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Lobectomy, Cavitary lung lesion and VATS vs Thoracotomy
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 29, 2021 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@amn17.....I’m in Southwest Florida. Where are you? I don’t know how long I’ve had the cavity but it was 2.1 cm in June and 2.5 cm in Sept. I’ve been on antibiotics since June. There were massive infections around the cavity which have dissipated but the cavity as of yet has not been reduced. It is located near the lung exterior and laparoscopy is suggested if it continues to be drug resistant. When and where will you have your surgery? I will have mine at National Jewish Health in Denver. But again they want me to continue antibiotics for at least another 6 months maybe more.
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@hydrang3a I'm in Canada so our system is different here than states. We have public healthcare which is great but it can be slow and bad as well. I am waiting for surgery and still on antibiotics after 2 years with not much results! I am considering going to National Jewish Health because I'm afraid I'm not getting the proper care here and don't want to lose my lungs! Please let me know if you are happy with their service and doctors there at National Jewish and what the cost is like.... Sounds like they educate and inform you of your situation there in detail. That's not the case here unfortunately. Thanks.