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update for a bronscosopy
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Dec 12, 2016 - 4:59 pm
Hi, now that they found breast cancer in the lymph node above my ear I have to get a advanced diagnostic broncosopy on Friday. It is called Super D. Has anyone had this done? It is done in 3 D and there is a person there that can tell what kind of cancer it is while I am still on the table.. They test it at the time I am getting it done. All of my doctors's said that it could be from breast cancer or from MMMT uterine cancer. They have had people that had both uterine and breast cancer. I am not a happy camper. I go to the Cleveland Clinic so I know that I am in good hands but for a 75 year young lady that has RA and Sjogrens it is going to be hard. I have to be there at 7am and the temp will be zero. My son will take me since I don't have anyone else. He has been wonderful. I will post on the weekend and let everybody what it is. Any bets as to which cancer it is? thanks for all of your kind remarks. Sue
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Joined: Jan 2016
Prayers for you! I hope
Prayers for you! I hope whichever cancer it is it can be taken care of.
Joined: Oct 2015
Sue, I've never heard of that
Sue, I've never heard of that test - super D, but it sounds great since you don't have to sit around waiting on pins and needles to know what's going on. Glad you have your son to take you especially in that cold weather. It's supposed to get really cold here in Green Bay too.
Please keep us updated - will be interesting to see what kind it is!
Love,
Eldri
Joined: Jan 2016
Sue, I am so sorry that you
Sue, I am so sorry that you have to go through that test but it sounds like you are in really good hands. Good luck to you and let us know how it goes on Friday. We'll all be thinking of you! Kim
Joined: Oct 2009
Super D
Sue, You are in good hands as the 3D is the most cutting edge imaging. Some facilities have 3 D tomography for breast mammography. It should produce images easier for the radiologist to read. Will keep you in my prayers! ((Hug)
Joined: Jun 2015
Sue, will be waiting to hear
Sue, will be waiting to hear back from you. Have a safe drive in that cold weather and please let us know what you find out. I'm glad you have your son with you for support! (I had a 3D mammogram in July. It didn't seem any different than the other kind from a procedure point of view.)
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
Joined: Feb 2015
No waiting
No waiting sure sounds good. I have had a 3-D mamogram twice now, but didn't get the results until later. It is interesting the new technology that is out there. I am glad you have your son to take to take you. Traveling in that kind of weather is no fun, but I do like the early appointments. Our weather is also supposed to end up in the deep freeze with below zero temps by the weekend. Sending hugs and prayers, Lou Ann
Joined: Nov 2015
Sending prayers! Waiting on
Sending prayers! Waiting on test results always, always, always....STINKS!
Joined: Dec 2014
Hi, everyone. I had to cancel
Hi, everyone. I had to cancel the broncospy for this week. We are getting a bad snow storm on Thurs and Friday so I moved it to next Weds and Thurs. I few days won't matter I don't think. I will send a update next week.
Joined: Aug 2013
Prayers for you Sue
Can not guess about the cancer, but wishing you peace as they and you slay one dragon or another.
-j
Joined: Oct 2016
Thanks namedropper for letting us know!
Good not to be out in the weather when you don't have to. We'll continue the prayers and wait with you <3 (((HUGS)))
Joined: Oct 2009
Hey all, I am new at
Hey all, I am new at commented but have been reading your stories for a good while. I personally do not have cancer, but work as a cytotechnologist and have had many many family members with this awful disease. I added a little about me to my page. Anyways, I wanted to comment a little on what the "Super D" is about. First, a specific CT scan is ordered usually by a pulmonologist. Then, the pulmonologist will decide which pathway to take in order to reach the target (or tumor). All of that info is saved on a jump drive and transferred to a machine which is similar to a GPS in cars. The patient lays on a magnetic board and those sticky pads are placed on the the chest of the patient. These allow the doctor to see where he/she is going when entering the lungs along with a particular leed that is used during the bronchoscopy. The pulmonologist will navigate into the choosen pathway and try to get about 1 cm or less away from the target. Fine needle aspirations (FNA), biopsies, brushings and washings can be done. As a cytotechnologist, I get called on these procedures to assess adequacy of specimens. While I am not a doctor, I have gained the trust of these pulmonologists and our pathologists. I am not permitted to call malignant or benign or infectious. However, I can ask for more of the specimen for other testing that may be needed.
