Things are winding down for the day. We have a 4:30 wake up and out the door at 5:30 to head to the hospital. The Mister’s lung biopsy at 8:00. He’s in good spirits about it all. We just want to know what’s what so we can meet this dragon head on! We’re ready to fight! 💜
All went well with the biopsy this morning. Home a couple hours now and he's resting. Now we wait again. Pulmonologist says results no earlier than Wednesday, and up to 7-10 days. She did state this hospital's record for speedy turnaround is very good.
PET did indicate the mass to be hot. Biopsy will tell.....the rest of the story.
Thank you all for your thoughts, good vibes, prayers and concern. We keep on..it's the way.💜
Pathology Results are in:
Poorly differentiated non-small cell carcinoma, immunostains supporting lung adenocarcinoma.
THE POSITIVES:
-Lymph nodes not affected
-Mass is primary tumor; 4.5 x 3.8 cm; right middle & upper lobe
-Metastasis not present
-No hypermetabolic adrenal lesions
-thoracic surgery resection likely if good candidate
Next steps:
-F.U with pulmonologist May 29 to discuss treatment plan
-Live life with appreciation
-Kick this cancer's ass 💜
His pulmonary function test is scheduled for June 5. Thoracic surgeon and oncology specialist consult appointment in process. Hopefully the PFT will indicate surgery will be a go. Things moving along since biopsy’s results in 7 days ago.
Pushing through the myriad of emotions. Recalling that felt when I went through this with mom’s cancer. In warrior mode still. It’s the only way. 💜
OH! Call just in. Oncology appointment set for the 5th in the afternoon after the PFT. THAT’S what I like to hear. Let’s get ‘er done!
