Great and Not So Great News

cid817
cid817 Member Posts: 58
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Saw the ENT today for PET results.  The great news...the original tumor is gone and affected lymph nodes all look good.  The not so great news is that he has a new growth "neoplasm" on or in his thyroid that was not there before.  So he has an ultrasound scheduled in the morning and a needle biopsy scheduled Wednesday morning.  The doc said that thyroid cancer can be a side affect of the radiation.  Also has a lot of swelling, making it hard for him to swallow and breathe.  Doc put him on a lower dose prednisone for a month.  If that doesn't help it to go down on its own after that, he may have to have a trach.  Hoping and praying.........

Cindy

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #2
    T&P

    Cindy,

    I’ll be hoping and praying right alongside of you, for good, good, good outcome.

    Matt

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #3
    cindy, sending prayers,

    cindy, sending prayers, positive thoughts and good mojo your way.  be sure to let us know.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #4
    Hope for best

    Cindy,

    Since you are a veteran you know the saying, "It isn't cancer until tested". As you say there is a lot of other swelling and such so try to avoid thinking about what it "might" be. Hard to do for certain but hang in there. Don

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #5
    praying and believing

    Cindy, I know how hard it is to not worry. We can all say it anint until they say it is but truth be told, WE ALL WORRY no matter how long we have been NED. Just remember we are all here for you and I am believing for you both.

    Debbie

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #6
    jim and i said:

    praying and believing

    Cindy, I know how hard it is to not worry. We can all say it anint until they say it is but truth be told, WE ALL WORRY no matter how long we have been NED. Just remember we are all here for you and I am believing for you both.

    Debbie

    Cindy

    Prayers for a false alarm, but, if it is positive, keep the hope. 

  • Crazymom
    Crazymom Member Posts: 339 Member
    #7
    thyroid

    thoughts and prayers your way.   Ann

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