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Met with the Thoracic surgeon last Friday to discuss the results of my ct scan and biopsy. The ct scan shows no change from the one that was done in October. The biopsy didn’t show any malignancy or infection which is a relief. However, she said that the fact remains that there is something there that isn’t normal. She recommends removing it. She said it’s the only way to be 100% sure of what it is, or isn’t. We discussed waiting until early April and doing another CT scan and if there’s any change then go ahead with the surgery. I feel comfortable with that. She did say if I changed my mind and want to go ahead with the surgery sooner to just call her and she’ll get it scheduled. My husband would like me to have the surgery sooner rather than later but is going along with my decision to wait until April.  So that’s where I’m at for now. 
Hope everyone has a good New Year’s and that 2024 bring good things to all.

Met with the Thoracic surgeon last Friday to discuss the results of my ct scan and biopsy. The ct scan shows no change from the one that was done in October. The biopsy didn’t show any malignancy or infection which is a relief. However, she said that the fact remains that there is something there that isn’t normal. She recommends removing it. She said it’s the only way to be 100% sure of what it is, or isn’t. We discussed waiting until early April and doing another CT scan and if there’s any change then go ahead with the surgery. I feel comfortable with that. She did say if I changed my mind and want to go ahead with the surgery sooner to just call her and she’ll get it scheduled. My husband would like me to have the surgery sooner rather than later but is going along with my decision to wait until April.  So that’s where I’m at for now. 
Hope everyone has a good New Year’s and that 2024 bring good things to all.

Met with the Thoracic surgeon last Friday to discuss the results of my ct scan and biopsy. The ct scan shows no change from the one that was done in October. The biopsy didn’t show any malignancy or infection which is a relief. However, she said that the fact remains that there is something there that isn’t normal. She recommends removing it. She said it’s the only way to be 100% sure of what it is, or isn’t. We discussed waiting until early April and doing another CT scan and if there’s any change then go ahead with the surgery. I feel comfortable with that. She did say if I changed my mind and want to go ahead with the surgery sooner to just call her and she’ll get it scheduled. My husband would like me to have the surgery sooner rather than later but is going along with my decision to wait until April.  So that’s where I’m at for now. 
Hope everyone has a good New Year’s and that 2024 bring good things to all.

Met with the Thoracic surgeon last Friday to discuss the results of my ct scan and biopsy. The ct scan shows no change from the one that was done in October. The biopsy didn’t show any malignancy or infection which is a relief. However, she said that the fact remains that there is something there that isn’t normal. She recommends removing it. She said it’s the only way to be 100% sure of what it is, or isn’t. We discussed waiting until early April and doing another CT scan and if there’s any change then go ahead with the surgery. I feel comfortable with that. She did say if I changed my mind and want to go ahead with the surgery sooner to just call her and she’ll get it scheduled. My husband would like me to have the surgery sooner rather than later but is going along with my decision to wait until April.  So that’s where I’m at for now. 
Hope everyone has a good New Year’s and that 2024 bring good things to all.

Biopsy done. Came through it with flying colors. Feeling pretty wiped out today but I guess that’s a result of anesthesia and to be expected. Thoracic surgeon told my husband she feels she got a good sampling for biopsy. So now we wait. 

Biopsy done. Came through it with flying colors. Feeling pretty wiped out today but I guess that’s a result of anesthesia and to be expected. Thoracic surgeon told my husband she feels she got a good sampling for biopsy. So now we wait. 

You surely checked that box.  Now we can all pray for a good outcome.  Please keep us updated as we will be thinking of you.
Lou

Biopsy done. Came through it with flying colors. Feeling pretty wiped out today but I guess that’s a result of anesthesia and to be expected. Thoracic surgeon told my husband she feels she got a good sampling for biopsy. So now we wait. 

Biopsy done. Came through it with flying colors. Feeling pretty wiped out today but I guess that’s a result of anesthesia and to be expected. Thoracic surgeon told my husband she feels she got a good sampling for biopsy. So now we wait. 

Biopsy done. Came through it with flying colors. Feeling pretty wiped out today but I guess that’s a result of anesthesia and to be expected. Thoracic surgeon told my husband she feels she got a good sampling for biopsy. So now we wait. 

Wonderful news Karen! Enjoy the rest of the holidays and a great new year.

Wonderful news Karen! Enjoy the rest of the holidays and a great new year.

Wonderful news Karen! Enjoy the rest of the holidays and a great new year.

Good for you for taking care of yourself. Here's hoping things go smoothly for the biopsy and that the waiting is endurable. 

Best of luck on the biopsy. A week doesn't sound too bad.
Who am I kidding. Glad you will be occupied during the wait.

