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Thanks April. They took '15-20' lymph nodes during the lobectomy to see if there was cancer in them. So yes, some came back cancerous. The reason I had the lobectomy was we thought that was the only cancer and I would be cured as I had already had 'some' lymph nodes biopsied and they were noncancerous but inflamed. I see the oncologist today at 3. I have another opinion with a different oncologist Thursday. I have no appt with the surgeon in the future except for this Friday to take out the one stitch from the chest tube. Otherwise, seems we are done. When he took out the chest tube last Tuesday and sent me home, he said the lymph nodes showed cancer, he tied off the stitches and walked out of the room! So all I know is they are cancerous, I see the nurse friday to get stitch out and he has passed me off to oncologist. Sooo, if you read this, any questions I should ask the oncologist today?? thank you! Julie I did see my primary yesterday crying and a mess from pain. He ordered home health for me. Not sure what they will do because most of what I need is help with house. Filthy house. Dirty dishes. No washer. No clean clothes. Don't know what home health does about that!!!

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Hey Julie,

Ask the oncologist what the treatment plan is for you. What type of cancer you have. Pain medication PT referral. Repeat that you need home health care help asap. Just keep repeating yourself over and over. You need support let that be known in a loud clear voice.

I always write down what I want to cover before an appointment, or I forget. Tell the nurse on Friday and the oncologist. Take ibuprofen while waiting for other pain meds. Call the local SPCA maybe they can get you some help for pets. I think I saw somewhere you said you are on Medicaid keep trying to reach the social worker too- what lobe did you have removed?

april