It has been a long day, as I had an 8:00 dental cleaning, came back home and then back into Bend for the 2:15 appointment with the pulmonologist. They gave me an extensive breathing test first which showed them I have 100% breathing capacity. The doctor then showed us the CAT scan which showed us the 3cm.x4cm. mass in the upper left lung. Because of the location, he is not able to do a needle biopsy and still only has an 80% chance of the broncoscopy picking up some of the cells. The scope apparently can't go down and then turn back up to get into the upper lung. It also showed inflammation of the lymph glands in front of the lungs. He'll talk to us after the procedure Thursday, but won't have any real results until probably Monday. If they can't get enough tissue for a good biopsy, they will have to surgically open up the lung to remove some which is a much more invasive procedure.
I just want to thank you all again for your prayers and support. I can't tell you how much it means to me. It definitely helps keep my spirits uplifted knowing all of that love is out there in the universe pulling for me.
Linda
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
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You have been in my thoughts and prayers all day. You will be missed this weekend in Toronto. It means a lot to us to get your updates.
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