Fay A. Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Do you remember the carnival ride called "The Scrambler"? You had the highs and lows of the roller coaster while being thrown from side to side with enough G-Force to rattle your brain and smash your body flat. That's the ride I'm on these days. A few weeks ago I learned that the cancer had spread to my left lung. I had the port put in this week, and we discussed the three chemo protocol risk/toxicity issues. On Friday I learned that it was a mistake. The report was supposed to read "There is no evidence of disease in the left lung.", and not "There is evidence of disease in the left lung." The Onc and I were looking at the films and she called the radiologist who read the scans...and that's how I found out that I don't have cancer in the left lung. As simple and as complex as that... A transcription error carried forward to the conclusion. One minute I do, and the next minute I do not. So, this is good news. And I am grateful. I am also apprehensive that I will receive a(nother) phone call telling me that there has been a(nother) terrible mistake and that there really IS cancer in the left lung. I won't do the three drug chemo, because there have been deaths associated with the increased toxicity. But I'm going to do the two drug chemo with the hopes that if there is any cancer in there it will zap it. Wishing you all well, Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Oh my God, Fay. You must be insane. I know mistakes happen, but wow! Pretty scary mistake. Thank goodness they caught it!! Imagine if they hadn't. I'm so glad to hear your OK. So much sad new lately on the boards; we do need a lot of good to balance it. Praying for the best. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Fay, Praise God that you have no cancer in your left lung! How awful that you had to go trough this scare. It makes me sick to my stomach to think what they put you through. Fay I am confused as to why you will have chemo again? Is it for preventative measures? Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Fay, I am sorry for what you had to endure because of a transcription error yet happy for your good news... Best wishes, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Fay, it is always good to hear happy news, even if it comes in a convoluted way! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 That is just too weird to even imagine. Glad it went in your favor. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 WOW! What can I say? Thank goodness the mistake is in your favor -- but it should never have happened. Anyhow, fantastic news!!! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR THE GREAT NEWS THOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina D. Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 So, did you get new undies when you finally got the RIGHT DX? Man! If you have to have a mistake, I spose it going in that direction is the way to have it. Glad it isn't the bad thing. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Glad to hear it was all a mistake...I really dont understand how mistakes like that can be made...just a few days ago my dad got the results from a xray, or at least thats what he thought was going to happen! Turns out it was an xray of someone who has testicular cancer! I guess I can see how they got those two confused Wishing you all the best Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Gosh Fay---what a mistake to make- but certainly glad it was found out Regards Eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 When I just read your post my first reaction was " Praise God " the prt is still a great idea to have. The chemo can be so toxic to our peripheral ( hands and forearms) veins. So now we are just making sure with the chemo in case of micro metastasis? Am I correct? That sounds like GOOD NEWS TO ME Let us know which drugs the onocologist decides on . Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 How does absolutely freaky contrasted with Tidings of Great Joy grab you? Wow!!! Glad to hear you are being extra careful and opting for some follow-up chemo. You are in my heart and in my prayers, fellow BAC-like person. Kill 'em!!! (the cancer cells, not the radiologist ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 HOLLY COW Fay !!!!! Talk about a reprieve!! , So very happy for ya. Bet some tech got chewed big time for that one. talk about a blessing and I agree with the extra chemo, very wise God bless and be well Bobmc - NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyg Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Wow! What a relief. I had been wondering about you. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 WOW THATS WHY MY DOC SAYS HE DONT TRUST THE REPORTS HE WANS TO SEE THE SCANS FOR HIMSELF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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