Ry Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 That's the name of our house in case you're wondering. John had his appointment today and sure enough he will not have to have the bronc because the bleeding has stopped. We like this pulmonologist very much and he said there was no need to go in and look unless he was having problems. We had a long discussion about coughing up blood and it sounds as if its to be expected periodically with lung cancer. John's mother had a PET scan today, not sure when she will get the results of that. The CT scan showed one tumor in her lower lung. Surgery would be possible if she were younger and healthier so right now we are thinking about the RFA. She has not seen an oncologist yet, just the pulmonologist and surgeon, so we'll see what the onc will say. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Ry, I had been waiting for John's appointment. Glad he is doing better and the dr. seems to think some of this is to be expected. Praying for all. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I am glad John's appointment went well, and it is good it was not moved up b/c he may have had an uncessary procedure I also hope RFA does the trick for your mother in law! Never a dull moment it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Like the good news on John. Hope the best for his mom. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Waiting for those spring pictures from your place showing how very waterfront you really are! Will post some of my mudboggin' front yard if spring is anything like I think it will be in the North Country... Glad John is still on an even keel. Hoping his mom finds her silver bullet, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Rochelle, Glad to hear that about John, prayers for his mom that things work out for the best. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Rochelle, Really glad to hear the good news about John. Wishes that it continues for a looooooooong time. Really scary that his Mother has it now too. Hope the drs. find a good solution to help her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Glad to hear the news about John. Hope everything goes well with your mother-in-law. How old is she? God Bless, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Happy about the confidence in John's pulmonologist. I have me a good one too. It is very comforting. I didn't know that bleeding is to be expected. huh! learned something new. RFA is a treatment that I know nothing about. I hope to learn more about it through your postings. Is this something that they can do alone? No chemo? Best wishes to the comings and goings at the resort. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Glad to hear John is doing better, Ry. And hoping his Mom has some good options made available to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Well..I haven't been on that much but I must have missed a whole lot more than I thought I did.. Sorry to hear about John's mom..is she staying with you? I am glad that John's doc says the bleeding is okay, and that it has stopped. That has got to be one of the scarier things! I hope things will right themselves soon and both John and his mom will be on the upswing.. and I hope that you are doing okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 RFA is radio frequency ablation, they use a probe and go in and kill the tumor (not sure I can explain to you EXACTLY how) its less invasive then surgery. It's been awhile since I read up on all this stuff. When John was first diagnosed we looked into it but it wasn't possible for him. She is in her 80's and lives in Florida. His sister will go back to Florida and take her for the procedure if it turns out she can have it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Glad to hear John's doing okay - and prayers going up for his mom's test results...... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Boy I can relate to your chaos with John and now your mother-in-law. I had all hell break lose at one point where everything was falling apart all at once. Sometimes when it rains it pours. My advise is to do something special for yourself each day, it doesn't have to be expensive but just a little break to eliminate some of the stress. Hey it may even be a good cry, sometimes that is just what the doctor ordered. Good to hear that John's problems are getting better. Hang in there, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I am happy to hear that John got some reassurance! I hope his mom gets some good news about the rfa too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Ry, Glad to hear John is doing better. It means so much to have confidence in your doctor. We love Mike's pulmonologist and oncologist. I hope John will continue to do well and that a treatment plan is made for his mom. Keeping your family in my prayers. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Ry, I am so glad to hear that John is doing better. It must have been very scary to be coughing up blood. I didn't know that it was "expected" with lung cancer, especially since John has done so well for so long. How is the Tarceva treating him? It seems to have a cycle w/me. Really bad break outs, tummy trouble, fatigue, then as the bumps are healing I feel better for a few days, then back to the bad effects. Oh well, all in a day's fight! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I am so glad the problem with the bleeding has stopped!! You and John and his Mom are sure in my thoughts and prayers. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 You know TAnn I notice that with John too. He feels crappy and then back to feeling better...has the rash breakouts real bad and then it seems to clear somewhat. I do think he is adjusting to it finally. I was thinking he may have to ask to have the dosage lowered. It seems to have these ups and downs. He did find that using Head and Shoulders shampoo helps with the rash in his hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Ry....keeping you, John and MIL in my best thoughts. Glad to hear John is doing better and hoping things stack up for the easiest and most successful tx for his mom! Keep us updated....ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Ry, I am so glad John is doing better...Hoping for the best for your mother in law as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 My 72 year old mom had RFA to zap her original liver tumor. they have to go in with a laproscopic procedure to do it, but much better than opening you up. Prayers and blessings going to everyone at Last Resort including Jonn's Mom! God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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