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Re: [Serious] Please cross your fingers for a good outcome?

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I really appreciate your support. Will see the surgeon March 15 unless there's a cancellation sooner.

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Dear onDvine,

Big warm Best Wishes !!!
You are in my thoughts!

((hugs))

Thank you so much! It's a lovely surprise to see your post in this part of DSLR.

The appointment is at 4:30 Pacific Time, so there's just over 7 more hours to wait.
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Crossing, well, myself, for you!

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Watching and waiting to hear what comes next. Keep your chin up, girl. We're with you to the victory.
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Done! Here's a prayer for a good outcome.

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Prayers & MoJo On Their way.

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After the surgeon and oncologist talk, the surgeon expects to do a mediastinoscopy: »www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency···3864.htm and take samples for biopsy. I should get a call Monday or Tuesday arranging for it to be done next week or, at latest, Monday/Tuesday of the following week.

IT'S AN OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE provided there are no complications. When they know biopsy results, a decision will be made about whether to treat with radiation or chemo.

If this surgeon had done the original surgery, he would've done the mediastinoscopy first and maybe this wouldn't have happened. The cancer cells escaped from the tumor in my lung before the lobe was removed. But that's irrelevant now.

I'm relieved not to be facing another major surgery and appreciate everyone's support greatly.

Didn't they check lymph nodes during your surgery? 7 were checked with mine which sounds similar to the mediastinoscopy and I have had two PET scans within the last 6 months all negative. It sounds like he is suspecting you had previous cancer even past the lobectomy at the time and should have received chemo/radiation post op?

You're right about how it sounds. The first surgeon was an insufficiently researched mistake recommended by my (near-retirement) primary care doctor.

However, the oncologist stated at the time that he didn't believe post-op chemo or radiation would benefit me. Perhaps he figured EVERYONE checked lymph nodes during surgery? I don't know. Just have to deal with things as they are now.

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Hopefully, you're now on track with the medical team you need, that they are on top of this and will keep the "bad boys" away for you. It's amazing these days what they can do to keep so many cancers at bay.

Keep your chin up and stay on top of them. Glad you've made use of your time to research surgeons, hoping this keeps your health in better control.

Glad you're on top of this. I like that you are letting the whole team know so you can receive the most knowledgeable support available. It is also good to see the difference in your hope level this time. I'm on your "Beat It" team, as always.
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More very Best Wishes and positive thoughts sending to you, onDvine !!!

Most warmest regards,
Jan

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Here's thoughts and prayers for a successful resolution.

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Still hoping for the absolute best from here.

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Long distance good thoughts heading your way.
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Thank you for the love in this thread. Every time I read through it makes me feel better.

No phone call yet but will post when I know more.

I'm glad it comes through for you. This really is a unique group of people, considering how different we all are in so many ways and yet we seem to come together in harmony when it comes to the important stuff, huh?

And you, my dear, are no exception. I think we were supposed to find each other so we can be there for one another.

You are so very welcome for the love. You have been there for all of us. We are happy to be here for you.
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