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upset caregiver: what do these results mean?
My spouse was diagnosed with Throat cancer 2 years ago. Since then has been Cancer free, hasn't missed any of the post check ups. Had a ct scan a week and it came back with a small nodule in the lungs. Has a pt scan and cant get the results for another 10 days. I saw the results......"impressions" 1.5 cm spiculated nodule upper lobe intensely hypermetabolic consistent with pulmanary metastines.
2. a smaller 5mm nodule along right major fissure also suspicious.
3.Mild activity w\a nonenlarged mediastinal node and both hilar regions nonspecific-maybe reactive vs metastic.
3.Hypermetabolic activity is noted in a testicle. More testing is needed.
4.hypermetmetabolic activity associated with peribronical vascular ground glass opacification which is likely inflammatory or infectious. No hypermetabolic activity in the throat.
Is this good or bad news?
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He left for work 2 hours ago. I'm here, trying to figure out how we skip over tomorrow, its bad news. Lol. Its kinda like a love hate thing. I want to/ need to/ hear the results but the other half doesn't want to.
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2 ReactionsYour husband doesn't want to know the results? Oh, my. If you tell him that you need to know because then you can prepare to help him and provide what he needs would that help?
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4 ReactionsNo, its me not sure of wanting to know the results. He wants to.
Not having a good day.
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1 ReactionI get that and I'm sorry that you are having a tough time. It definitely a scary time but you really need to know as much as you can to support your husband. Do some research so that you know what's terms mean. Even if it's scary education is power and will help you feel better. WIth cancer, as you know the feeling of powerlessness and helplessness is prevalent. You've been through this with his throat cancer. I know that you can do this again and I will be with you through this, Ok?
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3 ReactionsHello @scared2
I hope by now that you and your husband have some news about his results. If you are comfortable doing so, will you share an update of those results?
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3 ReactionsSorry we had the wrong date. Its Thrusaday the 12. But as soon as we find, I'll let everyone know.
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4 Reactionsyeah, I agree. Totally. I have looked up the terms I dont understand.
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2 Reactions@scared2- I know that medical terms can be very, very difficult to understand. I can help with some but you might do better with https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/MZ.
Let me know if this helps!
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4 ReactionsScared- Write down questions and give the list to your husband to ask the doctor!
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2 ReactionsOk. Just a call from my husband,the dr. Did call today. The dr. Said its small and can't tell from the pet scan. We have to schedule a biopsy.
Which will be a day next week. Shes suppose to call back this afternoon.,with the details.
More waiting.
Scared2
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