Mendy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Well, we had our follow-up appt. post removal of my dh's upper left lobe and he is healing just fine. The bad news is that some of the lymph nodes were positive (four out of twenty). They were consistent with the primary tumor which by the way was 10 cm. He has now been restaged to 3A. We have appt's in a couple of weeks with a radiologist and oncologist. The concensus of the cancer review board was a lower dosage of chemo given at the same time as radiation. I am so disappointed to have gone from IB to 3A. Sometimes I think I am more scared than my husband who would rather know as little as possible and rely upon me to be his knowledgable cheerleader. Anyway, looks like we need to regroup and get ready for battle. Thanks for reading and your support. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Mendy I am sorry the results were not so great. Your husband has a great advocate in YOU. I do hope the doctors will come up with a very successful line of treatment. Remember.. we are all here to help you through this. Keep us posted. Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi Mendy, Sorry for the results. Keep up the fight - there are many in your shoes with good results to date. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Mendy Yes, it would be disappointing to go from IB to IIIA, but there is still a shot for a cure, I think, with the followup chemo and radiation. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am so sorry for your results. To inspire you a bit, look at the recent picture of my mom. She too was IIIA in November 2003. There are lots and lots and lots of IIIA survivors here! Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hey over here ME-Stage 3A and doin' just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I hope you are getting some encouragement here Mendy, People will come out of the woodwork as there are so many with your husbands staging who are doing just fine. Put those boxing gloves on him and begin to fight. Never give up!! He has a good women in his corner. Keep a positive attitude and just give him all the encouragement you can. He can beat this! Remember and very important, we are always here for you for questions, support or prayers. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Mendy, Prayers that the appointment with the onc and the radiologist will yield an effective treatment plan! Hang in there and please keep us updated. Hugs, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 IIIa here, staged up after surgery - surgery in February, 2003! Don't despair, all things are possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Mendy, don't despair. My wife was diagnosed with Stage IV and multiple mets, but she is still here and functioning after 4 years. Your husband's case is even better and the chemo may well take care of the lymph nodes involvement. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom K Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Yep, there are lots of IIIA survivors. Your husband is a welcome member of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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