Second Thermography Results

Todd had a second thermography done April 29th, it had been about 4 months since the last thermography scan. The results from this kind of scan are not as specific as a PET scan, x-ray or ultrasound. We received the results within a couple of days but wanted to wait until we clarified them with the doctor before sharing because there were a few things that concerned us.

We met with Todd’s doctor last week and went over the results, it went as expected, again these results are suggestive…It shows an increase in inflammation in the left axilla where these tumors are located. Now, most of you know that Todd has lost weight and down probably 15-20 pounds from the last scan. The visible tumor has been more prominent and protruding outward in the last couple of months. We are not completely sure if this is because of the fact that his overall mass has shrunk or if the tumors are actually growing. Not to mention any kind of activity to the area before the scan can cause signs of inflammation by a change in body temperature. Todd can physically touch them (which is a constant habit) but neither of us can feel much difference in size if any. Thermography does not give any measurements, and that would require additional scans. Todd was concerned about the right armpit and the left forearm because he has had discomfort in those areas. From a thermal perspective, those areas are not of any concern.

The scan showed some other possible issues that included the back of the neck having possible joint degeneration but is less extensive than before. Which he has always felt soreness in this area but don’t think it is something to be too concerned about at this point. The thermal activity in the upper abdomen shows up more extensively than the last scan, suggesting there may be dysfunction in the upper gastrointestinal and intestinal tract. Also, the left lateral area remains warm involving the distal colon. We all agreed that this may be due to the coffee enemas and have since decided to cut back to twice a day. He does not have any other signs of intestinal issues.

There were several notes that muscular activity has decreased, I wonder if that may be the main difference in these findings. And while this scan gives us a great outlook and general idea of what might be going on without any radiated toxicity, we are both thinking it might be time to have the PET scan done in the near future to clarify some things. We feel somewhat in a crossroads with what the next step should be and will need to make that decision. There are some really interesting treatments being done to target cancer cells in a less invasive way and some surgical techniques that we have been researching too.

We think healthy lifestyle changes have definitely kept the cancer contained, but at this point feel like he needs something extra to fight or get rid of these tumors. The tumors are a discouragement to see and feel at all times. We think that his body is detoxed and healthy enough to undergo treatment and or surgery at this point. Something that we try not to look back on is that if these changes would have been made after the first tumor was removed that maybe we would be in a better situation, but again we cannot dwell on the past, keep moving forward, and believe that we are trusting that there is a reason for all of this. Todd has to do what feels right for him and I need to be as supportive as I can be.

Last week Todd also saw the Dermatologist to have a piece of metal shaving that has been in his left arm for about 20 years removed, but that was rescheduled and we had her look at a couple of moles. She decided to remove a mole from the right forearm that his previous dermatologist was keeping an eye on but did not seem to concerned about. We should have the results from that soon.