Saturday, November 27, 2010
Today
I cried for the first time regarding my husband's illness. I see him getting weaker, more tired.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Lung Function test, and other stuff.
The results of my husbands lung function were not good. Doctors are worried about IF he can go with part of his lung gone.
The tumor board of MMC seems to think so, they had a meeting, and felt my husband could be ok with a chunk of his lung gone. But before they start removing body parts. They want to check on the lymph node that lit up on the PET scan.
His PET scan showed some possible cancer in his lymph nodes in between his lungs. So a few days ago he had a bronco scope test, where he took a biopsy of the lymph node. The results came back today were negative but inconclusive, which means the surgeon will cut pull the lymph node out, test it. Waiting for the surgeon to call back.
Doctor ordered an MRI with contrast on hubby brain, for the life of me I do not know why.
At least will will have a peaceful thanksgiving.
The tumor board of MMC seems to think so, they had a meeting, and felt my husband could be ok with a chunk of his lung gone. But before they start removing body parts. They want to check on the lymph node that lit up on the PET scan.
His PET scan showed some possible cancer in his lymph nodes in between his lungs. So a few days ago he had a bronco scope test, where he took a biopsy of the lymph node. The results came back today were negative but inconclusive, which means the surgeon will cut pull the lymph node out, test it. Waiting for the surgeon to call back.
Doctor ordered an MRI with contrast on hubby brain, for the life of me I do not know why.
At least will will have a peaceful thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Lung Function test
Well my husband had his test yesterday. Not sure how it went. I guess we will find out. Thursday his case will go before the "tumor board" Then I should hear from the doctor after that. The upside he will get a break from being poked on.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Day one
This blog is being created to keep process of my husband lung cancer. I hope anyone reading this will learn something from it..
My husband started smoking in his early 20's, When I meet him in 1999, he was smoking two packs a day. In 2004 My husband fainted after being sick for a week. In the ER he was told he had advanced emphysema, My husband quit smoking in all honestly led a very healthy life style.
In August 2010 my husband started complaining of shoulder pain, We went through OTC pain meds, then he went to the doctor and went through what they gave him. His doctor ordered a chest x-ray, that is when the shadow appeared in the top of his right lung. By now it is Oct 2010. His doctor ordered a CT scan/w contrast, results were back within a week, My husband had a tumor in his right lung
This next process went very quickly, My husband was sent to an pulmonary doctor, The doctor ordered an PET scan, and a lung biopsy. Both came back positive.
PET scan showed some cancer cells in his lymph nodes. I know having them in the lymph nodes is not a good thing. But the doctor said it is not enough for it to be a positive. The good thing is there is no spreading to his bone, which is a good thing.
Doctor recommend an aggressive approach, Surgery, chemo and radiation. Before that Hubby needs a breathing or a lung test, this will tell the doctors how much lung they will remove. that is tomorrow morning. Will post about that test.
My husband started smoking in his early 20's, When I meet him in 1999, he was smoking two packs a day. In 2004 My husband fainted after being sick for a week. In the ER he was told he had advanced emphysema, My husband quit smoking in all honestly led a very healthy life style.
In August 2010 my husband started complaining of shoulder pain, We went through OTC pain meds, then he went to the doctor and went through what they gave him. His doctor ordered a chest x-ray, that is when the shadow appeared in the top of his right lung. By now it is Oct 2010. His doctor ordered a CT scan/w contrast, results were back within a week, My husband had a tumor in his right lung
This next process went very quickly, My husband was sent to an pulmonary doctor, The doctor ordered an PET scan, and a lung biopsy. Both came back positive.
PET scan showed some cancer cells in his lymph nodes. I know having them in the lymph nodes is not a good thing. But the doctor said it is not enough for it to be a positive. The good thing is there is no spreading to his bone, which is a good thing.
Doctor recommend an aggressive approach, Surgery, chemo and radiation. Before that Hubby needs a breathing or a lung test, this will tell the doctors how much lung they will remove. that is tomorrow morning. Will post about that test.
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