Frank Lamb Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hello everyone.Spent most of monday & tuesday with x-rays,CT's,etc. The tumor in the airway & at the stump where L.lung was removed had shrinkage but is still there.Other existing tumors (one in bottom r lobe,and one in middle) have not grown any. There is a new tumor in top lobe that they feel sure is cancer but they are not positively sure yet.Going to wait and watch 3 more months to compare. All 3 drs.(thoracic surgeon,rad onc,and chemo onc.)were really surprised that I looked so healthy and am being as active as I am because they all said my remaining lung is in pretty bad shape.Not much good lung left because of the tumors and lots & lots of scarring from the treatments.Their biggest concern is pneumonia,and the fact that options are very limited.Especially since mediastinal shift everything is all so close together. So for the time being there have been no sightings of the singing fat lady in the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Wonderful............ wonderful....... wondeful......... Frank, you made our day......... We were in NO mood for another fat woman in our life.......With Brian's odd food desires, I have that role covered. Continued blessings, dear friend. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank, surprising docs with how active you are is a BEAUTIFUL thing. I am so glad to hear it. must be all that laughing you do... xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank, With so many here, we will be shooing that fat lady away from you for a long time. Stable is wonderful, enjoy that celebratory Bud lite(s) and chocolate donut(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Sounds mighty good to me. I've got a shotgun aimed at that fat lady and am warding her off. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Now, Frank, are you sure you don't want me coming up there to dance the hootchie-kootchie on your front lawn? I swear, you won't have to mow or get a new goat to keep the lawn under control afterward. I can't sing worth a darn and wouldn't even try on your behalf, but I'll sure shake whatever I have to shake in order to help celebrate your being stable!!! This is great. I hope you continue to thrive and feel well. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Well done, Frank!!!! Very glad to hear you are continuing to surprise the medical experts!!!! I have been keeping you in my thoughts (prayers as well)as we PAers need to do! I am concerned, however, after reading your reply in another forum. Is Connie keeping you SOB that you spoke with such authority on that "taboo" subject ? My VERY best to you, Frank, for keeping on as you have. (((Frank))) and (((Connie))) too! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 That is the kind of news I like to hear. We will keep the fat lady away for a very very long time. Sounds like its time for a bud lite at Cindi's pub to celebrate. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Congratulations on stable! Glad you feel well. Joanie How about some jokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Break out the Bud Light! Glad to hear the good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Glad to hear your report and I'm sure you'll keep surprising the docs with your energy and positive attitude. I'm still watching our Canadian/U.S. border. Promise I won't let the Fat Lady anywhere near the U.S. Planning to send her way up North! Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank, Great results and great attitude. Time for a big celebration. Keep up whatever you are doing. It definitely works. Take care and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank, Great news! Keep those doctors guessing...stable, stable, stable. Praying for you! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I'm so happy to hear this news. It seems we can certainly use a little good news around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank, Meetcha at Cindi's pub for bud lights...This is cause to celebrate. Bet we can find many of the gang hanging out there. A couple members have offered to run the bar while Cindi is off struttin' her stuff in Chicago. Frank you are a real inspiration. Keep up the good fight and we will do our best to keep the fat lady away. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank: Thanks for sharing the good report with the great attitude. Your posts always provide me hope. Thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Frank, Happy to know you're keeping that singing fat lady outtathere!!!!!! Seriously, I'm glad you're feeling good and keeping on amazing those docs! They don't know everything, especially they don't know you! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks for sharing the great news. No fat lady will sing for a long time. God Bless, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 That is great news Frank. The Fat Lady busted a gut trying to sing...now nothing comes out of her mouth but hot air. Prayers for continued good news. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Frank's been keeping the Fat Lady quiet by feeding her chocolate donuts all day and Bud Lights all night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 That's great to hear Frank, so glad for you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 First off that new tumour, Doctors may be "sure" but seems to me they don't get evrything right. As for the rest of it, well looks like the fat lady just lost yet another stone. Congratulations on stable. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 GREAT News Frank!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetg Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Good to hear good news. Congraluations, Frank! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Wonderful news Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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