TomR4th Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 -3-20-06-Appt with VAT Thoracic Surgeon who refers me to Oncologist -3-22-06-Appt with Dr.oncologist 3-23-06- Drs. & I am meeting on Monday to discuss lobectomy (s)..My post op condition is not stable enough to handle radiation or chemo at this point so this is the only option at this juncture in time..We're going to do a lot of praying from this point forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I'm praying for you Tom! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Will be thinking of you Tom and sending prayers. Please keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 More prayers on the way, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 more prayers and hugs coming your way Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Tom, While you wait for more news next March 27th. Long is the way Long is the way, and very steep the slope, Strengten me once again, O God of Hope. Far. very far, the summit doth appear; But Thou art near my God, but Thou art near. And Thou wilt give me with my daily food, Powers of endurance, courage, fortitude. Thy way is perfect; only let that way Be clear before my feet from day to day. Thou art my Portion, saith my soul to Thee, O what a Portion is my God to me. (Amy Carmichael) prayers going your way. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I had a thoracotomy three years ago, the lower and middle lobe of my right lung were removed. It AIN'T fun, recuperation is a long road - and I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Prayer is a good thing, center yourself and take care of business. Keep us posted, please. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 See you have some prayers coming from Eastern Canada so I'll send some to you from Western Canada! We have you covered. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Prayers From The carolina Blue sky and Positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Good luck with youor surgery Tom. vats is much easier thatn a full thoracotomy. I think you should be able to do followup chemo about 6 weeks after surgery. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Tom, Praying for you in Big Orange Country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Prayers for you Tom. "There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Praying for you, Tom! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Tom,prayers and good wishes coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I am praying that all orks out well. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sending prayers your way. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Tom, I am anxious to know what you and the docs decided upon today. Hope you get back here with an update. Have been SO praying for a good plan for you! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Tom, prayers coming your way. Let us know. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 How did it go today Tom?praying for a good treatment plan for you.Let us know what the surgeon says Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomR4th Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Thank you for your concern & support.. They will be doing a lower left lobectomy & an upper left segmentomy..Also there was some slight activity in some of the lymph nodes & something near the hellum (SIC) that they will check out..They'll try to preserve part of the upper left lobe if possible.. I admire your the tremendous spirit to beat this insidious monster that has invaded our lives & to support each other as much as we can.. That is very reassuring just to know that I am not alone in this fight.. God Bless All in This Wonderful Support Group, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Tom, Did you find out when you are going in? I will give an extra prayer for you that day. Love and mercy, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Tom, Prayers that all goes well with the thoracotomy. You mention one thing in your profile that I don't quite understand. You said your "post op" condition did not permit radiation and chemo at this time. Have you had another recent surgery? I started my chemo and radiation about 4 weeks after they did a left upper lobectomy on me. It was not the easiest thing I have ever done but not the worst either. I slept in a recliner for a few weeks after surgery and that helped me a lot. It seemed to hurt worse when I tried to lie flat. I had some lymph node involvement as well, but the took those little rascals out and I am over 3 years post op at the moment. So far so good. Wishing you nothing but the best. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 You are never alone through this. We have or our love ones have walked in your shoes. Keep us posted. You will do fine. You are lucky that it is operable. Thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Maryanne [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Tom, The action plan is all in order for you, when are the lobectomy and segmentomy for the left side scheduled? We want to say special prayers for you on that day and for the time recuperating. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 sending Prayers for good News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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