IMRT starts Thursday

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LumpinmyThroat
LumpinmyThroat Member Posts: 98
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Hey everyone!

Hubby had his PET Thursday and the doctor said:  "...PET/CT scan demonstrated considerable decrease in the size and activity of the FDG-avid disease surrounding the upper trachea and the associated active lower neck and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. In addition, the ground-glass opacities within the right lung have decreased in density and intensity, and consistent with the biopsy results appear to represent an inflammatory process."

We are very pleased!  IMRT starts 7/31.  Ended up getting an apartment in Houston for the treatment.

Will they eventually stage him?  We have yet to get any staging from MD Anderson...?

 

 

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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
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    He is already staged

    you can simply ask them.  IMO too much is placed on staging, though.  Sounds like you got good news.

     

    Pat

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
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    hey there !

    I agree with Pat.  Sounds pretty good.  I would go ahead and ask about the stage if you choose to.  But it wouldn't change the tx's.  Will be keeping you in my thoughts for a smooth trip throughout his tx's.  Remember to check here for advice if anything is bothersome.  Katie

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    glad the plan is made and the

    glad the plan is made and the move forward is very soon.  praying for smooth sailing thru tx.  keep us posted of progress.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • LumpinmyThroat
    LumpinmyThroat Member Posts: 98
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    Thank you

    Laughing

    Thank you for all of your thoughts and kindness. I will definitely keep you posted on his progress. :)

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    take some music CD's

    LT,

    I thought I was stage III, but I was stage IVa, oh well.

    I can tell you that on 7/31 your hubby will be “center stage”.

    Good luck,

    Matt

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
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    May the Tx go well.

    I hope the treatment goes well and in easy as it can be on him. Don't wory about the staging. When I first saw the tumor board it was T2~T3, n0,mo and the day before surgery It was T4,N2,m0; When it was over, T3,N0,M0, the only thing that didn't change was the size 2.5 x 3cm. Prayers for you both. This is very hard on the loved one even more that the paitent some times. They care so much and know your pain, but can't do anything. Keep us posted and ask questions and come to just let it out when needed. The group has been there and does understand. 

    Bill

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
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    wmc said:

    May the Tx go well.

    I hope the treatment goes well and in easy as it can be on him. Don't wory about the staging. When I first saw the tumor board it was T2~T3, n0,mo and the day before surgery It was T4,N2,m0; When it was over, T3,N0,M0, the only thing that didn't change was the size 2.5 x 3cm. Prayers for you both. This is very hard on the loved one even more that the paitent some times. They care so much and know your pain, but can't do anything. Keep us posted and ask questions and come to just let it out when needed. The group has been there and does understand. 

    Bill

    GOOD lUCK

    For the treatement, G.

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
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    Guzzle said:

    GOOD lUCK

    For the treatement, G.

    Well wishes

    Prayers for few side effects and great results.

     

  • Goyca
    Goyca Member Posts: 220
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    Good luck, stay

    Good luck, stay strong.

     

    Goyca.

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