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Hi Ruby. How has your convalescence been from the surgery? Did you have the VATS surgery or thoracotomy? I'm probably looking at VATS, so that's why I was wondering how you are doing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the doctor doesn't have other plans for me on Nov. 6th, I'll be there. This is just what I need. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Sherie, it sounds like you have the perfect attitude for this battle. I'm told state of mind is key to our progress. Even before I asked for my CT scan, and although I had no real symptoms, I knew something was wrong. I'd had a bad case of bronchitis 6 weeks earlier that just wasn't like anything before. I also believe that God was whispering in my ear. So, now, one more whole day before I see the doctor again. I'm not a patient sort. LOL. But I love reading posts like yours. I'll be 64 in October. Going to try to emulate you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Bobs, how are you doing? I think what Tom said was amazing. I hope you find joy as much as you can, Bob. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

hi Everyone! Thanks for the welcome. My PET is done and nothing else looks suspicious except for the one nodule. Had biopsy this past Monday. Tom, you were right. Uncomfortable but nothing too awful. The extra time was for monitoring for a pneumothorax. 7 1/2 hrs total. This Friday I have a pulmonary function test & arterial blood gas (ick) to assess my ability to handle surgery. Then, an hour later meet with my thoracic surgeon to discuss results and surgical options. Randy, my hospital has two clinical trials the doctor is signing me up for. UT Southwestern in Dallas. I'm impressed so far. 3aSherie, what made me get tested? Well, funny you should ask. I made an appointment with my primary care doc, she walked in the door, and I said "please write an order for a CT scan". I'm high risk because I've smoked for 47 years (until the day I first saw the surgeon). Seven years ago my mother died of NSCLC. Since there is a genetic link, that was another factor. A week later I had the scan. The next day the doctor was calling with the results. Radiologist wrote "highly suspicious for carcinoma of lung. Right lower lobe. So, here I am. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'm hoping for final diagnosis of 1A. Next week is PET scan. Following Monday is CT assisted biopsy. Was told that will take 7-9 hours and I'll be sedated. WTH? Doctor said it would be needle biopsy. Then, other tests and back to my doctor (thoracic surgeon) for surgery if it hasn't spread to other places. I knew I needed to find a forum to hear from others. Glad to be here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk