[New Cancer Patient - Good News I think]

Hi Dave I have little experience and no wisdom to offer here as I have not been officially diagnosed as yet but do want to offer you my support and best wishes for a NED finding!

3/4/11 Bad cold lasting a week.

3/10/11 Coughed up blood clot.

3/11/11 Primary dr said bad bronchitis, ordered Xray.

3/14/11 Mass on X-ray

3/17/11 Cat scan. Showed 6 x 6 cm mass on hilar region, 2 x 1 mass in mediastinum, lymphadenectomy.

4/4/11 Bronchoscopy. Unsuccessful.

Scheduled for needle biopsy 4/14/11.

[Hello]

Hi. I have just discovered that I have lung cancer. Not that it matters, but I quit smoking 40 years ago this June. A mass was discovered on my lung by means of an X-ray during a bout with bronchitis or pneumonia or whatever, followed up by a CT scan. 6 x 6 cm mass in central right lung, 2 x 1 in mediastinum, with lymphanopathies. Had bronchoscopy 4/4, pulmonologist unable to retrieve material. Will have needle biopsy on Thursday. Utterly terrified. Any prayers and support will be gratefully received.