Advice from my Dr. "But don't go to Vegas."

[Eadgbe]

I have written about my unfortunate directed rectalbiopsy that went sepsis landing me in ICU back in July. I understand about 3% of biopsies go septic. I have since had fairly successful RA (I think).

My initial Pet scan saw a shadow in my lung. So my pulmonary Dr. recommended a CT directed lung biopsy. Apparently with a top physician. He inserted the needle and I immediately started violently coughing up blood all over the pretty white CT machine. The last thing i remember were the words, "Pull hm out!" I woke up a day later being intubated. I understand the chances of that happening were about 3%.

Today another Dr. said that the shadow is not likely an aggressive cancer and there are alternatives to get rid of it. She did not recommend cyber knife because of the fiducials that must be placed similar to the biopsy. She had a wait-and-see attitude. Her advice was the title of this post.

[Tall_Allen]

Yikes!

[Gabby643 in reply to Tall_Allen]

Yikesx2

[Lrv44221]

I’m sorry you have sepsis. My husband had it and was in icu with strong antibiotics two years ago

But I’m not sure how they treat it now particularly with your other health situations. us posted if you’re able

My thoughts are with you and your family

[Eadgbe in reply to Lrv44221]

I think they just go down the list of anti-biotics until they find one that works. Mine was 2nd from the bottom. I had a pick line in that my wife had to do for two weeks at home. Because of that ecoli bacteria the nurses had to gown-up everytime they entered my room in ICU for this event. But I loved the nurses.

[Lrv44221 in reply to Eadgbe]

I’m glad you’re doing better and ty for letting me know

[Boywonder56]

bikers are 1% your almost there as a 3 %....kidding aside hope your chances improve...

[maley2711]

One or more of my many scans has shown several lung nodules. The advice was to have quarterly CT scans to look for any growth .... instead, I went to Vegas 🙃🙃🙃🙃

[turkeyjoe1]

Ouch! Sorry to hear. I like the sounds of Vegas much better.

[j-o-h-n]

So here's my story since what happens to me doesn't stay in Vegas: I had a melanoma which morphed into a lung metastasis (as reverified by a biopsy) and was treated with KEYTRUDA (immunotherapy at MSKcc) and it worked. If needed, ask your docs could it work for you?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Eadgbe in reply to j-o-h-n]

J-o-h-n, glad it worked. Just read the SE. Phew! Did you expeirence any of those?

[j-o-h-n in reply to Eadgbe]

None.......

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[MyWifeMyLife]

Hi there, how very scary that whole ordeal is! However, you’re blessed to even be alive!! Stay strong, you’ve got this. If you have a nickname that would be helpful because I’d like to pray for your speedy recovery 🙏 🙋‍♀️💜💛,

Chandra

[Eadgbe in reply to MyWifeMyLife]

Thanks, Chandra. I'm pretty jaded about the medical domain but I realized that both times the Dr.s saved my life. I tend to forget that. And it looks as if I may be cured of the PC. Please include me in your prayers. God knows who I am.

[tayninhtom]

Hello brother, hope you're healing well. Stay the F*** away from sharp objects for a few weeks. I passed right over your post last time I looked. Covid had me dazed and confused for a few days--kinda like a few weekends when we were young.

When ready, pick a time in about a week, either after6 ET, preferably a weekend. I'll try to line Billy up with computer to begin grabbing data.

Hang tough and listen to the wisdom here. Lov you Kev.

[Eadgbe]

Feeling better. Stomach muscles recovering. I asked the Dr. "Why so sore?" She said it was 24 hours of coughing (which I don't remember). But getting up to pee every 90 minutes is my exercise for now. So everything returning to normal. We'll talk off this group. Thanks for everything!