2008 HopefulHusband wrote:
My wife has stage IV NSCLC (Adenocarcinoma). 9 weeks ago her CT scan showed tumor reduction in all sites. However she had another CT scan today and we are very concerned. During her scan the technician had to leave to 'consult' with the radiologist. Nothing more was said, but needless to say we are very concerned. Does him leaving mean that they saw something? We've only a couple of days until we meet with our oncologist to find out the results, but the question is has anyone had sucha reversal of fortunes? Is that normal or does it take longer?
I can see why you would be concerned. You didn't say what type treatment your wife was taking but unfortunately I've never heard of a reversal in that short of time but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Miracles happen every day.
It's hard to tell what the "consult" was about. I've had that happen to me but it turned out not to mean anything in my case.
Have you called where the CT was done and asked if the report was ready? If it is ready, you can go get a copy even before you see the doc. Just a thought. I've done that too.
I do hope you get great news. God Bless you both. Please let us know what you learn.