After many CT scans showing nothing, but a high CEA, DH finally had a PET scan. Results just got posted. Main findings:
+ New hypermetabolic focal nodular wall thickening in the left posterior upper rectum concerning for underlying neoplasm or polyp. Recommend colonoscopy for further evaluation.
+ Large right L4 lytic lesion status post instrumentation and fusion at L3-L5. This is overall similar in appearance to prior CT exams, however there is associated peripheral nodular FDG uptake for which residual or recurrent disease is not excluded.
+ No other abnormal areas of FDG uptake or evidence of metastatic disease.
Meeting with onc scheduled for the 22nd. I guess we'll see what he's got to say - probably not much until DH has a colonoscopy and they know exactly what we're dealing with. While I of course wished for a completely clear scan, I was also worried it may be a lot worse. Hopefully DH isn't too upset by these findings and manages to relax during the holidays. Never a dull moment...