Bronchoalveolar Cancer
I have had pulmonary hypertension for 4 years, as well as a scar on my lung from Valley Fever about 6 years ago. I also have a pacemaker. I recently had horrible chest pain and was diagnosed with pneumonia (about a month after a bout with the flu). They did a CAT scan and discovered a shadow in LUL that had been there for 6 years that I didn't know about and is growing. The radiologist thinks it may be bronchoalveolar carcinoma. i had to wait 5 weeks, then have another CT. The shadow is still there (I am a former nurse, so now I look at all the pictures and reports!) and I see another shadow lower in the LUL. I have to wait two more weeks before my appointment with my pulmonologist. I think he wants to do a brochoscopy. Hey guys, just so you know it, even nurses get scared! My sister is going through chemo for peritoneal cancer now, and my cousin died of lung cancer 2 years ago. What can I expect? Is a bronchoscopy painful? Is FNA better for diagnosis? I know I need to ask my doctor these things.. but I won't see him for 2 weeks.
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I had a bone scan years agodennycee said:The decision to do the fna or
The decision to do the fna or the bronchoscopy depends on location. I didn't have the bronchoscopy but most people complain about hoarseness. Have you had the PET or bone scans yet?
I had a bone scan years ago for something else.. can't remember what. I don't think I can have a PET because I have a pacemaker. The doc said he thinks he can reach the spot with a bronchoscopy but I'm thinking the FNA would be less stressful. I'm really in a dither about this. How do you cope?
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My biopsy was done when I wasdfs13 said:I had a bone scan years ago
I had a bone scan years ago for something else.. can't remember what. I don't think I can have a PET because I have a pacemaker. The doc said he thinks he can reach the spot with a bronchoscopy but I'm thinking the FNA would be less stressful. I'm really in a dither about this. How do you cope?
My biopsy was done when I was admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath and a horrible cough. The did two FNAs. I was terrified because my moms lung collapsed when she had hers and she spent two weeks with a hard plastic vaccuum pump in her side and lots of pain.
Coping happened with the help of Ativan then Paxil. The best I can tell you about moving forward was that I did what I had to do to survive. Not taking each step never seemed like an option. It worked because I have been here almost 30 months since dx and it was predicted I might stick around for 10-15 with treatment. I am still going strong and enjoy a good quality of life.
Looking forward to hearing more from you!
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Praise the Lorddennycee said:My biopsy was done when I was
My biopsy was done when I was admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath and a horrible cough. The did two FNAs. I was terrified because my moms lung collapsed when she had hers and she spent two weeks with a hard plastic vaccuum pump in her side and lots of pain.
Coping happened with the help of Ativan then Paxil. The best I can tell you about moving forward was that I did what I had to do to survive. Not taking each step never seemed like an option. It worked because I have been here almost 30 months since dx and it was predicted I might stick around for 10-15 with treatment. I am still going strong and enjoy a good quality of life.
Looking forward to hearing more from you!
Praise the Lord that you are still here and doing fine!! What a blessing! Just keep on keepin on!
I'll write again after I see the doctor on the 8th. Then I will know more. My pulm hypertension doc says definitely a biopsy, but we'll see what and when my regular pulm doc says we'll do something. The sooner the better for me.
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