Andrea Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 The nodule in the right upper lobe was adenocarcinoma with BAC features. The nodules in the right lower lobe were not cancer. Right now we are in a "wait and see" mode. My dad will be re-scanned in November to see if there is growth on the ones on the left. If so, immediate action will be taken. If not, wait and see. Same with the 4mm brain thing. As you all know, BAC is very very slow growing and doesn't act the same as other NSCLCs. The onc doesn't want to start Tarceva until there is more evidence it is needed and we can't know for sure if the ones on the left are cancer. So that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I don't want to say 'good news' as there is nothing good about cancer. However, I think very slow-growing and non-cancerous nodules are some good words to hear. I know the wait and see game is not fun. So how is dad doing with all this? And how bout you? Are you able to take a deep breath yet? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Glad to see there is a game plan. I did not start chemo until 7 months after I was diagnosed. Pretty much what your dad is doing I did, got regular scans and waited until treatment was needed. Tell dad to keep busy and get on with everyday life. Prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Glad you're dad has a treatment plan even if the plan is "wait and see". Having followed BAC for a long time (my dad had BAC with Adeno too), this seems like a very good plan. You want to save the "big guns" for whenever they may be needed. As you probably know, there are some on the BAC list, who've never had treatment. I hope your dad is one of them. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Andrea, It sounds like there is a lot of hope and most likely a lot of long life ahead for your dad. I will be praying for him for great results on his scans. What about Andrea? Are you feeling a little better about all this now? And your mom? Love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 It is good to have a plan in place. I pray that all goes well and will continue to keep you all in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Andrea As the others before me have said, a game plan in place is good and my prayers and positive thoughts will continue for the scans to be great! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I love Rich's advice to get on with life. I know this is stressful-- hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thanks everyone. My dad is handling this very well. It is an act for me and my mom, but I think the oncologist visit was good for him as we love the doctor and he is calming My mom and I are ok. I am very neurotic at the moment. In January I have a 6-month follow up abdominal ct scan for a large 4cm lipoma extrinstic to the colon that was incidentally found on a ct for kidney stones. I did research and learned that liposarcomas, soft tissue cancers, often masquerade as lipomas, espcially in that area. And my GP made mention when I was just there for antidepressants that they may biopsy it depending what happens in January. It was a random comment he made as it was the first I was telling him about it since gastro dr is handling it, but I am FREAKING out as usual We also are starting with a surrogate this month. I am contemplating a vacation in November since we never even took a honeymoon due to cancer and fertility treatments and we are approaching 3 years of marriage in November and I think we have a month break from everything (assuming my mom is NED Oct 20, if not, we can maybe cancel) So that's about it with me. Thanks for asking Sorry to whine so much, but when asked "how are you doing" on LCSC, I just let it go instead of saying "fine" like in real life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 ((((((((((((ANDREA)))))))))))) Love, Peggy P.S. That hug was a "real life" hug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Glad yu can 'let it go' here, Andrea. I sure do hope you get to take that vacation. It seems that all that can be done right now has been, right? I tend to verge on the neurotic a bit myself, so I am TOTALLY in sync with what you are feeling. I will certainly start TODAY with prayers for a good scan for Mom! Good luck with the surrogacy..........and BTW.............any cookbook updates? Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Been waiting for an update...so many prayers Andrea for your family. Please take care of yourself, ok Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Wow, Andrea, you've certainly got a lot on your plate right now. Prayers for good news for all patients in your family. Hope you get the chance to take the vacation, you could certainly use a change of scene. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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