It's November already?
Wow, the time flies. Soon we will all be sitting down with our loved ones thanking the universe and/or its Creator for all that we have and for all that we are truly thankful for. I am very thankful for the century filled life of Mary Margaret Gordon...she will be truly missed. Place a glass of beer (just a half a glass luv) on the table for her this holiday season and say one "Our Father" and it will be as if she is right there with you - almost.
The leaves have almost completely fallen from their branches. Thankfully there are very very few acorns remaining - they were HEAVY (not on their own, but get a bucketful and we are talking 20-30#). It is almost time to put away the patio furniture and buckle down for what they say will be a snow-filled winter.
This will be a very short up-to-now on you-know-who.
Dad's three weeks of radiation therapy ended about a month ago. The doctors knew that wasn't enough time, but that is all that this location in his body could handle. Dad was instructed to wait 2-3 weeks before a CT Scan and a Pet Scan (for analysis of the radiation results) because the effects of the radiation therapy keep working even after the radiation itself has concluded.
Today Dad had both scans done - and is now home safe and sound. He was starving, had to fast overnight and most of the day due to the scans - so one nice big bowl of The Pilgrim Diner Manhattan Clam Chowder only with a grilled cheese and he is all set for the night. Needless to say - he is exhausted, but back home and exhausted is better than in the hospital and exhausted!!
Dad will call his oncologist - Dr. Conti - on Thursday morning bright and early to either set up an appointment to discuss the results or he will get the results over the phone - either way - I will follow up and get back to you all with the details of Dad's scanning results.
I will leave you alone for now.
Below are the summaries for the scanning procedures if you would like to continue your education in the area of nuclear imaging.
Blessings to all - Peace and Love and many smooches,
Katherine
About Nuclear MedicineNuclear medicine is a medical imaging specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose or treat a variety of diseases including many types of cancers and heart disease. Nuclear medicine or radionuclide imaging procedures are noninvasive with the exception of intravenous injections.
The radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine are called radiopharmaceuticals or radiotracers. A radiotracer is either injected into a vein, swallowed or inhaled as a gas and eventually accumulates in the organ or area of the body to be examined, where it gives off energy in the form of gamma rays. The energy is detected by a gamma camera, positron emission tomography (PET scanner) and/or probe. Those devices work in combination with sophisticated computer technology to create detailed pictures of the structure and function of a human organ or tissues.
About CT TechnologyCT scanning is a painless, non-invasive testing method widely used by doctors because it provides the most revealing images of internal organs, bones, soft tissues and blood vessels. Computed tomography (CT) combines special x-ray technology and sophisticated computer technology to create high-speed, cross-section images of the inner workings of the human body. The images are electronically reconstructed to create two and three-dimensional illustrations that can reveal a wide array of medical conditions.
Wow, the time flies. Soon we will all be sitting down with our loved ones thanking the universe and/or its Creator for all that we have and for all that we are truly thankful for. I am very thankful for the century filled life of Mary Margaret Gordon...she will be truly missed. Place a glass of beer (just a half a glass luv) on the table for her this holiday season and say one "Our Father" and it will be as if she is right there with you - almost.
The leaves have almost completely fallen from their branches. Thankfully there are very very few acorns remaining - they were HEAVY (not on their own, but get a bucketful and we are talking 20-30#). It is almost time to put away the patio furniture and buckle down for what they say will be a snow-filled winter.
This will be a very short up-to-now on you-know-who.
Dad's three weeks of radiation therapy ended about a month ago. The doctors knew that wasn't enough time, but that is all that this location in his body could handle. Dad was instructed to wait 2-3 weeks before a CT Scan and a Pet Scan (for analysis of the radiation results) because the effects of the radiation therapy keep working even after the radiation itself has concluded.
Today Dad had both scans done - and is now home safe and sound. He was starving, had to fast overnight and most of the day due to the scans - so one nice big bowl of The Pilgrim Diner Manhattan Clam Chowder only with a grilled cheese and he is all set for the night. Needless to say - he is exhausted, but back home and exhausted is better than in the hospital and exhausted!!
Dad will call his oncologist - Dr. Conti - on Thursday morning bright and early to either set up an appointment to discuss the results or he will get the results over the phone - either way - I will follow up and get back to you all with the details of Dad's scanning results.
I will leave you alone for now.
Below are the summaries for the scanning procedures if you would like to continue your education in the area of nuclear imaging.
Blessings to all - Peace and Love and many smooches,
Katherine
About Nuclear MedicineNuclear medicine is a medical imaging specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose or treat a variety of diseases including many types of cancers and heart disease. Nuclear medicine or radionuclide imaging procedures are noninvasive with the exception of intravenous injections.
The radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine are called radiopharmaceuticals or radiotracers. A radiotracer is either injected into a vein, swallowed or inhaled as a gas and eventually accumulates in the organ or area of the body to be examined, where it gives off energy in the form of gamma rays. The energy is detected by a gamma camera, positron emission tomography (PET scanner) and/or probe. Those devices work in combination with sophisticated computer technology to create detailed pictures of the structure and function of a human organ or tissues.
About CT TechnologyCT scanning is a painless, non-invasive testing method widely used by doctors because it provides the most revealing images of internal organs, bones, soft tissues and blood vessels. Computed tomography (CT) combines special x-ray technology and sophisticated computer technology to create high-speed, cross-section images of the inner workings of the human body. The images are electronically reconstructed to create two and three-dimensional illustrations that can reveal a wide array of medical conditions.
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