Waiting On Biopsy

I'm waiting on the results of a biopsy for a single isolated very hard lymph node in my neck.  No primary found during the exam.   The ENT did the FNA today, I get the CT later in the week and he will probably excise next week.

Your stories of hope are precious to me.  I am glad to be reminded that it's not always terrible and that the time I have for myself, my wife and my children is precious and not to be wasted in self pity.

Thank you all.

Hi Hyper,

I hope your biopsy turns out better than my husband's did (obviously it didn't go well since I am here).

However, if there is a positive to be found out of this hell on earth we call cancer, I would have to say it would be attitude.  I have always been one to worry about EVERYTHING.  Money, the kids, the car, work, you name it.  Now, I realize how precious life is and to take nothing for granted.  I never realized the importance of the little things like not being able to give my husband a bear hug becuase of his peg, or not being able to kiss him because his lips were so swollen and painful, or going outside and being able to work, going to the beach to surf, EATING, you name it.  I guess it is difficult to realize how important and meaningful these things are until you can't do them anymore.

Stay strong and positive and I will keep you in my prayers.  I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but if the worst does come to fruition, know that there is a wonderful support network and this monster is beatable!  Keep us posted.

 God Bless and take care!

Brandi

On 6/18/2008 Hyper wrote:

I'm waiting on the results of a biopsy for a single isolated very hard lymph node in my neck.  No primary found during the exam.   The ENT did the FNA today, I get the CT later in the week and he will probably excise next week.

Your stories of hope are precious to me.  I am glad to be reminded that it's not always terrible and that the time I have for myself, my wife and my children is precious and not to be wasted in self pity.

Thank you all.

My hopes are that the biopsy comes back completely negative, and you will just come visit us on this site in the future to offer support.

But should that not be the case, or if there is any doubt of the results of the FNA or CAT....please have a PET done. I know that I am not alone in saying that a few of us had questionable results and not until the PET did we get an answer.  In my particular case, the PET was the only thing that was able to find my primary.  I had been back and forth to the doctor for exams and tests for months.  If it had not been for that test, I may have not gotten into treatment.

  Again, I hope all turns out well for you.  D.

Best of luck to you.  My husband's first FNA was inconclusive, and a CT scan showing a necrotic lymph node is what lead us to the surgeon at the Cancer Center.  The man that literally saved my husband's life!  We all certainly hope you don't get the same news that we did.  BUT, if you do - arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can stand.  Come here often for support and inspiration.  This place played a huge part in getting through treatment, and so far post-treatment! 

Take care, good luck!