Guest waiting_wondering Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Just had first CT scan after radiation and now they tell me that my adrenal gland on right side is enlarged with central necrosis. Oct 03 was 1.5 x .7 scan in July 12,2004 3.3 x 1.2. Radiologist said that if I hadn't had history of Lung CA she would call it an adenoma. So the CT guided biopsy is scheduled for next week. I'm worried of course, has anyone been in this situation before? If so please tell me what I can expect if the big C has reared its ugly again. Thanks for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljdub Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I haven't been in your situation, but I keep tabs on the early stage postings so I can be informed about what others are have happening and offer support if I'm able. Do I take it they did no chemo - radiation only? Just thought if they restaged you after surgery (lymph involvement? that's what happened to me) maybe they would have suggested chemo to take care of any errant cells floating around. That's what they did in my case - radiation directed at the node that lit up on the PET scan, but chemo in case cancer was floating around looking for somewhere else to take root - such as adrenals..... currently I've had 3 chemo treatments out of 6 planned. I'm curious what they advised you. Also, I'd still keep hoping that even tho you have the lc history, that doesn't mean your adrenal can't have adenoma or anything else someone without our history could have. It could still be nothing to worry about, and that's what I'll keep praying and sending positive thoughts out into the universe for you. Please come back and let me know what the biopsy shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I don't really have any answers for you but wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you this week. There have been alot of tests done to members here and I would say that they have come back negative more times than positive. And I know the waiting is tough- I think everyone on here can relate to that!! Good luck this week. Please continue posting and keep us updated on your results.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Been there - done that - and it was negative! So take it easy. I WILL say that it "ached" for longer than I expected after the biopsy. Even though I did go to work the day after, I was uncomfotable all day. Praying for negative results, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 What I can tell you is that doctors always seem more willing assume that it is the same cancer than something you have in addition or seperate from the cancer. And that is not always correct. My husband and I went under the assumption for a year that he had four lesions in his liver. However, last Nov. he had a liver biopsy, which did find one lesion (which was removed in the biopsy) but the other spots were benign cysts. At this time, we are in the hospital working under the assumption that pain and problems he's been having with his pancreas is spread of his cancer. However, I still am praying that his endoscopy on Monday will show that it is something else. I will say prayers for you, and hope that your tests come out negative. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I hope it is not the big C but it is a good thing to have it checked out. Praying all will be well. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest waiting_wondering Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I can't remember who asked about lymph node involvement but there was none. All 8 that were tested pre op and during operation came back negative. The reason I was upstaged is because there was mediastinum involvement. He cleaned up as much as he could but the margins were too close to the vena cava so he took what he could. The rad onc had a board review and they decided in my case chemo wouldn't be necessary. And now I have to wait an additional week for the biop because the equipment is down at the hospital. CRAP!! Oh well today is my birthday and I won't dwell on it anymore. I want to enjoy this one as much as I can just in case I won't be around for the next. Thanks for the support and the information. I'll keep you updated. Take Care and Godspeed To All, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Enjoy your birthday, and don't even think whether it could be your last!!! No one on this earth has any guarantees on their birthdays!!! But seriously, try to schedule something fun this week. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 You're situation is like my mom's Clinical Stage IA Pathological Stage IIIA She had radation and a vaccine trial Hopefully, as Sandy's was, yours will be negative. Ray has adrenal mets. Sometimes surgery can be done for isolated adrenal mets. A case below identifies a 9 year survivor. Ray has been around a while so it (the met) is not stopping him Chest. 1997 Sep;112(3):848-50. Related Articles, Links Long-term survival after bilateral adrenalectomy for metastatic lung cancer: a case report. Urschel JD, Finley RK, Takita H. Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001, USA. Selected patients with solitary metastases from non-small cell lung cancer can benefit from an aggressive treatment approach that includes resection of the metastases. This approach has been used for solitary adrenal metastases, but successful long-term treatment of bilateral adrenal metastases has not been previously reported. This is the report of a patient with bilateral adrenal metastases from lung cancer who is disease-free 9 years after bilateral adrenalectomy and chemotherapy. From this evidence, one may hypothesize that adrenal metastases are occasionally lymphatic in origin and that metastases with this route of spread are more amenable to aggressive curative treatment than adrenal metastases of hematogenous origin. I've always thought it is important to find as much as possible about your exact cancer (mitotic rate, extent of differentiation, is it BAC/carcinoid, etc) Since yours is Adeno - it is possibly Bac or has bac features. Also researching what trials are available is important, IMO Praying for a negative biopsy John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hope everything turns out okay for you. Sending lots of prayers your way. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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