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They found a mass: How do you cope with anxiety and all the tests etc?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Nov 25, 2022 | Replies (157)Comment receiving replies
Always hated waiting, so learned not to dwell on it. At this point its counterproductive. No, I didn’t seek a 2nd opinion.. I was fortunate enough to get the same oncologist that my wife has and we have full confidence in him, he’s our primary. He referred me to a thoracic surgeon and she verified the oncologists diagnosis, plus it was to advanced for surgery. We have a unusual situation, being snowbirds, we have and get treatments by two separate Drs with opposing philosophies. I have chronic fluid on my left lung and the winter Dr wants me to see a thoracic surgeon down here for treatment. We see them next Tue, 23rd, for a consult. Am a little apprehensive about that and will not consent to any treatment unless first approved by our primary oncologist and thoracic surgeon. It’s necessary you remain proactive with your own care Loula and not afraid to question your Dr... Dancing with the oldies, Eh!! That sounds like fun, keep it up. Hang in there, your doing fine, ditto on the prayers and please keep us posted..
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Had the appt with a thoracic surgeon today. He was very open, honest and answered all of our questions. Long story short, he did not recommend pleurodesis because of the amount of fluid still on the lung after having the pleurx catheter in place since Dec 2019. He recommended the Mayo Clinic and consulting my primary med team upon returning to our home state. Nor did he recommend lung surgery because, in his words, you have beat the odds already, are doing great, so why take a chance of not getting off the operating table alive. Keep doing what you are doing!!! We were pleased with the consult.
I have to make a correction here. The fluid and cancer is all on the right lung, not the left. I’m retired military so have always had trouble determining between my military or civilian right lol.. Sorry about that!!!
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I can relate with the biopsies. I had about 10 surgical breast biopsies over several years as I grow benign masses. This last mass was cancer stage 2 positive in one lympnode. Estrogen positive. I am a 10 year survivor and am almost done my second 5 year anto estrogen. My grandchildren keep me going. Prayers to all.