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upset caregiver: what do these results mean?

Posted by scared2 @scared2, Aug 4, 2021

My spouse was diagnosed with Throat cancer 2 years ago. Since then has been Cancer free, hasn't missed any of the post check ups. Had a ct scan a week and it came back with a small nodule in the lungs. Has a pt scan and cant get the results for another 10 days. I saw the results......"impressions" 1.5 cm spiculated nodule upper lobe intensely hypermetabolic consistent with pulmanary metastines.

2. a smaller 5mm nodule along right major fissure also suspicious.

3.Mild activity w\a nonenlarged mediastinal node and both hilar regions nonspecific-maybe reactive vs metastic.

3.Hypermetabolic activity is noted in a testicle. More testing is needed.

4.hypermetmetabolic activity associated with peribronical vascular ground glass opacification which is likely inflammatory or infectious. No hypermetabolic activity in the throat.
Is this good or bad news?

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Aug 16, 2021
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@scared2

His appt is next Friday. I had my questions already wrote down when she called. Always bring a note book. And two boxes of kleenex. I don't think my brain is fully excepting yet. It could be because its not a 100% sure yet. Till after the biopsy, then it hit like a ton of bricks again. I try to be strong, but I'm the weak link in a chain

Scared2

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@scared2- As long as you show your husband a lot of love even with lots of tears, you are showing how strong your love is. We all show support in different ways.

When I fear losing someone it's a huge shock and I need time to accept what might happen. Denial and having time trouble accepting a serious illness is tough and almost impossible to bear. It's natural to feel the way you feel.

How does your husband show his feelings for this? How is he feeling?

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Aug 16, 2021
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@scared2

Not at the time. Do I need to leave the group?

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I had hammertoe- surgery and haven't been on Connect for a few days. But we are all here. This is a good group for you to stay in.

I love talking to you so please stay!
Merry

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 16, 2021
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Not at the time. Do I need to leave the group?

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I’m popping in a little late but eavesdropped in the conversations. @scared2, no wonder you’re feeling vulnerable, you have so much weight of uncertainty on your shoulders right now. As you can see, you have a family here on Connect who’ll help ease your burden in any way we can. We’re not here just to answer questions. So even with no questions you never have to leave! We’re here to offer each other encouragement, to lend an ear, give support and above all, to instill hope.
Hope is powerful.
When I was at the lowest point of my life, my transplant nurse whispered something in my ear one night which left an enormous impact and renewed my inner strength. “The only thing stronger than fear is Hope.”
It’s my hope that you’ll think of this phrase often throughout this period with your husband’s illness.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 16, 2021
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I’m popping in a little late but eavesdropped in the conversations. @scared2, no wonder you’re feeling vulnerable, you have so much weight of uncertainty on your shoulders right now. As you can see, you have a family here on Connect who’ll help ease your burden in any way we can. We’re not here just to answer questions. So even with no questions you never have to leave! We’re here to offer each other encouragement, to lend an ear, give support and above all, to instill hope.
Hope is powerful.
When I was at the lowest point of my life, my transplant nurse whispered something in my ear one night which left an enormous impact and renewed my inner strength. “The only thing stronger than fear is Hope.”
It’s my hope that you’ll think of this phrase often throughout this period with your husband’s illness.

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@loribmt
Hi Lori,
I love that quote that you shared with @scared2, "The only thing stronger than fear is Hope." I'm going to put that on my mirror!!

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 16, 2021
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@loribmt
Hi Lori,
I love that quote that you shared with @scared2, "The only thing stronger than fear is Hope." I'm going to put that on my mirror!!

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It’s impactful, isn’t it? Apparently it’s paraphrased from a line in a movie script but it doesn’t diminish its meaning. It was a heavy hitter for me at the time and remains one of my internal motivators if I waiver.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 16, 2021
In reply to @loribmt "It’s impactful, isn’t it? Apparently it’s paraphrased from a line in a movie script but it..." + (show)
@loribmt

It’s impactful, isn’t it? Apparently it’s paraphrased from a line in a movie script but it doesn’t diminish its meaning. It was a heavy hitter for me at the time and remains one of my internal motivators if I waiver.

