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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited February 2011

    Ah...thanks for fessing up Lilah. I'll now confess that I am completely indifferent to the game.  My dad loved it and I married an all-state tight end...and I still can't work up one ounce of enthusiasm.  My mom and I are off to see the King's Speech this afternoon.  HA!

    For those into the game...I hope Super Bowl XLV is great!

    Patty

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    I do enjoy football, I've tried to distract myself (years and years ago), but I can't stay away, I love the excitement that surrounds the game.  More so, when it's my team......

    I tried to be lazy, but the busy bug got me so I did some cleaning and reorganizing a few things while getting ready for company.  I so need to learn to sit still.

    Patty - Enjoy King's Speech.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    Well.........went to the onc today for my 3 month check up, told him about some rib pain that I've been having and he sent me for x-rays.  I wasn't home 20 minutes when he called my cell phone to tell me that he doesn't see anything on my ribs different from the last x-rays, but that I have lung nodules throughout my lungs and need a CT scan.  His asst will call me tomorrow with the date, which will more than likely be Thurs or Friday.  I know that lung nodules are common and most of the time nothing, but............as a cancer patient it does cause worry.  I have only told my DH, as I don't want to mention it to anyone else until I have an answer one way or the other.  I'm not super stressed, but I'm sure it'll stay on my mind until I have answers - guess it's time to find something to keep me really busy.

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited February 2011

    Oh Jenn - it's horrible to have ANYTHING for us as we always have the nasty c word at the back of our minds. I hope you get good news ASAP. Meanwhile - thinking of you!

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    Me too Jenn (what Gilly said)!

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  • buccaneersdj
    buccaneersdj Member Posts: 241
    edited February 2011

    Jenn, I just hate that you or any of us have to keep doing this over and over. I know what you mean by thinking every little thing must be the Cancer coming back, I feel like this all the time. I am praying everything comes out alright with the CT scan and you can just chalk it up as another scan passed. These scans drive me crazy!!!

    I will go in a month for my 6 month follow up, I only had a years worth of 3 month follow ups and then I went to 6 month. I feel like it's less of my life filled with doctors but at the same time I used to think what could have happened in 3 months?? Now I think a lot could happen in 6! I have been put on meds for my dizziness no scans, I guess because I complained about this before CA and I don't get headaches or anything and it comes and goes.

    Guess what??? I, the perpetual procrastinator has finally made my appointment for next Wednesday to get my port removed! I know...shame on me. I will do anything to avoid the doctor! I'm sure the thing must be permanently adhered to me by now, that should make for a fun removal!

    I'm thinking of all of you as we are all coming up on our 2 year cancer-versary! Hang in there girls another batter of pokes and scans! Jenn- keep busy!

    {{{HUGS}}} Donna

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    Donna -- yay for getting that port out!  I had mine removed in November and it's so nice to be rid of that thing.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    Thank you!!!  I have the CT scans tomorrow of my entire torso area.  The onc promised I wouldn't have to wait over the weekend, but I may have to wait, my test doesn't start until 3pm tomorrow.  I really haven't told anyone, except DH and a close friend at work that is has some issues and "gets it".  I hate to worry people if it's all good.  I'll keep you posted.....

    How are all of you doing with the weather?  We're suppose to have record lows tomorrow, in the 20's - ugh.

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited February 2011

    A cold but sunny day today. Thinking of you tomorrow Jenn.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    Donna - a belated WHOA HOOOOOOO for getting the port out.  I jumped on the boards while I was at work for a minute, was in a hurry and forgot to do the happy dance!!!!!

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited February 2011

    yeah - well done Donna - one more cancer thing out of the way.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    Luckily my weekend was busy and kept my mind from going to the bad places.  My youngest daughter decided to come home for a visit, which was nice.  Now that weekend is winding down, the mind is working and the movement of the clock is getting slower............  I want and don't want to hear from the dr.  Time to find a funny movie on television or watch the rest of the Grammys.

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    Watching/watched the Grammys tonight -- what a great show!  Mostly performances (very few awards given on the air) so very entertaining.  Jenn I hope you hear good news and SOON!

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    I am sorry to say the news is not looking good.  There are three "growths" in my lungs that my onc is concerned about.  I am scheduled to have biopsies on Monday, will also be doing a PET scan and blood work.  I should know more by Tuesday of next week.  Until then..........

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  • buccaneersdj
    buccaneersdj Member Posts: 241
    edited February 2011

    @ Jenn, I am so sorry this is happening to you and your family...I am hoping and praying that these "growths" are not malignant! I am glad they are giving you another PET scan, I think these are the best for finding trouble. How do they biopsy a growth in the lungs? I know it must be next to impossible but try to hold that head up, wait and go through the motions and see what this is. You can do this, remember your strength, you have been here before! This sucks that this is all of our futures waiting and worrying continuously about this stupid disease in which I have no conceivable idea WHY after all these lives lost and time gone by and money spent that there is still not a cure...I hate this disease....CANCER SUCKS!

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited February 2011

    Jenn -I am so sorry you are going through the worry and tests of what's next. We are all here for you to offer whatever support we can. Hoping for good news next week.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    @ Donna - BC SUCKS, I agree!!!! 

