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Hi, I dont know what has happened to the posting I put on the site yesterday, I did put some info on the Neurophathy posting but that was a very small bit. If you are interested in the entire rport then please email me your address to jeremy@africa-in-focus.com
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Dearest Laura,
My first pet scan showed lots of lymph nodes with cancer and that was over 4 years ago. So yes lots of people live for years. :-) I have a friend who is in her seventh year and has had cancer in node since the beginning, in fact she just had radiation on one in her neck that grew to golf ball size. Also remember some things light up and that doesn't always mean it is cancer. Sending prayers ♥ hugs your way. Bonnie0 -
Answer is yes!
There are a LOT of lymph nodes in the trunk of the body, so it is rare that the cancer cells do not get into the lymph system. My surgeon did not remove any of mine during the surgery for my Stage IV. He said they did not do that with Stage IV because it caused more problems than help. I didn't ask what the problems were but have thought it may be the collection of fluid like in breast cancer women who have collection of fluid in their arms. I have not had any of that. Chemo knocks them out too.
It is hard to train your mind not to go crazy with being called into the doctor's. Please go to movies, play games with friends, eat out or anything else that can occupy your mind before the appt. You don't need to torture yourself and that is what worrying is. Most likely you will be put on another form of treatment and it will knock the cancer cells back down. He probably just wants to discuss options with you so be ready to ask questions about side effects etc.
Keep us informed and I will pray today that you find comfort and arrive at a peaceful state of mind.
(((Hugs))) Saundra0 -
thankyou I do feel better alreadysaundra said:Answer is yes!
There are a LOT of lymph nodes in the trunk of the body, so it is rare that the cancer cells do not get into the lymph system. My surgeon did not remove any of mine during the surgery for my Stage IV. He said they did not do that with Stage IV because it caused more problems than help. I didn't ask what the problems were but have thought it may be the collection of fluid like in breast cancer women who have collection of fluid in their arms. I have not had any of that. Chemo knocks them out too.
It is hard to train your mind not to go crazy with being called into the doctor's. Please go to movies, play games with friends, eat out or anything else that can occupy your mind before the appt. You don't need to torture yourself and that is what worrying is. Most likely you will be put on another form of treatment and it will knock the cancer cells back down. He probably just wants to discuss options with you so be ready to ask questions about side effects etc.
Keep us informed and I will pray today that you find comfort and arrive at a peaceful state of mind.
(((Hugs))) Saundra
Saundra, you are the first person that I heard of who didn't have some lymph nodes removed except for myself. My surgery report says I am stage 4 also but my doc said stage 3c. not much diff there I suppose anyway. thankyou guys for the encouragement. God Bless Laura0 -
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Hi Laura, I'm also a stage 3c and never had any lymph nodes removed. They did take about 6 inches of my colon out.Wishing you good luck on your Doctor's appointment.God is great!! He will be with you evry step of the way.
Hugs and Prayers Terry0 -
Mine in Spleen and Lymphnodesladyjogger31 said:Lymph Nodes
Hi Laura, I'm also a stage 3c and never had any lymph nodes removed. They did take about 6 inches of my colon out.Wishing you good luck on your Doctor's appointment.God is great!! He will be with you evry step of the way.
Hugs and Prayers Terry
Mine came back in spleen which is a lymphnode and my smaller lymphnodes 6 years ago and here I am. They found ovarian 3 7 years ago then probably five and half years ago came back there in lymphnodes. I have chemo off and on with little breaks but mine are small and chemo just makes me tired. It hasnt gone in vital organs and hope to keep it that way.
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Laura,
I had only one lymph node removed as it was hard and bigger. And it was cancerous. I did find out that we are even more wonderfully and uniquely made as we each have a different amount of lymph nodes. I may have 10 in my pelvic area and you may have 200! God is so awesome. His Word is Truth and we can testify to it!
Have a great day!
Living to Serve,
Libby0 -
lymph nodesLPack said:Lymph Nodes
Laura,
I had only one lymph node removed as it was hard and bigger. And it was cancerous. I did find out that we are even more wonderfully and uniquely made as we each have a different amount of lymph nodes. I may have 10 in my pelvic area and you may have 200! God is so awesome. His Word is Truth and we can testify to it!
Have a great day!
Living to Serve,
Libby
Hi Laura - I am stage IIIC and did not have any lymph nodes removed either. They never said it had spread to them that I am aware of, which was lucky, considering how large my tumors were when my cancer was discovered.
Hopefully you hear good news. I'll be thinking of you!!
Hugs
Kris0
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