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@loribmt "Motivator" is a good word to describe this sentence.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Aug 17, 2021
In reply to @loribmt "I’m popping in a little late but eavesdropped in the conversations. @scared2, no wonder you’re feeling..." + (show)
@loribmt

I’m popping in a little late but eavesdropped in the conversations. @scared2, no wonder you’re feeling vulnerable, you have so much weight of uncertainty on your shoulders right now. As you can see, you have a family here on Connect who’ll help ease your burden in any way we can. We’re not here just to answer questions. So even with no questions you never have to leave! We’re here to offer each other encouragement, to lend an ear, give support and above all, to instill hope.
Hope is powerful.
When I was at the lowest point of my life, my transplant nurse whispered something in my ear one night which left an enormous impact and renewed my inner strength. “The only thing stronger than fear is Hope.”
It’s my hope that you’ll think of this phrase often throughout this period with your husband’s illness.

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Wow, Lori- How lucky to have had a nurse as you did! I'm also going to use this. It's so powerful and @scared2 - Please know that we are all pulling for your husband know that deep inside you have the strength to handle this!

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scared2 | @scared2 | Aug 18, 2021
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@merpreb

Wow, Lori- How lucky to have had a nurse as you did! I'm also going to use this. It's so powerful and @scared2 - Please know that we are all pulling for your husband know that deep inside you have the strength to handle this!

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I like that phase also. Two days away from the lung specialist. I'm kinda scared. Not that it's cancer,the dr kinda said it was when she called on the phone. What I'm scared of that it could be worse then expected. She told me its about a inch.
Back in the latest or early 90s. My ex had a co worker that was diagnosed with cancer and a year &1/2 to live. They did exploratory surgery and gave 6 months. He didn't make 2 months, the cancer spread like wild fire from the surgery. Can't remember all the details.

Friday,, We will find out if there will be a biosopy or what want plan to do.
Well heres hoping, its a nothing.
And all ends well.

Emotionally a mess,
Scared2

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 18, 2021
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@scared2

I like that phase also. Two days away from the lung specialist. I'm kinda scared. Not that it's cancer,the dr kinda said it was when she called on the phone. What I'm scared of that it could be worse then expected. She told me its about a inch.
Back in the latest or early 90s. My ex had a co worker that was diagnosed with cancer and a year &1/2 to live. They did exploratory surgery and gave 6 months. He didn't make 2 months, the cancer spread like wild fire from the surgery. Can't remember all the details.

Friday,, We will find out if there will be a biosopy or what want plan to do.
Well heres hoping, its a nothing.
And all ends well.

Emotionally a mess,
Scared2

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Hi @scared2,

Try to remember that not everyone's cancer diagnosis is the same. When you think of others who passed quickly after a cancer diagnosis it is hard not to think that will happen to your husband, however, we do not yet know what he will learn on Friday.

Be as positive as possible right now for both you and your husband. Good thoughts for peace and healing are going your way.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Aug 18, 2021
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@scared2

I like that phase also. Two days away from the lung specialist. I'm kinda scared. Not that it's cancer,the dr kinda said it was when she called on the phone. What I'm scared of that it could be worse then expected. She told me its about a inch.
Back in the latest or early 90s. My ex had a co worker that was diagnosed with cancer and a year &1/2 to live. They did exploratory surgery and gave 6 months. He didn't make 2 months, the cancer spread like wild fire from the surgery. Can't remember all the details.

Friday,, We will find out if there will be a biosopy or what want plan to do.
Well heres hoping, its a nothing.
And all ends well.

Emotionally a mess,
Scared2

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@scared2 i have to agree with @hopeful33250 . Everyone is so different. My neighbor, who has pancreatic cancer, gives me such hope. He has outlived all predictions! He works in his yard, rides his bike and just enjoys life. Do the best you can and take every day as a new day.

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