mama4zach Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hello Everyone, I had my mediastinoscopy today and a fiber optic bronchoscopy too. So my dr stopped the lung resection because when he got down to the lymph nodes and tested the mass it was cancer. My next step is the oncologist. He said after I have treatments he would do the surgery but first I have to get a bone and brain scan. Then I will take it from there. So now it will be one day at a time. I feel ok other than I am very sore from the cut under my neck and from all the brushing done in the chest. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughtfulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Well let's hope that everything shrinks so that surgery will soon be a possibility. The bone and brain scan is a good idea so your staging is correct. I wish you all the best. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I am so sorry the news wasn't better. But hope you get a treatment plan in place and going the sooner the better. Hopefully, surgery will be scheduled soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Nancy, I am sorry the news wasn't better, I was thinking about you all day yesterday! Well, now we just shift the prayers to shrinkage. I'll e-mail you my phone number if you want to talk! TAmmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Knowledge is power, don't forget! Now that the doctor knows about the lymph nodes it can be properly treated with chemo before the surgery. I had chemo and radiation before surgery ( and chemo after) , it can be done! Praying for great results from chemo. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Sorry it wasn't better news.Now tho you know what you are up against and can get a plan together to beat it. Hoping you get it shrunk down and can then have surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I'm so sorry that you didn't get better results with the scope. I hope that the next steps you take in your battle will get you one step closer to NED. Take care of yourself and especially your throat over the next few days. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I'm so sorry and I'll be praying for you. I want to share something with you that my mom's Pastor shared with me after mom's biopsy came back positive. He said a few Sundays ago, everyone was praying around the alters, and He felt the Lord tell him, 'God is still God, regardless of the circumstances', and he felt it very specifially for my mom that day. That helped me so much. Keep your eyes on Him, no matter what. ((hugs)) CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I wish you would of had the news you wanted.. I also, had this experience. After 16 weeks of chemo and 7 weeks of radiation. The doctors all along said I would never be a surgery candiate. Then one day, unexpectantly, they wanted to try to do the mediastinoscopy and if no lymphs nodes on the left side were cancerous I would have my right lung removed. Well it never happened... the lung removal. There was one solo lymph node in the AP window with cancer cells. I was devasted.... You have an advantage. You KNOW, now before other treatments. Surgery is more promising for you. But I know how your heart aches, and also your body... It sounds like a little procedure, but it will make you sore. I had the chamberlain procedure which is a cut 4 inch on the chest ...yours is at the neck, I believe. I will think of you and hope you are feeling great soon.. Try to be positive.. I believe all things happen for a reason. And I know things will be brighter soon. Blessings...gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Nancy, Prior to radiation, be SURE your surgeon, your oncologist and your radiation oncologist are ALL on the same page. Too much radiation and you will not be a candidate for surgery - from what others have posted, scar tissue does not heal and surgery will not be done if there is too much scar tissue from radiation. This news is not all bad, just a bump in the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Dang it, wish the results were better. Prayers and strength are being sent your way. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well, darn. Hang in there, kiddo. You and your little guy are going to be just fine. Prayers coming your way! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katester Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Sorry for the news. Everyone here is pulling for you. Hang in there . Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Sorry about the news, but with all the tests done the plan will follow. Prayers going your way. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I am so sorry about this horrible news. The road ahead will be a bit bumpy, but please know that we are all here to help you over those bumps and on to smooth sailing! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Sending prayers your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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