Update on nodule that lit up in pet scan

[carolhg]

My surgeon just called. He said that he wants to do a biopsy of the nodule in my left lung that lit up on this last PET scan. If it is not cancerous he will proceed to biopsy the lymph nodes that were infected. If they show active cancer he is not going to do surgery. I would be treated with chemo and radiation. If they show inflamation then he will do the lobectomy.

[Don Wood]

I think that is standard procedure for such a case.

[stand4hope]

Wow! A surgeon that called you on a Sunday - I'm impressed!

I hope that both the nodule and nodes are benign! When is he going to do the biopsy and potential surgery?

Prayers coming your way!

Love,

Peggy

[carolhg]

Yes that really is fantastic. He will let me know as soon as he can schedule it. I will let you know the results. Thank you for your concern and I pray that God Blesses you and your wife.

[Andrea]

Carol,

That sounds totally on par with everything I have heard. I assume they said that if the nodule is negative, but lymphs are positive, you will do chemo and then be evaluated for s urgery after chemo, right?

That was the path with my mom at IIIA. Chemo--surgery--radiation.

[Leslie221]

Hope your biopsy will go in your favor. I'll send out some good vibes your way! Hang in there!

Leslie

[bbays]

Praying for good results.

Barb

[Don M]

Carol: it sounds like you have a good plan. I hope everything is benign.

Don M

[Frank Lamb]

Carol,it's good you seem to have a plan in place,and a dr.that calls on Sunday.(wow)/

Wishing you a benign biopsy.Good Luck.

[Nushka]

Here's praying that both are negative. The waiting is the worst part. I wish you only good luck.

Nina

[cindi o'h]

Carolhg,

Prayers for the best of results with your biopsies and treatment plan.

Cindi o'h

[shineladysue]

Carol,

You have my prayers for the best results.