Upcoming Tests

Today, I saw the GI Guy - sounds like he works for the government, which given all the crap he must deal with, ain't too far from the truth - for a consultation.

He reiterated some of the concerns that Dr. Zu had re: my anemia. In order to rule out some of these possibilities, I am going to have a colonoscopy and an endoscopy this Friday.

Because I have a history with neuroendrocrine tumors, Dr. Lajian wants to rule out that I don't have a carcinoid tumor in my upper or lower GI tract which may be bleeding.  Neuroendocrine tumors can manifest themselves in the GI tract. And can be benign or malignant.

Of course, this is only one possibility, one of the more serious possibilities. I may also have polyps or other minor common abnormalities that are causing the bleeding.

As Christine always says, ain't nothing to worry about until there is something to worry about.

Thanks for your encouragement and support. We will continue, we will persist, we will endure!