Donna G Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 My husband just had a repeat CT. The doctor said the spot he saw a few months ago although small has doubled in size and thinks he may need his right upper lobe of lung removed. My husband asked if they were going to biopsy first and the doctor said it would be difficult and probably inaccurate. I had a Pancoast tumor in my right upper lobe, they tried to biopsy and the result came back unclear what type of Non Small Cell it was. I sure hate that Cancer word! Donna G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulette3 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Donna, I'm so sorry this has happened to you and your husband but thank goodness it was found early. Hopefully he'll have the same survivor success you've had. My prayers are with y'all. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hang in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (((Donna)))), I'm so sorry to read this. I know this must be a very scary time for you and your husband. Just want you to know that I will be keeping both of you in my prayers. Praying for him to have the same success that you have had in beating yours. Keep us updated. Hugs, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Donna, I just wanted to add my support and let you know that you and your husband are in my prayers. I am hopeful that he will have as amazing success as you in fighting this beast. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ah Donna, I'm so sorry. Let's hope if it is cancer, they found it early and it can be taken out and be done with! Prayers! Judy in MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Donna, I'm so sorry for both of you. Sending prayers. Keep us posted. Muriel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thanks everyone. My husband has several appointments. He will have a Stress Test and see a Surgeon in the next couple of weeks. Again thanks. I am thinking this could change our vacation plans for July! Donna G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Donna - I'm so sorry to read this, but if cancer it does sound as though they have found it early. You know better than most anyone just how beatable this is - but I sure understand how much you hate that "c" word. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Sorry to read this, Donna. But it sounds like he and his doctors are on top of things. Best wishes for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Wow! Now if that ain't the pits! Praying for the best for you and hubby Donna. I had a Tumor in my upper right lung almost six years ago. I had chemo/radiation, surgery, and adjuvant chemo. I have been NED since. Hang in there! Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi Donna, Sorry to hear about your husband,wishing everything goes well for him with his appointments,hope you can still realise your July holiday plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi Donna, I am so sorry to hear that your husband might have to deal with lung cancer. But he can take a lot of hope from knowing your success story. Just kind of stinks that you both have to go thru this all over again! Keep us posted, Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 So sad to read this news Donna, wish I were there (& ConnieB!) to give you hugs and support you thru this. Please keep us posted. I'll be keeping your husband and you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks to all. Katie, I sure miss Connie. She taught her husband how to send Emails, he forwards a lot to us most every day, so he also reminds me how I miss his wife, Connie. Today my husband and I are going for him to get a Pet Scan, to check for mets etc. I hope it goes well . Donna G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Donna I will pray for you and your husband's scan. I don't get emails from M. anymore. I let him know last year that I wasn't really comfortable listening to him talk about his new girlfriend (just 4 months after Connie passed) and even though he said he understood- he cut off all contact with me. I'm ok with that. I miss her too. I'm here for you friend. Keep us posted. Hugs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Donna, saying prayers here that the PET SCAN doesn't light up . Hugs, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 We saw the thoracic surgeon. She said the lymph nodes were brighter on the Pet than the tumor. She thinks that may be due to inflamation rather than cancer. She will do surgery Wednesday 6/13. She says first she will make an incision on his lower neck and scope down to the lymph nodes and send them to pathology. If they are postive she will stop and recommend chemo next. If the nodes are negative she will make an incision on his right lower chest and scope up to the right upper lobe and send the tumor to pathology, if it is postive she will remove the right upper lobe and insert chest tubes. We will know more Wednesday . Donna G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi Donna, That sounds like a good plan. You understand, as do we, that just having a plan eases that anxiety a bit. I'm praying they caught it early and that 'it' may not be IT! Judy in MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Best Wishes to your husband Donna, for his surgery next Wednesday,hoping the procedures go well and a successful outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Wishes for a successful surgery full of benign-ness! Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Just came home from the hospital. My husbands lymph nodes were positive for lung cancer. No lung surgery yet. Chemo first. Stage 3. Have an appointment with Onocologist next wednesday the 20th to set up the plan. Donna G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 sayin prayers for ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Donna, Sorry about this latest chain of events. Prayer said for your husband and you at this stressful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Donna, you are both in my prayers. Peace and strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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