tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post114966038837948096..comments2023-08-27T09:42:54.706-05:00Comments on John's Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Journey: That Was a Short Break!John Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1153677839193399272006-07-23T13:03:00.000-05:002006-07-23T13:03:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1153517242565298562006-07-21T16:27:00.000-05:002006-07-21T16:27:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1150054711033304152006-06-11T14:38:00.000-05:002006-06-11T14:38:00.000-05:00The 400 chest X-rays is a bit misleading. A better...The 400 chest X-rays is a bit misleading. A better measure would be it is equivalent to 5 abdominal X-rays. The air in the lungs make the amount of radiation absorbed by the body really quite small.Terry Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346629921055055879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1150044353584360772006-06-11T11:45:00.000-05:002006-06-11T11:45:00.000-05:00On the CT scans...I refused them and said I would ...On the CT scans...I refused them and said I would only do MRIs. That was fine with the oncologist and the results are as good as from a CT scan.<BR/><BR/>I am going to refuse all CT scans unless they can convince me that my life will end, and only a CT scan can give results significantly better than an MRI or ultrasound that will save my life.<BR/><BR/>I had a CT scan upon diagnosis, and I regret that now. However, I did not know any better. Turns out, even very famous CLL docs (you would instantly know the name) are unaware of the amount of radiation that CT scans involve. This one very famous CLL doc said a CT scan was equivalent of a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York. <BR/><BR/>Wrong!<BR/><BR/>It's the equivalent of 333 round trip flights! And that's not spread over years, but in a few short minutes.<BR/><BR/>Radiation ups the risk of cancer. I avoid any radiation that I possibly can.<BR/><BR/>Granted, a CT scan may be the only thing that will save your life, and then it is imperative that you have one.<BR/><BR/>But to track results of therapy, I'd definitely go with an MRI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1149996597831047782006-06-10T22:29:00.000-05:002006-06-10T22:29:00.000-05:00Hey...We know this is somewhat disapointing for yo...Hey...We know this is somewhat disapointing for you but we are totally certain it's going to be fine. Don't need to remind you how great Dad did for so long and he wasn't nearly as healthy, as informed, or as young as you are! We know we don't talk as regularly as we should but you are never far from our thoughts. Really looking forward to seeing you at the wedding in July...don't wait up for us unless you can't sleep, we won't be getting in until quite late Friday night. love you.<BR/><BR/>p.s. Don't forget during all this to do something fun for yourself...enough with work and the treatments already - let what's left of your hair down and have a good time! It's not the easiest thing to do sometimes but well worth it to just forget about it all for a bit!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1149696194781445652006-06-07T11:03:00.000-05:002006-06-07T11:03:00.000-05:00John: We are with Cheryl! We want a complete rem...John: We are with Cheryl! We want a complete remission. We do pray daily for you to experience a healing that will surprise and confound the doctors, and that will bring joy to the circle of family and friends that love you. Take care! We love youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com