My Dr called me Friday. From the lung biopsy report, 3 lymph nodes tested negative for malignancy. Immunostains show neoplasticism cells are positive for keratin, chromogranin and synaptophysin supportive of neuroendocrine differerntiation. “ “Findings are consistent with a carcinoid tumorlet/typical carcinoid.” “Ki-67 immunnostain reveals a low proliferative rate, mitoses or necrosis are not seen.”
The dr said because it is so slow growing not an emergency, wants to confer at weekly meeting to determine method of surgical removal. Was told this type once removed surgically seldom returns.
I feel fully recovered from the viral pneumonia in June. I was also treated for an Aspergillus infection. I keep bouncing back. My stamina isn’t quiet as good as it was, to be expected. I recently returned to the Y for some light weight workouts and 30 minutes on the elliptical machine. I am focused on trying to get 65 grams protein, 5 fruits & veggies every day. I will be 77 in November, want to be as healthy as possible to make recovery easier. I’m sleeping good, to my happy surprise, I’m taking anll this quiet well. Overall, I feel very fortunate. Most of all, I’m so grateful to have Mayo Clinic care.