I have never had a PET scan.  I have been with many people who have gone through this diagnostic procedure.  One of the things they share in common is wondering what the result of the scan will be.  They also wonder what treatment will be suggested when they consult with the oncologist.  This image example of a PET scan image.  It is funny how when the image is of a stranger you can look at it with curiosity and wonder.  When the image is your image or the image of someone you love the intensity of emotion that you feel and the fear of what you will be told increase exponentially.

When being with patients I seek to find from them what gives them comfort.  Many reply that just having someone with them so they are not going through the experience alone makes all the difference.  Others depend on their faith and have everyone they know praying for them.  When I offer a prayer you can see expression contentment come across their face.  The tools of presence, listening and when requested – prayer, can make all the difference to someone who is facing the unknown ahead of them.