I am having a ct scan then lung biopsy on Monday morning. Have come up with a million reasons to put it off but I know it’s the right thing to do so I’ll be at the hospital at 8:15 am Monday morning. I’m nervous about the procedure but I’ll get through it with flying colors I’m sure. Should have the results by the end of next week. Having our family Christmas party at our house on Sunday so the preparations and party will keep my mind occupied which is a good thing.

I am having a ct scan then lung biopsy on Monday morning. Have come up with a million reasons to put it off but I know it’s the right thing to do so I’ll be at the hospital at 8:15 am Monday morning. I’m nervous about the procedure but I’ll get through it with flying colors I’m sure. Should have the results by the end of next week. Having our family Christmas party at our house on Sunday so the preparations and party will keep my mind occupied which is a good thing.

I am having a ct scan then lung biopsy on Monday morning. Have come up with a million reasons to put it off but I know it’s the right thing to do so I’ll be at the hospital at 8:15 am Monday morning. I’m nervous about the procedure but I’ll get through it with flying colors I’m sure. Should have the results by the end of next week. Having our family Christmas party at our house on Sunday so the preparations and party will keep my mind occupied which is a good thing.

Hi Tom. I do remember you. I hope all is well for you. Yes, I was my mom’s advocate, atleast as much as she would allow. She was a fiercely independent lady which was a curse and a blessing. LOL. As I’m starting this diagnostic journey I realize how little I actually knew about how she felt when she was at this stage. I’m meeting with a Thoracic surgeon tomorrow to see what she thinks. I’m pretty sure she’ll want to see my next CT scan (in January) before going forward. But I’m anxious to hear what she says the next steps may be if the CT scan shows any changes. I’m sure I’ll be back here with a million questions. I feel like everyone here is my best resource and I appreciate that more than I can say.

I would absolutely go for the biopsy. It’s really not a biggie and it will get you answers sooner. We are all different, but most of us will rather have answers. Here in the UK we are constantly having to wait for tests and results, so I would count myself lucky to have the opportunity for some quick answers. Fingers crossed for you!

Hey Blossom. It would be an easy decision for me. Do the biopsy. Only thing that might change that is if doing a biopsy was difficult and any possibility of it being unsuccessful. But I REALLY hate waiting!
Either way you've got this covered.

Met with the Thoracic surgeon this afternoon. I really liked her. She was very through in explaining the results of my CT and Petscan as well as my options. Option one is wait and have another CT scan in mid January to see if there are any changes. The second option is to do a biopsy now. She feels that a bronchoscope biopsy is the way to go as far as the different biopsy procedure options go. I’m inclined to have the biopsy done now. I’m not much of a wait and see kinda girl. And I told her that and she understood my concern and said “then let’s get the biopsy done”. Her scheduler will see when it can be done and will let me know. Sounds good right? I thought so  but now I’m having second thoughts. Am I rushing this? Is it better to wait until after the CT scan in January? Will the wait make me crazy when I’m pretty sure the biopsy will have to be done anyway. Ugh 😩.  I think having the biopsy just makes all of this too real. Help!

Hi Tom. I do remember you. I hope all is well for you. Yes, I was my mom’s advocate, atleast as much as she would allow. She was a fiercely independent lady which was a curse and a blessing. LOL. As I’m starting this diagnostic journey I realize how little I actually knew about how she felt when she was at this stage. I’m meeting with a Thoracic surgeon tomorrow to see what she thinks. I’m pretty sure she’ll want to see my next CT scan (in January) before going forward. But I’m anxious to hear what she says the next steps may be if the CT scan shows any changes. I’m sure I’ll be back here with a million questions. I feel like everyone here is my best resource and I appreciate that more than I can say.

Hi Tom. I do remember you. I hope all is well for you. Yes, I was my mom’s advocate, atleast as much as she would allow. She was a fiercely independent lady which was a curse and a blessing. LOL. As I’m starting this diagnostic journey I realize how little I actually knew about how she felt when she was at this stage. I’m meeting with a Thoracic surgeon tomorrow to see what she thinks. I’m pretty sure she’ll want to see my next CT scan (in January) before going forward. But I’m anxious to hear what she says the next steps may be if the CT scan shows any changes. I’m sure I’ll be back here with a million questions. I feel like everyone here is my best resource and I appreciate that more than I can say.

Hi Tom. I do remember you. I hope all is well for you. Yes, I was my mom’s advocate, atleast as much as she would allow. She was a fiercely independent lady which was a curse and a blessing. LOL. As I’m starting this diagnostic journey I realize how little I actually knew about how she felt when she was at this stage. I’m meeting with a Thoracic surgeon tomorrow to see what she thinks. I’m pretty sure she’ll want to see my next CT scan (in January) before going forward. But I’m anxious to hear what she says the next steps may be if the CT scan shows any changes. I’m sure I’ll be back here with a million questions. I feel like everyone here is my best resource and I appreciate that more than I can say.