lks1
05-20-2009, 02:01 PM
I am having a biopsy on some lymph nodes in my abdomen tomorrow, what can I expect? It is gonna hurt?:(
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lymphpre
05-20-2009, 02:36 PM
That depends on the procedure. If it is a needle biopsy, that's minimally invasive, and probably not too painful. If it's a laparoscopy, that's considerably more invasive, and involves them putting air into the abdomen. Bit sore for a couple of days. If it's a full laparotomy, that's quite a big operation, and you will be sore for a couple of weeks.
I imagine it's a needle biopsy if they are not admitting you for a few days, so minimal discomfort.
I imagine it's a needle biopsy if they are not admitting you for a few days, so minimal discomfort.
lks1
05-20-2009, 04:00 PM
It is a needle biopsy. Will I be able to return to work the next day, or should I take it off?
lks1
06-03-2009, 09:56 PM
Well, needle biopsy didn't go so good, they couldn't get one. Now I am scheduled for a Laparotomy on Tuesday and won't get the results untill my appointment with the oncologist on the following Monday. Why should something so important take so long. It will be the longest 6 days of my life. Do you think if it does show cancer, that they will get a hold of me before then or will they make me wait? Sitting at home for 2 weeks to recover will drive me nuts. What am I going to do?
not sick
06-04-2009, 07:12 PM
I am having a biopsy on some lymph nodes in my abdomen tomorrow, what can I expect? It is gonna hurt?:(
not sick
06-04-2009, 07:20 PM
lymph nodes in the abdomen are slightly "deep". When mine were biopsied the radiologist froze the area so there was very little discomfort, just a feeling of pressure. After the procedure I was required to lie flat and quiet for a period of three hours to eliminate the possibility of bleeding. Disregarding the emotional drain it is not terribly uncomfortable. Good luck, please keep us posted.
lks1
06-10-2009, 09:01 AM
Well, they ended up doing a laparotomy yesterday to remove a lymph node. I am very sore, but at least I get two weeks off of work. Won't get the results until Monday. Gonna be a long week.
LittleMe79
06-10-2009, 01:50 PM
Hello
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. The waiting is hard, I hope it turns out you're fine, and that you don't have cancer.
Anyway, are you sure you're getting the result on monday allready? Please don't be too disappointed if they don't have the result ready for you, as such things usually takes time.
When I was first diagnosed (NLPHD - 7 years ago) I was told 2 weeks after I had my biopsy that it was lymphoma - but had to wait another week or two to get a certain answer about which lymphoma type.
15 days ago I also had a laparoscopy to remove a lymph node in my abdomen, as they believe I have relapsed. They told me the result would be back in 2-3 weeks. I called the hospital two days ago to check, but it was still not ready, so they told me to call again in another week. (I think I will try again on friday - just in case...)
I don't want to make you more frustrated, I'm just thinking you should be prepared that it MIGHT take longer so you won't be too disappointed on monday.
Hang in there. Waiting sucks - but it get's better when you have the results - even if the result should not be what you were hoping for.
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. The waiting is hard, I hope it turns out you're fine, and that you don't have cancer.
Anyway, are you sure you're getting the result on monday allready? Please don't be too disappointed if they don't have the result ready for you, as such things usually takes time.
When I was first diagnosed (NLPHD - 7 years ago) I was told 2 weeks after I had my biopsy that it was lymphoma - but had to wait another week or two to get a certain answer about which lymphoma type.
15 days ago I also had a laparoscopy to remove a lymph node in my abdomen, as they believe I have relapsed. They told me the result would be back in 2-3 weeks. I called the hospital two days ago to check, but it was still not ready, so they told me to call again in another week. (I think I will try again on friday - just in case...)
I don't want to make you more frustrated, I'm just thinking you should be prepared that it MIGHT take longer so you won't be too disappointed on monday.
