Hi Everyone,

I saw Dr Najafian today. He's the colorectal surgeon who found the tumor last November. He said  the same thing as Dr Lee's NP  that he felt a small, hard area in the anus. He is sure it is scar tissue but to be on the safe side he is going to do a biopsy on Sept 4. I am still scheduled for the PET scan on the 27th and will see Dr Banghar on the 29th to get the results. Dr N is anxious to learn those results also, but both docs believe physical exam plus a look-see is the best way to tell if there is any cancer left. The PET scan will show if there is any activity elsewhere in my body.
So, it looks like we will be staying here and I won't get my seafood and shellfish fix that I was hoping for in Northern California and Oregon. Therefore I am fixing fish for dinner tonight. I guess since we've lasted out most of the hottest part of the summer another month won't be too bad. I am actually hoping maybe we can go to Napa Valley for a couple weeks the end of Sept & early Oct. After all I will be the ancient 7-0 on Oct 6. I think I deserve something special for making it this far even though I plan on at least 20 more years on the green side.
I will write more after I see Dr B next Weds.

Love and hugs to all. Linda