bbays Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Didn't get to talk to My Dr after my Radioligy reports were faxed to me. Understood most of it but will probably call the Doc. tommorrow. But the important part is that all is stable. The report showed a small right pleural effusion, and an Ill-defined parenchymal opacities within the right upper lobe. It says it may be related to surgery or radiation therapy, and continued followup examination and imaging is recommended documenting stability or resolution of this finding. I'm not sure if I should have anything done for the pleural effusion. Plus I don't know what to think about the parenchymal opacities. Any advise from anyone. It's just been 6 months since surgery and 1 month since last chemo. With the mets to the lymph nodes I'm scared, not knowing what the next tests will show. Of course all of you know what I'm saying. You've all been there or are there now. I'm so glad that I found all of you. Any help is appreciated. God Bless all of you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiams Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I'm no Dr. but that report sounds good. I'm sure your Dr. will confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Me neither but it sounds good to me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Stable is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Barb: I don't know what to make of parenchymal opacities either. I had them described in my recent ct scan. Then when I had a PET scan, it showed uptake in the corresponding area. A good bet for you though is radiation scarring. The important thing though, is the good news that you are stable. Just hang on to that. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Barb... Congratulations are in order here. I am no doctor, but I have read enough radiology reports and listened hard enough to the oncologist to know that what you are holding in your shaky little hand is equal to winning the lottery...!! I say you get over to Cindi's bar and pick out some nice flowers, chocolates, and while you are there I will toast to your victory!! (I will buy you one) Now get over there.. (The opacity is probably radiation changes in the lung....where the tumor used to be) Not to worry about a small peri effusion.. it will probably resolve on its own. If you develop shortness of breath, though, it may be growing and would be cause to have it checked again with a simple chest xray. See you over! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Sounds like a good report to me - Congratulations! Test time is always such a stressful time. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Barb, Report sounds good, STABLE!!!!!!!!! Celebrate, the Pub is open at Cindi... flowers chocolate and free drink.....come on. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Barb, That sounds like a report for the Good News forum to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anais Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Stable is good news. Anaïs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Barb, That sounds good to me.Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Barb- Sounds like a winner to me too. If you have questions about the report, get your ONC to go over the actual film with you. He is the one treating the cancer not the radiologist. Agree with Cindi on the small pleural effusion. Not much of a problem unless it effects your breathing. They should keep an eye on it and if it continues to build, treat the cause of the effusion and drain it as needed. Congrats. Off to Cindi's Bistro for a toddy. Ya deserve it. Good luck and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Stable is very good!!! Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Barb, Sounds great to me...happy for you... God Bless. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hi Barb, I love hearing that word.... STABLE... it is just a great sound word... I hope you hear it again and again. Take care Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Barb, so thankful you got a report of stable. Stable is good and sets the groudwork for improvement. Stay positive. You are doing good. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Stable is good, Barb -- very good. Congrats. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hurrah for stable. That's great, Barb. I'm hoping that we'll get the same news when Len finishes his CT scan tomorrow. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Sure sounds like good news to me. Congragulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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