Brenda Morelock

So sorry your husband's cancer was missed. The same thing happened to my husband years back. He started complaining with chest pain & because he had open heart surgery 6 months prior the doctors were focused on his heart & nothing else. He continued to have chest pain on & off. He then started with a horrible take your breath away cough. Ten months later they decided to do CXR due to his symptoms. CXR revealed pneumonia for which he was treated with 2 rounds of antibiotics. When it didn't clear they proceeded with further testing-so a year later he was diagnosed with sclc. He was able to take radiation treatments & then chemo. Sadly he passed away 2 1/2 years later. My prayers are with you & your husband. Treatment options are so much better now so don't give up hope. Ironically I began with congestion & cough right after Christmas last year. I was diagnosed with sinus infection & bronchitis. Continued with congestion & cough-then was diagnosed with pneumonia. I had 3 rounds of antibiotics. Pneumonia never cleared & I was sent for CT scan. This showed a nodule highly suspicious for malignancy. Then to pulmonologist & had bronchoscopy which revealed I had nsclc. Finally had upper right lobe removed May 31. Doing fairly well now. So yes sometimes nodules & masses don't show on all CXR. I have been on both sides of the fence caregiver & patient- Many prayers for healing of your husband & grace for you both as you start on this journey.

Welcome! This is a wonderful site. the people here know & understand what you & your husband are going through. I t is filled with lots of information & much encouragement. Prayers for you & your husband.

So happy for you!!

Hi to everyone! I had my surgery on May 31. Developed a significant air leak & also pneumonia (both lungs). In ICU for 5 days out into stepdown unit for 7 days. Thanking God for being with me. My pathology came back good. Cancer confined to right upper lobe-which was removed. Lymph nodes were negative. Now for working on regaining strength & building lungs up. Blessings to all!

Glad your surgery is over. Sorry you are having so much pain. Prayers for easement of pain.

Thanks for responding. That is what I thought, just wondered about cancer causing this.

I recently had labs done at rheumatology appt. Results showed elevated wbc, neutrophils, & absolute neutrophils. Anyone else out there have this?

Susan, My prayers are with you. You have encouraged me so much & I am just starting my journey with cancer. I pray things will get easier for you.

Carl, So sorry you having such a rough go of it. I pray that things will go well for you during surgeries I will be having right upper lobectomy on May 31. I know the feelings of depression & sometimes our minds go to dark places. We must fight this as hard as we can. Keep fighting. Hope to hear from you again.

Thanks for responding. I guess I need to clarify my question. My PET scan showed only the nodule in my lung. No other areas light up. My surgeon is planning on doing some lymph node biopsies at time of surgery. Is it possible that some of these may come back positive even though PET showed nothing?

Well it has been awhile since I posted. Nothing has really changed for me. But my cousin has now been diagnosed with lung cancer (I don't know what type). But it has already went to lymph nodes, liver & spine. She has started radiation treatments. My surgery is scheduled as you know for the 31st. My mind is running wild especially after cousin's diagnosis. Is it possible for stage to change after surgery is done? I am concerned about this. I want to mentally prepare myself if this is something I might face. Any replies would be appreciated.

Thanks so much for your responses. It really helps to know that there are others who really understand and I can talk to. I have felt bad the last week. The weather here has been windy & rainy. My allergies are all flared up & cough is worse. I just stayed in this weekend & rested. I have felt better today. Just trying to stay positive and be ready for surgery. My pulmonologist is going to do a referral to oncology so they will be on board if needed. I pray you all continue to do well & I appreciate your prayers.

Well went to surgeon on Thursday. Scheduled for right upper lobectomy on May 31. he plans to biopsy some lymph nodes also. He states I am stage 1 at this time. He stated that may change when he does surgery. I had a really bad weekend. Just didn't feel well and was really down. Today has been better. I guess that is how it will be. Oh he will be doing video assisted surgery.

Thanks for all of your support.

Glad for the good news! My prayers are with you.

Thanks for responding. I guess since I have had a lot of bad experiences with family members it causes me to question treatment.

Hey there! My appt. with surgeon was moved up to this Thursday May 4th. At first I was really glad. But today is a different story. I can feel the anxiety & reality in the fact I have lung cancer. I am upset- now wondering if surgery or treatment is even worth it. I have watched several family members go through surgery & treatments for various types of cancer. My husband passed away almost 9 years ago from lung cancer. He had radiation & chemo right up until the end. Quality of life was poor. My mother & grandfather both died from colon cancer. My Mom lived 2 weeks after diagnosis & my grandfather 6 months after diagnosis. I have had 2 cousins with breast cancer. they are doing well. I guess I am just a bundle of nerves right now. I am not sure of what I want to do. Just thought I would vent & put my feelings out there. thanks for listening to my rambling.

Thanks again for responding. I go to see pulmonologist in the morning-to review everything before appt. with surgeon. I will ask about oncologist.

Thank you all so much for responding. Yes Tom I do have adenocarcinoma. I now have apt with surgeon May 11. They called this morning. At least things seem to be progressing now. I just have a lot of questions about the surgery, which I know can be answered at my appt. I have not been referred to an oncologist as of yet. Do you think this is necessary? Thanks for the support & encouragement!

Hi! I am back here for some help/encouragement. I have had PET scan which showed only the area in right upper lobe. Thank God! I did my pulmonary function test today and received call from pulmonologist. He said he thought my lung function was well enough to do surgery. I will be referred to surgeon. I also have follow up appt. with the pulmonologist that first saw me on Mon. I am getting really nervous now. I am still smoking-trying my best to cut down. Any suggestions on things that will help me quit would be greatly appreciated. Also what questions should I be asking? Just a bundle of nerves right now.

Thank you so much for responding. I have PET scan tomorrow, but do not know when I will get results. I have not been referred to oncologist. I have family members who can got to appts. with me. I kept all of this to myself until I had to have bronchoscopy. My pathology reports showed adenocarcinoma in biopsy & bronchial washings. Does this mean I have cancer not only in mass but also lung tissue?

I have been sick on & off since right after Christmas. Chest x-ray in Jan showed pneumonia, repeat chest x-ray in Feb showed no resolution. CT scan with contrast showed right upper lobe nodule highly suspicious for malignancy. Went to pulmonologist & bronchoscopy was ordered. Biopsy & bronchial washings positive for adenocarcinoma. I am now scheduled for PET scan tomorrow.