enyaw061032 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I went through the chest xray,cat scan, and ct/pet scan, all of which showed lung cancer is back in right lung, don't know if recurrent or new lung cancer until get bronoscopy tomorrow and the biopsy as soon as possible to learn what it is. Also, they found a spot on my neck, low back, and lymph nodes. Don't know for sure how many lymph nodes are involved yet. After biopsy, my pulmonologist will arrange with oncologist for treatment. I am now numb, actually in a state of shock. I will be proactive and do what I can to put it in its cage. I just wanted to let you all know. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 BArb I wish i had the right words!!! I do have prayers and Positive thoughts for you for some good news in this. Saying prayers for you tonite under a CArolina Sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I'm sorry -- I hope you get a game plan and things go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 This is what the PET SCAN SAYS. If anyone understands what all or any of this means, I'd sure appreciate it. It is greek to me. +IMPRESSION: THERE IS A HYPERMETABOLIC RIGHT UPPER LOBE MASS CONSISTENT WITH MALIGNANCY. THERE IS UNDERLYING HYPERMETABOLIC RIGHT HILAR AND MEDIASTINAL ADENOPATHY. THERE IS A HYPERMETABOLIC LESION CONSISTENT WITH METASTASIS IN T9. HYPERMETABOLIC LEFT SUBMANDIBULAR LYMPH NODE CONSISTENT WITH METASTIC NODE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 So sorry. Wishing for the best treatment for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Barb, So sorry to hear the beast is back. Your Doc will come up with a plan and you can fight this again! We are right there with you fighting all the way. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I am so sorry to hear this Barb. Prayers for a smooth brochoscopy tomorrow. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I am sorry Barb. Hypermetabolic means it has a high suv number. At least you are getting closer to knowing what you are dealing with. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 So sorry, Barb...you're in my prayers Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Sending warm and fuzzy thoughts, hugs and hugs, and of course prayers. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I'm so sorry you're having to go through this again, but we're here to help you through this fight. Stay strong and keep us posted. Hugs, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Barb, I'm sorry you have to go through this again. Sending a big hug your way ((((barb)))) Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Barb, I'm sorry to hear of the change. Best wishes for getting a good treatment plan and being able to live with it. I had stage IV when diagnosed with brain and spine mets. My chemo has been effective in holding things at bay with little sid effects. I have also needed radiation and brain Stereotactic radiation. But other than additional sleep, it feels okay. Good luck. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 I went to the hospital at 9:00 AM this morning, and finally had a bronchoscope at 11:30! Aren't these hospitals efficient? The doctor was 30 minutes late as I wait in an uncomfortable position with my nose harnessed for a breathing treatment; then they took that off and I waited more. Finally the doctor came and before I knew it, I was knocked out and woke up being taken back to my room. My husband was waiting for the doctor, so the doctor went in and told him that HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CANCER! Can you believe this? So I am back at square one. The next step is unknown right now; it is contingent upon whether the oncologist can come up with a treatment without knowing for sure what kind of lung cancer this is - whether a recurrence or a new one, plus all the other areas that were lit up on the PET SCAN. If the onc can't proceed, and I am a bit uncomfortable with him proceeding without knowing what, precisely, he is treating me for? Anyway if the onc is uncomfortable, then the surgeon will open up the front of my neck and get in there for a biopsy. Needless to say, friends, I am a total and complete wreck! Have any of you heard of such a thing? Any advice, pleae? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diveman38 Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I am so sorry to hear about this, I hope you find what you are facing and kick it to the curb. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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