THIS IS THE POST I HAVE JUST POSTED IN THE LUNG CANCER COMMUNITY. BEAR WITH ME, I TRIED TO TRANSLATE IT FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH, SO IT MIGHT BE CONFUSING TO SOME OF YOU.I finally had my appointment with my lung specialist, but he didn't have the disk of the CT Scan so couldn't get exactly all of the results. When I first got there, I saw the specialist's nurse, who gave me books on emphysema & COPD. Also a book on quitting smoking, which I did, but still struggle at time, but getting there. Then saw a student doctor, who took all of my history, since when I was 14 the age I started asthma. Finally saw the specialist, He told me I had emphysema and COPD. That's about all he could tell me at this time, since the hospital where I had the CT didn't send it to him. He gave me 2 different medication at that time, advair inhaler, and cingular pills. Then 10 days ago I went to see my PCP, and got the requisition to pick up the disk of my CT, which I have in hand right now, and will bring it to my next appointment. My PCP told me that the capacity of my lungs in February was 60%. All of the parameter are low. I don't quite understand these figures, but he circled the FEV1 L should be at 3.00, mine is 1.96, the other figures are all under the normal range. CT SCAN results: No sign at this time of bronchiectasie*. Also missing infiltrat active or nodularity suspect. Moderate emphysema of the superior lobes particularly at right apex. Distinct trainees lineaires d'allure cicatricielle* (scarring), chronic, in the middle and lingula lobe. Small nodule approximately 4mm in the lower pleurale region of segment supero-dorsal of the inferior right lobe. This nodule is non calcified. It might probablybe granulome non calcified. Never the less, without the document anterieur, this nodule has to be followed for the next 2 years. Schedual another CT Scan in 6 months. Conclusion: No bronchiectasie*. MODERATE Emphesema of the superior lobes. Small nodule probably benign at the right inferior lobe, to be followed for the next 2 years. HOPEFULLY SOMEONE HERE WILL UNDERSTAND THIS NOT SOO GOOD TRANSLATION FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH. AND EXPLAIN ALL OF THIS TO ME. SHOULD I BE WORRIED. NOTE: My specialist with get the DISK of the ct scan on my next appointment and will determine if in fact, it is benign. Thank you very very much Mckenzie One day at the timeTHANKS TO ALL OF YOU HERE AT DAILY STENGHT I AM MANAGING OK, CONSIDERING HOW I WOULD REACT WITH OUT THIS PLACE AND YOU GUYS.THANKS
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My goodness,, your cup just over flows and you have such a good out look. Bless you ,,and let us know what it all means when u find out.
Hi Dear, Well I really don\'t know all the logo , but I do know that I also have a nodule that was pick up on in Oct. I have had 2 Ct Scans done since,, Last ct scan showed no changes, So we can only keep our fingers crossed , I guess, I am stressing out to much lately, To much going on, and that really throws me for a loop, and the quit smoking thing is really got me going again, I have started up just a few a day, but can already tell. It frustrates me , I have been stopped for over 7 months, I guess back to square one, . At least it sounds like you have good Drs. Mine never get anything right, I did viral load like on the 12th, still can\'t get results, I called Nurse on Monday said it all looked ok, I said really My viral load is back to normal. got all excited, and she replys oh, I see that here but I don\'t know how to read it, Ok, and Told me they have been sending the test result to my Dr. Well come to find out wrong Dr. I haven\'t been seeing that Dr for like 6mths, Ok so I tell her all I want mam, is the results. I had to schedule an appt with a Dr, Oh and the PA that has been seeing me for the last 5 years, is not no longer there, I am about finished, You know, Arent\' they to keep this stuff straight , I have never seen nothing like it, Never, I do wish you luck and I know honey the smoking thing is hard, but I also know that my lungs are / were improving , I have to stop again, As you can tell I am really up-tight , sorry I unloaded on you, Wish I could give you more info about your results,I have two appt, tomorrow, I have a new diagnosis ,PSTD,I am trying to do therapy , And that stupid, Clinic, I do hope they get it right, Or I am going else where, I am sending prayers and hugs sweetie, You have a great evening, Much love Sharla
The Advair works great for my sister , she has bad Asthma also, So I Pray it helps you also, That\'s it, love ya Nighty night
Dear Mackenzie - Quel dommage! you have this to cope with as well! You seem to be a strong person -just as well. Son had bad asthma as a kid -had to take him to St.Justine twice (he was born in Montreal) - he grew out of it in country air & careful monitoring of food-peanut & mushroom allergies.Problems with grains too. My y.daughter is 30, & her son 10-& he looks just like her-coincidence? Must rush - bath about to run over. Lots of empathy, JaneD.
Gosh girl I dont get why good guys come in last , so to speak..You are such a help to so many people here, i think alot of these guys wouldnt have a clue about this monsterous disease, if it hadnt been for you..I will pray , an pray some more for your readings to be on the lite side..I just lost my mom from enphesema, two years a go..Its not pretty..Please get off of thoses smokes. You will be glad you did, becuz this disease attacks you fast, and you will feel terrible, but if ya kick the habit, you will feel alot better, and you will feel proud, and it will give your mental and emotional feelings a boost..With all respect, please take care of you now... lots of care in my heart for you...Patti
Thanks soo much to all of you, you really are my Angels !