Daddysgirl78 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 A warm hello to everyone in the Lungevity Community. Well after all the chemo and radiation we received the amazing news that my Father was operable. He had his surgery to remove his tumor (the size of a baseball), upper R lobe of lung, 4 ribs, a vertebra and also had his spine scraped on 7/8/14. He was hospitalized for 7 days then released. He's doing pretty well but the he has HORRIBLE numbness and a shooting pain up his arm and adjusting to the shortness of breath as he's always been very active. He had his check up on Wednesday and he has to do 4 more cycles as 1 of the 10 lymph nodes they took had cancer cells in it. The tumor was completely DEAD though and the surgeon did get clean margins. At least this chemo is only 3 hours instead of 8.... I'm just praying he doesn't get sick and keeps his perfect healthy record with chemo. Thanks for all the support and continued prayers are needed my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thank you for the update on your Dad and I'm glad it was good news! Seems like he has an amaing daughter too I hope he continues to improve and am looking forward to an update from you! ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Great news. My Pancoast tumor was found dead also when I was able to have surgery. This year I will be a 17 yr survivor. Hope your Dad does at least that well also, keep us posted, Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very good news! Thanks for the update! I too hope your Dad continues to do well Please come back and let us know ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_S Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Congratulations! That is a great news indeed and I am so very happy for you. I am still waiting to hear if my Grandma is operable. Keep your fingers crossed and let me know how's your Dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 thanks for update.. remember pain management is priority number 1 in cancer care!!! good to hear great news and hope things continue on track !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryTD777 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Congrats on such great news!! Glad to know of another Pancoast tumor biting the dust!! By all means, make sure that he sees his pain management docs and hauls that ugly shooting pain in to a manageable twinge. He is entitled to it! The treatment also left my tumor an empty shell of a dead mass. Thank God for good treatment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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