kdaru Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Dad goes for surgery tomorrow - got cleared from both the pulmonary and cardiac standpoints. A second path opinion from MD Anderson confirmed poorly differentiated NSCLC. Since the main uncertainty right now is his staging the surgery tomorrow is going to involve mediastinoscopy. If that's negative they'll do a wedge resection of one of the questionable lung lesions to see if it's cancerous or not. If all is negative, they'll cut out his entire right upper lobe, the one which has the definite cancer in it. So we're hoping all is negative, and that he gets the lobectomy, although that would paradoxically mean a longer and more complicated surgery. Tough for an 82 year old guy. The surgeon gave us 50/50 odds for having a potentially curable cancer, which is doctor-speak for "I have no idea so I'll split the difference". Funny, I almost don't want the surgery: this way we have hope; after the surgery there will be no doubt, one way or the other. So any prayers and good wishes you can spare for my Dad will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Wishing the very best of luck for dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Please update us on how everything goes. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 My prayers will be there, for the best results possible. I think the state of health previous is as important as the age. Keep us posted, please. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Will say a prayer for successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Make sure your Dad has a pillow to hold against his chest if he has to cough or sneeze. Don't forget to have it in the car for the ride home. Pot holes are tough after chest surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hoping all goes well...all the best to your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Kdaru, Praying for great results from the surgery! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I hope he gets positive news from his surgery-and heals really fast --please keep us posted best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Prayers and best wishes to your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hoping all goes well with your dad's surgery. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Prayers comin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Wishing you both only the best. Cyndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 My thoughts and prayers for the both of you for the best of results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Prayers for good results and successful surgery. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I hope his recovery is smooth and easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I pray your dad has a successful surgery and comes out of it healed!!!! May God be with you and your family. Hugs, CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 May God himself guide the surgeon's hands..... Praying for the best possible outcome. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Many prayers said for a speedy and complete healing. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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