The CT scan results as compared to 4 Dec 2007 :
1. interval development of moderate to large bilateral pleural effusions with bilateral lower lobe and right middle lobe atelectasis.
- both my lungs had fluid
- the lower lobes of both lungs had partial collapse
- middle lobe of the right lung had total collapse
2. new right lateral chest wall subcentimetre metastatic nodule
- right chest wall had new lumps
3. increase in the number of liver metastases
- more spots found in the liver
4. increase in the number of bony metastases
- more spots found on the bones
The cancer had spread to my liver and parts of my vertebrae and ribs. The largest lesion was on the L1 (1st lumbar vertebra). measuring 3.1x2.1cm. That probably explained the backache, but I still did not understand how the pain disappeared after the chest tap. Fortunately, the bony spinal canal was not compromised. The fractured rib was shown to be healing.
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