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smith1957 posted:
have cancer in my lung (a carcinoid tumor) and will have my right lung removed. when i get home from the hospital will i need someone to stay with me and help me? i'm hoping no chemo, maybe just radiation afterward.
4 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:carcinoid tumor in the lung<i>have cancer in my lung (a carcinoid tumor) and will have my right lung removed. when i get home from the hospital will i need someone to stay with me and help me? i'm hoping no chemo, maybe just radiation afterward.</i>
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Anon_236177 responded:
My sister had her lung removed in 2001. She did very well,she was a little sore.no she did not need chemo nor radiation.i hope and pray everything goes well for you.
Report This| Share this:carcinoid tumor in the lungMy sister had her lung removed in 2001. She did very well,she was a little sore.no she did not need chemo nor radiation.i hope and pray everything goes well for you.
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dawnj27 replied to Anon_236177's response:
Hi, I have been trying to research about lung disease. My son who is nine is scheduled to have the top left lobe of his lung removed.they dont know if it is cancer but in his ct scan the whole top lobe is pretty much black.they were saying it was a cyst that was full of air.but looking back from an xray when he was a baby they saw it was there way back then so they arnt sure now. all they know is it is still growing. so they decided to remove it. So my question is how hard is the recovery.He is a strong little guy(50 lbs) it will be his tenth surgery so I know he is a fighter but as the surgery gets closer I am starting to freak out!! I just want to know that he is going to be alright. any advise would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks
Report This| Share this:carcinoid tumor in the lungHi, I have been trying to research about lung disease. My son who is nine is scheduled to have the top left lobe of his lung removed.they dont know if it is cancer but in his ct scan the whole top lobe is pretty much black.they were saying it was a cyst that was full of air.but looking back from an xray when he was a baby they saw it was there way back then so they arnt sure now. all they know is it is still growing. so they decided to remove it. So my question is how hard is the recovery.He is a strong little guy(50 lbs) it will be his tenth surgery so I know he is a fighter but as the surgery gets closer I am starting to freak out!! I just want to know that he is going to be alright. any advise would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks
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smith1957 replied to dawnj27's response:
am on my 3rd week of recovery from surgery, dawn. i was in icu for 4 days,and went home on day 6. it's my first lung surgery and first cancer process, so i don't have much to offer. my oxy level is great and i've had no problems breathing or shortness of breath. i got a virus this week, and that has been difficult. from my limited experience i suggest keep anyone who has a cold or virus away from your son. also be sure they keep him on enough pain medication that he is comfortable. i'm happy i did this - my cancer is all gone and i don't need chemo or radiation. i'll be thinking of your son and hoping for great results!
Report This| Share this:carcinoid tumor in the lung<i>am on my 3rd week of recovery from surgery, dawn. i was in icu for 4 days,and went home on day 6. it's my first lung surgery and first cancer process, so i don't have much to offer. my oxy level is great and i've had no problems breathing or shortness of breath. i got a virus this week, and that has been difficult. from my limited experience i suggest keep anyone who has a cold or virus away from your son. also be sure they keep him on enough pain medication that he is comfortable. i'm happy i did this - my cancer is all gone and i don't need chemo or radiation. i'll be thinking of your son and hoping for great results!</i>
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dawnj27 replied to smith1957's response:
Thank you.I am glad to hear you are recovering I hope you keep healing in a positave matter.My son goes in in two days and we are all very worried! I will keep in mind about the pain meds and keeping him away from people with colds! Thank you.If you have any further advise as you recover I would really appreciate it. My email is dawnj27@yahoocom.Thank you and sending posative healthy thoughts your way!!
Report This| Share this:carcinoid tumor in the lungThank you.I am glad to hear you are recovering I hope you keep healing in a positave matter.My son goes in in two days and we are all very worried! I will keep in mind about the pain meds and keeping him away from people with colds! Thank you.If you have any further advise as you recover I would really appreciate it. My email is <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:dawnj27@yahoocom.Thank">dawnj27@yahoocom.Thank</a> you and sending posative healthy thoughts your way!!
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