Julie in SoCal Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hi there, Friends! Friday I'll go back to the surgeon's office to get my stitches out (Can't wait!!!) and hear my biopsy results. I hate it that I have had to wait 2 weeks to hear my results, but it is what it is. In my other cancer world I get scans in the morning and then see the doc in the afternoon. I'm a total cancer princess with very little waiting! Basically I'm just not used to waiting 2 weeks. But now I'm just complaining . My questions for you all are: What questions should I be asking my surgeon? I can see asking about clear margins and staging. How about tumor biomarkers-yes? anything else? Thanks for your help!!! Shalom, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Julie, Ask about restrictions on flying in a airliner. Cabin pressure and thoracic incisions generally don't mix. So I'd want the surgeon's guesstimate as to when you can have pain free flight. Also ensure you get complete information on problem indicators to watch for. For example, might excessive coughing from a chest cold be of concern. Also, avoid school-aged children and all folks coughing at all cost! You do not want to catch something. Stay the course. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in SoCal Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thanks, I wouldn't have thought about flying... though I did wonder about when I can scuba dive again. Probably not for awhile, yes. Blessings, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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