cindi o'h Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 hello all. I see the onc. today. He will review the last CT scan. I have already talked with the pulm. surgeon. He seems to be on the fence as to whether or not to procede with VATS biopsy. He said there is a 50/50 chance of getting a good specimen to see if I have recurrence or not. I asked for specific risk factors. He said slim chance of death. But, a 20% chance or so for major complications to occur. I didn't like the sounds of that, but I kinda already knew it from our previous conversations. I did send him the email from Rich's article. I looked it up in the journal and gave him the reference date of the publication. He sent an email back and said that it may give a small percentage of an edge and then to consider that the study is probably skewed for success by the subjects that were chosen. He said he could probably get the same results by using CT guided needle and then to surgery. Anyway. Lots to talk to the oncologist about today. The fact that I have been having sob again starting up just a few days after the thoracentesis is one concern. Another is transient bilateral foot swelling. And all those hot dogs I have been chowing down...well I keep getting fatter and fatter! (you saw me in my bikini!) Wish me luck. I am going to try going it alone. Will return hopefully, with some clarity as how to proceed.I don't feel nervous about what is going on in my body. I feel more nervous about understanding the train of thought that the doctors are on. I want all the information that I can get so that I can make the best decision for the longest survival without compromising my already precarious limitations. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindi for the best of results. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 cindi, you're well prepared and I know it'll go well for you. we're with you in spirit! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Cindi, My thoughts and prayers are right there with you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Cin, You KNOW we are with you. Prayers for clarity and direction and peace of mind. We love you Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Oh my sweet Cindi, My prayers are with you. I love you and God does too. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Cindi, Cindi, Cindi!!!!! Don't like the 'going it alone' thing. You KNOW we are all right there with you. Hope you have a tape recorder so you can listen at home CAREFULLY under less stress than being in the office. Here come prayers for the BEST set of circumstances for you, dear girl. And let us know PRONTO what's going on! XXXOOO, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Cindi, wishing you good luck.We'll have a cold one (drink)waiting for you at the pub when you get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Cindi, Hope you get the info you need to make a decision tomorrow. Will be saying extra prayers tonight. Best of luck. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Praying for you! You're well armed not only with information, but with LCSCers prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Will send my prayers up also, Cindy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Cindi, Where are you? Are you okay? Waiting for an update. Prayers coming. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdjenkins Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Cindi, I hope everything went well with Dr. Dudek. I noticed that you went alone on Monday. I know we have not met in person, but if you ever would need someone to wait with you at the U of M just let me know. I know that waiting room very well and how depressing it can be there. I will say a prayer tonight that everything went well. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I need to know how you are. Please post ASAP. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Cindi: Wishing you the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Cindi I am keeping you in my thoughts. I must admit I am worried about you. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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