shineladysue Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Tomorrow morning at 8:00 am my mom will go through a Ct guided inner section, needle biopsy of the suspicious area along the suture line of her lung. We know little of the procedure , only that she must remain at the hospital for 4 to 6hrs after to make sure there are no leaks or collapse etc. If anyone has any info they can share about this procedure, it would be appreciated. Don't know how long it takes, if it's painful etc. We also don't know when they will get results. Last, but not least, please if you can spare a few positive thoughts or prayers for her it will be most welcome. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Sue, I have no information on this procedure. Just wanted to tell you I am sending tons of positive healing thoughts your mom's way. Here's hoping all will go well and the outcome positive. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Many prayers and good thoughts, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hey Sue......I had this procedure. For me ~ went well with no complications. I forget how long it took (that's a good thing, I suppose) but I recall it being not much more than an 'uncomfortable' feeling throughout. You are sedated but communicative as you must follow some direction from the folks administering it. Again - can't remember what directions I followed. What I DO remember is GREAT medication which is the reason to remain afterward and probably the reason my recollection is a bit fuzzy. I pretty much don't even remember what I had for dinner last night, so I am really reaching back to October 2004. I think mine may have taken longer than expected because he wanted to be sure he got plenty to look at. Results were about a week later. Mom will do just great through out. And it goes without saying that all 3 of us here will amp up the thoughts, prayers, best wishes, and whtever else we cacn muster for mom. Let us know how she fares tomorrow. Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't know anything about the procedure, but wanted to send some positive vibes for the biopsy and it's results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hey Sue, Dad had a couple of those procedures. One at Chesapeake General here in Virginia and one at Hopkins. The one at Hopkins went much better thant the one at Chesapeake. If I remember correctly, they couldn't get a good sample at Chesapeake and the results were inconclusive but did get a confirmation at Hopkins. I don't want to scare you, I just don't think the tech was very good at Chesapeake and my dad did have some pain during the procedure. Where is your mom having it and who is doing it? Hoping for good results! Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Tammy, the procedure will be done at Sentara Norfolk General and I don't know who is doing it. It was ordered by her onc from Virginia oncology . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Sue- Tons of prayers and positive vibes for your mom. Please let us know how she does. And heres hoping she gets the "good meds" like Kasey got!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Moms Gonna rock the OR and this test Sue and Bonnie!! I can feel it deep down inside me!!! THoughts prayers and Soft Hugs for all of You tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I have no info on the procedure but............. You guys have my thoughts and prayers for a safe procedure and quick recovery and great results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hi Sue. I am sending prayers for your dear mom. May the procedure go smoothly and may she recover fast. And mostly may it turn up nothing. I am saying a prayer for your too....take a deep breath and you will get through this latest bump in the road. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 My thooughts and prayers will be with you in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you and mom this morning Sue. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I just saw this, so I hope everything went well this morning and I'm sending out prayers for a GREAT result!!!!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thank you so much for all your positive thoughts and prayers. Mom really did well with her procedure this morn. We won't know the results for 3-5 days. We were concerned about the risks involved from the procedure (bleeding or lung collapse etc.. ) , but so far so good. They kept her 4 hours after the procedure and did an xray before she left.. all seemed ok then and she seems ok now (knock on wood).. so as she says "now we wait". I will post the the results when we get them. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sue- Glad she did so well.......will continue with prayers for GREAT results!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sue - keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Just want you to know Sue, I'm thinking about your mom and hoping for the best. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi Sue. Am glad to hear the procedure went well. Now the awful waiting. My prayers and thoughts continue for you and your mom. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Hey Sue, Just chiming in here to let you know your mom is in my thoughts and prayers. I too am very pleased to hear the procedure went well. Fingers and toes and anything else I can cross that this will be something simple and easy to treat. Warm Wishes to you and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Update , July 1st.. Dropping in to give a brief update on our mom. She got the results on her needle biopsy and I'm afraid it confirmed our fears... it is cancer once again. The size of the tumor is about 1". Now, it's time to explore her limited options. Her emphysema plus her slightly diminished breathing capacity, after the two prior surgeries, leaves her with limited choices. The doctor says she is not a candidate for another surgery, but she may be a candidate for cyberknife . Our next step will be to meet with the doctor that does that procedure and get his opinion as to whether he thinks it would benefit mom and if she is a good candidate. Anyhow, sorry to be bringing bad news on this July 1st eve, but we choose to dwell on the hope that something can be done. We thank you for all your thoughts and prayers up to this point and we would appreciate it if you would keep them coming. Anyone with information on cyberknife , please give us your experiences . Thanks so much . Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry to hear this news today Sue. I hope all goes well with whatever the treatment may be. I know Don M used to be our cyber knife chalpion but since he is gone I am not sure. Prayers and thoughts for Mom and the Family this AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sue, I am so sorry to hear the news of your Mom's biopsy results. My prayers are with you as you find out what her options are and travel that road. Barbvh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (((((Sue))))) I am so terribly sorry that this has happened. This is so unfair - I hate cancer so much and what it does to good people!!!! As far as cyberknife goes, isn't that what Joel had??? Hopefully Maryanne will come along soon and clarify that. Know that you and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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