Kara's having the second-day octreoscan done today, which takes several hours. The octreoscan works by detecting the levels of somastatin (a hormone) in the body. Neuroendocrine tumors tend to be very somastatin-rich. Before the octreoscan, Kara was injected with antibodies to somastatin coupled with a radioisotope that will show up on the octreoscan. The antibodies will be attracted to areas high in somastatin (i.e., the neuroendocrine tumors), and thus the tumors should be spots clearly "lit up" on the octreoscan. This will help the doctors locate the tumors more precisely.
Tomorrow Kara will return to the hospital for the operation to put the permanent central line in place.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for good, encouraging Octreoscan results, and that the results can help Kara's doctors fine-tune her treatment plan.
- Please pray that Kara's procedure on Wednesday goes smoothly and safely.
- Please pray that Kara tolerates her new chemotherapy regimen well, and that there are no complications.
- Please pray that God gives Kara hope and peace.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
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Dear Kara,
Happy Valentine's Day! Praying for good results from the octreoscan.
Love,
Leslie
Dear Kara, Sounds like you are on the way with the new care program.
We are so grateful you are with the best treatment technology and folks in the world!
Happy Valentines Day to the Sweetest Heart around. Love, Gem and Family
Dear Kara, Happy Valentine's to our special special girl and all her special valentines who give her such joy and love of life! We're praying that we get only great news from the O. scan tomorrow and that the central line goes in smoothly and will be a wonderful help to have. Thinking of you and yours and hoping you're enjoying a little celebration tonight. Much love, Aunt Betsy
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