If I can help out in anyway, I will try. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Thanks
Theresa
Joined: Jan 2016
Thanks for sharing that
Thanks for sharing that information, Theresa. It was very informative.
Joined: Jun 2015
Theresa, thanks for posting
Theresa, thanks for posting and being interested in what us patients have to deal with. I wish more in the medical profession would read some of the postings. It may help them be better caregivers. I am lucky to have great doctors and nurses but so many have had horror stories.
Joined: Nov 2016
That's very interesting, and
That's very interesting, and I really appreciate hearing from another perspective. Will look forward to seeing your update on your page.
Joined: Jun 2015
Thanks, Theresa.
Your sharing of that information is much appreciated.
Joined: Aug 2013
THANKS!!
I too appreciate this, Theresa.
-jane
Joined: Dec 2014
Thanks Theresa for the
Thanks Theresa for the information and thanks to everyone else for your comments. Only a few more days and I will know whaat is going on.
Joined: Oct 2009
You all are so very welcome.
You all are so very welcome. I am just suprised more medical professionals dont take the time to see how patients are affected and all they have to go through. My heart goes out to you all.
Joined: Dec 2014
Hi, I had my broncosopy today
Hi, I had my broncosopy today and it went well so far but I have to wait and tell them I get a fever. They did biopsy by needle and by taking a piece and they did a wash but they have to send it to their lab to see if it is Breast cancer that I had in 2012 or MMMT that was found in 2014. They said it would be 5 to 7 days and I know that they work over the Holidays too so all I can do is wait. Thanks again for your HUGS and PRAYERS. I wish all of you a HAPPY HOLIDAY.
Joined: Feb 2015
Waiting
is so very hard, especially over a holiday. I am glad it went well and hope it will bring good results for you. Sending hugs and prayers, Lou Ann
Joined: Oct 2016
Prayers and Hugs
coming every single day til you hear and beyond <3 <3 (((HUGS))) and Merry Christmas to us all <3 <3
Joined: Jan 2016
Prayers for your wait. Have a
Prayers for your wait. Have a Merry Christmas!
Joined: Oct 2015
Sue, I agree with the other
Sue, I agree with the other ladies - waiting is the pits!! It seems all we ever do with this cancer is WAIT! Waiting for test results; waiting for those three month exams, waiting for the other shoe to drop. I hope you can enjoy Christmas - we're here for you!!
Love,
Eldri
Joined: Jan 2016
Sue, hopefully you will be so
Sue, hopefully you will be so busy enjoying the holidays that you forget all about needing to wait for results. Wishing that your week be filled with good food, good friends and great memories! Kim
Joined: May 2016
Namedropper, I wish you the
Namedropper, I wish you the best of holiday cheer. Janae
Joined: Dec 2014
It is Breast cancer in the
It is Breast cancer in the lung. I have a Dr. appt at 3pm on weds. He wants to discuss a new pill called Ibrance. I will keep everyone updated. I am waiting for a call from my uterine cancer Dr. also. Thanks for your support.
Joined: Oct 2016
Oh dear- not what we wanted to hear!
I'm so sorry - I hope your appt goes well- is that this Wed. as in tomorrow? Sending (((HUGS))) and prayers as you make these appts and decisions.
Joined: Oct 2015
Wow, you sure are dealing
Wow, you sure are dealing with a lot right now!! Please keep us updated on your new treatment and what your uterine doctor says. (((Sue)))
Love,
Eldri
Joined: Feb 2015
So sorry
Maybe this will Be easier to treat than a recurrence of Endomedria. I have seen ads for Ibrance. Hopefully it will work for you and you can get back to.your NED dance.
Lou Ann
Joined: Mar 2013
Oh namedropper, I am so sorry
Oh namedropper, I am so sorry to hear this. You, like all the ladies, are always in my prayers.
Joined: Jun 2015
Namedropper, so sorry to hear
Namedropper, so sorry to hear this! I hope Ibrance is the magic formula that works for you. Please let us know how you are doing and what the doc says.
Love and Hugs,
Cindi
Joined: Jun 2015
Like everyone here, I am
Like everyone here, I am sorry to hear this. But I'm glad to know that your doctor is offering you options. Please keep us updated.
Joined: Jan 2016
Ibrance
Sue, so very sorry to hear that diagnosis. Ibrance just received accelerated approval by the FDA because it was found to work so well. It is very hopeful that you qualify for it. I am sending you very positive energy to get through treatment again. You can do this!!