Carlrb

Had pre- op today, angioplasty on my leg tomorrow then May 30 is lobectomy. Nurse today said lobectomy is about 4.5 hrs. We'll see how it goes also have a breathing test Friday. Whole thing is rather depressing.

Surgery is done, still hurts like hell. Sent home with pneomostat. Going to call surgeon tomorrow for follow up and go see family Dr tomorrow to talk. Feeling down. 

Had pre- op today, angioplasty on my leg tomorrow then May 30 is lobectomy. Nurse today said lobectomy is about 4.5 hrs. We'll see how it goes also have a breathing test Friday. Whole thing is rather depressing.

Thanks Katie, being alone with this is not fun

I am fortunate to have a big family and many friends including my church family who have been literally a life saver for me. I hope you can get connected with a church or a local cancer support group, no one needs to go through this alone.

Thanks Chery and Katie. I am alone on this. The leg surgeon called today because she is afraid when I stop the blood thinners the artery will get worse. I told her I would talk to the thoracic surgeon about it and get back to her. 

My goodness, I guess you are fed up. I hope all goes well and your recovery is Swift.

Went for PET/CT scan and biopsy last month and finally saw the Doc this past Thursday as he was away in Africa. He said tests show stage 2 NSCLC. Tumor measured 5.2x3.0x6.0 cm. He scheduled a right lung lobectomy for May 30 and also wants to do a bronchoscopy and mediastinoscopy at the same time. Unrelated I have had 3 surgeries on my left leg and when I saw the surgeon for that last Tuesday she also wants to do surgery again because the graft is closing up causing extreme pain due to lack of blood flow. Both agreed lung surgery first then leg. I'm getting pretty fed up with all this.

Thank you

Welcome, Carl. Being freaked out is normal, at least at first. This site is a good place to get information and support. As  others have said, if you feel comfortable, share details of your diagnosis and those who have similiar experience will probably chime in.  Best of luck to you. Hang in there!
Bridget

Hi, Carl,
Welcome to LCSC. I am glad to see that you've met several of our members already. This site is a great place to share your experiences and learn from others experiences and connect with people who are also living with a lung cancer diagnosis. If you have any questions before your appointment next month, please feel free to share them in the forums. Tom also writes an excellent blog for this site.
If you are looking for resources on a particular topic, I am happy to help. LUNGevity's Lung Cancer 101 site is a great place to start.
With gratitude,
Lauren
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Digital Community Manager
LUNGevity Foundation

Thanks Mally and Lydia. I'll be doing a lot of reading. As far as mutation, I'm still a bit in the dark on that. I have an appointment with the oncologist May 4 in which I'll be asking a lot of questions.

Hello, My name is Carl.  I'm a 58 year old male and I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and a little freaked out by the whole thing.

Hi Carl
I'm also newly diagnosed and freaked out off and on also. It comes and goes. Being a part of this forum has been a great help. Have received hope, info, and the company of those who have stood where we're standing. Hope I can give back and share also one of these days. Happy to see you here.
Judy M

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Carl,
You are a far better man than I.  I was extremely freaked out about my diagnosis!
As you feel more comfortable, tells more about your diagnosis and treatment plan.  Many of us have been where you are now and we are still around.  So revealing your stage, type and treatment plan may give us an opportunity to communicate our insight and experience.  Till then:
Stay the course.
Tom

Good morning, Carl.  Sorry about your diagnosis but glad you are here.  There are so many long term survivors on here - they are full of great information, experience, and perspective.  The cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and scary but all of us have been in your shoes.  If you'd like to share any details (staging, type, treatment plans), we'd love to hear from you and we might be able to offer some information.  Please let us know how we can help you navigate the lung cancer world.

Hi Carl,
Yes, getting the diagnosis does freak one out. I was diagnosed 18 months ago and even though It was stage 4, it doesn't freak me out any more. The treatments have been amazing and am now enjoying life more than ever. I hope and pray you have a similar experience. Do you know what mutation you have?
Lydia

Hi Carl and welcome here ....i understand how you feel but youve come to a great site here and will learn a lot from other members so ask any questions and you will get answers from long term people that have been where you are .

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Hello, My name is Carl.  I'm a 58 year old male and I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and a little freaked out by the whole thing.