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I have a 4.4 cm ascending aorta too, other than my multifocal adenocarcinoma Lung cancer. These two health diseases were discovered by accident in an emergency visit in October 2024.
I had two VAT surgeries to remove 3 tumors within one year. The every 6 month CT scan showed the size of Aorta.
The Cardiologist can see the results of CT scan from My Chart.
He told me to control my blood pressure, do not need to do surgery until the size near 5.5 cm.
I am overwhelmed by the two serious diseases, but currently the lung cancer is more urgent to take care of.
I told my children my health status. I don’t tell my siblings (they live out of the state and we occasionally contact) and friends, because nothing they can do about it. I don’t want them to worry.
I tried to keep myself calm. It is good to find this Mayo group to talk about and to learn knowledges.
Helen
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Hello Helen,
Thank you for your reply. I can only imagine how overwhelming it was to find both lung cancer and your aorta at the same time. I’m sorry you have experienced all you have due to both diseases, two lung surgeries in a year…. you must be a very brave person Helen.
I share my health challenges with my children, siblings and friends. I find them all supportive in different ways, I’m so very grateful.
My cardiologist wants my blood pressure controlled too.
Yes, staying calm is a good thing, and I’m finding myself calmer than I was those first few days. Thank goodness !
Yes, this Mayo group is wonderful to express and learn, folks here are the best !
Thank you very much for sharing with me what your experiences have been.
Sending positive thoughts your way 🤗