surgery date for lung met

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taraHK
taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Dear Friends,
Thanks for the support after my last post. Here's an update.

(Short hx: I was dx with rectal cancer Dec 02. Radiation then surgery then chemo. Have been having regular screenings. All clear until my last CT scan -- 2 weeks ago -- 2 yrs post surgery -- which showed small nodule in lung).

I'm now scheduled for surgery on 6 May, to remove the solitary nodule. The plan is to do the surgery using a scope (like laparoscopy?), which should mean a shorter, easier recovery time. I won't know if I need further chemo till after the surgery/pathology results.

So -- please think of me on the 6th! I am feeling relieved to have a date set --

Tara
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  • Btrcup
    Btrcup Member Posts: 286
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    Tara, you will be in our prayers. Good Luck.

    Linda (Baltimore)
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
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    Tara,

    Scout and I will be with you the whole time. Like I have told you before, if you need to feel us, just rub that bracelet!!!!!

    Try to get some rest now honey!!!!

    Hugs, Lisa P.
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
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    Hi Tara,

    I am glad that a date has been set and a plan is in place. Hopefully, the surgery will be all that it is needed. We will be thinking and praying for you. May your recovery be swift and complete.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
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    Tara,

    You will be raised up in lots of prayers on the 6th. Let us know how you do.

    Kerry
  • themis01
    themis01 Member Posts: 167
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    Sounds like you will continue to have great success in fighting this thing. Hope you have a quick recovery and possibly even get to skip chemo this time!
    Erika
  • kickerrn
    kickerrn Member Posts: 22 Member
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    Tara
    I had the same kind of surgery last year for a solitary lung node. The recovery was pretty good compared to the abdominal surgery I had. Six months after the surgery they did a lung function test and compared it to my preop one and there wasn't really any change. I was only in the hospital for about 3 days. Take care & I will be thinking about you on the 6th.
    Barb
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
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    best wishes Tara; tell your anesthesiolgist (SP)
    to be careful of your vocal cords..I didn't have your surgery,had thorocotomy-(SP) but they damaged my vocal cord with the plactic air tube, and I had to have a subsequent surgery to remove a benign growth on my vocal cord..a simple thing like smoothing the sharp edge of the tube end could have prevented the injury. Nanuk
  • johnom
    johnom Member Posts: 86 Member
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    Dear Tara,
    I am really praying for you and following your situation closely. I was dx in Jan 04, had chemo/radiation, surgery, chemo. It was Stage II, but an "iffy" Stage II. Now they have found a spot in my lung. I have a PET scan scheduled May 12, to see what's up. I'm afraid I know, though.
    Please keep up informed on what happens in the surgery. What a journey this has to be for you after 2 years of freedom. God Bless.

    John
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
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    You got it!! Keep us posted ok?

    Everyone on this board is wrapped in prayer daily from the many prayer warriors.....and extra special ones go up during these times.

    :-)

    (((((tara))))))

    peace, emily
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    kickerrn said:

    Tara
    I had the same kind of surgery last year for a solitary lung node. The recovery was pretty good compared to the abdominal surgery I had. Six months after the surgery they did a lung function test and compared it to my preop one and there wasn't really any change. I was only in the hospital for about 3 days. Take care & I will be thinking about you on the 6th.
    Barb

    Thanks for that, Barb. I've been reading a little about lung function after the surgery (long term) and your story is consistent with what I've been reading -- it really had very little impact.
    Tara
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    nanuk said:

    best wishes Tara; tell your anesthesiolgist (SP)
    to be careful of your vocal cords..I didn't have your surgery,had thorocotomy-(SP) but they damaged my vocal cord with the plactic air tube, and I had to have a subsequent surgery to remove a benign growth on my vocal cord..a simple thing like smoothing the sharp edge of the tube end could have prevented the injury. Nanuk

    Thanks for the tip. I'm a speech-languge pathologist, so I know what you are talking about. I'll have a word!
    Tara
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    johnom said:

    Dear Tara,
    I am really praying for you and following your situation closely. I was dx in Jan 04, had chemo/radiation, surgery, chemo. It was Stage II, but an "iffy" Stage II. Now they have found a spot in my lung. I have a PET scan scheduled May 12, to see what's up. I'm afraid I know, though.
    Please keep up informed on what happens in the surgery. What a journey this has to be for you after 2 years of freedom. God Bless.

    John

    Good luck with the PET. Fingers crossed. But, even if it is malignant, it can be dealt with -- as I have learned. Keep in touch and I will too.
    Tara
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
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    Tara,
    I'm glad your surgery is set. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you!
    Mary
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
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    johnom said:

    Dear Tara,
    I am really praying for you and following your situation closely. I was dx in Jan 04, had chemo/radiation, surgery, chemo. It was Stage II, but an "iffy" Stage II. Now they have found a spot in my lung. I have a PET scan scheduled May 12, to see what's up. I'm afraid I know, though.
    Please keep up informed on what happens in the surgery. What a journey this has to be for you after 2 years of freedom. God Bless.

    John

    Best of luck on the 12th, John.

    You came to the right place for knowledge, support and friends.

    Stay positive, and stay strong.

    Barb
  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
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    Hi Tara.

    Will be thinking of you on the 6th. You'll do fantastic!!

    Sending you a great big "squeezy" hug! ( the real lovey ones my kids always gave me!!) :)

    Love to you, Tara

    Barb
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
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    tkd3g said:

    Hi Tara.

    Will be thinking of you on the 6th. You'll do fantastic!!

    Sending you a great big "squeezy" hug! ( the real lovey ones my kids always gave me!!) :)

    Love to you, Tara

    Barb

    Ross(((((((((((((Tara)))))))))))))Jen
    Awwww---if we hugged yah too hard Tara lemme know!!
    We will be thinking of you on the 6th sweetie.
    I agree with Bud too....oh...n make sure they sharpen the scapels!
    lotsa luv n huggies from oz, kanga n Jen
  • nettie4
    nettie4 Member Posts: 145
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    tara. i will pray for you and hope that all goes well. i have had three lung surgeries and i have no problems at all after wards and i can still work out and whatever i want to do. the Lord keep you in His gentle loving care.

    nettie
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
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    Good Luck Tara,
    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
    Love and Hugs,
    Taunya
  • drmrgirl47
    drmrgirl47 Member Posts: 129
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    Hi, I have been praying for you and I will be sending you extra good vibes that day.
  • rejoyous
    rejoyous Member Posts: 259
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    Tara, we'll be with you on the 6th. I hope, no, I KNOW it will all go well. Keep us posted.

    And John, we'll have our fingers crossed around the globe for you on the 12th. But Tara is right, no matter what the results, there's always a next step and we'll be right with you.

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