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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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Hang in there @scared2, @merpreb and I will walk with you through this scary time. The fact that it is small is usually a good thing.
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3 ReactionsThe dr is suppose to call me this morning at 11, so I can ask her questions. Good, I'm going to the support, and help. Thank you
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2 ReactionsI'm going to need the support and help.
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2 ReactionsI'm here. What have you done in the past to help you reduce stress? Notice, I didn't say relax, just stress reduce.
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5 ReactionsBesides pull my hair out, scream alot of crying. Try to keep very busy. Which none of the above worked.
Oh also talked alot to Man above.
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4 ReactionsThese sound like good practices! Just don't grab too much hair, lol. Talking to your spouse is the best thing that you can do. This will make him feel loved and cared for as none else can.
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4 ReactionsWe do alot of talking together. None much on this. I would be crying alot if I did
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2 ReactionsThat is ok. It tells him that you are with him and that you want to know things and how you feel. It's very discouraging that he continues to smoke.
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2 ReactionsI have tried to get him to quit.we been t ogether for 20 years, married for 10; each and every dayI have asked,begged him to quit. He has stopped a few times, only to restart. He lost his brother a month ago to copd.
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2 ReactionsOh, boy. This is so tough for you. Are you prepared for what this outcome will be?
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