enyaw061032 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I was supposed to go to the hospital at 5:30 AM tomorrow morning for another bronscope done by my surgeon, but he called me this afternoon and said he would not be doing the procedure at all because he just got a call from the pathologist regarding the stains that were done, and that I have OAT cancer. He was calling me from the hospital and did not give me much information except to say it was OAT and that it usually was receptive to chemo. He told me to get my the oncologist, and I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon with the onc. I cold not find much information on oat cancer, except it appears to be a small cell cancer according to a friend I wrote to for information. I would sure appreciate any information you can give me. One thing that APPEARS to be the case is that this is a new cancer, not a recurrent one. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Barb, The information I was given while in the hospital was the small cell is also referred to as "oat cell". It has to do with the shape of the cancer cells. Yep, very receptive/responsive to chemo. Now that you know what you're fighting, here's to the war! Good luck, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Barb, Don't forget to check your PMs. I have sent a few that I dont' know if are going through or not. God bless, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Some people have had spectacular response on SCLC after just one or 2 treatments Barb. Banish the cancer. Jen and others can probably give a lot of insight about SCLC and its treatment. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Thanks, Don. I really appreciate your advice. Your little grandson? must give you every reason to fight this monster. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Barb, Hope the plan works. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 My sister has the small cell lung cancer. You should find out soon if it is extensive or limited. It does respond very well to chemo. My sister learned of hers in Sept. and her PET scans last month were very good. Let us know what your Dr. says. Good Luck to you. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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