My trip to the ER

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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #42
    New Flower said:

    Mary sending positive thoughts
    Marry I am so glad that you are going for a second opinion to a very respectful place. I hope doctors will be nice and caring.
    Sending positive thoughts to your way.
    Hugs
    New Flower

    Do you have an appointment
    Do you have an appointment Mary to go and sit down and talk to someone at Sloan yet?



    Hugs, Jan
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #43
    survivorbc09 said:

    Do you have an appointment
    Do you have an appointment Mary to go and sit down and talk to someone at Sloan yet?



    Hugs, Jan

    Hi Jan
    I am going to NYC tomorrow morning and will finally get to see a thoracic surgeon. Picked up the last of the reports needed and also got my hands on my pathology slides.

    Thank you for reaching out. I am blessed and just know that somehow, this is all going to work out.

    *hugs*
    Mary
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #44
    MsGebby said:

    Hi Jan
    I am going to NYC tomorrow morning and will finally get to see a thoracic surgeon. Picked up the last of the reports needed and also got my hands on my pathology slides.

    Thank you for reaching out. I am blessed and just know that somehow, this is all going to work out.

    *hugs*
    Mary

    Good luck tomorrow Mary and
    Good luck tomorrow Mary and post to let us know how it goes for you.


    Lots of luck, prayers and hugs!


    Megan
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #45
    Megan M said:

    Good luck tomorrow Mary and
    Good luck tomorrow Mary and post to let us know how it goes for you.


    Lots of luck, prayers and hugs!


    Megan

    Mary, I am so glad you got
    Mary, I am so glad you got your appointment at Sloan so quickly. Best of luck!
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #46
    Noel said:

    Mary, I am so glad you got
    Mary, I am so glad you got your appointment at Sloan so quickly. Best of luck!

    So happy that you got an
    So happy that you got an appt. so soon. Good luck today!


    Hugs, Jan
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #47
    Appointment went well
    I saw a wonderful doctor at Sloan Kettering. Young and handsome. I had to keep the cougar in me at bay. LOL

    So here's the scoop. He feels the nodules can be on a watch and wait pattern. He could not tell me that the nodules are not cancer. But he feels comfortable with this plan. The 2 new masses that were found on the last scan were of concern though. He doesn't know why these masses showed up 3 months after radiation treatments ended. So right now, I am scheduled for a scan 2 months from now and then I see him again. He says if there is no decrease in size or an increase in size, surgery will most likely be the next step. I am OK with this plan. I don't have all the answers, but I feel I made the right decision to seek out this second opinion.

    This doctor had me go for a pulmonary test. Lots of breathing in and out with a mouthpiece and nose clip. Not my sexiest moment. He drew blood too and said I will have results in a week. I also have an appointment in a few weeks for a pulmonary specialist. I can't believe this is finally happening. It's been way too long a wait to get the gears in motion.

    So ... I am one step closer to an answer. SOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy about that.

    Again, thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts. Having support when one needs it the most is invaluable.

    xoxo
    Mary
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #48
    MsGebby said:

    Appointment went well
    I saw a wonderful doctor at Sloan Kettering. Young and handsome. I had to keep the cougar in me at bay. LOL

    So here's the scoop. He feels the nodules can be on a watch and wait pattern. He could not tell me that the nodules are not cancer. But he feels comfortable with this plan. The 2 new masses that were found on the last scan were of concern though. He doesn't know why these masses showed up 3 months after radiation treatments ended. So right now, I am scheduled for a scan 2 months from now and then I see him again. He says if there is no decrease in size or an increase in size, surgery will most likely be the next step. I am OK with this plan. I don't have all the answers, but I feel I made the right decision to seek out this second opinion.

    This doctor had me go for a pulmonary test. Lots of breathing in and out with a mouthpiece and nose clip. Not my sexiest moment. He drew blood too and said I will have results in a week. I also have an appointment in a few weeks for a pulmonary specialist. I can't believe this is finally happening. It's been way too long a wait to get the gears in motion.

    So ... I am one step closer to an answer. SOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy about that.

    Again, thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts. Having support when one needs it the most is invaluable.

    xoxo
    Mary

    Wow Mary! This went great!
    Wow Mary! This went great! Thrilled that you've finally got someone that is taking care of you!

