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Almost 4 years NED, now possible lung mets
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Almost 4 years NED, now possible lung mets

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    • September 28, 2014 at 7:37 pm
    Doug-Pepper
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      Routine chest x-ray showed something on lungs. Pet scan showed nodule in right lower lobe measuring 1.6 cm x 1.5 cm. & another smaller one.  Another ct scan scheduled for tomorrow on lungs &  brain also. We meet with a surgeon on Friday.Not sure if they will biopsy or remove. Any advice or prayers are greatly appreciated.

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        • September 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm
        ed williams
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          Hi Doug, when my scans came back with something on my right lung they decided to do a biopsy to make sure it was Melanoma. They also did a MRI of the brain around the same time. The Biopsy of the lung is a little sporty, with a needle stuck in there. I had a small pneumothorax that required some oxygen for a couple of hours and some observation. My tumor is located where they can't operate so we went the clincial trial route with Immunotherapy. I wish you the best of luck!!!! Ed

          • September 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm
          ed williams
          Participant

            Hi Doug, when my scans came back with something on my right lung they decided to do a biopsy to make sure it was Melanoma. They also did a MRI of the brain around the same time. The Biopsy of the lung is a little sporty, with a needle stuck in there. I had a small pneumothorax that required some oxygen for a couple of hours and some observation. My tumor is located where they can't operate so we went the clincial trial route with Immunotherapy. I wish you the best of luck!!!! Ed

            • September 28, 2014 at 10:35 pm
            ed williams
            Participant

              Hi Doug, when my scans came back with something on my right lung they decided to do a biopsy to make sure it was Melanoma. They also did a MRI of the brain around the same time. The Biopsy of the lung is a little sporty, with a needle stuck in there. I had a small pneumothorax that required some oxygen for a couple of hours and some observation. My tumor is located where they can't operate so we went the clincial trial route with Immunotherapy. I wish you the best of luck!!!! Ed

              • September 29, 2014 at 6:45 am
              JustMeInCA
              Participant

                I don't have any advice to give, but I will certainly have you in my prayers. Hang in there.  

                • September 29, 2014 at 6:45 am
                JustMeInCA
                Participant

                  I don't have any advice to give, but I will certainly have you in my prayers. Hang in there.  

                  • September 29, 2014 at 6:45 am
                  JustMeInCA
                  Participant

                    I don't have any advice to give, but I will certainly have you in my prayers. Hang in there.  

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