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Mom had her appt. at MD And. on Wed. and the docs were happy to say they have not seen any mets from her lung cancer. Monday we meet with the surgeon and he wants a Xenon lung scan, PFT's, and PET scan before making a decision to remove her left lung. Only one doc staged it a IIB. I guess after the PET scan they can be sure. We are happy, but also cautious. Not sure yet about post-op chemo. Thanks to all for your support!

Welcome Genie, Sorry to hear the news about your Dad. I found a great website after my Mom was diagnosed...www.blochcancer.org Check it out it really helped us with our attitude about beating cancer. But, be careful about some other websites..they can be very depressing and make you feel hopeless which is the worst thing. Good luck and keep us informed.

Praying for excellent Pet Scan results

That x-ray tech should have never made that comment to you, especially since it was not confirmed and the x-ray had to be repeated. Anyway...your story was worth sharing with us.

Shelley your post brought tears to my eyes and everything you mentioned about your emotions I have thought about also. I haven't been through all that you have, but it is still painful to think about losing a wonderful parent and friend. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

marta, maybe you could surprise her by showing up to visit on her birthday. It could brighten her spirits.

I am soooo happy to hear good news about your Dad.

Kathy I will pray for you and Tim.

Thanks everyone...my Mom's has been worried about being on the vent post-op. You all have given us hope.

Just curious..After a lobectomy, thoracotomy, etc. how many of you were on the ventilator after your surgery and for how long? What is the average treatments per week for radiation and chemo? I know everyone is different but I need something to prepare myself for what's ahead. Mom has 2 tumors in her left lung and they're very large. We will find out this Wed. what the docs plans are to treat. Thanks to all

Sorry to hear about any bad news concerning your Dad. He is a lucky man to have such a caring daughter like you. Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Way to go Cheryl and Dick!!

Congrats!!!

Ada you are right...an O2 sat. of at least 90% is good. You are probably on a low flow O2 device (nasal cannula) and 92-93% is good enough for your doctor. When you are ambulatory it should also be at least 90%. Good Luck and God Bless

You're right Katie..no one deserves lung cancer. The first question someone asks me is "does your Mom smoke?" which means to most people if you smoke they think you deserve cancer. Makes me very mad because there are so many other diseases caused from bad habits, but smokers get no sympathy.