So, my last PET scan showed a little area in my mid chest area, but nothing in my esophagus. The biopsy from my esophagus showed no cancer…nothing! BUT, for some reason, my white blood cell count is high and my red blood cells appear to be slightly enlarged. So Dr. Biedny felt it best to do another bone marrow biopsy and PET scan. We are hoping that the rise in white blood cell count is due to the cold virus I had over the last couple weeks. It wasn’t COVID, but I’ve had slight congestion and mucus lingering in my sinuses. He did the bone marrow biopsy today, and the added lido-cane really helped with the pain and discomfort. So we’ll see the results of this and the upcoming PET scan to determine further action. Hopefully the PET will show nothing. Curious because I continue to feel great with no fatigue, loss of appetite or anything.
The high blood cell count is the concern, but we’ll keep it moving. If the PET still lights up in the chest, then local radiation would be the next step.