Originally Posted by Patti (Post 3646758)

Thanks. Here's the latest! This new oncologist thinks there is a chance Ken's cancer is a 3B and not a Stage 4. Which he said could mean the difference between a cure and treatment. We are trying not to get our hopes up but I know all those prayers are working. He also thinks Ken can have some radiation to shrink the tumor and get some quicker relief with his breathing. Then do some chemotherapy concurrently. The reason he thinks it may not be Stage 4 is the first hospital gave me the CT scan report from Kens 2009 CT scan done in the ER (for a kidney problem) along with his current bone scan report by mistake. I noticed it last night when I was trying to organize the records for our visit today. On the 09 report it mentions that there is a 1.5 cm nodule on the adrenal gland which means it has been there for 2 years and not changed and therefore a good chance it is not cancer. They were concerned on the new scan that is was a spread of the lung cancer.
The oncologist on Tuesday must not have looked close enough to see the date difference on the report. I am also mad because the 2009 Ct report mentions 2 -7 cmm nodules in the left lung and it states at the end of the report should be evaluated for possible cancer on a nonemergency basis. No one ever mentioned that to us. Those 2 nodules plus another smaller one are still in his left lung so I am hoping hey also are not spread from the right lung mass. We go to the radiologist tomorrow if they can get us in and then a PET scan on Monday. After that the new oncologist meets with a whole team of doctors(surgeon, pathologist, radiologist etc) to go over Ken's case and then we will proceed from there. So thanks for your continued support and prayers. We are going for the cure! I will update after we meet with the radiologist.

Originally Posted by Patti (Post 3646974)

Thanks. I love all the emoticons. They make me smile!!

Originally Posted by aproctor (Post 3647526)

:D:animal-pa:2hearts2::goodluck::getwell::big_hug::daisy:
Smiling is a good thing!! :)

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 3648359)

:hands: :hands:Still praying and wishing you get some good news very soon. You two must be exhausted from worry and stress and constantly going to medical centers. Please know we are all thinking of and praying so hard for you and may I quote something for you:

".....Thus the lips of many persons Godward turned will eventually give thanks on our behalf for the grace (the blessing of deliverance) granted us at the request of the many who have prayed." II Cor. 11(b) Amplified Bible

We believe in prayer here and know God has His hand on Ken. And once he has been delivered out of this terrible illness, all of us who have prayed will ever give thanks to God. :hands: :hands:

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 3648359)

:hands: :hands:Still praying and wishing you get some good news very soon. You two must be exhausted from worry and stress and constantly going to medical centers. Please know we are all thinking of and praying so hard for you and may I quote something for you:

".....Thus the lips of many persons Godward turned will eventually give thanks on our behalf for the grace (the blessing of deliverance) granted us at the request of the many who have prayed." II Cor. 11(b) Amplified Bible

We believe in prayer here and know God has His hand on Ken. And once he has been delivered out of this terrible illness, all of us who have prayed will ever give thanks to God. :hands: :hands:

Originally Posted by Patti (Post 3649669)

Ken had the PET scan this morning at 7:30 and now we are home for a couple of hours until our 1:00 appt with the radiologist. I am a bundle of nerves. We are praying the PET scan was ok and that the radiologist agrees he can get some radiation. No matter what we need to get some treatment started. I will post later today when we get back. Thanks for the prayers.

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 3649100)

We'll be here thinking and praying for you both and hope you can feel those prayers tomorrow. Remember, angels go before us.

Originally Posted by Patti (Post 3649669)

Ken had the PET scan this morning at 7:30 and now we are home for a couple of hours until our 1:00 appt with the radiologist. I am a bundle of nerves. We are praying the PET scan was ok and that the radiologist agrees he can get some radiation. No matter what we need to get some treatment started. I will post later today when we get back. Thanks for the prayers.

Originally Posted by MauiGirl (Post 3649955)

Oh Patti, I know this is tough and we were all hoping for better news. But, again I'm going to say hang in there, stay positive and strong as much as you can.

The PET scans are an interesting diagnostic tool, however they can show things that aren't actually cancer too. Only a biopsy can definitively diagnosis a cancer tumor.

Hope the doctor's develop the treatment plan and get Ken started soon. At least at that point you will feel more in control, once you are actively fighting the cancer, instead of just looking at it.

Prayers and hugs going your way ~ :hands::hands: :hug60::hug: