Jill60

Just an update. I did call again on Tuesday and the receptionist said that she would make sure a doctor called me that day. The doctor did call in the afternoon and I told her this was the third phone call in a week and she said this was the first message she received. At first I thought BS, but then I remember in the first two phone calls the receptionist was leaving a message for the nurse. So I assume it's the nurse had dropped the ball. Anyway the doctor said no there is nothing alarming. A small cyst on the pancreas which she said very rarely turns to cancer but of course they will watch it on my scans anyway. Lymph nodes have not increased in size. And the doctor suggested I call patient relations to let them know what happened, which I did and they said they would investigate.

Thank you.

I left a message with the oncology receptionist. This is in a major hospital. I don't think this would happen if my doctor wasn't on vacation. He called me himself twice in one week to answer my questions.

My latest CAT scan results came back and my Dr is on vacation. He said if there was anything alarming in the results, someone would call me. Results came back 5 days ago. So far no call. Thank God. The report said "stable small pancreatic tail hypodensity IPMN". "Newly seen nodular opacity infectious/inflammation". Nothing about the lymph nodes. Tumor has decreased a bit. Again Thank God. I've called the office twice to find out what this means and no return call. Of course I googled. I'm not freaking out but it would be nice to talk to a medical professional to tell me if I need to be concerned. Any help is appreciated.

Update...Biopsy confirmed cancer. Met with oncologist today. I will be doing radiation 5 days and chemo 1 day. Carboplatin and Taxol. Meeting with Oncology/Radiation on Monday and will also meet with thoracic surgeon.

Thank you everyone. There are so many positive posts here. I want to direct my sister and sons to read these. I'm concerned about their mental and physical health through this. I make sure to ask how they're doing because we're in this together.

Hi. My name is Jill. 60 years old. Watching my dog try to catch lightning bugs on this beautiful evening. Both parents died of lung cancer. I went in for an annual physical and it was strongly suggested I get a cat scan because of family history. I have a mass on the right side. Already did the petscan and will be going for biopsy in 10 days. I'm very calm with a positive attitude. It's been very inspirational reading all of your posts. Everyone stay positive!