G.A.M. Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Pathology report is back and I don't understand a word of it. Waiting on an oncologist appointment to explain it all. Key information seems to be: Metastatic carcinoma in 1 of 4 intrapulmonary vessel lymph nodes. Stage pT3 N1. Does anyone have any idea what that means? Glenn
PaulaC Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 I was p3t2 or 3 and it was stage 3 with 3 lymph nodes involved.
D iane Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Hi. I do: The TNM staging is T=Tumor N=Nodes M=Metastasis. pT3: tumor > 5 cm but ≤ 7 cm or directly invades parietal pleura (PL3), chest wall (including superior sulcus tumors), phrenic nerve or parietal pericardium or presence of a separate tumor nodule in the same lobe. N1: metastasis in ipsilateral peribronchial, ipsilateral hilar or intrapulmonary lymph node, including involvement by direct extension. There's no M which is good. This equates to a Stage IIIB. I am not a medical professional though. Just another cancer survivor. T3 is tumor size. You had surgery? Or this is from a biopsy? It seems a little cancer was also found in your pulmonary lymph system-but only in 1 node of 4 tested, 3 were clear. All of this really helps the oncologist develop your treatment plan. I hope that helps a little.
LouT Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Wow D iane...from now on I'm sending my lab results to you... Lou
G.A.M. Posted February 15, 2020 Author Posted February 15, 2020 Thanks, @D iane That helps. Best, Glenn
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