Wedge resection is it enough?

Posted by lhatfield96 @lhatfield96, 18 hours ago

I was diagnosed with a stage 1A1 RUL adenocarcinoma last July. Surgeon said he would handle this via wedge. We had narrow but clear margins STAS was present but both pulmonologist and surgeon have assured me that it’s gone and have considered me cured. I have read where a lot of people in my situation have had lobectomy and this concerns me greatly that the wedge is not going to be enough to keep this away. My first follow up scan in December was clear and I have another one tomorrow and I am literally coming apart from the anxiety. Has anyone had a successful wedge resection and have been free from disease for a good period of time? I need so much support right now!!

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zora0121 | @zora0121 | 2 hours ago

64 now, had 2 VATS wedge resection 2 years ago. Clear margins, staged 2A as the 17mm nodule grew on top of a lymph node. Clear margins.Had 4 rounds of chemo, then 1 year keytruda which I fought for to decrease chances of reoccrrance. Thankfully my scans have been clear since surgery. I have another surveillance CT at the end April. Praying its clear. Hope that helps! Prayers your scan is clear!

lhatfield96 | @lhatfield96 | 1 hour ago

In reply to @zora0121 "64 now, had 2 VATS wedge resection 2 years ago. Clear margins, staged 2A as the..." + (show)

@zora0121 Thats wonderful news Zora!! I am so happy for you. Dr. did not advise chemo or radiation in my case and that makes me nervous. Heck everything does anymore. This has really screwed me up mentally and I have to get myself straightened out SOMEHOW. Prayers that you have another clear scan this month and it WILL BE! Thank you for your message and for thinking of me. I believe that God meant this to be found and early and I am forever grateful for that. Incidental finding and just really shook me up. Take care Zora.

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