Positron Emission Tomography (PET Imaging)

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.

Fr. Tony underwent his final test today, the PET scan. We were up before dawn, enjoyed a nice cup of tea, then off to the bowels of Ruby Hospital for the test. The actual scan lasts less then 1/2 hour, but one must first be IV fed a solution of sugar water and some kind of radioactive juice! Ya have to kind of wonder if the tests and treatment aren't often worse then the disease!??

No boat ride... too damp and cool. Winter is definately trying to creep in. The leaves are beginning to change, and some are to the point of stunning! I'll have to take some photos before it's too late.

We hear from Jeanne that our request for help with meals has had an overwhelming response.
Thank you all for your help.

This afternoon I had my Math for Meds class. As some of you may know, I'm taking pre-LPN courses at our local MTEC (Mon Technical college). Prior to the "not so good" news about Tony, I was taking 3 classes (Math for Meds, Medical Terminology and Woodworking). The school has agreed to let me transfer to the spring Medical Terminology class. This was quite a relief! I'm going to work my way through the math, and for sanity sake, I'm staying put in my woodworking class (which I'm enjoying beyond words!). In the spring, I hope to resume my Med. Term. class and add Anatomy to the mix. All being well, I'll be accepted into the LPN program next fall.

Tis late... must sleep.

3 1/2 days and counting

PClavier