Annual Cancer Screening

This has been done and sent back to the lab – we are praying for another year cancer free.

Pheochromocytoma: A Tumor of the Central Adrenal

Pheochromocytoma: A Tumor of the Central Adrenal Headaches, Anxiety, Nervousness, and Hypertension.  Pheochromocytomas are tumors of the adrenal gland which produce excess adrenaline. Pheochromocytomas arise from the central portion of the adrenal gland which is called the adrenal medulla. The adrenal medulla is responsible for the normal production of adrenaline which our body requires to [...]

4th Annual Cancer Screening Tests

I am going with Michael for his annual cancer screening appointment tomorrow at our family Dr’s office. Tests to be ordered are… 1. Chromogranin A – blood test. This will check for levels of serum chromogranin. High levels of this marker will indicate a metastatic neuroendocrine tumors. In Michael’s case Pheochromocytoma. 2. 24 Hour Urine [...]

Pheochromocytoma is malignant!!!

4.5 years later….. Summer 2004, Michael was beginning to feel ill again, similar symptoms but not as harsh. So back to the family Doctor again. More tests were ordered and the results were positive. The Pheochromocytoma had come back – we assumed that it would be in the right adrenal gland and the same medical [...]

Pheochromocytoma

My husband Michael is a ambitious, hard working guy. He loves his job and in his spare time, odds are you’ll either find him working around our house, making beer & wine, or hanging out with our friends. He has a big heart, loves to help people and definitely keeps life interesting for the both [...]