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Post by compwalla on Jul 28, 2015 15:34:19 GMT
My brother flew down from Denver and drove with me back to Colorado. It was our birthday weekend so we went to a nice dinner with his family and my parents. Spent a few days with my brother and his wife and my cute little niblets. Then Wednesday I drove up to a sweet little cabin in the woods for a craft retreat with several lady friends. I sewed, laughed, relaxed, and enjoyed the hell out of myself. I had the retreat planned and paid for long before I ever even knew I was sick and we were really afraid I wouldn't be well enough after my surgery to go but I made it. I so needed that. It was so lovely to just enjoy myself.  Sunday I started back to Texas but since I had four doctor appointments in Dallas, I drove to Dallas instead of home. We have taken care of the lesion in my liver but there is still a 7 mm lesion in the right lung that needs to be taken care of. I had two options: radiation or lobectomy. They can't resection the lung because the lesion is too close to a bronchus. It's lobectomy or nothing as far as surgery goes. I was leaning towards radiation because it's less invasive but after yesterday's consults, I am going to go with lobectomy. Why choose the invasive option? Well, because if you do radiation, you cannot get pathology back and I want to know for absolute certain whether the lung lesion is metastasis or something else. The operation is robotic, minimally invasive, and my lung function is excellent so I allegedly won't miss a third of my right lung. It's not scheduled yet but should be soon, maybe in a week or two. This cancer is a nasty aggressive bastard and waiting is not wise. Hoping this will be the end as PET scan didn't show anything other than those two spots. Wish me luck! |
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Jul 28, 2015 15:36:23 GMT
I wish you all the strength you need to fight this. P& PT.
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Post by peanuttle on Jul 28, 2015 15:37:29 GMT
I am glad you had a nice vacation and were able to relax and enjoy yourself. Praying this next step goes well. ((HUGS))
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Post by kckckc on Jul 28, 2015 15:37:54 GMT
I am glad you were able to enjoy your vacation!
Best of luck to you - I hope you have a speedy recovery from your surgery and beat the cancer.
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Post by straggler on Jul 28, 2015 15:40:11 GMT
So glad you had an enjoyable time! Best of luck with your surgery...it will be so great to have this all behind you!
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jul 28, 2015 15:40:13 GMT
Glad you enjoyed yourself at the cabin! We are all pulling for you and wish you only the best.  |
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Post by teepea on Jul 28, 2015 15:40:29 GMT
Wishing you all the luck this world has to offer! Your amazing ability to handle all that's been plopped into your life is truly inspiring and I for one am in awe of you:) keeping you in my prayers and am cheering you on!
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IAmUnoriginal
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jul 28, 2015 15:42:28 GMT
Sounds like the break was just what you needed before diving back in to the fight. You're in my thoughts.
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Post by Montannie on Jul 28, 2015 15:42:55 GMT
Positive thoughts to you! Cute little house in the woods; sounds like a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 28, 2015 15:42:59 GMT
++++ vibes to you....
My Uncle lived with only 1 lung for years after he beat cancer the first time, and he was in his late 60s and a smoker.
You can do it!
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 28, 2015 15:43:16 GMT
Glad you got a break! Keep fighting!
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Post by papersilly on Jul 28, 2015 15:44:17 GMT
I'm glad you had a chance to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends before this next procedure. wishing you the best!
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Post by katybee on Jul 28, 2015 15:47:34 GMT
Sending lots and lots of good thoughts your way, Virginia!
I don't know if I missed this – but is there chemotherapy for adrenal cancer? ( I know for my brothers cancer there is not – they just have to keep looking and attack it where it pops up… )
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Post by Merge on Jul 28, 2015 15:48:31 GMT
Sending good wishes your way. Glad you got to relax and have some fun!
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Post by auntkelly on Jul 28, 2015 15:49:00 GMT
I'm glad you had such a nice week. I hope the surgery goes well. You are in my prayers.
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 28, 2015 15:49:29 GMT
Good luck! I have to say you are very upbeat in your posts...you are an incredibly strong woman, and if anyone can beat this shit it is you.
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Post by gloryjoy on Jul 28, 2015 15:50:32 GMT
How nice that you got to spend some quality time with family and with your friends. I'm sure that is just what the soul needed.
On to the next phase, I just know that you're a fighter! It comes thru in your posts.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 15:50:51 GMT
I'm glad you were able to manage to take the break,sounds as if you had a lovely time. Wishing you all the best and that all will go well for you with the surgery,take care x
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Post by miominmio on Jul 28, 2015 15:51:09 GMT
Lots of good thoughts coming your way!
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Post by worrywart on Jul 28, 2015 15:55:20 GMT
Sounds like you had a relaxing break. Prayers for your health and good healing. My son's doctor had most of her lung removed due to severe pneumonia and was running (literally) within a month. Will keep you in my thoughts |
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Post by utmr on Jul 28, 2015 15:55:09 GMT
Peace and strength to you. Sending good thoughts for a positive outcome and easy recovery.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Jul 28, 2015 15:56:41 GMT
So glad you got to have a mental break, and best wishes on your next steps!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 15:57:24 GMT
Sending lots of positive thoughts to you. My Mum has lived with one lung since her early 20s she's now 81, you CAN do this.
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 28, 2015 15:58:46 GMT
I wish you so much luck!!!! I am so glad you had a wonderful birthday weekend and craft retreat! Keep fighting, positive thoughts are being sent your way!!!!!
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Post by joelise on Jul 28, 2015 15:59:20 GMT
It's good to hear you enjoyed your break. Hope all goes well for the upcoming treatment. I'll be thinking of you.
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jul 28, 2015 16:01:02 GMT
You're in my thoughts!
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Post by ingrid6 on Jul 28, 2015 16:04:20 GMT
It sounds like you had a fun with your family and friends - a very well deserved break. Prayers for continued strength with your upcoming surgery!
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Post by yoursweetwhimsy on Jul 28, 2015 16:05:27 GMT
A good friend of mine had a lobectomy years ago and is doing great. That cabin is adorable and I'm so glad you got to get away for a few days. Sending you prayers and good thoughts as you go forward and beat this cancer.
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Post by jenjie on Jul 28, 2015 16:05:32 GMT
I'm so glad you were able to go and able to enjoy yourself! Praying for you for this next step. It sounds like you made a wise decision.
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 28, 2015 16:07:32 GMT
Glad you had a good break. Hope everything works out right for the next step.
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