UPDATE on ITTAPP
ittapp
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Okay, I will try and condense this....Went to Dr.with pain, sent me for a Ct, it showed swelling in the area between the lung and liver. The Dr. asked me to go check into ER and have a Thorocentisis done in that area. It did say that the findings were malignant cells in the fluid in this area. They do feel that it is cancer from the original colon cancer.Final Pathologic Diagnosis:
Pleaural fluid, posterior right chest thoracentesis:
-malignant cells presnt consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma.
Comment:
-These findings most likely represent a metastasis from the patient's known primary colonic adenocarcinoma.
They decided after all of that to do a Pleurodesis sugery,this is where they place a long tube in the area this is to treat the buildup of fluid around the lung.Then they put this stuff called talc,this will keep the fluid from coming back
Pleaural fluid, posterior right chest thoracentesis:
-malignant cells presnt consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma.
Comment:
-These findings most likely represent a metastasis from the patient's known primary colonic adenocarcinoma.
They decided after all of that to do a Pleurodesis sugery,this is where they place a long tube in the area this is to treat the buildup of fluid around the lung.Then they put this stuff called talc,this will keep the fluid from coming back
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Oh Pattiittapp said:cont. so, I do have a
cont. so, I do have a recurrance and am going to stay on ironotecan and avastan. It was very painful and they have me on a pain mgmt. for now. Patti
Oh Patti, I'm so sorry this has happened. I have heard about the talc thing but I just can't remember where and who had it done. If I find it I will let you know.
Do they know yet if he spheres have had any effect on the liver? I know it is soon after treatment but thought maybe they knew something.
Getting back on chemo sucks but if it helps get things under control again then I guess that is what you have to do.
Take care. I think of you often.
Tina0 -
Patti
Oh Patti, I am so very sorry to hear this. I do hope they can help you with the pain.
Diane0 -
Pattidianetavegia said:Patti
Oh Patti, I am so very sorry to hear this. I do hope they can help you with the pain.
Diane
I too am sorry you are going thru this. I am sending good vibes your way and praying for a speedy recovery. Take care!
Jennie0 -
Pattiittapp said:cont. so, I do have a
cont. so, I do have a recurrance and am going to stay on ironotecan and avastan. It was very painful and they have me on a pain mgmt. for now. Patti
This news does "suck" as someone already said. I'll be thinking of you and hope the pain is resolved soon.
Take care & good wishes for you.
-Pat0 -
Hi Patti,you are in my
Hi Patti,you are in my prayers.Sounds like the doctors still have a plan.I hope all the problem will be taken care of very soon.Take care.0 -
sorry to hear
Patti, Sorry to hear about this, They found a small place in my abdomin to but the radiation killed it, maybe you should try radiation any one suggested this?
Hope you feel better soon.
Penny0 -
Patti!Crow71 said:I'm really sorry to hear
I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope you are well today. Sending many sparks your way.
Roger
I was so glad to see you post. But, so sorry about what you're having to go through now, are you in the hospital now? Is your pain being mananged well? I hope they put you on a pain pump or something, that always helped me. The Pain and Palliative crew at the hospital I go to was awesome.
You been in my thoughts for a long time now, and for some reason I can't comment on your own FB, unless you comment me first..weird! I really hope you start feeling well real soon, and we are all here for you, waiting on a healthy recovery!
Hugsss!
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So Sorry
Dear One,
I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I will continue to pray for you, for wisdom for the doctors, for pain relief, for healing and for a fighting spirit. You are a fighter and we are all here for you. Let us know how things are going.
Blessings and Big Hugs,
Debbie (gramma)0 -
So Sorry
Dear One,
I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I will continue to pray for you, for wisdom for the doctors, for pain relief, for healing and for a fighting spirit. You are a fighter and we are all here for you. Let us know how things are going.
Blessings and Big Hugs,
Debbie (gramma)0 -
I think this is our biggest enemy, Patti - RECURRENCE.
This is what makes the battle so hard to fight on a daily basis. At least they have found and confirmed this. I just hate this for you - breaks my heart to read this.
You've come too far for too long now - so I know you'll stay after it and do what you need to do. I know I sound like a hypocrite right now not fighting my own battle so well.
I'm sorry I'm late to your post but I echo what everyone has already posted - we love you and want only the best.
I know pleura pain pretty well - that's where my tumors were and where the new one is again. I did not have to have fluid drained mercifully. But I've heard the talc is a good solution to stop fluid buildup in the future. And they can also cauterize that area and seal it up as well, if the talc does not work for you.
Keeping you close in my heart and my thoughts are with you.
-Craig0
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