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Hi all:) I went to thoracic surgeon like my NO friend suggested so I would know what it is and now he wants to take as much of lymph node out as he can via neck? And biopsy as well as another bronchoscope bc he can just see if Pulmonologist missed anything. He said he's 98% sure he agrees with no cancer but it could possibly be in deeper tissue that couldn't be reached and doesn't think I should have to wonder what it is! So now I'm worried again!
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Hi @pattymac, I agree with Colleen that it would be difficult for you to go back into the worry syndrome again, even though it must be very tempting! This doctor is just being thorough in doing some more testing. Please take some encouragement from his thoughts that "he's 98% sure he agrees with no cancer." Keep us posted as to how you are doing. We wish you well! Teresa
@pattymac, It is natural to worry. I agree with Colleen that your surgeon is being thorough. Anytime you need to go thru any kind of surgical procedure it is frightening. Bur remember that the surgeon is skilled and he knows a lot more than we, the, patient knows.
I know where you are with your fear and uncertainty. I've been though organ transplant. It is not easy. Think s-l-o-w, one step at a time. Focus on today. And give thanks that you are receiving good care.
Hugs and prayer,
Rosemary
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Hi Patty,
I hate to see you be taken into the vortex of worry again. I know it's easy for me to say "don't worry". I'm not standing in your shoes. However, see if you can re-channel that worry into more positive thoughts. For example, you can be reassured that you thoracic surgeon is being thorough and taking extra steps to be sure of the diagnosis. He's doing this to take your worry away.
When will you have the procedure to remove the lymph node and the bronchoscope?