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Adenocarcinoma - newly diagnosed
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 17, 2023 | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
That’s interesting. I wondered why they want to take a whole lobe when it is small and has not spread.
I am working on getting another opinion from another hospital.
I wouldn’t even know how to start going to a hospital out of town. I’m in the NW suburbs of Detroit Michigan.
Good to hear of your recent good news! Thanks for your help.
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I came away feeling that not all doctors have the same compassion and expertise, and my local hospital has shown some cases of putting profits over patients. I searched "best hospitals for lung cancer surgery" for my state (and, since I was fortunate to be retired with insurance, I was able to also search nationally) and reviewed the info from US News & World Report. I'm not sure if that was the best way, but it did match what I had gotten from other sources and given me the confidence to step away from the first surgeon.
Keeping you in my thoughts. Please keep us posted.
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@mayocid1, I'm sure this is all overwhelming. There is so much to absorb, and it's all new!
I know unfortunately there are sometimes financial limitations, but a second opinion does sound like a good idea for you. Being near a large metro area has its advantages when looking for a cancer center. Looking at NCI (National Cancer Institute) accredited hospitals in the Detroit area, I see listed: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State and the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. I have also heard wonderful things specific to lung cancer at Henry Ford Cancer Institute. Of course, it takes a good match between the doctors and patients, you need to trust them, and there are too often financial considerations and limitations.
"Lung Cancer" is a classification that is very broad. There are many different types, and some types are identified by biomarker testing that is done on biopsied tissue, fluid, or blood. These types are known as cancer caused by a mutation in the cells (EGRF, ALK, ROS1, ...).
There's a fine line between feeling armed with information and overloaded. You're not expected to know everything all at once, take the info in small bits, and take time to digest a bit too. Are you feeling ok with the plan?