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The pulmonary doctor did call me and I was not satisfied. He didn't explain anything, but the surgeon I saw today did. I have cancer in both lungs. The left it is bigger. The right he said is in a tricky spot. If I'm cleared by the heart doctor to go ahead with the operation, it will be the left lung. If I can't get the all clear on surgery then to the oncologist. I really don't want to have chemo especially at my age. So will wait and see. I have to stop ALL supplements and no aspirin or any products that contain aspirin which is fine I can't take it anyway. Thanks for your info and yes nurse practioners are a godsend but we pay the Doctor[s] but will admit today the surgeon I talked to was pleasant, concise, spent as much time with me and my daugher as was necessary and explained so much. So that is it for today. Tomorrow the heart clinic.
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@dablues82, Thanks for updating us. These appointments are not easy, but I'm glad you had your daughter there with you, and I'm glad that the surgeon was a good communicator.
There are many treatment options available to lung cancer patients today, and the options for chemo have changed too. Depending on the cancer, sometimes they can use lower doses, or less harsh combinations of meds, and there are better meds to manage side effects now too.
There is much more hope today than in the past! A good oncologist will present you with the options, let you choose, and respect your choice. You are still in control of your treatment.
Wishing you best at your heart appointment today. Hugs.
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I hope they have a plan that will help you. They have chemo pills, and other treatments. Keep us posted.