barbara5452 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Final biopsy of mediastinum, 6 different types of cancer cells found, small cell, oat cell, large cell, adenocarcinoma, squamous and neuro endocinoma. Small cell and oat cell treatable with chemo, others by radiation only one problem due to area heart valves and heart radiation not an option. When I left Dr's office was looking at approx. 30 chemo treatments due to not being able to radiate the area, 1 hour later Dr calls and I qualify for cyberknife radiation. GREAT NEWS. Now things are looking up or so I feel. Need info on anyone that has had cyberknife, how many treatments did you have and did you have any side effects ? I assume chemo comes after cyberknife. Cancer no where else just this one mass in mediastinum right now Im feeling pretty positive about things. I go Thurs. for consult with onc. where cyberknife will be done. Im starting a plan of action which is a good feeling. I never knew you could have several different types of cancer in one area. Dr very positive about things which makes me positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Wow Barbara, you must have been a little surprised at the information that you received! Regardless, sounds like there is a good plan in place, and I'm happy that you feel positive about it. Hang in there and we will all help you as much as we can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Wow! Probably not what you expected to hear. Sounds like you have a great doctor and I am glad you have a strong treatment plan. Sorry that I don't know anything about cyberknife but many here have undergone it and I am sure they will respond. I wish you much success with treatment. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 So glad there is now a plan in place. It appears that your med team is being very proactive.....that is good to know. Let us know how things progress. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hi Barbara, That sounds great. Let us know how the cyberknife works. I have had the radio surgery for brain mets - and I felt nothing. I was wondering if the same is true of a lung being radiated. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed70 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hi Barb, My mom had cyberknife 2x. The first time worked great!! The second not much. The site that really helped us was www.cyberknifesupport.org Keep us posted! Blessings, Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Barbara, Just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I would expect great results form cyberknife Barbra. Zap the whole smorgasboard I say. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Wow that is amazing. The good news is that you have a treatment plan in place. Praying for successful treatment for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hey Barb...at least you know what your looking at...sounds like the doc's have put their heads together and that is good news...stay positive and good luck...prayers...PamS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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