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kitten0385
kitten0385 CSN Member Posts: 248
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hey everyone....

Well, the CT scan showed fluid around my liver and lungs, so I am having further testing the next couple of days here at Mayo to find out if it's a residual effect from chemo/radiation or if it's cancer. I will update when I know what's going on! :0)

Cathy

Hey, as I always say..."Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

Love you guys!!!
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  • mumphy
    mumphy CSN Member Posts: 440
    #2
    Most times fluid is just fluid
    Hi Kathy,

    Most time fluid is just fluid and I hope that all it is. I'll keep you in my prayers!
    Keep us updated.

    GOD BLESS
    KATHY
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  • szaboe
    szaboe CSN Member Posts: 19
    #3
    Keep smiling!!
    Hi Cathy!!

    I hope all is well, it sounds like a little edema from all that you went through, I am here for you!!!
    Eileen:>
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  • emg09
    emg09 CSN Member Posts: 228
    #4
    szaboe said:

    Keep smiling!!
    Hi Cathy!!

    I hope all is well, it sounds like a little edema from all that you went through, I am here for you!!!
    Eileen:>

    I'm thinking about you and
    I'm thinking about you and praying!!! I'm sure it's like they are saying, fluid is fluid from everything you've been through!!! Keep positive thoughts!!

    Erika
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  • mas24
    mas24 CSN Member Posts: 12
    #5
    you are in my prayers
    Kitten,
    you have been such an inspiration! I am praying for you.
    Marleen
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  • JaneE2366
    JaneE2366 CSN Member Posts: 289 Member
    #6
    prayers
    Extra prayers coming your way!
    Jane
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  • kitten0385
    kitten0385 CSN Member Posts: 248
    #7
    JaneE2366 said:

    prayers
    Extra prayers coming your way!
    Jane

    Fluid
    They drained two liters of fluid out of my belly today...two liters!! No wonder I felt and looked bloated!

    They're testing the fluid and I'll get results late tomorrow!!! :0)

    Cathy
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  • JaneE2366
    JaneE2366 CSN Member Posts: 289 Member
    #8
    kitten0385 said:

    Fluid
    They drained two liters of fluid out of my belly today...two liters!! No wonder I felt and looked bloated!

    They're testing the fluid and I'll get results late tomorrow!!! :0)

    Cathy

    fluid
    Cathy,
    The first time Charlie had the fluid drained (this was when he was being diagnosed in March) they drained 4 1/2 liters. We thought that was a lot!! 2 1/2 weeks later when he was admitted for his first round of chemo, they had to drain the fluid again. That time it was 7 liters! His nurse was teasing him.....said he looked like Octoman (looked like he was pregnant with 8 babies!!!)
    In all seriousness (is that a word??) we are praying for you. Hope your results are good.
    Jane
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  • kitten0385
    kitten0385 CSN Member Posts: 248
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    JaneE2366 said:

    fluid
    Cathy,
    The first time Charlie had the fluid drained (this was when he was being diagnosed in March) they drained 4 1/2 liters. We thought that was a lot!! 2 1/2 weeks later when he was admitted for his first round of chemo, they had to drain the fluid again. That time it was 7 liters! His nurse was teasing him.....said he looked like Octoman (looked like he was pregnant with 8 babies!!!)
    In all seriousness (is that a word??) we are praying for you. Hope your results are good.
    Jane

    wow!
    Wow, that is quite a bit!! It does make me feel a bit better knowing others have had fluid as well. When I was getting it drained today, the doc told me that a couple days ago they drained 23 liters out of a guy...can you imagine?! 23 liters!!!

    Thanks for the prayers!!

    Cathy
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  • emg09
    emg09 CSN Member Posts: 228
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    kitten0385 said:

    wow!
    Wow, that is quite a bit!! It does make me feel a bit better knowing others have had fluid as well. When I was getting it drained today, the doc told me that a couple days ago they drained 23 liters out of a guy...can you imagine?! 23 liters!!!

    Thanks for the prayers!!

    Cathy

    Oh my goodness!!! 23
    Oh my goodness!!! 23 liters!!! I can't even imagine!!! I hope it didn't hurt too much when they drained your fluid!! My dad hasn't had to deal with that yet!! Again, I'm sending extra prayers and thoughts your way!!!

    Erika
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