-Cheryl- Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hey Guys, Sorry, I have been off the board for a while. I have had a hard time shaking the chemo/ Rad funk! Going to treatments has been about all I can muster the energy to do these past couple of weeks. Jack had been concerned about my sleeping so much, even coming into the room to turn me and take my temperature every few hours. Poor guy, he worries too much. I am lucky to be blessed with him! I have not napped in two days! Staying awake and doing more around the house. My sisters came to visit me today and had me laughing hysterically! I actually hurt from laughing so hard. Anyway, I have a question of medical sorts....If the cancer tumors have shrunk considerably enough should surgery still be a consideration for stage 3A? I mean to really be reassured the cancer will be irradicated or not return? Take care all! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Cheryl, I don't have an answer for your question but am glad you are up and about a little more. Jack was worried about you. We assured him that your sleeping was normal. We continue to have you in our prayers. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaW Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Dear Cheryl, Yes, I think surgery could still be in the treatment plan of someone whose tumors have shrunk through chemo and radiation but it really depends on the individual. The tumor may be in a very dangerous position, near a blood vessel or the heart and may not be able to be operated on or there may be too much scar tissue from the radiation. I guess there are many reasons why someone would not be a candidate for this surgery. Only a highly skilled thoracic surgeon would be able to make the assessment for you. Take care. I hope this helps to answer your questions. Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I think Ada has it right when she says only a professional can make that decision, but I do know I am praying my father will be eligible for surgery after his 8 rounds of chemo. Im glad youre feeling better, I was wondering how you were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted July 19, 2003 Author Share Posted July 19, 2003 THanks for thinking about me, You all or in my prayers and thoughts daily. ADA! I have been so worried about you! I read Shelly's post about your recovery, and am so gald to hear from you. How are you feeling these days? Tell us more about the trial that you are waiting for! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 IF IT WERE BETWEEN SURGERY AND NON-SURGERY, I WOULD ALWAYS GO FOR THE SURGERY. I FEEL THAT IT IS BETTER TO GET THE CANCER OUT THEN STAY IN....GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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