April/May scans

Trey had an MRI 2 weeks ago and his MIBG scans last week. This is part of his current observation plan of monthly blood an urine tests, and quarterly MRI/MIBG scans, to monitor the tumor tissue that remains in his upper spine.

The results were that both the MRI and MIBG show "no change" from his scans 3 months ago.

Trey's oncologist assured us that this is good news. While we'd like to see the damn thing disappear completely, we understand that a.) the tumor tissue may never go away; it may develop into a benign form of tumor, which means it would/could always show up on an MRI, and b.) the whole process of declaring Trey "cancer free" is a long journey, and as long as these tests and scans show that the tumor isn't growing, spreading or showing signs of activity, then we can feel positive about Trey's outlook.

So all things considered, we are very happy that things aren't moving in the wrong direction.

For what it's worth, the size of the tumor is 25mm x 18mm x 9 mm and is in the "T1-T3" region of his spine.

Thanks again to all for your thoughts and wishes, and please keep Trey in your prayers.