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Bad news is my wife developed a cold awhile back that lingered so our doctor decided to take an X-ray and when they looked at it a spot appeared in the picture by her left lung. Another picture was taken and it was still there so they did a Cat-scan and the darned spot was still there.

 

Diane was sent to a cancer surgeon and he thought it looked like it could be cancer, infact he was kinda sure it was so he set up a whole bunch of tests for confirmation..

 

The last month or so we've been travelling between Peterboro, Oshawa & Toronto hospitals where my wife has undergone more tests then you would believe.

 

Now the good news.

 

We had another meeting with the surgeon yesterday and it turns out it's a small early stage cancer and hasn't spread anywhere else and is confined to the upper lobe of her left lung.

 

Diane's scheduled for surgery November 4th where a section of her upper lung will be removed along with all the cancer. The surgeon will make 3 small (ish) incisions and will remove it through them.

 

There'll be a couple days in intensive care, then a few more days in a regular room and if all goes well, she'll be home in less than a week.

 

We'll be needing some crossed fingers when the time comes, but I've got a lot of faith in this doctor and everybody feels this will all have a happy ending.

 

Our 48th wedding anniversary is coming up in a couple weeks and I've already told her I'm counting on another 48.

 

I'm only posting this because we've made alot of friends on this board in the last 12 years and many know about this and I just wanted everyone to know things are now looking up.

 

All prayers will be gratefully received though.

 

 

 

 

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Prayers sent...........a friend of mines father just went thru this exact same scenario, had his surgery just this past friday to remove a small portion of his lung............... and everything went great!!!! :)

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That stinks that you and your wife have to go through this but at least the prognosis is good and there's reason to be optimistic about it!

 

Prayers for you both!

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Prayers and thoughts are with Diane and you if there is anything I Can do don't hesitate to let me know. Keep positive and know lots of good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way ! Matt

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We're with you Lew.

 

One of my fishing friends went through the same thing a little over a year ago and he's doing fine these days.

 

Catching it early was great. Surgeons are doing biopsies during surgery to be sure they get it all before closing.

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Jesus Lew!!! Bloody disease strikes again!! I'm sure your missus will be just fine. I would tell you to take care of your good lady but I would be wasting my breath, you will do it regardless. Take care my friend. Diane will be in my prayers.

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Wow Lew. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but glad it's been caught early! She is in my thoughts for a speedy recovery! I'm in Whitby...half way between Toronto and the Kawarthas. If you are in need of a place to crash for a little bit please let me know. I was laid off a while back and I'm always here at home. Good luck with everything!

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All the best Lew

Thoughts and prayers for you and Diane

 

Happy 48th :clapping: :clapping:

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Glad it was caught early Lew !!! I'm sure everything will be ok !! And looking forward to hearing the good news when your wife is recovered and conrats on your anniversary !!! Things will be fine stay positive

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