Joe Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 After two months of waiting, dad finally got a CT scan to see how things were doing. His oncologist felt it was a good time to do it while dad was in the hospital with very low blood counts. Well, the news may not be good, but we have to wait a little longer to know for sure. The two primary tumors in the left lung don't appear to have grown, but they didn't shrink. The superclavicular lymph node tumor on the right side appears to have grown a little. The possible bad news is the appearance of two spots at the bottom of each lung. The oncologist doesn't know yet whether its fluid or cancer and didn't seem to be leaning either way. Dad just got 7 bags of blood transfused over the last 3 days. The first day he had fluid build up and needed medication to get rid of all of the excess fluid. He hasn't had the medication since the first day so we are all praying for good news. Unfortunately, dad is very discouraged. He apparently was expecting better results than the rest of us. The rest of us are trying to be optimistic and wait to see what the pathology report says on the other spots. I just needed to tell someone. I'm hoping to have the other results tomorrow. Everyone please pray for good news. We could really use it right now. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Joe - Prayers for your dear Dad going up right now................. Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Joe.. Praying hard for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Prayers coming your way for your dad from me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Joe, prayers comin' at ya. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Joe, Will be praying for good news regarding those spots, and that your dad starts feeling better and more optimistic. The low times can really be hard; hoping for higher ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Joe, Sending positive vibes and thoughts your way! Tell you Dad to try to stay as positive as he can. It has helped my Mother survive and fight this against impossible odds. Bless you and your family! *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Hey Joe; Your dad will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tell em to hang in there!! God bless and be well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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