bwoodwerk Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hello Everyone; I'm sorry it has been so long since I posted here. I just wanted to let you all know how I made out this past summer. My story began with a visit to the doctor back in May for a cold with blood pooling at the back of my throat each morning. I just assumed it was from snoring. My doctor ordered X-rays and they discovered a 2.9 cm nodule on my upper right lung. CT scan confirmed this growth was cavernous(sp). The location precluded a needle biopsy so I went to see the surgeon. He felt the lymph node near my clavicle and said it was enlarged and therefore very worrisome. He ordered a PET scan wich showed no lymph node involvement but a "process" showed up on my spine. I had an MRI which showed the "process" was harmless. Back to simple lung cancer. I had two lobes of my right lung removed. Two weeks after the surgery, when I was having my staples removed the surgeons assistant asked if anyone had gone over my pathology report. I said no and he informed me the nodule was just scar tissue from pneumonia and there was no evidence of cancer anywhere. I can't express the feeling that ran through my mind. I had my life back and I consider myself so very lucky.I just wanted - and needed - to Thank everyone on this forum. Your strength, courage, good humour and compassion got me through the darkest days of my life.I just wish everyone could be as lucky as I was with this diagnosis. Bill Lordan PS: This was my second lung cancer scare in 5 years. I hope I never have to go through this experience again but, if I do, it is nice to know there are so many caring people out there willing to help you survive this monstrous disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sorry you lost 2 lobes of lung but anything is better that lung cancer. Thanks so much for the up date. Hope you are doing well recovering from your surgery. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I am so glad you didn't have cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 WOnderful that it was not lung cancer. Hope you never have to experience it. Sorry about the loss of your two lobes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Thank you for taking the time to come back for an update, Bill. So very glad for you that you do not have lc! Congratulations! In your situation, it must feel miraculous... Best of luck for a healthy, happy life to you! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Happy for you, Bill. Thanks for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 So glad to hear that it was not lung cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 So sorry you had to endure the surgery and after-effects, but SOOOO terrific to find out it isn't cancer! Continued best wishes to you! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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