KleenTeeth Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Diana had an appointment with her oncologist Tuesday. After talking to a surgeon who said he would not operate because she had cancer cells in her lung fluid when she was diagnosed; Diana felt her visit with the oncologist would be just as disheartening. She emailed me last night and said the MD wants her to have another PET scan this week. If it is negative, he will discuss her case with the MDs in Seattle. If that surgeon says no, like the other surgeon, Diana is to have another PET scn in 2 months. If the PET scan is positive, Diana goes back on chemo and possibly a clinical trial. So we wait. Any encouraging words? I checked out cyberknife, and the cancer cells in Diana's fluid when she was diagnosed, indicated the pluera was involved. The MD there said that situation isn't always stable and the cancer can return. Needless to say, I want the best for Diana. Being the "big sis" I am always over concerned. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi Suzy, Well there is good news here in that the fluid was cancer free on the most recent test...I think excluding her from surgery just because the original diagnosis showed cancer cells in her fluid back then is not enough reason to give up on surgery. There's more than one surgeon out there and I hope the docs in Seattle offer better choices for your little sister. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I can't offer any words of wisdom, but I will keep my fingers crossed for a the best possible outcome. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KleenTeeth Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Thank you both...I promise to keep you both posted as to when her PET scan is to be and what it shows! Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Praying that her new scan will be negative! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 You have my prayers for good results from the next scan. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Suzy: I hope the new scan is good and that the Seattle docs can help your sister. I wonder if Doctor Vallieres at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle will be looking at her case. He has done some difficult lung surgeries. He is an associate of Dr. West. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Praying! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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