Hang in there. Waiting sucks - but it get's better when you have the results - even if the result should not be what you were hoping for.
lks1
06-10-2009, 07:14 PM
I don't understand why it takes so long to get the results on something so important. I guess I don't know what all is involved in doing the procedure. But you would think in this day and time that it wouldn't take longer than a couple of days. Hoping for the best, but I am prepared for the worst. I just want to get this whole thing either started or put to rest. I have too many other things to worry about.
LittleMe79
06-11-2009, 01:51 PM
I was told by my oncologist that these tests take a long time - not becauce they are not prioritized, but because there are some prosedures they have to do (something about colouring the cells or something) which takes many days. Maybe the cells have to grow or something.
I don't have the exact knowledge of what they do with this lymph tissue, but as I understood from her it was not possible to do this any quicker.
For your sake, I really hope you'll get the answer quicker than me. 2,5 weeks now and still nothing...:confused:
I don't have the exact knowledge of what they do with this lymph tissue, but as I understood from her it was not possible to do this any quicker.
For your sake, I really hope you'll get the answer quicker than me. 2,5 weeks now and still nothing...:confused:
4boystolove
06-15-2009, 08:25 PM
Sorry to hear about all of this. I know what you mean about the wait. I discovered a lump on april 2 and they (docs) aret aking so long to schedule anything. I'm hoping to hear from them this week to schedule my biopsy. The only thing I can tel you is TRY TRY to take your mind off of it. Let yourself worry for a little bit once a day and then if it creeps up on you again say to your self that you already worried about it earlier so no need to worry about it again.
You can't change it. How about saying the serenity prayer.
I am in thesame boat worrying.
I wish you luck.
You can't change it. How about saying the serenity prayer.
I am in thesame boat worrying.
I wish you luck.
lks1
06-16-2009, 11:17 AM
Well, got my results back yesterday. It is follicular lymphoma. I am getting a bone marrow biopsy done on Friday. I have decided to wait and watch on my treatment. With it being a slow growing cancer, and I have no B symptoms yet, I have made the decision (along with the oncologist) to wait and have another CT scan done in August. Its strange, I am actually kind of at a peace now. I am not freaking out anymore. Even though I have cancer, I feel relatively calm and in control. I thought for sure I would want this "thing" out of my body as soon as possible, its strange. Everyone thinks I am crazy for just waiting to see what happens. What do you think? I feel I have read everything there is to read on follicular lymphoma, and I am pretty confident in my decision. I told my daughter yesterday and explained why I was doing this and she is behind me 100% and said you will be alright because you are Mom. I have wonder friends and family and don't plan on leaving any of them anytime soon.
not sick
06-23-2009, 10:01 AM
Well, got my results back yesterday. It is follicular lymphoma. I am getting a bone marrow biopsy done on Friday. I have decided to wait and watch on my treatment. With it being a slow growing cancer, and I have no B symptoms yet, I have made the decision (along with the oncologist) to wait and have another CT scan done in August. Its strange, I am actually kind of at a peace now. I am not freaking out anymore. Even though I have cancer, I feel relatively calm and in control. I thought for sure I would want this "thing" out of my body as soon as possible, its strange. Everyone thinks I am crazy for just waiting to see what happens. What do you think? I feel I have read everything there is to read on follicular lymphoma, and I am pretty confident in my decision. I told my daughter yesterday and explained why I was doing this and she is behind me 100% and said you will be alright because you are Mom. I have wonder friends and family and don't plan on leaving any of them anytime soon.
not sick
06-23-2009, 10:09 AM
Hi and good morning. Thanks for the email and I hope that everything is going well for you. I am sure that there are a million thoughts running through your head right now but the best thing that you can do is stay positive and listen to your Dr., (in my opinion). I don't think that he (or she) would recommend that course of action if it wasn't appropriate for you. My first thought as well was " I just want this gone" but when you listen to their explanation, it makes sense for each individual. Stay strong and I am thinking about you.
not sick
09-04-2009, 04:50 PM
:wave:Hi! Hope that everything is going well for you. I have not checked in for quite a while, it has been a busy summer.I am hoping that you are still asymptomatic, and are still able to do the "watch and wait". I was a year in remission on Aug. 27, so things are great here. Stay well and think positive.