JennyS Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hi guys, I don't know if you remember me but I wrote a few things a got quite a bit of help in the nsclc message board; I have just found out that my husband has lung cancer; 2 weeks after the biopsy they have finally named it....Anaplastic carcinoma - not otherwise specified??? which apparently means that they are 80% sure that it is non small cell but there are small cells shown in the biopsy result...it is also 7cm....and seems to be embedded in the chest wall. He has to have an ultrasound guided biopsy of the pleural fluid next week as they say to get a staging. He has 3 small nodules around lymph nodes but this did not show up on PET scan...only on CT scan. I am scared because they believe that they can do surgery on it...but if it is small cell, have I got reason to worry that it might spread to another part of his body while waiting surgery? I hope someone can allay my fears...My husband is only 45 years young! Thanks again for your support and even tho I haven't been on the site for a while....you have all been in my thoughts. Take care Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 We remember you and we care about you!! Many prayers being lifted up for the best treatment. Love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 oh criminy, Jenny, I just can hardly stand it! I am just sick about this. You just go through this with your feisty mum and now your young husband too? Well, I wish you would have come to us sooner. How in the world was it discovered anyway? Listen. It sounds as if he has an extraordinary pathology. Also, it sounds as if the pathologist is either confused or or thorough in his dx. Hard to know from our meager perspectives isn't it? I do know this. There is supposed to be the BEST lung cancer pathologist in the world at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I read this somewhere a long time ago, and I packed it away somewhere up there, knowing what a value that could be to me or to someone else. If you wanted a second opinion, this would be where to go. In any event. Please know that I am surely thinking of you and your husband and spiteful mum at this time. Blessings to all of you. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I am so sorry about you husband. I am sure they will have an answer as to the type and stage soon. Hopefully they are correct and surgery will be an option. Keep us posted. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 (((Jenny))), I remember you. I am so sorry about all that you are dealing with. Please know that you will be in my prayers along with your dear hubby. We are here for support and love and prayers and comfort and whatever else you may need. Let us help. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Well, rats! So sorry your husband comes down with LC after your mom. Jenny, my heart goes out to you. If they think they can remove it with surgery, that sounds like good news that it has not spread. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Jenny, I am so sorry for this!! You, your mom, your husband will be in my prayers. Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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