G.A.M. Posted February 13, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I was p3t2 or 3 and it was stage 3 with 3 lymph nodes involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D iane Posted February 13, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Wow D iane...from now on I'm sending my lab results to you... Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Thanks, @D iane That helps. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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