If I was scared before,

[murielm99]

now I am terrified.

I don't know how the people here keep up their spirits.

I thought I was getting a pulmonary function test today. Instead, it was just another consultation. The pulmonologist was upset that things were delayed by three weeks. Now she just delayed them more. I am getting a covid test on the 24th and a pulmonary function test on the 27th. I thought my lung cancer had not spread. So did my primary care doc. Now it looks like it may be in my spine. I don't know yet. If it is, they cannot remove it. I will get chemo and radiation only. The only thing I can do is wait.

We don't know what kind of lung cancer this is. We don't know if it is stage three or four. I am beyond anxious.

[Srkdqltr]

1. Virtual Hugs. Hate that happened to you. Waiting is the worst.

[TygrBright]

2. Holding you in my heart, Muriel.

It sounds very scary.

Stay as strong and resilient as you can. Your strength is key.

I know I'm not the only DUer holding you in mind and heart.

lovingly,
Bright

[Tetrachloride]

3. Go to hospital administrators and call your lawyer

tell your lawyer to put the hammer down .

if that doesn’t work in 10 minutes , call a TV station

then do a youtube or tiktok video

[calimary]

14. Ooooooooh, I LIKE this!

I like the way you think, Tetrachloride!

Hang in there, murielm99. We’ll keep the vigil with you.

[Karadeniz]

4. I like post #3 !!!!

[CurtEastPoint]

5. My warmest thoughts for you. We are here.

[cilla4progress]

6. Keeping you in my thoughts,

muriel!

Sounds so scary, indeed.

I know Biden is committing to a cancer moonshot. I hope that good strong energy can come your way.

Holding you in light and love.

[LoisB]

7. May all the good forces of The Universe combine to send strength and healing your way.

Hang in there, kiddo.

[MLAA]

8. Sending you 💗💗💗💗💗murielm99

[irisblue]

9. Muriel, has your oncologist/pulmonologist told you *why* things are so delayed?

Do you have a nurse case manager at your hospital?

[skylucy]

10. I'm sending you virtual hugs and all the positive vibes I can muster, murielm99.

[MontanaMama]

11. I have no words other than

I cannot imagine how scary this is for you. It seems you deserve answers as to why tests are delayed again. It is difficult to advocate for yourself when you're in a place of anxiety and fear.

[pandr32]

12. Positive vibes incoming!

[badhair77]

13. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

Not having information kicks up the anxiety level. I’m sending you good vibes and hugs with hopes the medical staff can get things moving immediately.

[LittleGirl]

15. Hugs sent your way, nt

[gademocrat7]

16. Sending you love and hugs.

We are with you on this journey.

[brer cat]

17. Muriel, I am so sorry. It is stressful enough without delays and incomplete information.

I am sending virtual hugs and keeping you in my prayers.

[stage left]

18. I can't imagine

how terrified you are. Hugs to you.

[KS Toronado]

19. Am I missing something?

Pulmonary function tests (sometimes called a PFT or PFT test) help diagnose lung conditions such as asthma,
bronchitis, or COPD. If you have already been diagnosed with a particular lung condition, a pulmonary function
test can also determine how well the medication you’re taking for the condition is working.

This test normally isn't for cancer.
They run a PET scan on me to find cancer from top of head to just above the knees.

[Joinfortmill]

20. I prayed for you. God bless.

[Evolve Dammit]

21. That must be beyond terrifying. I will hold out for the results and hope for good news. Please

keep us posted.

[cate94]

22. I'm so sorry you are going through this

I can’t begin to imagine how frightening this must be. Post 3 has good points. I’d also call my primary care physician and ask for some Xanax.

[murielm99]

32. I called my primary care physician.

She is not in today. She has continuing education. I let her CNA have it. A message is being passed along. I threatened to go public with this. I let them know about my condition on July 26. It has been nothing but talk for two months. This could have spread to my spine by now.

I am scared, but also angry. And, dying.

[cate94]

33. You are right to be angry

I hope you aren’t dying, but their foot dragging doesn’t help.

[AllaN01Bear]

23. virtual hugs from here . anything w the heart is serious .

[Cha]

24. Healing Vibes for you, Muriel! 🤷‍♂️💕

[niyad]

25. Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. Your DU family is

here for you.

[benfranklin1776]

26. I understand completely and it's a truly horrible experience for you to have to go through this.

And I’m very very sorry that you do as I know how stressful that waiting is as it’s horrible on your well-being. That said you still have reason to be optimistic as they found it and now you can focus on treating it which I’m confident you will be able to do!

I would however, as other posters have sensibly suggested, enlist the aid of someone inside or outside of the treatment facility to be your advocate and get them to move with some urgency so you don’t have to endure these horrible delays. I’d start here maybe as they have some good resources to help you find others who will help you through this.

http://cancersupportcommunity.org/

And remember you have all of us who you can vent to any time and who will give you as much support to help you conquer this, which I know you can!

[alfredo]

27. I kept my spirits up by seeing it as a challenge.

Good outcomes and long life for you

[murielm99]

28. Thank you everyone, for

for all your support. I does help.

[sheshe2]

29. Sending so much love and many hugs to you, muriel.

We all are here for you.

[sheshe2]

30. Sending so much love and many hugs to you, muriel.

We all are here for you.

[murielm99]

34. My husband says I have to have hope.

Right now I have anger and fear.

I really can't see dying. I see myself alive and doing my activist work for a few more years. I am 74.

[peacebuzzard]

31. ❤️ I am sorry about the health issues,

and I pray for a resolution and a full recovery Muriel.
I will look for updates, sending best wishes, stay well,