CAT/CT Scan Results

[rdflynnjr]

Relatively good news. The scan showed high metabolic involvement in three lymph nodes and the same 8mm nodule in the right upper lung lobe. Nothing else showed up in the eyes-to-mid thigh scan so all involvement is confined to the thoracic area. This coming Wednesday I will get the MRI with contrast that will be looking for any metastasis to the brain. If nothing is found, the cancer recurrence will be staged as IIIA, which means we will take a curative approach to a therapy plan.

Fingers crossed. I'll keep you updated.

No need to reply to this. I already feel the good vibes........and they are greatly appreciated.

Rick

[SusieJo1948]

Rick I know. You said no replies but I couldn't not tell you. Your a strong man. Don't give up there is a lot of hope and. Keep on fighting. I have hope for you. You'll make it . I'll fight with you. I'll be. Here if you need me. Love susie jo

[rdflynnjr in reply to SusieJo1948]

SusieJo,

We all have inner strength that we can tap in to. I think the secret is to have the faith that can unlock that strength.

I know that I’m going to die. The shock with lung cancer is suddenly realizing that it may happen sooner, not later.

I may have been knocked down, but I will get up as long as it is physically possible. I don’t look at it as a fight. It’s just something I must do.

I cry for those I may leave behind...... I was driving on an errand the other day and suddenly experienced a deep sadness — tears in eyes.

Thank you, SuzieJo. Thank you all for sharing.

Rick

[SusieJo1948 in reply to rdflynnjr]

Rick so sorry to here that. Things change they have alot of. New treatments out and more coming. So don't give up yet I'm a 7 llung cancer. Survivor had cancer in cervical had hysterectomy I was. 22. When I was 60. I got breast cancer they did mastectomy. 2 years later I got lung cancer removed left upper lobe removed did 6 months chemo. I turned down radiation felt too weak. Had stage 3 in lympnodes it has never came back. I'm dieing but not from cancer I have emphysema and it's really bad and 4 different kinds of psoriasis 2 which can cause me to die. I have hospice coming in not sure when it. Will happen I do a lot of crying.. you are such. A nice man I hope they have a treatment that will help you. I'll be thinking of you and hoping.how. is your wife dealing with it

Love Susie jo 1948

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[RickNH in reply to SusieJo1948]

Suzie, nice comment from your heart. It's not my wife, it was a woman who was diagnosed on the same day as me in 2014. We became the best support group. My wife and I came home from the funeral just a little while ago. Tough morning, but everything is okay. Thanks for writing!

[rdflynnjr in reply to SusieJo1948]

Susie Jo,

I think, if you keep your great attitude, you will be okay in the long run. You are obviously a very caring person. I hope you have someone close. I have my wife, siblings, daughters, grandchildren and friends. Even if I tried to give up, they wouldn’t let me.

My best wishes are with you.

Rick