After a very long week we finally have the biopsy results and they are GREAT! The surgeon called us tonight at seven and stated that the biopsy of the tumor, lymph node and cyst are all benign - NO CANCER and no residual Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. So between Steve's willingness to fight and chemotherapy they have kicked this cancer's A$$! Yes that is right...just ten days ago we were devastated thinking that the cancer had spread into his vertebrae and was progressing even while he was receiving chemotherapy and now it has been confirmed there is NO CANCER! So can you get a false positive on a PET scan...YES! Here are a few situations that can cause you to have a false positive: infection, inflammation and any areas where you have had past disease. While Steve was in the hospital he was diagnosed with a staph infection that was pretty strong and he and a 15 cm tumor that started in his chest so this could be exactly why he had a false positive not to mention he was supposed to lay low 24 hours prior to the PET scan and he worked manual labor instead. Regardless of what ever caused the false positive the doctors have gotten to the bottom of it and we FINALLY see the light at the end of the tunnel. Next on the agenda we will meet with the oncologist Tuesday to determine if he will still need to receive 3 weeks of radiation.
Now how to celebrate?
Much love to all!
Steve, Angie and the boys!
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