Arnie Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hello to everyone here. My name is Bob Arnold, I go by Arnie. I am a lung cancer survivor. I had my right upper lobe removed in Aug. of 2004. I was lucky because my loving wife is a RN and took me to the hospital for an x-ray after complaining for a couple days. I thought I had pulled a muscle somehow in my upper chest. I went to the hospital and had several tests done, one which was a chest X-ray. That showed a mass in my right upper lobe of my lung. My doctor then ordered a CAT scan of my chest which also showed a mass. My next test was CT needle guided biospy of the mass which came back inconclusive,from the biopsy my lung collasped and I had to be admitted to the hospital and have a chest tube inserted to reinflate my lung,which was no fun at all!! Then it was off to have a brochoscopy which also came back inconclusive. Next was the PET scan, which all the radioactive isotopes went right to that mass in the right upper lobe. 2 days later I was at the cardiovascular institute, talking with the vascular surgeon who was going to remove my right upper lobe of my lung in one week. I had my lobectomy done, they biospied lymph nodes. My diagonsis was adniocarcinoma of the lung with no lymph involvement. Today after 4 years I am still cancer free. I still have pain in that area where they did surgery. All this started for me at the age of 50, which now I am 54. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Welcome to the board. You are very fortunate that your cancer was found early and removed. I am glad you found us. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Arnie- Welcome to the board!!! You will be quite an inspiration to people here!! I wish you continued good luck and please keep posting here so we can get to know you better. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi Arnie, Glad to meet you, and glad you're doing so well! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hello Arnie and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi Arnie and welcome. Thanks for the uplifting success story! We love to hear good news around here. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome Arnie. Congratulations on being a survivor for so long. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi, Arnie -- congratulations to you, and to your RN wife! It would be great if you'd convert your success story into a profile that will automatically attach to your messages, then help us greet some of the newly diagnosed people who join us here every week. Here's how: Click on My Profile above, scroll down to the Signature block, enter/update your information, scroll down further, ensure Always attach my signature is marked Yes, and click Submit at the very bottom. From now on, your profile will attach to every message you send. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome Arnie, I certainly enjoyed reading your post and the success that you have as a survivor. Great! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome Arnie and thanks for joining in. It is great to read a wonderful survivor story like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hello Arnie and welcome Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story! I am sure your presence here will bring much hope to many. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome to the board Arnie. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Welcome! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Welcome, Arnie, and I am so very glad that you are doing well. Congratulations on your 4-year cancer-free survival. Excelsior! Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JocelynM Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Welcome, Arnie. I love to hear from people who have beaten this disease. Keep coming back. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellit74 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I am too new to this, My father just passed last friday an I am hoping to find others in a simalar place as my self. Heres to you continuing on your journey cancer free. enjoy each day! Shelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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