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Benign carcinoid tumor in bronchi tube
Hi I've been diagnosed with a benign typical carcinoid tumor in my bronchi tube in right lung was found when I went to A&E with pneumonia back in July of this year I've had 2 bronchoscopys 2 biopys which showed benign carcinoid tumor I was sent for ct scan mri scan and pet scan pet scan was clear I was put under general anesthetic as my lung specialist said he might be able to remove tumor by going down my throat instead of haven surgery but didn't work but he was able to take 40% of tumor out as it was blocking my air way that's how pneumonia set in the 40% he removed also came back benign carcinoid 1 lymph node was removed and checked also clear now I need surgery to remove the rest I'm so confused as doctor said its a benign tumor then Google is telling me it's a low grade cancerous tumor but doctor nor lung specialist said anything about cancer just said its benign doesnt benign mean non cancerous and can any one tell me how surgery went thank you bless you all xx
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@jessie1990 Now it's pretty clear why they did the epidural and the general on you. Are you able to see your partner at all for a brief visit?
@jessie1990 Wow. You have to be so relieved that it is over. Hopefully you can now get some rest and recover.
@californiazebra yes 6 hrs they had to remove to lobes lower one and middle one
@nannybb yes I'm still on epidural pump day 3 today post op pain is alot better and I had a good sleep last night also ya my partner and kids cones to me and my parents
@tomrennie oh my God yes I'm glad it's over and pain is alot better today then it was last to days I had a great sleep last night they gave to tighting my drain tube because it's loose
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1 Reaction@jessie1990 I am so glad Jess! Thank you for keeping me updated 💕 I was worried about your pain level.
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Good to hear your pain is improving and you were able to get some sleep.
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1 Reaction@californiazebra I no I still feel drained tho
@nannybb it's improving heart rate was high yesterday and this morning but back to normal now again
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I’m sure you do. It takes time to recover from major surgery. Hoping you’ll feel a little better each day.
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