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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy surgery update
Little back story, 1st EN&T Doc (fairly young) who examined me was pretty sure it was a cyst and not a tumor
when he scheduled my operation with a more experienced EN&T Doctor, well it turned out to be a tumor and
all he done was take a biopsy of it. Waiting 5 to 10 days for the results to see if it's cancerous and then
decide on a course of action. They also scheduled me for a PET scan looking to see if I have cancer anywhere
else in my body. I'm getting really worried now because this hoarse voice has been going on for almost a
year until I found someone who finally diagnosed me properly. PET scan is 6/13.
Plus I'd like to thank everyone for their well wishes, thoughts, & advice.
On a lighter note, when the RN came around to check on me if I had woken up yet, she grabbed my chart
and asked "What's your full name & address?" So I gave her my name & "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue",
she gave me a puzzled look like I wasn't all there yet, then added "I'd been better than trump" to which
she giggled and stated "So would my 15 year old" Believe I was talking to a Democrat.
And for those of you who could use more smiles........
https://www.democraticunderground.com/11986296
Tetrachloride
(7,868 posts)duforsure
(11,885 posts)Had a same thing happened when they found after a PET scan on me something at the base of my brain. Turned out it wasn't cancer, and hasn't grown. Hope its nothing, and is easily removed for you. Take care. When I forget something my wife told me, I sometimes use it saying must be that nodule, then we laugh . Keep us posted.
Celerity
(43,501 posts)spooky3
(34,476 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)They haven't failed yet! And as long as you still have your sense of humor, you're already ahead! Best wishes and hang in there!
babylonsister
(171,092 posts)remember, many tumors are benign. I think the PET scan is a good idea either way; might as well know what you're dealing with which might be nothing too much at all.
Sending my best wishes to you!
BumRushDaShow
(129,458 posts)gademocrat7
(10,669 posts)and good vibes to you. Take care.
Walleye
(31,052 posts)Lonestarblue
(10,074 posts)I hope everything turns out well and your treatment is successful.
Raine
(30,540 posts)murielm99
(30,763 posts)Best wishes for a good outcome!
Roy Rolling
(6,933 posts)IV ascorbic acid/Vitamin C. She had lymphoma. 10 years cancer-free now. Well, mostly cancer-free. The body is always being attacked by cancers but the immune system takes care of 99.9% of them to keep us healthy.
And then theres one that has our name on it . . .
Sending prayers and good vibes your way. And a gentle request to investigate the therapy to see if its appropriate for you. Ask your doctor, everything must be coordinated and he/she is the hired coach for a health offensive.
judesedit
(4,443 posts)The mind/body connection is steadfast. There is a good book out with that title, "Your Body Believes Every Word You Say" by Barbara Hoberman Levine. It will really make you aware of what words you are using when you speak, and how to stop using the words and phrases that can come back and bite you, so to speak. lol Well worth the read for everyone. Especially, if in need of healing.
wnylib
(21,607 posts)Been through the waiting for results period myself, so I understand how it feels. Turned out well in my case. May it be well for you, too.
brer cat
(24,605 posts)crickets
(25,983 posts)Nevilledog
(51,197 posts)niyad
(113,556 posts)Vinca
(50,303 posts)try to remember it may all come back benign and end up being an expensive nuisance. Fingers crossed.