Has anyone in this group undergone surgery for removal? Is it working?

Posted by annallee @annallee, Jun 21 1:25pm

I was recently diagnosed with stage 2 adenocarcinoma lung cancer in my upper left lung. Much to my surprise, the surgeon says he plans to take the whole upper left quadrant of my lungs! I thought they would only take out the 2 spots that were found. Does this sound normal? I know I will survive with missing a part of my lung, but what else should I expect? I was also told that follow up chemo is not likely, but may do so as a preventative.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Jul 12 10:21am

In reply to @ladylennie "I just had my scans. All clear. Right lung nodules stable. Best news I could ask..." + (show)

@ladylennie , Stable is great news. Enjoy your summer day. 🙂

Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Jul 12 10:23am

In reply to @char09 "Hello Lisa, thank you for the note. Unfortunately, my surgery was canceled. Since my doctors also..." + (show)

@char09 , Sorry to hear that plans have changed. That seems to be common for some. Are the docs talking about a targeted radiation (SBRT or other?) for the skull lesion too?

cmcguire10 | @cmcguire10 | Jul 12 1:02pm

In reply to @ladylennie "I just had my scans. All clear. Right lung nodules stable. Best news I could ask..." + (show)

Great news! ❤️

denzie | @denzie | Jul 13 2:10am

Very sorry to read that you now have to deal with brain mets. Have they discussed the results of biomarker testing yet or talked about targeted therapy or chemo?

cmcguire10 | @cmcguire10 | Jul 13 12:08pm

In reply to @char09 "Hello Lisa, thank you for the note. Unfortunately, my surgery was canceled. Since my doctors also..." + (show)

Very sorry to hear about your situation. I have said a prayer for you. Keep Strong and Positive. Find the Joy in everything around you. Listen to your favorite music or watch funny movies that make you laugh. I hope it goes easy and gentle for you! God Bless you!
Best wishes, Cindy

char09 | @char09 | Jul 13 7:10pm

In reply to @lls8000 "@char09 , Sorry to hear that plans have changed. That seems to be common for some...." + (show)

No, skull lesion and right lung module will be monitored for now. MRI in 6 weeks.

lynn1961 | @lynn1961 | Jul 14 9:40am

In reply to @char09 "Hello Lisa, thank you for the note. Unfortunately, my surgery was canceled. Since my doctors also..." + (show)

Hi, I had 5 radiation treatments (SBRT) for lung cancer in my right upper lobe, stage 1. My first 3-month CT scan in February showed my cancer shrunk almost in half. My second CT scan in May says it is invisible.
Praying your treatments work as well for you as mine did for me.