So, the surgeon came in this morning and told us it is NOT melanoma cancer. Which was really great news as melanoma cancer of the lung is pretty grim.
The mass was, however, malignant and is called a Lung Carcinoid Tumor. Dr. Collins said he 'got it all'. He said NO chemo or radiation! He said he removed the bottom quarter of his lung and it was a really good decision to have the surgery. Tyler will need to be tested, scanned and probed every 3 months and then eventually every 6 months. Tyler will not be leaving the hospital tomorrow as planned. He has some air in his lung that they need to get rid of before they can remove the chest tube. He will most likely be in the hospital through the weekend but I will let you know.
Here is the best link I have found so far for those of you wanting more specific medical information.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Surgery_56.asp?rnav=cri
The mass was, however, malignant and is called a Lung Carcinoid Tumor. Dr. Collins said he 'got it all'. He said NO chemo or radiation! He said he removed the bottom quarter of his lung and it was a really good decision to have the surgery. Tyler will need to be tested, scanned and probed every 3 months and then eventually every 6 months. Tyler will not be leaving the hospital tomorrow as planned. He has some air in his lung that they need to get rid of before they can remove the chest tube. He will most likely be in the hospital through the weekend but I will let you know.
Here is the best link I have found so far for those of you wanting more specific medical information.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Surgery_56.asp?rnav=cri
4 comments:
Way to go on all the info nurse Tasha! haha
Hallelujah NO CANCER!! Woot Woo...
Well, it it cancer but a different kind and he said he got it all so yes very good!
Thanks for the updates, Tasha. Todd wants to visit him, stinks not being there to help out.
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