Debbie has multiple nodules in both her lungs. The Surgeon has indicated that the nature (malignant or non-malignant) of these nodules will determine the nature of the surgery.

He has requested that Debbie have a PET scan tomorrow morning at 9:00am.
PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography
Positron emission tomography, also called PET imaging or a PET scan, is a diagnostic examination that involves the acquisition of physiologic images based on the detection of radiation from the emission of positrons. Positrons are tiny particles emitted from a radioactive substance administered to the patient. The subsequent images of the human body developed with this technique are used to evaluate a variety of diseases.
Basically it is a way to take better pictures and get a better diagnosis then a CAT scan or an X-ray. The PET scan will scan her body from mid-thigh to her neck.
The surgery has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 11, at 12:30pm, at the OU Med Center, Presbyterian Tower.

The doctors did not seem concerned about her lungs when we met with them last Tuesday. She had a new CAT scan and the results have elevated their concern. He does not want to proceed without knowing more about her lungs.

Yesterday, we were shaken emotionally by the news. After many tears we stood back up on the Rock.

Your prayers keep lifting us up.

Jerry
Ps. 40:1-3