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Setback in my diagnosis: Stage 2 changed to stage 3
yesterday i received news that my pet scan shows a small nodule in my lung and a suv3 gastrohepatic lymph node...so instead of stage 2 i guess that means i am at stage 3...i am scheduled for a cat scan on my lung tomorrow...i start radiation therapy this coming monday 11/21 and oncologist said treatment program for me still the same...i do not like surprises so i am kinda bummed
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Sometimes those scans can give an idea of a nodule but also an infection can appear as ground glass (weird identifier, right?). Mine was actually an infection in my lung and my esophageal stage was stage 3 because it was in lymph nodes.
But it's been almost 2 1/2 years since my treatments followed by esphogectomy and I'm doing great!! Don't focus on the labels of stage; take one day at a time, eat lots of protein and high calories with the help of an oncology dietician.
Not a piece of cake, but it's definitely worth giving it your best.
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3 ReactionsMine has returned after surgery. Stage 4 no treatment was told to me
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3 ReactionsDid you consider asking about immunotherapy?
Hoping for the better options for you.
We were doing opdivo
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1 Reaction@oh4318jm, how are you doing? Do you have a palliative care team?
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2 ReactionsNo, we have not entered hospice just yet.
Palliative care is not the same as hospice. It is symptom management or comfort care. You may be interested in reading more in this discussion:
- Palliative Care: What is it? How do I get it? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/palliative-care-1/
It's never too early for palliative care.