luvmydog2 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I was hopeing I would never be writing this. My oncologist discharged me June 2008. He told me as far as he was concerned I was cured. It has been a little over 6 years now sience my left lung was removed. I was in the hospital twice in June. I spent 6 days the last time for pneumonia. That was no fun. My fever went to 104 before I was admitted. Everone agreed something was going on. My lung doctor did a bronscopy on my lung to take a look at whatever was there. He came back with good news that he did not see anything but did biopsy anyway. The results came back negative...NO CANCEROUS CELLS. My white blood count is around 30 which is extremly high. Follow up visit 2 weeks later showed less but still high. My PCP wants oncologist to take a look at possible cancer elsewhere. I am tired and weak and have been sience before going to doctor. As some of you may remember, I have never been to the beach and have never saw the ocean. I AM going this month before I see the oncologist. Hopefully it is nothing but something is not right. Will post more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Saying prayers that everything is fine!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thoughts and Prayers for nothing but good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Bruce. I am so sorry you have to worry after all this time. Yes, going to see the ocean sounds like a good plan. Enjoy that. I am sending prayers that all is okay. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Praying for a scare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bruce, My diagnosis is that you are suffering from lack of ocean air. Get thee to the nearest ocean and sink your toes in the sand. Search for shells, don't catch crabs (hehehe) and enjoy yourself. Then, my deepest wish for you, head home to find out that you are still just suffering through the effects of pneumonia and with some antibiotics all will be well. My thoughts are with you, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bruce, your cancer was before my time but I agree with the others. Seeing the ocean is worth it. Hope it's somewhere where there is surf. That's what I miss in Key West, the NJ waves that crash onto the beach. Hope further testing comes out in a positive light. Keep us posted. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Keeping my fingers crossed that it's nothing too concerning going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 ((((((Bruce))))) This is one of the few places on earth where we wish our frineds an infection of some type but thats what I am wishing for you. Sounds pretty good that the biopsy came back negative. Enjoy the ocean and let us know what they tell you when you get back. Will be thinking of you!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 The ocean breeze and the sound of the waves is quite therapeutic, Bruce. I can't wait to hear all about it from you when you return. I just love it. As to the rest, well, life is just one big crap shoot. But I'm feeling the dice will roll in your favor, friend. Lots can be happening and not be cancer. I'm hanging onto that and I DO truly believe it. So as Snowfllake said ~ get thee to the ocean and then get thee back here to let us all breathe a sigh of relief that you 'only' have some pneumonis or other terrible malady. Only here, huh, is that a good thing! I'm rooting for ya, Bruce! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bruce--sending prayers that you are *only* still recovering from pneumonia. Enjoy the beach. To me, there is nothing more restorative than listensing to the waves and feeling the sun on my face and the sand beneath my toes. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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