Friday, November 11, 2005

discuss PET scan results

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We met with:

Dr. Shukla
320 superior #240
Newport beach, ca
949 548-5111

Talking points: discuss PET scan results

Here's the results of our conversations:
The PET scan showed that the left lower lung problem is now just about gone, probably was some sort of pneumonia or mucus plug.
Won't need to do anymore followup on lung issue, it is no longer a concern!
Valley fever is still a possibility for thing in brain, waiting for blood results from that test.
Blood tests showed that there were no signs of an infection and that other blood work was normal.
The PET scan did show a dark spot where the brain tumor is, which indicates that it probably is not a high malignant tumor in the brain since it didn't show too much blood flow in the PET scan.


Whats next?
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Get valley fever and dilantin level results from blood test.
Surgery is likely for removal of brain tumor, we'll probably be setting up an appointment.
We're still reviewing pros/cons of each surgeon.
Mark is leaning towards Dr. Martin who will do a full removal with biopsy to determine where tumor came from.