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It's been a week around here to say the least. Since learning that mom's blood levels were slightly elevated - there have been many Dr. visits and tests for mom. So, 2 sets of images have been taken, one called a CT Scan and one called a PET Scan. So the PET scan is actually a test where the patient has some radioactive glucose - and the sanner can then see which cells are using the glucose the fastest. Things like your brain, and heart (since they're actively doing stuff for you) use it. But sometimes , if there's a problem - cancer will use the glucose up fast too. Well both the CT and the PET scan showed a mass - that isn't necessarily cancer but looks suspect. Her oncologist is "worried that it's a recurrence". That was the phone call we got yesterday and after a good cry - we all realize that this isn't the worst news that it could be. If it is an issue - then it has been caught incredible early on. So this means more tests, a biopsy and possible chemotherapy. In the meantime my mom is taking this better than I am. I'm very freaked out at the moment. I'm angry, but the stupid thing about this is, there is nothing to be angry at. It's a faceless, formless disease. It isn't fair. My mom tries to live healthy and all through the time I've known her she has been nothing other than a nice person. And she has to deal with this on top of having gone through many other surgeries and procedures and well a lot of stress that I won't mention in this post. So we keep praying and hoping here. Keep on top of your health. Go to all of your recommended screenings. Photo: Pixabay