Hi Everyone
does anyone know if a wedge removal can be done on stage 1 cancer if it’s unable to have a biopsy due to location being close to heart?
I thought I was fine with idea of surgery. After some research I’m a little traumatised by the depth of emotions that came, being that vulnerable.
I am a horrible patient and rubbish at asking or accepting help. I already have multiple health issues and 3 weeks ago none of this was happening. I think the shock part has worn off and I see the surgeon on Monday.
I had been worried about the CPEX test but it seems I did pretty good on that. I don’t really have symptoms per say. No cough of difficulty breathing. I just don’t have much of appetite and limited sleep.
I find that the wee hours are my time of struggle. I usually bake in the middle of the night. I can’t feel the baking urge at the minute.
I know many of us hate the waiting. I can deal with most anything thrown at me but this is wearing me down. I’m finally feeling a bit angry. I have 26 other issues I’m being treated for… that’s A LOT and now cancer but not cancer yo yo.
I was informed they can’t do a biopsy because it’s too close to my heart. They diagnosed it as stage 1 but in the same letter said it could be benign. When I saw this dr she said…. It looks like c
cer, acts like cancer, is growing like cancer, therefore it’s cancer….. so now I’ve seen this letter I feel like a fraud
I don’t want radiotherapy if that is a option but this is a big deal. Do I leave it? See if it grows and they can biopsy a bigger section? Sounds mad to think like that. Seems to be risky to chance that. Surgery option is major.
Anyone have any input? I’m really struggling with all this at the minute. Just feel so fake compared to some of you. What if I had the major surgery and it’s nothing to worry about (cancer I mean).?
ugh, thank you for any feedback
K66 
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Hi k66, that is a very difficult question for anyone to answer, because what may be possible for one person, may not be possible for another. Everyone’s cancer journey is so different to another’s, and no 2 people will have the same side effects to treatments.
I am interested as to why you feel you would not want radiotherapy? Hopefully it is not needed but it is a very successful cancer treatment.
You are going through such a stressful time at the moment. Just the worry of having surgery is huge, and with the concern that it may or may not be cancer is terrifying. I pray that it is benign for you, and I know everyone else in the group will be thinking the same, so please do not feel that you cannot post here! We look forward to hearing all the good success stories here.
I think the op will be necessary wether it is cancer or not, especially if it is growing! Best to get it out and done with. If it is cancer it is best to treat now rather than later, and surgery really is the best option for a cure!
Good luck for Monday, please let us know how you get on.
Aww thank you Chelle,
I think I was just a little freaked out. I am not sleeping so I’m not making a lot of sense. I’m lucky to get about 2 hours. That makes my brain race.
I rang for support today and that helped me become more focused. I think my fears are as valid as everyone’s, I just don’t do well with limitations that force me to ask for help.
I agree it’s better out and that is what I want either way. Radiotherapy frightens me far more than surgery. I saw what it did to my best friend and my mum. I realise everyone has a unique cancer journey. It is easy to clump things together when you are used to being the one that does for everyone else.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wise input. I will definitely pull strength from that and update Monday evening.
Sending, love and light, positive vibes and prayers to anyone who needs them.
hugs
K66 ️
