Sam'swifeShirley Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Well leave it to me to be different. I got the path report today on my solitary PET hot right supraclavicular node that I had biopsied on Tuesday. It is NOT a recurrent SCLC. It's a large cell cancer. I didn't have large cell cancer before, but this is not as bad a prognosis as recurrent SCLC actually, at least according to Dr. Khanwani, my oncologist's young associate who was standing in today while Dr. Carr is on vacation. I like this guy a lot (see the link below.) As much as I like Dr. Carr I may try to make Dr. K the captain of my team, no I'm the captain, he can be first mate. This could be touchy but he's young, well trained, aggressive and a no-holds-barred sort of guy. He's also new in town and not nearly as busy so he doesn't mind sitting and talking. Dr. K had already decided to go against common thought, theory and practice and to go for excision of the node when we thought it was SCLC. He says now it's an even better idea. He thinks that either my original tumor was a mixed cell type but wasn't recognized as such at the time, or that I have or hopefully "had" a second primary that wasn't recognized but is now gone. Either way, we have a decent chance of getting rid of this thing yet. I've got an appointment with my original thoracic surgeon, Dr Miller, on Monday afternoon. Wish it was tomorrow but this will have to do. God works in mysterious wonderful ways, God bless us all. http://www.gacancer.com/about_gcs/our_team/physicians/khanwani/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Sam, Well, it wasn't the best news, but it wasn't the worst news either. You bet you have a decent chance of beating this thing! !!! You have a direction to head now, and that has to feel good. You are in my prayers, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 WOW Sam, Small Cell, Large Cell---jeeze!!! Looks like you have it covered with the docs though. My prayers are with you. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Sam, how wierd are you?? Thank goodness real wierd, because it sounds alot better than being a recurrance. I am jumping up and down !! Fingers crossed. Just think they may just be able to zap it out, then a few drugs and viola! Gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Sam: I beat NSCLC once and actually twice. Now I have a recurrence at a higher stage and I'm going to beat that too. You have the fortitude and attitude to do the same. You're as cantankerous as I am, when it comes to lung cancer - KICK *ss AND ASK QUESTIONS LATER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Thanks for your update. I was thinking about you. Maybe this other doctor will have the answer for you. Be strong. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Ohhhhhhhhhhh Sam - You would have to have a combo wouldn't you?? Seriously though - my esteemed friend - it takes a doc to beat this doesn't it - so you can advise the rest of us???? May God put his loving arms around you now and give you the strength you need to FIGHT! Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Sam I never thought I'd be sending you a congratulatory note for getting cancer but here it is No, it isn't the best news but it sure beats the devil out of the original idea. And, you bet, our God does work in his mysterious ways. Keep us tuned on your events - I'll be thinking and praying for you. Sue M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Sam, sounds like a plan to me! And, yes, you have to go and be different, as usual. He He! Best to you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 My father thinks he holds the title of being different when it comes to cancer, because he's already had two bouts of lymphoma and then then two years later has lung cancer. Thats great you were so comfortable with the oncologist that discussed this with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Sam, It can pretty disconcerting to be given different pathology on different nodules/lesions/nodes. New primaries have a better prognosis than recurrent disease, so I hope you'll understand where I'm coming from when I congratulate you on your "good news". Dealing with the cancer and all that has happened during the past 4 years has been much easier for me since I started looking at it with "lesser of the evils" eyes. Wishing you all the strength you need, and the very best possible outcome from what ever treatment you decide upon. I wish the node had been benign, but now I just wish it gone with no more to be found... ever....Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Sam - I agree with everyone above - sounds promising even though "benign" would have been better! Doesn't matter anyway - we know you're gonna beat it either way! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Sam, This sounds good. I will keep you in my prayers as you beat and wip the Large cell cancer. Best wishes, Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Dr. K sounds great, fight on. It's what we do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Perhaps now that you practiced and did such a good job whipping the small cell you can do a super job whipping this large cell!!!! Sounds like you can get that "clean" scan yet. Go for it. You continue to be in my prayers. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Sam, I echo a big ditto on the above responses. You are young (and cute) so the odds are with you. This will be it, you will be cured because as far as I know there is no medium cell LC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Oh, Ginny, you stole my punch line!!! Sam, Fight on no matter what gets thrown at you. You WILL win!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Sam, I looked up the site that you posted on Dr. K.,and he appears to have a special interest in LC. Your visit with him sounded promising and full of hope. I bet you will be back in practice by Oct.. God Bless you! Cheryl and Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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