Dina Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Dad saw the surgeon yesterday. The PET scan showed the Cancer is only in the left lung. That is the best news we have heard so far. He is having his lower lobe removed on the 28th of this month. The Surgeon said as long as the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes - he is done - no chemo or radiation will be needed. When my parents were with the nurse setting up the surgery - I walked my butt right into the dr's office and asked him point blank why it took 8 months to find this....his response "because your Dad has alot of miles on his tires" guess that summed it up..... All in all - I can't complain - the results and treatment are much better than I could have ever hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I am glad that you have finally gotten some good news. Let us know how the surgery goes. Is it common to not follow up with any chemo? I don't have any experience just wondering! Keep the good news coming!!! Prayer, Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 That is good news!!! I too had my lobe removed and was stage 1A---with no chemo or radiation I am hoping he has an easy recovery from the surgery please keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Sending prayers that the surgery is a complete success. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 That is great. I bet you never thought lung surgery could bring so much joy My mom had a lobectomy and did great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Finally............good news, Dina. Glad to hear it. I'm sending my very best vibes for a successful surgery. Just want to mention......you may want to check another opinion on the no chemo thing. Maybe do a bit of research before making your final decison. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 That is wonderful news. I would still ask for more information about the adjuvant chemo. It is best to know all of your options, especially after such good, good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 That is great news. But just my opinion, if he is staged 1B or highter, he should get adjunctive (preventive) chemo. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thank God for the good news! Thanks for sharing!! God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Great news! Horray! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 great news!!!! more prayers bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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