rvillella Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Well yesterday (Friday)they did the Bronch and the Mediastenoscopy. The surgeon says that the initial results on the lymphs is negative but that the tumor in the bronch is to close to the main bronch that they may not be able to do any resections. I see the Onc on Monday and then will decide if I get Chemo first to try and decrease the size of the tumor. Then maybe, just maybe they can do a resection and not have to take the whole lung. The surgeon says they should have the final results on the lymphs by sometime next week. Here's keeping your fingers crossed and all. Ralph Quote
kamataca Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Here's hoping Monday brings you good news. You'll be in my prayers! Kelly Quote
cindi o'h Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Ralph. Hoping along with you that the path reports are clean on the rest of the specimens. Also that there will be a way for you to have just a resection. Thanks for informing us and keeping us up to date on your progress. Cindi o'h Quote
Don Wood Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Sounds good so far, Ralph. Hoping for it all to go as you planned. Don Quote
Frank Lamb Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Ralph, hoping that waiting til monday goes quick for you and that mondays results are all very favorable to you. Quote
gail p-m Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Prayers for a god report on Monday. Gail p-m Quote
melaniem Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Ralph, I had a tumor on my bronch too, and they were able to resect it. Mine was actually right on the border of bronch and young surgeon didn't want to take it, but older mentor surgeon guided him and it was successful. Thank goodness for age and wisdom, huh? Hope you have good results too. Melaniem Quote
Maryanne Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Hi Ralph, Great news about your lymphs. Now for the next step. Get ready to take on the challenge. I will be thinking of you Monday. Good luck to you Ralph. You will feel better once you start treatment. Will be thinking of you on Monday. We are always here. If you have any questions ask away as so many people here have hands on experience. Let us know what your Onc. says about treament. Maryanne Maryanne Quote
bunny Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 good luck, Ralph!!! we are rooting for you. xoxo amie Quote
stand4hope Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Good luck on getting just the resection, Ralph. I'll say a prayer for good results tomorrow. Love, Peggy Quote
Nushka Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 Hope you get good news next week. Perhaps after chemo you will be able to have the surgery and get the tumor OUT. I know I felt better having surgery. Nina Quote
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