The Big Scare !

Every now and again Mr.CC goes for a Medical check up, but because his

Doctor was away on leave, he was refered to a stand in Doctor.

The man gave Mr.CC a thorough check up and when he took an X-Ray

of the lungs, a scar was noticed on the right lung.

Almost immediately Mr. CC was sent to the Universitätsspital for

further tests.

Girl-child made immediate arrangements to spend the days here with

me, while her Dad spent 4 days in Hospital.

This has been the most alarming and frightening 4 days I've experienced

in a very long time.

A series of tests was made, as well as a PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography)

a sample was also taken of the scar.

While all of this was done, girl-child and I was sitting tight waiting for

the results of the sample analysis, and results of all the tests they've done

since he went into hospital.

What a week! What a nightmare!

It was explained to us that such a scar could be caused by Tuberculosis,

Double pneumonia or by a heavy blow in the chest area (provided the scar

is harmless)

Mr.CC has never been treated for any of the two illnesses, however, he was

attacked, robbed and badly injured some years ago in South Africa - on

two ocassions, but until now, he's never been X-Rayed!

Every day girl-child and I payed our patient a visit in hospital, we spent the

days living in fear whilst waiting for the test results.

On the 4th and last day of Mr. CC,s stay in hospital, we finally received the good

news that all tests are negative.

The *scar* is nothing serious, only the result of the injury caused by the

attackers.

We are all relieved that everything worked out smoothly, but amazed that

a small scar can be the cause of such a big scare !