Multiple nodules on my lungs-stage 1 no lymph node involvement

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  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 1,107
    edited March 2013

    Thinking of you...

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited March 2013

    Dear Kate,  Your oncologist gives good advice. I hope you're able to have a good weekend and rest. It sounds like the biopsies will be the definitive answer . Just wanted to let you know we were thinking of you.

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    Hi Wenweb,

    Thank you so much. Bc sisters support is helping me to try and stay calm and relax. YEAH, I actually slept 7 hours last night. Hugs, Kate

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    Hi Rowan and Bevin,

    Thank you both so much for your support. It is so sweet that you and my other bc sisters take time out of their busy lives to post a supportive message for me. I hope you have a great weekend Hugs, Kate

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    My lung biopsy will be done as an outpatient Tues. 4/2. Gosh I wish it was Tues. night so this could be behind me.

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    Does anyone know someone who had a ct scan needle biopsy of the lung? I am wondering if it is painful. I am wondering if it is aggravating or bearable?

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  • Lauriesh
    Lauriesh Member Posts: 692
    edited March 2013

    I haven't had a lung biopsy, but I have had a liver biopsy, and I can tell you from reading about others experiences, it really varies from person to person.

    Mine was very easy, relatively no pain. I have heard others describe it as one of the worst procedures they have had. I guess a lot depends on who is doing it, where the tumor is located, etc.

    I think the same is true for lung biopsies.

    Hope it goes well. I think the waiting is always worse than the actual procedure.

    Laurie

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    Hi laurie,

    Thanks so much for the info and your support

    Hugs,

    Kate

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    I just got off the phone with Resolution Imaging who is going to do my lung biopsy, and found out that I will be there at the most for 4 hours. The actual procedure starts at 11, and the longest I will be there is till 3. YEAH. It will be done with local anesthesia, but if I want something for anxiety they will give me Verset. I am not sure what that is? One doctor will be performing my biopsy with a second doctor to assist. She said they don't require having someone pick me up. I live only 4 blocks away, and I plan to walk there and back. I have to fast for 6 hours before the procedure, but I can have plain water. She also said she doesn't think it is painful. Gosh I wish it were Tues. at 3, so this could be behind me.

    For those who celebrate enjoy Good Friday Hugs, Kate 

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  • coraleliz
    coraleliz Member Posts: 1,523
    edited March 2013

    I think you will need someone to drive(?) you home if you end up getting Versed. Is there someone you can call, just in case?

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2013

    I do have someone who can pick me up, but if I feel ok I will walk 4 blocks home. I have to stay there for an hour after the procedure, so they can make sure I am ok. So, knowing me I will be wide awake after an hour. Thanks for your support

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  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 1,107
    edited April 2013

    kate,  Thinking of you, hope the biopsy went smoothly.  By now, hopefully your wish is granted and you are at the end of Tuesday!!  Fingers crossed for the results!  

    Best Wishes 

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Hi Wenweb I had more aggravation. They did a biopsy on my pelvic lymph node, and not my lungs. Then this morning, before the biopsy I went to the restroom, and was gushing blood. I went to my urologist, and now I am in the hospital having surgery tomorrow.

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  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 1,107
    edited April 2013

    kate,  Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear.  Why was the lung biopsy not done-I'm perhaps confused?  Thoughts and prayers with are with you.

    xoxox

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Hi Wenweb, I don't know wht the lung biopsy wasn;t done. My MO was out of town and I will see him Tuesday to find out. On Wednesday I had surgery on my bladder. It is called a transurethral resection. The doctor did a biopsy and removed a 12 cm tumor.

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  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 1,107
    edited April 2013

    Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that Cry  I hope you are recovering well.  Please keep us posted. Thinking of you.

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited April 2013

    Dear Katehudson- just dropping in to say I was thinking of you and praying all goes well. It sounds like you've been through a lot this past week.  Good luck Wednesday.

    BTW- your photo is lovely!

