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What tumor size is typical for removing part of the lung?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 26, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Welcome Shella- News that is life-changing is certainly an incredible kick to the head! Especially if you didn't expect it at all. I don't know if you have had the time or even the inclination to do any research about the type of cancer that you have. It took me a while to even absorb the news. Here is a site that might help, especially if you do not have any medical training or experience. It also delves into the structure of the lungs which to me is superb. Knowledge is power and the more basic stuff that you can learn the more in control you will feel. Right now I bet you aren't feeling all that in control.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-carcinoid-tumor/about/what-is-lung-carcinoid-tumor.html
Some doctors remove the entire lung, depending on the size and location of the tumor. Your left lung is comprised of two lobes. Although I don't have your type of cancer my entire left upper lobe and lower right lobe have been removed.
If you have an appointment with your surgeon prior to surgery as him to show you the scans and why he has made his decision. He needs to answer your questions!
Have you had a lot of other tests for blood, bone scan, etc as yet?
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I am grateful for good sites to go to for research and even more grateful to hear about others diagnosis, experiences and how they are moving forward as this will help me get through this. I am feeling better about everything! Also thank you for the great questions to ask.
They did a lot of blood work while I was in the hospital for 5 days getting various scans with and without contract and biopsies. But they did not do a bone scan. I met with my surgeon last week and he told me that it was cancer, what type it was and he was very good at explaining things and answering my questions during my appt. I do plan on calling the assistant that he has assigned to me to answer my questions since I have met with him. He informed me that it may have gone into the fat around the heart, so he recommended to do the surgery in mid to late March which is the soonest he could get me scheduled.
Thank you again