5 years along with latest CT.

knolltop
knolltop Member Posts: 56
in Anal Cancer #1

Hi everyone:


March 17 was 5 years since they took a biopsy that stated I have Squamous Cell Anal Cancer.  So I survived the 5 years and hoping for many more.
Last CT scan on Friday, March 13 showed a new pleural based nodule on the lower lobe of the left lung.   Will be seeing the pulmonologist next Friday and Oncologist on Tuesday. The good news is the original right lower lobe subplural spots were not mentioned.    I will  update as I find out.   Husband is having more health problems....needing to feed him now many of his meals.    Just for those who do not know....I'm also a caregiver to him for the last 9 years out of 10 year marriage...Major Stroke and Parkinson.    Going on a Pilgramage to Lourdes, France with Malta Knights end of April.    I pray for CSN daily and will take all of you on my pilgrimage.

Blessings, tory

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  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #2
    tory

    It's good to hear from you, my friend.  I certainly hope all the best for you with the pleural nodule and may your docs have a plan in place to take care of it.  I'm very sorry that your husband's health continues to worsen.  I don't know how you are juggling all of this and my heart goes out to you.  You have amazing strength! 

    Your upcoming trip sounds wonderful and I hope nothing stands in your way of going.  Please keep us posted.  I send you hugs and prayers.

    Martha

  • sephie
    sephie Member Posts: 650 Member
    #3
    you are a blessing

    tori,  so glad you have made it to 5 years and hope all the best on the lung..... you are a strong strong person and a blessing to your husband....enjoy your wonderful trip....thanks for all of your prayers.....sephie

  • knolltop
    knolltop Member Posts: 56
    #4
    Sephie

    Thank you Sephie:

    Looking forward to the pilgramage.     When you are stage 4...every little change can bring some anxiety....but also having Peace.

    Snowing here in MD today on this first day of Spring.

    Blessings,

    tory

  • Cazz
    Cazz Member Posts: 106
    #5
    Congrats

    Congrats on the five year mark, I hope the lung nodule turns out to be non-cancerous.  Sorry to hear about your hubby's problems, the trip to Lourdes at the end of April should perk both of you up as I am sure you could certainly use a break.

    Carol

  • knolltop
    knolltop Member Posts: 56
    #6
    Carol

    Thank You Carol for your kind comments.

    Looking forward to Lourdes trip.    My husband, John, will be in respite during that time, but with me in heart every step.

    Blessings,  

    Going to the oncologist today to see what he has to say about the nodule on the lung.

    tory

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #7
    knolltop said:

    Carol

    Thank You Carol for your kind comments.

    Looking forward to Lourdes trip.    My husband, John, will be in respite during that time, but with me in heart every step.

    Blessings,  

    Going to the oncologist today to see what he has to say about the nodule on the lung.

    tory

    tory

    Good luck with your appt. with the oncologist today!

    Martha

  • knolltop
    knolltop Member Posts: 56
    #8
    Oncologist

    Thank you Martha.    Bottom line,  I have to still play the waiting game.    Another CT in 3 months.    He doesn't think it is anything.  

    See what the pulmonologist says on Thursday.

    tory

     

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #9
    knolltop said:

    Oncologist

    Thank you Martha.    Bottom line,  I have to still play the waiting game.    Another CT in 3 months.    He doesn't think it is anything.  

    See what the pulmonologist says on Thursday.

    tory

     

    tory

    I hope your oncologist is right, but it's a good thing that he is keeping an eye on this.  As much as I don't like getting scans and all of that radiation, they definitely have the power to give us peace of mind.  I hope that your next one will show this to be something totally benign with no change.  Let us know what the other doctor has to say on Thursday.  I will be praying for good news.

    Martha

  • knolltop
    knolltop Member Posts: 56
    #10
    Martha

    Thank you Martha.   

    Blessings,

    tory

  • Ouch_Ouch_Ouch
    Ouch_Ouch_Ouch Member Posts: 508 Member
    #11
    Congratulations.

    Congratulations on your milestone, knolltop. France is beautiful, be sure to look around as much as possible. And your husband is one lucky guy!

  • knolltop
    knolltop Member Posts: 56
    #12
    Ouch-Ouch-Ouch

    Thank you.    I was in France in 1976.  This time I will be on a pilgramage in Lourdes.   Yes, will be absorbing all the sights and sounds.

    My husband is the most wonderful man....even being 24/7 full care...he has such a gentle spirited nature....taught me what true love is all about.   He will not be joining me on this trip.    He will spend the week in respite at the VA.   During my treatments and surgeries...i've only been about 15 minutes away from him.   This is going to be the first time soooo far away.     His two sons will visit and make sure all is going well for him.

    Blessings to you.

  • lizdeli
    lizdeli Member Posts: 569 Member
    #13
    knolltop said:

    Ouch-Ouch-Ouch

    Thank you.    I was in France in 1976.  This time I will be on a pilgramage in Lourdes.   Yes, will be absorbing all the sights and sounds.

    My husband is the most wonderful man....even being 24/7 full care...he has such a gentle spirited nature....taught me what true love is all about.   He will not be joining me on this trip.    He will spend the week in respite at the VA.   During my treatments and surgeries...i've only been about 15 minutes away from him.   This is going to be the first time soooo far away.     His two sons will visit and make sure all is going well for him.

    Blessings to you.

    Tory

    Tory,

    Congratulations on your 5 year check up!  I am so happy for you.  As Martha said, I can't imaginne how you are juggling all that is on your plate right now.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Liz

  • lizdeli
    lizdeli Member Posts: 569 Member
    #14
    knolltop said:

    Ouch-Ouch-Ouch

    Thank you.    I was in France in 1976.  This time I will be on a pilgramage in Lourdes.   Yes, will be absorbing all the sights and sounds.

    My husband is the most wonderful man....even being 24/7 full care...he has such a gentle spirited nature....taught me what true love is all about.   He will not be joining me on this trip.    He will spend the week in respite at the VA.   During my treatments and surgeries...i've only been about 15 minutes away from him.   This is going to be the first time soooo far away.     His two sons will visit and make sure all is going well for him.

    Blessings to you.

    Tory

    Also praying that you get good news from your oncologist about the lung nodules.  Over the years my CT scans have shown some nodules and thankfully they were nothing to worry about.  I wish you the same.

    Liz

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