Results from CT Scan

Dad has been coughing for a few months, the GP thought it was cough variant asthma and had prescribed various medicines including antibiotics twice, asthma inhaler, cough syrup, cortisone, etc.  Thanks to your nudging and also a sister at church, Mickie's urging, Dad went for an X ray.  Upon seeing the X ray result, the GP immediately referred us to a pulmonologist who subsequently ordered a series of tests.  

The pulmonologist showed us the CT scan image today which reveals suspicious nodules in Dad's lungs.

With the findings, there are three possible scenario:

1. Lung tumor or cancer
2. Interstitial pneumonia - Infection by fungus ( I told the doctor about the humidifier usage)- test is ordered and will take longer time to find out the result
3. Auto-immune system problem, that Dad's lung is attacking itself.  This one doctor kind of rule out because the rheumatoid arthritis index from the blood test was normal.

The doctor ordered a PET CT scan for Dad to test if the nodule is a tumor, and if the tumors have spread to other parts of his body.

The doctor tells us not to jump to conclusion before the test result is back. 

Dad has canceled his trip to Asia tomorrow.  We will focus on finding out the diagnosis and prognosis as soon as possible.  

Needless to say, we are very disappointed and sad to hear the news.  However, we remain cautiously optimistic and look up to God for strength and peace.

- Jacqueline