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yes he had a pulminary function test. This week they also did a VQ scan. We get the results wednesday. Also they are proposing removing the whole lung. We'll see. Thanks for the info

Does anyone who has had their lung removed also have copd and emphysema? My husband Joe has seen a surgeon who has proposed removing his lung. He is a very aggressive surgeon at Mt. Sinai in Manhattan. His name is Dr. Scott Swanson. Joe is concerned as to what shape will he be left in after. He has stage 3B non-small cell adano. The tumor is wrapped around the pulminary artery. The Doctor says he can re-route the artery. We are also concerned because Joe has had almost all his radiation and that increases his cances of complications during surgery and problems after. Any info would be helpful.

Today we saw a surgeon at Mt. Sinai in Manhattan. He said they need to do some pulminary tests and a biopsy thru Joe's throat to see if his lymph nodes are involved. If not it is possible he can have his Lung removed. The risk of complications are higher because of all the radiation he has had. Does anyone have any info on quality of life after having a lung removed? Thanks.

Hello all, thank you for all your caring and support. I know all of you will help me greatly. As far as where to get treatment, we really have noone in our area. Some friends who are very busy and will help when they can but no consistent help, so being at home with noone to shop for us, etc. makes it hard. The other problem is if my husband can not go back to work at all we cannot afford to stay in our condo. That is another very major issue. His radiation schedule ends in a week or two we will reevaluate then. Also, Friday we are seeing a surgeon at Mt. Sinai in Manhattan. He does this special laser surgery. We have been told it probably won't be for Joe, because his tumor is wrapped around his pulminary artery. I still say lets wait and see.I would love nothing more (for both of us) to go home to Florida. We'll see. Thank you again.

We live in Fort Myers and All of the wonderful centers in Florida would be a bit of a hike away. I am also not well with very severe arthritis in all joints. I have had both hips and an ankle replaced. It would be impossible for me to take care of him at home in Florida. Having the support of my Mom and her aide is invaluable to us. I could not manage alone. That is my biggest fear about going home. Also, I fear when he starts to go down hill noone will be there for us. Up here is an entire support system of friends and family. I know his comfort is important, but survival for both of us is just as important, right?? I am so confused and fearful. Thanks for all your imput.

Hi, my husband was recently diagnosed with stage 3 adeno non-small cell. We went to the doctor and they thought he had broncheitis. They did an x-ray and saw something and did a cat scan. They found a large mass in his lung. I am still pretty numb. We live in Florida and I decided we needed to go to NY immediately. My family is there and we thought he would get the best treatment up there. My Husband wants to go back to Florida after this round of radiation and chemo. I keep trying to make him understand that we need to stay up here for the best chance of having some time for him. His cancer is very aggressive and will need constant watching. How do I make him understand it's the best thing for HIM? I spend every waking moment trying to make life good for him but he hates being in NY. He wants to go home. I too am not well and need to be here near family. I just don't know what to do. I feel so isolated and alone.