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Cancer

Mbrody Message
24 Mar 2013, 03:08 PM

I wanted to let everyone know that I was diagnosed with myosotis antisynthetase syndrome about 3 years ago. After treatment of prednisone and cell cept for over a year I really started to feel much better. My lung function increased and I was able to walk without oxygen. Last august I started to feel worse. I saw my doctor here in Tulsa and they thought it might be an infection. She spoke to my doctor in Dallas and they ordered a ct scan. The scan showed some increased consolidation in mylower left lung. I was put on zpac but did not get better. I saw my dr in Dallas in January and she decided that i should have a biopsy to be sure. My doctor here decided to do a broctoscopy first and those results were negative. No fungus, no bacteria, no cancer. They then scheduled me for the lung biopsy. Sad to report it came back malignant. I have since had pet scans, ct scans, oft tests and they are trying to determine if my difusion is high enough to have a lobectomy or if they will do radiation and chemo. I also had biopsies of my lymph nodes in the lungs but it had not spread. In the meantime I am very short of breath and have developed a cough. I will post more after my appointments this week. They said that since my lungs have been monitored so closely I was lucky to have caught this early
Kellyb Message
25 Mar 2013, 04:57 AM

I am sorry you are going through this now. I will be holding you in my heart and sending thoughts of ease to you. Please let us know if there are any ways we can help you in this new journey. Kelly
tbear73 Message
25 Mar 2013, 01:47 PM

All my prayers are going to you right now. Please remember that all of us on this site wish only the best for each other. Right now, the best I can do is prayer. God bless you and your doctors. Help them to make ALL the right decisions and moves for your future health and well being. Terry
Lhasamagic Message
25 Mar 2013, 04:21 PM

MBrody, You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sounds like they caught it early and you are in good hands. Keep us posted.
Mbrody Message
25 Mar 2013, 10:09 PM

Thanks everyone. I just want to remind all of you that if you notice anything changing make sure you tell your doctors. Marla
Barbbe50 Message
25 Mar 2013, 11:55 PM

Praying for you to have strength and courage to travel this journey. Barbara
Kat201 Message
5 Aug 2013, 10:05 AM

Thank you Maria for reminding us to try and keep a check on our illness. There is a fine balance between our immune system overworking and not working enough. I hope you are back on track soon. Katrina x
Barbbe50 Message
5 Aug 2013, 07:55 PM

Praying for you. Barb.