MurielK Posted November 13, 2004 Posted November 13, 2004 The nurse practitioner called Friday. The Dr. (not available till Mon) had looked at the PET scan & report from Wed. and wants me to make an appt. with the surgeon and the pulmonary specialist. The PET scan showed cancer in just that one spot (the one on the 11/1 CT that was 1.8 x .8 cm in my upper left lung). I see the Onc on Mon at 9am. The complication here is that we are moving on Dec 9th and must be in Orlando by the 13th. Also, we're moving with 2 retrievers (Golden and Lab). We must drive and it would be better for two people to make the trip. I called the surgeons office and he can't see me until Dec 1st, but was advised to bring the film, reports, etc to their office and they would put it on his desk for him to look at when he returns on 11/17. Also suggested having my Onc. call him (the surgeon) on the 17th. The surgeon operates on Thursdays. Unless he can fit me into his schedule on the 18th (1 day aft. he learns of my problem), it just isn't going to work to have the surgery here. But, can I really wait until we get to Orlando? The Onc's nurse said they could make the arrangements and have everything set up for me there. Need your prayers and any ideas you might have re: how to deal with this. Muriel K Quote
Andrea Posted November 13, 2004 Posted November 13, 2004 Muriel, First good news that you can get surgery! My suggestion would be to cover all bases, I would try to locate a thoracic surgeon in Orlando and call and explain your situation and make an appt so that you are all set up when you get there. And perhaps also have the scans sent. It can;'t hurt to have an appt set up ahead of time in case this surgeon cannot take you on the 18th. You can always cancel the appt. Quote
MurielK Posted November 13, 2004 Author Posted November 13, 2004 Good point, Andrea. The other good news is that, altho. we really know nothing about medical care in that area, MD Anderson does have facilities there and some very new equipment. Any other suggestions for surgeons, oncs, etc. would be appreciated. Muriel K Quote
Ry Posted November 13, 2004 Posted November 13, 2004 Muriel, I hope you can get things worked out. Would be nice if you could have it in Florida so you can recover in your new home and rest (yeah right!). Keep us posted. Quote
Don Wood Posted November 14, 2004 Posted November 14, 2004 Prayers your way that it will all work out well. Don Quote
Elaine Posted November 14, 2004 Posted November 14, 2004 Muriel Sorry to hear "it's" back, but so glad surgery is an option. I am sure there are fine Drs in the Orlando area. I am sure you will be in good hands. Thinking of you. love and fortitude elaine Quote
NellW Posted November 15, 2004 Posted November 15, 2004 Wow Muriel, lots to think about! It seems like it might be good to get the surgery in Orlando, and recover in your new home, like Ry said. Praying for you here too, that the onc will have good advice to give you on this. Love Nell Quote
Eileen Posted November 15, 2004 Posted November 15, 2004 Hi Muriel---I agree with others because after your surgery, you will need follow up visits--and I am sure you don't want to change surgeons at that point--- anyway, no matter where you have it , I wish you a very speedy recovery--- regards Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.