Bev'sSister Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 My sister is now on oxygen because her tumor is pressing on her windpipe and she is extremely SOB. I read that usually this means the patient has only weeks left. Anyone have any experience or knowledge of this? Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that when dad's tumor was pressing on his SVC, he swelled in the face and such...and now look at him! He is great! Stay strong and know we are here. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Maybe once upon a time that might have been true. It used to be the threat of the tumor pushing on the windpipe would cut off the airway completely as well as ability to take in food and liquids. But, just being on oxygen because of constriction does not designate a limited time left anymore. There are now other procedures they use if things continue to grow and push on the windpipe. There is a procedure they can do that basically goes in and stretches the esophagus to open the passage and compress/move the tumor a bit. They can also put a stent into the esophagus to hold the passage open as well. No one can say that this is the marker for a decline, or that she only has a couple of weeks left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Bobby, Sorry to hear about Beverly. Don't know about that one. Is it possible you can call the doctor to relieve your mind? Prayers for nothing but the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Carleen, thanks for your reply. She has had a brachtherapy (internal radiation)procedure done. She is still getting chemo (topotecan and Avistan). We are hoping that one of these will take the tumor away. It is strange, because she is eating well. VERY WELL! Thanks Rich for your prayers. Love to all, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Bobby--send more prayers for your sister! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Bobby...praying for your sister... Carleen...good to see you here...Nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjrasMOM Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 My mom has been extremely SOB since the very first wrong Dx of pneumonia back in March. The dr said it was the cancer pressing on that area. She has 2 nods in her lymph nodes in that area. When she was in the hospital this summer they cleaned out an infection and she has been great ever since. It really helped. Just recently, in the past week or so I've noticed the SOB returning. They said she might go back and forth with severe SOB. I wonder if there is anything they can do to help your sister out - along with the oxygen. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Bobby, Don't know the answer to your question, but wanted to offer my prayers for you and Bev. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Bobby I hope the avastin gives your sister quick shrinkage. It is unusual to use avastin for sclc. I like Carleen's response. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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