    I think they will biopsy two of the three areas.  One is towards the middle and mixed up with some blood vessels and they won't be able to get to that one - it's of course the biggest one.  The other two are closer to the ribs and I think those are the ones that will be biopsied.  It will be a needle biopsy, not sure exactly how its done, just hoping it doesn't hurt. 

    Gill - THANK YOU!!!

    My BCO friends have gotten me through many rough times - we all "get it".

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    (((Jenn))) noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am so sorry to hear this.  Let us know what we can do... of course prayers will be said.  Hopefully it's not cancer or, if it is, it's something easily treated. 

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  • NavyMom
    NavyMom Member Posts: 1,099
    edited February 2011

    Hugs to you, Jenn. 

    Navy

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited February 2011

    Oh Jenn I'm so sorry to hear of the need for further investigation of the "growths".   I'll be praying for you and sending all kinds of positive thoughts your way.   I had a needle biopsy of my breast tumor and with all the Lidocaine (sp?) I didn't feel a thing.  Strength and courage, girl!  We're all pulling for you!

    Lilah - With Jenn's news the following seems a bit frivolous but....I saw the Jane Austen musical at the Old Globe last Sunday.   It is really a little gem of a play.   The story was true to the novel, the music was instantly familiar (even though it is brand new) and it was laugh-out-loud funny.  The guy next to me was in stitches.   It's not the kind of play that will change your life, but it was a thoroughly enjoyable two hours!

    Patty

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    Wow Patty thanks for the update re: the Jane Austen musical!  I am glad for Paul Gordon.  Though I don't know him I felt badly for him at the reception Jane Eyre had on Broadway (a very dour story though... so what did people expect?)  Anyway the Austen is upbeat and hilarious material and I'm so glad to hear that they've stayed true to the spirit!

    Jenn -- how are you doing?  When is the biopsy scheduled to take place?

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    Patty -  please don't feel like something is frivolous because of my craziness........I love talking to all of you about stuff other than BC.  Thanks for sharing.

    I so need to get to the movies.  It seems that "something" keeps coming up everytime we make plans.  I need to catch up before the Oscars.

    Did anyone watch the Grammys?  If you did.............did you think Lady Gaga was just crazy with the whole egg thing.......coming out looking like a yolk with what looked like a fried egg on her head.  What was that???? 

    I refused anything for Thurs, as it is my Mom's birthday and we have plans.  I did blood work today, biopsy Friday, PET scan Monday and visit with the onc on Tuesday.  Until then I need to keep my mind busy. 

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    I watched the Grammy's Jenn -- very entertaining!  I think Lady Gaga is a kook and just lucky she found an outlet for her kookiness that is so lucrative :)

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  • Kayel
    Kayel Member Posts: 28
    edited February 2011

    Hi Everyone~

    I have not posted here for quite a while but have always kept all of you in my thoughts and prayers.  I guess I am just not good at keeping up with the boards.  I wanted to check in and have to say it was so nice to see so many of you doing well and keeping in touch.  Jenn, I am sorry for what you are going through and wanted you to know that I have you in my prayers. Stay strong and hopefully this will be behind you as soon as possible. 

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    Lilah - I must agree with you about Lady Gaga.  I guess that is what makes her famous..........

    Today I spent with my Mom and sister.  It is my Mom's b-day and I had already planned on spending the entire day with her doing what she wanted.  We had wonderful day!!!! Tomorrow is the biopsy and I am nervous.  Right now I am more afraid of pain, having a piece of a vital organ ripped from me - ugh!! Okay.........I know that sounds dramatic and I'm sure it's much better than that, but that is how I envision it.  Guess I'll need to hit the benadryl for some sleep tonight.

    I'll keep all of you posted.  In the meantime, I sure hope that you're getting the beautiful weather we're having down here.  It makes me really excited and anxious for Spring to get here.  The birds are all preparing their spring homes, little green tips of some of plants are poking through the mud, buds on the plants are showing and it has the smell and feel of Spring.  Yeah!!!!!!!

    Kayel - nice to hear from you and glad you came by for a visit.

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  • NavyMom
    NavyMom Member Posts: 1,099
    edited February 2011

    Good Luck today,Jenn.  I'll be thinking of you.

    Navy

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2011

    Good luck Jenn!  I will think and pray for you.  Hopefully it will not be painful (I imagine there will be pain killers and numbing agents if not outright anesthesia)!

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited February 2011

    Thinking of you today Jenn. Let's hope for an uneventful event.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    I had the lung biopsy yesterday - what a long day......  They decided to go after the big one, the one they said would be a little more dangerous to go after.  Apparently the smaller ones were under the ribs and posed the same threat as the larger one in terms of potential to a collapsed lung.  The nurse gave me a small amount of happy juice right about the time the dr decided he wanted to move me to another room and not use the CT scan, but use the floroscopy (not sure) - it was a square looking thing that moved around and projected pictures on 7 or 8 screens that looked like televisions.    Anyway, they start asking if it's okay to go into the area, which is bigger, closer to the heart, etc......really??? I'm on happy drugs and can't think clearly.  Everything was good, they were able to get three good tissue samples, the lung(s) didn't collapse and I feel fine today.

    I'll keep you posted.

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited February 2011

    Jenn - I'm so glad to hear you got through the procedure okay.  Whew.   Keeping my fingers crossed for good results!

    Patty

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