jim_wny Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello everyone just ran across this forum, ( wish I had found it sooner ) Anyways I'm going for surgery tomorrow and a you can imagine a bit nervous. Going to have VAS for biopsy (collapssed lung during attempted Bronchoscopy ) and they'll remove upper left node if it proves cancer Cat scan and Pet scan shows small < 2 cm mass So I guess I'm quite lucky to have it detected at such an early stage. Thanks for reading Take care Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I had a lobectomy in September and they removed the upper lobe of my left lung.I was only in hospital for 3 days. It my first operation and even the first time I was hospitalized. So I was very nervous but it was not near as bad as I had anticipated. The "spot" turned out to be cancerous and it was 2.1cm. I am starting adjuvant chemo. this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi Jim, I hope and pray that all goes well for you tommorrow. Hopefully it is not cancer but if it should be it sounds like they caught it early and you have a good chance for a cure.Keep us informed. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello Jim and welcome. It sounds like your cancer was caught early which give you very good opportunity for cure. I had surgery and was stage 3A. My scans have been clean since my surgery in 2005. You should do very well with your surgery and recovery. It is okay to be scared, we here have all been there. Prayers Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Welcome Jim! I wish you the best with your surgery. I know that you are very scared right now, but the fact that they ARE able to do surgery is definitely in your favor. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi, Jim, welcome! Be sure to give us an update as soon as you can get back to the computer. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Dryden Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hi Jim, My Father had a very similar experience. He had the surgery removing his upper left lobe. I look forward to hearing of your progress. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes, Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Jim, I had my left upper lobe removed in 2003. Then chemo and radiation. That was almost 5 years ago and I am still kicking and living life. Hope my profile helps a little. You are very lucky that they can do surgery. Best of luck. Just one hint about recovery. I slept in a recliner for several weeks because it hurt to lay down. Within a month of surgery I flew to Las Vegas and enjoyed several days having a great time before I started chemo. They tell me that mine will not come back. There is a small chance I will develope something new but I am told that after this length of time with no more treatment and clear scans that the first little beast is gone. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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