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Hi Wenweb and bevin. I came out of thehospital Saturday, and I am feeling ok. Tomorrow I see my MO to find out about a treatment plan. Thank you both for your support

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  • wishiwere
    wishiwere Member Posts: 3,793
    edited April 2013

    {{hugs}} while you heal Kate~  Hope is good news you get from the tumor...that it's all excised  :)Keeping you in good thoughts~

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Hi Wishiwere,

    On Tuesday I found out that I have bladder cancer. I didn't ask the hard questions like what stage or grade. I just want to focus on the positive. I need to do 4-6 months of chemo. Once a week for three weeks with the 4th week off. The first treatment of the month is 6 hours and the next two are 1 hour apiece. On the positive side my doctor said I will not lose my hair, with the type of chemo he is giving me. I live in Santa Monica, ca. and my children and grandchildren live in Northbrook, Il a suburb of Chicago.On Wed I am flying there and I will be home Sunday. I am so excited to see my family before I start chemo Hugs, kate  

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  • wenweb
    wenweb Member Posts: 1,107
    edited April 2013

    kate, I  am so sorry to hear of the bladder cancer :(  Of course it will be good for you to see your family prior to starting chemo.  That's the unforseen part of not living close to family.  Do you have friends in Santa Monica that can help you should you need it?

    Let us know when you find out the details of you new didagnosis.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    wendy

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited April 2013

    Kate- so sorry to hear of your bladder cancer. I hope your treatment is easy on you. Keep us posted. Praying for b9 results on your lung biopsy.

    Parying you have strength as you go through this.

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Wenweb'

    I am very independent and hope I need zero help, but yes I have freinds that could help if I need it. I am never going to ask the details of my cancer. I know its bad. I know its spread. I just want to focus on positive thoughts I don't need to know the gory details how aggressive it it grade etc. I am pretty sure the stage is 4, but I don't know positively. Hugs, Kate

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Hi Bevin, They never did a lung biopsy they did a pelvic lymph node biopsy and i am pretty sure it was malignant, but didn't ask. I need to focus on positive things. 3 of my lung nodules are tiny. One is 17mm. My doctor said he is hoping chemo will destroye the lung nodule. The chemo schedule I have doesn't sound too bad, but since I have never had chemo I don't know how bad I feel. My doctor said the 2 chemo drugs I will be unfused with do not cause hair loss, so I am very grateful about that. I will be having chemo for 4-6 months. Once a week for three weeks with the 4th week off. The first treiatement of the month is 6 hours. The next two weeks will be for 1 hour. Thanks for your support

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  • Rowan47
    Rowan47 Member Posts: 151
    edited April 2013

    ((((Kate))))

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Hi Rowan,

    Thanks so much for your support. I appreciate it.

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited April 2013

    Dear Kate- will be thinking only positive thoughts for you. 

    Hugs,

    Bevin

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited April 2013

    Kate - Not good news but your positive outlook is refreshing and admirable. I pride myself on always trying to look at the bright side of something too but I would be asking how serious it is. I can deal with something if I know upfront what I should expect. You have to understand I am the poster person for worrying whether I need to be or not and even though it would cause more anxiety to know, I still would want the details - gory or not. I hope you enjoy your visit with your children and grandchildren. Nice break for you before you start chemo. BTW my sister had a lung biopsy and she said it was brutal. She never smoked but she had a carcinoid in her lung that the dr said had probably been there 10 or 20 years. When she was dx with ILC they decided to take it out. They had to collapse her lung and she said thats what was really hurtful. She has scans every few months and so far so good - and it will be for you too. Keep us posted. Prayers are with you. This same sister used to live in Napierville...my brother in law is from Cicero and my nephew graduated from De Paul undergrad and now grad school.

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  • comingtoterms
    comingtoterms Member Posts: 421
    edited April 2013

    Sending white healing light your way, Kate.....

    Tammy

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  • katehudson25
    katehudson25 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013

    Bevin thanks so much for your support I so much appreciate it, you are a doll Hugs, Kate

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