    Continuing to pray,

    Noel
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #49
    So glad for you.
    Thinking back about some of your other posts I am glad you got a second opinion. You have been disatisfied with your doctor's responses for some time if I remember correctly. I no longer have regualar accesss to the internet or I would have been praying for you big time already. None the less I will put you on my prayer list so that you can have a bit of peace of mind.
  • Ann65
    Ann65 Member Posts: 19
    #50
    MsGebby said:

    Appointment went well
    I saw a wonderful doctor at Sloan Kettering. Young and handsome. I had to keep the cougar in me at bay. LOL

    So here's the scoop. He feels the nodules can be on a watch and wait pattern. He could not tell me that the nodules are not cancer. But he feels comfortable with this plan. The 2 new masses that were found on the last scan were of concern though. He doesn't know why these masses showed up 3 months after radiation treatments ended. So right now, I am scheduled for a scan 2 months from now and then I see him again. He says if there is no decrease in size or an increase in size, surgery will most likely be the next step. I am OK with this plan. I don't have all the answers, but I feel I made the right decision to seek out this second opinion.

    This doctor had me go for a pulmonary test. Lots of breathing in and out with a mouthpiece and nose clip. Not my sexiest moment. He drew blood too and said I will have results in a week. I also have an appointment in a few weeks for a pulmonary specialist. I can't believe this is finally happening. It's been way too long a wait to get the gears in motion.

    So ... I am one step closer to an answer. SOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy about that.

    Again, thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts. Having support when one needs it the most is invaluable.

    xoxo
    Mary

    Taking control
    Mary, It is great you took control and got another opinion. Hugs to you!
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #51
    Ann65 said:

    Taking control
    Mary, It is great you took control and got another opinion. Hugs to you!

    Everything is looking up for
    Everything is looking up for you Mary and is sounding positive! You've got a great group working for you now. I wish you the best!
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #52
    MAJW said:

    Pink Bus...
    Let us know when we need to be picked up...I won't drive the bus, as I am just now allowed to drive after 3 months because of brain rads...it's not like riding a bike...lol. The first time I drove, I always, always back my SUV into the garage...well I backed right into the garage door! Yes I remember to open it...lol..hit the side of the door...oops.....so now I have pretty white paint on my black SUV.... oh well $@&t happens....hubby said don't back in...oh okay, that's it! lol...so how about I just bring snacks...?

    I am so hoping you can get all your questions answered...you've been through so much....please let us know when you do...you know how much we care and we worry about one another...

    Big hugs,
    Nancy

    You are one step closer for
    You are one step closer for sure in getting answers! I am very happy Mary that you went to Sloan!

    Praying and hugs,

    Debby
  • Twinky
    Twinky Member Posts: 2
    #53
    Hi
    Trying to think positive hard I know I had a recurrence after chemo surgery and rad. I had plastic surgery and they found cancer cells and the mastectomy scar and one effective lymph node . Scared shitless you bet cha they said the survey got it all however they said it would come back. I know your fear believe me because I haven't found any one who been threw this. The idea your onc will do your tests says something more can be done don't give up if you don't like what's being handed to you get another opinion I know your fear but fear can be good it can motivate you ms gabby lots and lots of love goes out to you hug your self you deserve it
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #54
    Twinky said:

    Hi
    Trying to think positive hard I know I had a recurrence after chemo surgery and rad. I had plastic surgery and they found cancer cells and the mastectomy scar and one effective lymph node . Scared shitless you bet cha they said the survey got it all however they said it would come back. I know your fear believe me because I haven't found any one who been threw this. The idea your onc will do your tests says something more can be done don't give up if you don't like what's being handed to you get another opinion I know your fear but fear can be good it can motivate you ms gabby lots and lots of love goes out to you hug your self you deserve it

    Hi there Twinky
    I was surprised to see a reply to an older post. But so glad to see your post.

    I did switch oncologists. It's a long story but the choice was the right one. Now that I have the right team working with me, I am in a much better place. I added a thoracic surgeon from Sloan Kettering. I also decided to have a pulmonary specialist in place. Every step I've made has been the right one for me. Things are happening now.

    My new MO wants to get to the bottom of this as much as me. Refreshing, isn't it? I have a CT scan on August 6th. I am a little jittery thinking about it, but am happy to be getting some kind of answer. No matter what the report says, I will have ANSWERS. It's so hard to deal with so much uncertainty for such a long time. The only way to actually deal with this is to have answers.

    Keeping my fingers crossed.

    thank you for your sentiments...it means a lot to me

    Mary

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