jim_wny Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi everyone just found this site. My name is Jim and I'm 53 married with 1 son ( 26 ) Had a bad case of flu at the end of October and went too see my doctor who sent me for a chest X ray Noted a small spot on upper left lobe and then went for ct scan which revealed a small 1.9 cm nodule Pet scan showed that spot ( thankfully no others ) as hot. Went for a Bronchoscopy/ biopsy 12/10 but unfortunately could not get to the tumor and lung collapsed ( got to spend an unexpected night at hospital ) Now will be going in for Surgery tomorow ( 12/11 ) for VAS at which point they'll do biopsy and if cancerous proceed to remove upper left node. At this point Drs' are saying stage 1 if it turns out cancerous Well thats it for now will let you know how things are when I get back home from surgery Thanks for taking the time to read Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Welcome Jim. I have a 26 year old son too. My first go-around was a 6 cm tumor in the upper left lobe and I was staged 1B. My lung collapsed during the ct guided biopsy too. Good luck with your surgery and let us know how you are doing. God Bless us all. Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi Jim I had my upper left lobe removed in September. I had a 2.1cm nodule. I was only in hospital for 3 days and the recovery has gone alot easier than I had anticipated. Good luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi, Jim, eager to hear good news after your procedure P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Welcome Jim, Please check back in with us after your surgery. And, if they do find cancer, I think you'll find a lot of information and support here. Best wishes. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome Jim! Just wanted to drop in and wish you well with the surgery!! Please, let us know how it goes. I'll be sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome Jim. I am sorry you needed to find us, but I am glad that you did. Please know you have our prayers, and whatever information we can give you. Blessings, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome! You are very fortunate they found your cancer early and surgery is an option. Let us know how it goes. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbow Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Welcome Jim! I'm so glad they found the cancer earlier, if it is cancer. Hope your surgery goes well. Keep us posted. Blessings, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Welcome Jim, I am so glad that your cancer was caught early. When you get home do remember to walk every day and to also drink plenty of water. You will probably be given medication for pain, but if it makes you to loopey or contipates you try Alleve over the counter pain medication. Take them before the pains sets in. It really helped me. Take care and heal. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Welcome Jim Please check back and let us know how surgery goes Thinking of you Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hi Jim, Excellent news that the doctors are right on top of this early. Keep us posted. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hey Jim, you owe a Christmas present to whoever noticed that little spot on your chest x-ray. These are sometimes missed! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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