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  1. No my surgery won't be Vats, it is a thoracotomy. Ted
  2. Wow I think it has been worth it just finding out about the plumbing issues ha ha--will stock up with some cleaning products, thanks again. Ted
  3. I've posted this query elsewhere but would like as much feedback as possible. I have stage 1a adinocarcinoma and am having a lobectomy next week. Currently my surgeon is suggesting no chemo or radiation following the operation. Some people obviously feel very strongly regarding the follow-up chemo. I would like input from anyone who has been in the same situation using either treatments . Thanks. Ted
  4. Thankyou so much Ned this is exactly the advice I am looking for as at this stage I was assuming I would be sort of mobile and maybe able to drive a car 2weeks post operation. Maybe I'm being a little ambitious here. Also it appears as though there are differing opinions re chemotherapy as a follow up treatment. I think my surgeon is suggesting no radiation or chemo. Some people on this site are quite adamant that chemo should be used. Perhaps I should direct this to Dr West but would be interested to hear from people who have had either treatment when at stage 1a. Ted
  5. Well I've heard from the hospital and am having the operation on the 5thFeb.It is a thoracotomy and right upper lobectomy. The problem with my parotid gland is being dealt with separately although I had the second biopsy which hurt so very much I will refuse to have any more of those.The first result was negative which they don't want to accept which seems a bit strange to me. I am looking forward to the lobectomy and hopefully some sort of cure, and am grateful for all the advice from some of you who have been through this, I will try to remember it all.
  6. Hey Ned--you are talking similar language to the specialists--are you sureyou are only a patient??? it makes a lot of sense. This site is similar to quitnet which I also used a lot when quitting smoking---awesome support. Thanks again and Kia Ora to you.
  7. I don't seem to be able to get through to cancergrace it seemsto be locked???---can anyone help me please. Ted
  8. Thanks for that Judy, the specialist said the same thimg re 1a--perhaps I'm overly concerned but I just don't want to end up with anything worse. Will try using the dr on this site as well. thanks for your support. Ted
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    Well I'm getting even more confused now. I have stage 1a adenocarcinoma waiting for op to have it removed.The big delay is caused by the hospital being unable to diagnose what a hot lesion is in my parotid gland .I've had a fna biopsy with no result so this is being repeated and it bl##dy hurts.The specialist says don't worry we'll cut off the top of your lung and you will be fine. I'm worried they are taking too long and the cancer may spread. My GP says don't worry the cancer might have been there for ages a few weeks won't matter. Well I'm worried and some of the posts here make me even more concerned. Am I overdoing the worrying?????
  10. Hi there everyone, I am a 60yo male in New Zealand. I used to smoke and did so for 45 years then decided in may 08 to quit which has been very successful, but in October I had a bad angina attack which resulted in having a stent placed in my heart artery . This was fine but a month later the hospital asked me to come back for a ct scan as xrays had shown something in my right lung. Well I've since had a lung biopsy & a pet scan which confirmed adinocarcinoma stage 1a and also indicates some activity in a lesion just below my right ear. I've had FNA biopsy of this lesion but there was insufficient material for a result. This is now being repeated on 22nd Jan. The specialist has told me not to worry as the cancer is small and slow moving and they will cut off the top of my lung with the cancer and I will be fine. I am getting a bit frustrated as I want the operation to proceed asap but everything is being held up because they can't find out what the lesion is in my parotid gland.I suggested they remove the lesion anyway regardless but they seem reluctant to do this. Am I unduly concerned????? Vitis
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