Medical Update.

[pattrose]

I feel like a yo-yo. One week we discussed radiation, the next week we discussed surgery. I saw the new surgeon and I'm back to radiation again. I have a little note I wrote when I finished with the surgeon.

Hi everyone. I saw the surgeon today. He can do the surgery but he would be a little weary choosing it. Afterwards I might need more oxygen which I didn't like hearing. Plus after the surgery every six months I'd need a CT scan for 2 years. Then once a year for 3-5 years. So it's just like radiation. There is a chance that the lung could get it again. The surgery is pretty brutal. And for two months I would be in pain. He said the rib area is very painful. He thinks 5 doses of radiation would be plenty. I still have to see the radiation oncologist. I'll try to set that up tomorrow. I mean I'll call tomorrow. This doctor was so nice. I found myself choosing easily. I'm going to cancel the 2nd surgeons appt. No need to see him. So basically I will have 5 days of radiation and not have surgery which would have taken 8-10 weeks to heal. I will let you know when I'll start radiation. This was very long-winded. 😂😂 Sorry. I feel really good about my decision.

Comments

[grey853]

I'm sorry you're going through this, but it sounds like you're getting great care. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[pattrose]

Ooh we’re very happy with the decision to do radiation. There were a bunch of things that could vgo wrong. Thank you for the luck.