Vaping and the Big C

[gijills]

Looks like i started vaping about a year or so too late. I started vaping back in October. In January I started to get pains in my side. well we poked and prodded did x ray's to no avail. 2 weeks ago I got a cat scan. did not look good. 4' mass in my left lung. got a biopsy Wednesday and we are waiting on the lab work to confirm but it looks malignant. So a new chapter in my life awaits me and new challenges.
Not really feeling much now except short of breath (seems the tumor is wrapped around the bronchial tube) just the pain in my side. So it would seem we caught it really early. the question I have in mind is have any other forum members gone through this and can you offer any sage wisdom and or advice?

 

[bruiser]

Sorry to hear about that. I wish you well.

I seem to recall a few other posts about it, but I think most post in the wellness forum for serious stuff.

 

[wandawag]

so sorry to hear this. i have no knowledge about your situation, just want to wish you the best of luck on your outcome.

 

[gijills]

we are still waiting for the results of the first biospy.

 

[pkj]

Very sorry to read this news. Sending prayers for your complete and speedy recovery.

 

[classwife]

I am so sorry to hear this gijills


Sage wisdom or advise...try to keep a positive outlook.


Thoughts and healing prayers for you dear.

 

[2nd chance]

Looks like i started vaping about a year or so too late. I started vaping back in October. In January I started to get pains in my side. well we poked and prodded did x ray's to no avail. 2 weeks ago I got a cat scan. did not look good. 4' mass in my left lung. got a biopsy Wednesday and we are waiting on the lab work to confirm but it looks malignant. So a new chapter in my life awaits me and new challenges.
Not really feeling much now except short of breath (seems the tumor is wrapped around the bronchial tube) just the pain in my side. So it would seem we caught it really early. the question I have in mind is have any other forum members gone through this and can you offer any sage wisdom and or advice?

Surround yourself with plenty of friends and family and know they love and support you, they are trying to comfort you and need love as well after hearing of your news, enjoy each day with them with plenty of hugs, tears and laughter and be strong.
Most of all, you can beat this, positive thoughts and healing wishes, from me to you!!

 

[mavieboy]

Sorry mate, what an unfortunate piece of event that happened to you, stay strong buddy!

 

[gijills]

got the results of my first bisopy. they took 4 samples 3 were benign and the last on was suspisous but they could not rule out cancer it still looks suspisious! thorisaic surgery is next on the agenda.

 

[BleedingOrange36]

Hang in there and stay strong.
Praying that everything comes back in your favor.

 

[gijills]

We are in with MD Anderson Cancer Specialists now. Waiting on PET Scan results and we will go from there. I am ready to be rock n rolling on this!

 

[gijills]

Today's news:
Thursday we go back to MD Anderson. they are doing like a needle biopsy. and putting in the chemo tube. While I have not fully be diagnosed with Cancer all the signs are there. The mass in my lung is the most concern right now. they can test it to see if that is where it all started. My pancreas is also showing some kind of activity and is my renal gland. it is fairly rare to get pancreatic cancer and even rarer for it to spread to the lung. but the needle biopsy will tell what kind of marker it has and where it probably started. I will be getting Chemo once every 3 weeks to start. to beat it all down they are not wanting to do any surgery right now.

 

[bruiser]

Nothing but good thoughts and wishes for you.

 

[MrWalfington]

Sorry man that is terrible. Glad they caught it early though. I wish you the best of health and a speedy recovery.

 

[aikanae1]

You are in the best place possible. They saved my life over 8 years ago when no local doctor would do anything because I had a "weirdo" cancer. I would have died in a year without MD Anderson. The type of cancer I had "liked the lungs" and I had a highly suspicious spot. They tried to biopsy several times (FNA) but couldn't get it. It's still there with no signs of growth. I got lucky.

I met so many people there that pulled through some nasty stuff with MD Anderson's help. There's a reason why they are tops. They really do intend to "wipe out cancer in our lifetime".

I'm wishing you all the best.

 

[Natario]

My best wishes and prayers for your complete recovery.Please update us and Stay Strong!