Joppette Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi friends, Thanks for the crossed fingers and prayers today as I went into my appointment. There are two confirmed tumors, very fortunately in the same lobe close to each other. The first tumor is now 8 mm from 3. The other one is 6mm. Both are still very small, but the emergence of the 2nd one and the growth of the first one has the doctor on high alert now. He wanted me to have a biopsy immediately, but I told him no poking into my body without a PET scan. So I'll have the PET scan in the next few days, and either a biopsy or surgery to remove a partial or all of my left upper lobe. It just depends on the tests and how they all come out. He didn't want to comment on follow up chemo or treatment since he is very concerned about the 2nd tumor popping up out of no where. He wants me to have another colonoscopy too. I had a Mammo this summer, so he wants to look that one up too. So....there we go..... I'm okay. This life is a journey, and it's taking on a new path and we will see where it goes. MI Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm right here with you, Judy.....hopefully all will go well. This LC ride is one where there is no seatbelt that can keep you strapped in very well. How well I know that. But..........I'm on the ride with ya, friend. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi Judy, I am so sorry to read of your results,I knew you had some previous suspicion of such a scenario,never the less,it has come as such a disapointment to me. I wish you well,that subsequent treatments will be effective against these small tumours.Please dont worry,we are all here to support you.Best wishes and all my love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Here we go again., your fighting spirit will bring you through this too. Just another left turn on this bumpy ride. You'll always be an inspiration to all of us. We're with you all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I know this wasn't the news you were hoping for, but it does sound like the doctor is on top of things. I will be keeping you in my prayers that these very small spots can be easily dealt with and you can pick right up where you left off in no time. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 O.k., let's take a deep breath and wait for those other pesky tests. Think the onc is correct not wanting to discuss treatment until all the data is in. Of course I'm the chemo queen not eligible for surgery so I hope you can avoid that. It's a quandry, isn't it, surgery feels so much more final when they can cut it out. But who wants to be cut. I'm rambling Judy because I'm very tired. Hang in there. We're here for you wherever the journey takes you. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulette3 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Judy, I'm thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. You are such a strong woman but sometimes it's hard to be strong - I know. Paulette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Prayers going up for Blessings to come down on you Judy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thank you friends! Your responses are awesome. Last night I looked for my old journal that I kept when I went through this stuff four 1/2 years ago. It's strange that I've looked for it in the past and could not find it. Last night I went into the office and there it was on top of one of my piles. Now I wish I didn't find it. Time and good pain meds erase memories (kind of LOL). But I documented the whole thing, and last night it was rough reading. I don't believe in coincidences, so there must be a reason I was to find that and read it. I guess I'll be better prepared now. Or maybe it was to remind me to keep my eyes on bigger stuff than me, and trust in God and rely on Him to get me through this. Anyway.................. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Judy, I'm so sorry. This isn't going to be a lot of fun, but you can do it and we're all here to help you. Sending prayers. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Judy, lousy news. But it looks like your Dr. is on top of it and you are an educated and agressive (in a good way) patient. Please let us help you, however we can. as you take the next leg of this jourmey. We will be with you all the way. Hugs and a cyber ativan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ginny, LOL about the cyberativan. I don't think I've ever had one of those before, but it's helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Well crap. And Grrr. And Bah. And all sorts of other things. As so many others have said we're with you in this, Judy!!! You've got a team behind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi Judy! This is my first day back on the boards in over a year and here you are .... I'm sorry you have to deal with this again, but we know there are more options now than before. Thank God. And yes, you did find your journal suddenly for a reason ... xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Sorry that you have to go through this. I am wishing and praying for the very, very best for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Judy, I hate that you have to go thru this-please keep us posted. Thinking of you. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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