Connie B Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Good Morning LC Family; Well, here's the scoop. 1. CT SCAN: still shows nodule, and the nodule has changed but very slight. This nodule we have been watching for over 2 years now. It started out being 4mm, then went to 6mm, then back to 4mm, then up to 7mm and now it is 8mm. Yes, this is small, BUT, he said, there are tests being done on (MEN) that they are watching (NODULES) and these nodules appear to stay small for 3,4 or 5, etc... years but in some cases these nodules are turning into cancer. He said, in the real world (when it comes to me, & being a Lung Cancer Survivor) he would LOVE to go in there and take this bugger out of me, BUT due to having ONE LUNG and two open heart surgeries under my belt, my risk level is not good for surgery, unless we REALLY REALLY HAVE TO do surgery. So, we continue to watch this nodule. 2. Heart (Myxoma Tumor/Nubbin) Echo showed NO REAL CHANGE in the Nubbin in the Left Atrium! It has not grown in size but, they don't feel it is causing any problems. I also have a very small leak in on of my valves and that too, is soooooo small, they don't feel it's a problem at this time. We will do a wait and watch with that as well. They are NOT ruling out it could be a recurrence of the Myxoma, but we'll watch it. 3. Blood work: All is good but the cholesteral. Never had high cholesteral, but I do now!! So, all and all things are looking GOOD! As for my Shortness of Bearth??????? That is a total MYSTERY! BOTH my LUNG and HEART Doc's feel we may NOT really know what is causing this. I asked if it was the COPD, and my Lung Doc said, NO. My COPD/Emphysema is soooooo small and hasn't really changed in 10 years time, so he said that is NOT the problem. I don't have Asthma either. They are stumped. Well that's my news! I wish to THANK YOU ALLLLLLLLL for your love and support. It really pleases me to know I have such a wonderful support system behind me. It also assures me that this WONDERFUL BOARD is working for many of us here, in the fact that we are all getting such great SUPPORT from one another, which is what this Board is all about. I will continue to PRAY for a cure, and I PRAY that all those that are in there treatments will complete there treatments, and end up being just like me! A 10 year Cancer Free Lung Cancer Survivor! Thank you again for being here when I needed a friend and support. YOUR THE GREATEST!!! God Bless us All! Love to All, Connie B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 So glad to see you post in the "Good News" forum. I knew I'd find you there! Congratulations and keep on rowin' you boat. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yippee! You got the results and the wait is over. All good news. Did they call last night? or early today? Those waits are SO HARD! Glad it is over ---til next time. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Glad the wait is over. That is ALMOST the worst part, isn't it? Sounds good! I am going to concentrate my prayers now on that nodule. I want to PRAY that little bugger away! When do yu get your next scan? I will be anxiously waiting each time to hear the status of it. Glad the news was so good. Yes, we are all lucky to have such support. Thanks for being such an inspiration to us all. 10 years certainly gives many us hope we may not have had on our own! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Connie - What wonderful news! I know the wait and see approach isn't always fun, but you got a great report over all, right?! Continued blessings on you, those ten years are such an inspiration to us all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Connie,This is really awesome great news.I am very happy to hear it.Now you can shoot for being an ongoing inspiration to so many of us for many many more years. GOOD JOB,WAY TO GO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Well, you know girlfriend, that this news makes me a happy camper. Keep the good news rolling. BTW, how is Austin? Bring us up to date on that darling little boy. Love ya, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Connie, This is good news. Just wanted to share something with you. I've had episodes of SOB that were brought on by my being anemic. Low hemoglobin and you can't transport oxygen. Also, another cause of the SOB for me is that my trachea shifted to the right sometime after my lung was removed. When the shift occurred it caused a slight obstruction of my windpipe. Air has to move across some of the ridges...The result is a very small mechanical obstruction. It's why I make noise when I breath (called Stridor). Is it possible that this is happening to you? I am very glad that you don't have some great big huge malignant tumor in your lung. And I'm glad that the heart tumor has not made a full blown recurrence. And mostly I'm glad that you have been my friend over all these years. Thank Goodness! You've helped me face down multiple recurrences. And I will always be grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Great overall news, Connie! Halleluiah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the good news - a high tide raises all boats. Love you, Connie Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Great news Connie.. 10 year survivor, your story is such an inspiration for those that are just beginning their journey, and for those who continue to fight this monster daily... Interesting information from Fay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Good for another 3000 miles??? gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 So glad to see your good news!! Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Glad you're doing well. I hope you will have no further problems from the "blips" on the screens. Here's to 10 more years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Connie, That is good news. 10 years and counting!! Just keep the good news coming!! Sending good vibes out to you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Connie, This is great news. I am so happy for you and just know that you will have many many more years as a survivor. You are still my inspiration. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 Well All, after 10 great years of being a LC Survivor, you would THINK I would be use to the Dreaded Test Results waiting game?!?!?!? Well, to be honest, I'm a LOT better NOW then what I use to be like when this journey all started. But, the truth is, it still tends to ruffle a few of my feathers having to wait more then 4 days after tests are done. Not much I can do about it though, so I always go with the "No News Is Good News!" saying. But looking back to 10 years ago, I've gotta tell you, I've come a LONNNNG WAYS BABY!!! Thank you ALL once again for your love and support. Please Lord help us to find a cure, and help us to make a difference. Dear Lord, thank you also for bringing us together here. ((((ALL))))) Love & Hugs to All, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Wonderful news Connie. Enjoy your summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Thank you for the good news Connie. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Connie - that is great news! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Great news, Connie!!!! So happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Great news, Connie! Thank you for posting. I want every bit of hope that your post gives me. Thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Connie, sounds like the results were worth the wait???? Congratulations, wow 10 years, you are remarkable! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Hey Connie, Sorry I am late in the congratulations here!! I breathed a sigh of relief reading your post. I know it was really hard waiting and wondering. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and CELEBRATE!!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Congrats Connie! So glad for you Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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