kreed70 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 The scan was not clear. Her onc is not calling it a tumor but there were a few cells where she had surgery. She will be getting radiation again but it is different than before as her thoracic surgeon placed pencil-point size metal "receptors" in her chest wall when she had surgery in August 2004 just in case she would ever need radiation again. It is veryspecific as to how the radiation will be given with the "receptors". Her thoracic surgeon feels that surgery is not and option due to the location being so close to the spine. If the radiation doesn't work, perhaps we will consult a neurosurgeon who works close to the spine and would be willing to do surgery. She is also starting Tarceva. Getting another PET in the next few weeks. I am sad and in shock as I was so sure NED would be sticking around awhile longer. I'll keep you posted. Any advice with this new turn of events is appreciated!! Please pray for my mom and my family. Thank you so much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Sorry to hear that there was some changes going on with your mom. Sounds like a new plan is in place and she will continue to fight the beast. I will be cheering her on in cyber space!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I am VERY distressed to hear this news. I try to keep track of pancoast tumors and really wanted a GREAT scan for your Mother. I am interested to hear about this radiation with the markers left there from before. Sounds like something! Boy, I go the beginning of next week for my 2nd 3 month followup. Feeling a little uneasy and now VERY much so. Sorry about these results. Please keep posts updated so we know what's going on with you two. Hoping this new approach will yield good results. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Keeping your mom in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Offering prayers, as well. Best! Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Sorry to hear that, prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed70 Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 Thank you for your support. The prayers can be the key! Keep sending them up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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