Finally almost got a diagnosis

Slowly forging ahead.

Had the PetScan last Monday. First a "normal" PetScan, then one with contrast.

Spent 3 hours getting all of that done before I could go back home.

Next Monday, I will have the bronchoscopy, with a small (I hope) biopsy. Have to spend the night in hospital, because I don't have anyone to check on me during the night after the aneasthetic.

Won't get the results of that until the Thursday of the week - if the resluts have come through by then..

I've also been advised that the cataract operation for my right eye has finally made it to the front of the wait list.

That should probably happen on the 2nd April.

We do have universal health care, for those who can't afford the private health insurance system. It is a slow, arduous system though. And it isn't really free from cost.

I have already spent well over $500, - more than one week's income, on "gap" fees for various specialist.

Thank goodness I'm one of those people who puts away at least 10% on my fortnightly pension to cover those expenses.
 

Keep going Grannyjo ..that's great news about the cataract op, albeit still another 6 weeks, but it's another positive isn't it? ☺

I was in hospital myself for invasive tests last week, and will be again next Tuesday so I know what it's like for you... but if you remember that there are people out here who genuinely care about you, you'll feel so much stronger to face whatever comes your way...
 
You're having to deal with so much Grannyjo, I know it must be very stressful for you. Thinking of you and hoping for the best...hugs.
 
Thanks for letting us know, grannyjo. I was thinking about you just yesterday and wondering if you had heard anything yet. This must be a very trying time for you; I would be beside myself with the waiting.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers . . . .
 
I’ve only just seen this thread grannyjo, thinking of you and sending best wishes across the miles
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hollydolly said:
Keep going Grannyjo ..that's great news about the cataract op, albeit still another 6 weeks, but it's another positive isn't it? ☺

I was in hospital myself for invasive tests last week, and will be again next Tuesday so I know what it's like for you... but if you remember that there are people out here who genuinely care about you, you'll feel so much stronger to face whatever comes your way...
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Hollydolly, I am sorry to hear you are going through this. I hope you get good news soon. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers along with grannyjo.
 
Thinking of you, Grannyjo .. and, though you have to pay those gap fees for specialists, glad you have free healthcare.

Hang in there, we are all rooting for you.
 
Still no closer.

Went to the lung specialist today to get the results after the bronchoscopy on Monday. Although visual exam showed no problems, he wasn't able to reach the site of the "questionable lump".

Waiting now for the hospital to call to book me in for a needle biopsy on the lung in question.

I'm growing so tired of being in and out of hospital, visiting various doctors and having so many scans done. It really is wearing me down a bit.
 
Had a darned good chat with my GP this morning. He's been kept informed about everything that has been going on - getting the various reports.

Seems that the cancer is at stage 3 and not operable.

I have chosen not to undertake the various treatments offered - ie radiotherapy, chemotherapy, as they are not terribly useful in extending life for any appreciable amount of time with lung cancer, but come with their own set of problems.

We discussed my will, my power of attorney and my "end of life" plans. He has put "do not resuscitate" on my record now.

I am comfortable enough with that.

We all have to die at some time. My time will be coming just that little bit earlier than I expected.

I am feeling OK at the moment.
 
I don't know if I would be as brave as you, if I were in the same situation, grannyjo. I've always said that I would not want chemo if I had inoperable cancer. Though it isn't the outcome we have hoped for you, it's good your doctor finally addressed everything.

You are an inspiration. I wish you well with what time you have left.
 
Oh I'm so sorry to hear this Grannyjo, this is not what I was expecting to hear from you at all, I hadn't realised you were quite so poorly..:(

I have a friend on another forum who has chosen a similar path to you,(different cancer) and she has completely come to terms with it. She feels that she doesn't want her body messed around with any more, and she will live her life out until it's ready to go on home to her maker ( her words)...and after the initial upset her family by and large have accepted this now

Have they given you any idea of life expectancy ?

How disabled are you with it now?.. are you bed-ridden.. are you on oxygen?... are you able to get around relatively easily at all at the moment or do you need help with everything..?... Is it hard for you to breath long enough to talk to us here, or are you not quite at that stage yet?

Sorry for all the questions but I don't want you to think we're acting like we're already grieving for you and that you're no longer a part of this group ..instead I'd love you to be able to just keep enjoying this forum as our friend and have some happy times and enjoyment for as long as you can , if you're able....🌹🌻
 
You can't see it, but I've just given you a big big hug. I belong to an online prayer group and if you would like, will be happy to put you on the daily prayer list. You are so right, we are all going to pass over. Like my dad used to say "you don't want to live forever here, in this old body, now do you?"
 

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