3boys4amy Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 The doctor said that there was a spot on one of his lymph nodes that shouldn't be there. They think it might have spread. He goes in next Thursday for a biopsy to be sure. The surgeon said that if it hasn't spread that they will attempt to take his right lung completely, as the tumor is large and centrally located. I am so disouraged and scared. I don't think the reality of it all hit me until dad's girlfriend told me that they were going to do a biopsy of the lymph nodes. I had no idea that he even had a spot on them.... he just found out today. How likely is it to be something else? While I was visiting him in July, I went to a doctor visit with him and the pulmo thought she felt an inflamed lymph node then.... I wonder if it is the same one. What next? I am just so scared now and I feel so alone. My husband's grandfather died of LC many years ago, so I know he has somewhat been through this. But I almost feel I can't go to him with this. Almost like I would be showing some sort of weakness. I need to be strong for everyone. Do you know of any supprt groups that are face to face? Maybe a national group that has branches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I do hope your Dad will be able to have the op. I know it's tough waiting like this but try to relax and hold on until you know the facts before you panic. I am sure that if you phone your local hospital or the cancer association they would know of support groups in your area. I know that our Hospital, (in afilliation with UCLA,) runs such a group. Positive thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 How likely is it to be something else? I know this probably won't help you feel much better, but I'll say it anyway: It could be something else! I know it also could be cancer, but it also could be something else, and you know what? For the next week, every time I think about you, I am going to think and pray those words: It could be something else!!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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