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    surgery done, now we wait.

    We found out Monday that the urologist and the hospital that the surgery was planed at did not take our insurance so Monday morning we were referred to another urologist and hospital 3 hours away. We got an appointment the same day. So off we went. At the appointment the doctor decided to do surgery the same day(we were not prepared to spend the night but his mother came up and brought us the things we needed). surgery at 6:00 pm he stayed the night at the hospital and had a CT scan at 3:00pm on Tuesday, and was released at about 6:00 pm Tuesday. The doctor looked at the CT scan and said that he did not see anything but has to wait for the radiologist to look for the final report on that. we are to call the doctor on Friday for all the info. I will update when we find anything out.

    Thank You
    Rose
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    What a day, Huh Rose?
    Sorry to hear about that nasty insurance issue...
    Glad to hear that you got it done though- and very promising news on the CT
    Good job.
    Now you wait for the pathology report, and you may want to consider lining up a second opinion with an expert oncologist.
    Take a look here: http://tcrc.acor.org/experts.html
    Joe
    Stage III. Embryonal Carcinoma, Mature Teratoma, Choriocarcinoma.
    Diagnosed 4/19/06, Right I/O 4/21/06, RPLND 6/21/06, 4xEP, All Clear 1/29/07, RPLND Incisional Hernia Surgery 11/24/08, Hydrocelectomy and Vasectomy 11/23/09.

    Please see a physician for medical advice!

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    • #3
      I would MUCH rather hear a story like this than one where the person has to wait weeks or even months to get an appointment/surgery! Good luck on the pathology!
      4/26/07 - mass confirmed w/ no elevated markers
      4/27/07 - left I/O
      5/2/07 - Dx: 100% seminoma stage 1A
      Surveillance: CT/blood (6 month cycle)
      4/27/13 - 6 years cancer free!

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      • #4
        Good thing you got this done, despite the inconvenience of having to go that far to get the surgery. Hope path and CT come back clear!
        "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see". Heb 11:1

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        • #5
          Glad to hear that what matters the most went smoothly. Good luck on Friday. Sharon
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          • #6
            Glad to hear the i/o is done. Let's hope the radiologist gives the all clear as well.

            Best wishes.
            Fish
            TC1
            Right I/O 4/22/1988
            RPLND 6/20/1988
            TC2
            Left I/O 9/17/2003
            Surveillance

            Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

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            • #7
              Hi Rose: Keeping fingers crossed for good results. Best wishes for Friday's appointment.
              Maria
              *Hubby Andy diagnosed 02/13/07, Left IO 02/16/07 *Stage 1A Non-Seminoma (65% Immature Teratoma / 35% Embryonal Carcinoma) *RPLND 04/27/07 Lymph Nodes-ALL CLEAR
              *Complications from Chylous Ascites so Laparotomy 05/03/07 *No food for 10 weeks, TPN only *07/18/07 Removed drains, tubes, picc line *CT Scan 07/31/07-ALL CLEAR
              *CT Scan 02/12/08-ALL CLEAR *Hydrocele surgery 06/19/08 *CT Scan 9/30/08 and 03/06/09 shows <cm left lung nodule - under surveillance

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              • #8
                Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support. It is really nice to find this place and get so many answers.

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                • #9
                  Hi Rose!
                  Did you get the path report yesterday- or a call from the Urologist?
                  Regardless of the outcome, I am a believer in second opinions. You may want to the path lab and sign out the slides- an oncologist at a center of excellence will want their pathology lab to read them again.
                  Try to enjoy the weekend.
                  Joe
                  Stage III. Embryonal Carcinoma, Mature Teratoma, Choriocarcinoma.
                  Diagnosed 4/19/06, Right I/O 4/21/06, RPLND 6/21/06, 4xEP, All Clear 1/29/07, RPLND Incisional Hernia Surgery 11/24/08, Hydrocelectomy and Vasectomy 11/23/09.

                  Please see a physician for medical advice!

                  My 2013 LiveSTRONG Site
                  The 2013 Already Balders

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