Susan Cornett Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Last week's scan shows that my mystery nodule has continued to grow. It is now 1.1 cm x 1.9 cm and it has to go. Super Doc says there are two options: SBRT or a pneumonectomy. He looked at my lung function tests from June and says I'm not a good candidate for surgery, which is fine with me. I'd like that to be a last resort because that was not an easy surgery. Next steps are MRI and PET scan to check for any mets. If this is it, we'll get SBRT going quickly. He knows I'm headed to Florida at the end of September and that trip is non-negotiable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Aw, Susan, that really sucks. The SBRT might be just the ticket, though. Keep us posted on those scans, and will keep all fingers crossed for the dang nodule to be the only thing going on. September's a GREAT time to visit Florida. Got anything in particular going on down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Susan, Oh my! Well the good thing is you’ve had an early potential recurrence find and your doctors are being aggressive. SBRT likely saved my life. First it fried my stubborn tumor but even more importantly the associated abscopal effect likely tuned up my immune system to hunt out and kill cancer cells. I see you on a white beach in September so... Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouiseB Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 6 hours ago, Susan Cornett said: Last week's scan shows that my mystery nodule has continued to grow. It is now 1.1 cm x 1.9 cm and it has to go. Super Doc says there are two options: SBRT or a pneumonectomy. He looked at my lung function tests from June and says I'm not a good candidate for surgery, which is fine with me. I'd like that to be a last resort because that was not an easy surgery. Next steps are MRI and PET scan to check for any mets. If this is it, we'll get SBRT going quickly. He knows I'm headed to Florida at the end of September and that trip is non-negotiable! Dammit, sorry to hear this, Susan. Wishing you all the best with this latest hiccup!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Thanks, all. Not the news we were hoping for yesterday but not unexpected. LexieCat - I go to Florida each fall for a week with my girlfriends. Along the way, we met some wonderful people from NC and KY that go the same time every year. So now it's a big reunion and so much fun. What I didn't mention in my original post is the face that Super Doc made when he was looking at results, etc. He wheeled back from his computer screen and scrunched up his face like he smelled something bad. I told him he did not have a poker face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Sounds like an awesome trip! I love those traditions that just sort of organically evolve. I love your SuperDoc. Personally, I'm a lot more comfy with a doctor who reacts to things like a human being, not a medical robot. I know you love him, too. You're in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Susan, When I read your original post talking about the nodule, I made the same crinkled face that SuperDoc made! So sorry Excited to hear about your September girls trip (and a little jealous!). Take Care, Steff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Susan you’ve got this! I’m just glad super doc is on top of things. I know having the same group of docs and nurses how good they are. Take Care Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Susan, I will think shrinking thoughts about your nodule. Yay for non-negotiable trips! Bridget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Susan, Do this thing! Sizzle that nodule then hit the beach. You got this! Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMAMA Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 good luck for the treatment and your trip in FL Susan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M. Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Susan Have had SBRT on 4 tumors and it is a very good thing! Plus, the easiest treatment I've had so far. Judy M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBee Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 10 hours ago, BridgetO said: Susan, I will think shrinking thoughts about your nodule. Yay for non-negotiable trips! Bridget Indeed! Life should be nonnegotiable. Thinking many minimizing thoughts. ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 You know you are a cancer survivor when you get excited that you only have one tumor!! Got PET and MRI results this morning and the nodule in my lung is the only thing that lit up. Will meet with radiation doc and get started with SBRT soon. That loud swoosh of wind you heard today? A collective exhale from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 How GREAT! You can gang up and beat that bad boy into submission. LOL, you know you're a fellow survivor when you actually congratulate someone on their tumor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenH Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hi, Susan, I'm happy that you're in such great hands with your SuperDoc and that you have a solid plan! We'll be thinking of you! With gratitude, Lauren -- Digital Community Manager LUNGevity Foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Good luck with the treatment Susan!!! Happy travels in Florida!! Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDOT Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Susan, Zap that tumor and pack you bags. Have a great girl's week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBee Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 8/7/2018 at 11:41 AM, Susan Cornett said: You know you are a cancer survivor when you get excited that you only have one tumor!! Got PET and MRI results this morning and the nodule in my lung is the only thing that lit up. Will meet with radiation doc and get started with SBRT soon. That loud swoosh of wind you heard today? A collective exhale from Texas. YES Susan!!! Such great news! Big exhale in Illinois as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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