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biopsy

Noellesmom
Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Because of a suspicious swelling on an xray taken of Jim's ribs, the oncologist is ordering a bone biopsy. The radiologist read it as a concern for metastasis.

Praying this is just an infection from one of the many spontaneous fractures Jim has due to the advanced osteoporosis.

I've told Jim: it's not cancer until they say it is cancer and I'm sticking to that.
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  • katenorwood
    katenorwood CSN Member Posts: 1,912
    #2
    You both are in my prayers !
    I'll be praying for a clear biopsy for Jim, and that everything is just as you say. It's NOT the C-word until they say it is. Warmest thoughts sent to both of you ! Katie
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  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 CSN Member Posts: 590 Member
    #3
    Hoping for the best
    My thoughts are with you and Jim. Really hope the results of the biopsy will be good news. Stay strong.

    Jimbo
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  • hwt
    hwt CSN Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #4
    Jim
    I will say a prayer that the swelling is nothing more than an infection that is easily treatable. Jim is blessed to have your positive attitude and support. God Bless!
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,307 Member
    #5
    Pokin...
    Prayers also that it's something other than cancer and that it's easily treatable....

    Also, stop pokin the poor man in the ribs woman...

    Thoughts & Prayers,
    John
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  • patricke
    patricke CSN Member Posts: 570 Member
    #6
    HOPING FOR THE BEST
    I'm hoping for a NEDS report from the biopsy. I agree, it's not cancer, until they say it is beyond a shadow of a doubt.

    PATRICK
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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 CSN Member Posts: 4,716 Member
    #7
    I like how you think!!
    and will send prayers and positive thoughts....it IS NOT cancer till they say it is....and truly that is a factual statement.

    p
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  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass CSN Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #8
    phrannie51 said:

    I like how you think!!
    and will send prayers and positive thoughts....it IS NOT cancer till they say it is....and truly that is a factual statement.

    p

    Ditto-
    all of the above, and-

    Believe

    kcass
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