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jacqueline56551
jacqueline56551 Member Posts: 48
edited July 2018 in High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer

In the commemorative section of the discussion board, I was sad to read about the death of someone's mother, who was diagnosed with advanced disease after having numerous lung afflictions.  This particular situation struck a cord with me because I currently have pneumonia. I have had a chest x-ray and ct scan and the doctors are unsure of whether what they are seeing is my pneumonia or cancer. Apparently this is not uncommon and therefore I will be having a biopsy. 

I wanted to let everyone know the importance of proper follow-up with lung illnesses.

Knowledge is Power, Jacqueline 

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  • drgnfly
    drgnfly Member Posts: 111
    edited July 2008

    Wow, what a shock for you. I don't know anything about this, do pneumonia and cancer show up the same on the x-ray and CT scan? I will be sending positive thoughts your way that your biopsy shows nothing, nothing at all. Thanks for the information.

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  • jacqueline56551
    jacqueline56551 Member Posts: 48
    edited July 2008

    Dragonfly: Thanks for the positive thoughts. In order to "sort of" answer your question....I was told that it is only because I have a history of BC that I need to have the biopsy otherwise they would have just assumed that what they were seeing was pneumonia. One might assume the answer to your question is a resounding yes.

    Thanks again, Jacqueline

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  • drgnfly
    drgnfly Member Posts: 111
    edited July 2008

    No wonder we feel like we are just waiting for the other shoe to drop. I guess that it is best to be cautious, but a chest biopsy sounds invasive. Sorry, I guess if that is what you have to do for peace of mind, then just like all of the other sh*t...that is what you will do. Let us know how it turns out for you. When is the biopsy? Take care and feel better.

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  • jacqueline56551
    jacqueline56551 Member Posts: 48
    edited July 2008

    drgnfly: I just found out that my Bronchoscopy and biopsy are this Wednesday the 30th at 9:40am. There is a large notation on my appointment sheet that indicates that they will not discuss the results with the patient after the test due to sedation. So; you can imagine what question I am going to be asking them.....can I phone you tomorrow? 

    Thanks again for the positive thoughts and I will let you know how things turn out.  

    Jacqueline

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  • drgnfly
    drgnfly Member Posts: 111
    edited July 2008

    You bet you should be calling them!! Are you on antibiotics in the meantime? When my son had pneumonia he was on some heavy duty medicine. Are you feeling any better? At least you don't have to wait too long! Keep us posted. Best of luck on Wednesday!

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  • jacqueline56551
    jacqueline56551 Member Posts: 48
    edited July 2008

    drgnfly: Your concern for my health is so greatly appreciated. It makes me tearful to think that someone who doesn't know me can care so much. From June 27 to July 6 I was on an antibiotic called biaxin. It was helpful; I wasn't wheezing so much when I finished taking it. However I think it only got rid of the tip of the iceburg. Unfortunately I am still tired, coughing and vomiting. (more info than you probably want to know) I am hoping that this Thoracic Surgeon can drain the fluid for me tomorrow.

     Thanks for your support. Jacqueline

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited July 2008

    Bumping

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  • drgnfly
    drgnfly Member Posts: 111
    edited July 2008

    Well Jacq, you get yourself to the doctor tomorrow and let us know what he has to say. I hope for your sake that you will find some relief from your physical symptoms, and also from your worry about why you are having these problems. We are all in this together, and I am glad to give you some support. Hang in there!

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  • jacqueline56551
    jacqueline56551 Member Posts: 48
    edited July 2008

    drgnfly: Thanks again for your support. I will definitely let you know the outcome. I am hanging in there...at some moments more than others.  Jacqueline

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  • Hope14
    Hope14 Member Posts: 40
    edited July 2018

    hello Jacqueline

    I came across your post as I was searching pneumonia with BC

    How are you doing. Your post is pretty old but would love to hear from you.

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