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I have been out of action since Tuesday October 4. For about two months, I have been experiencing soreness in my left rib cage as if someone had beaten me up. In addition, I have experience a reduced aerobic capacity on my daily morning jogs. On Tuesday, I was experiencing some chest pain and reluctantly drove to the local emergency room.
They did there thing, but thought my cardiac function looked good. However, their X-rays showed there was a good bit of fluid between my left lung and the rib cage. The admitted me for additional tests. Since that time I have been X-Rayed multiple times, had nearly a quart of fluid removed from the space between my lung and the rib cage, been CAT scanned three times, had a bone scan and a pulmonary test.
Their diagnosis is that I have a tumor in my left lung. It is inoperable, but not all the tests are completed. The fluid that was removed from my lung area has gone to a special lab for detail testing. In addition, the want to do a PED scan and that has yet to be scheduled.
I just returned from the hospital this afternoon. It’s been all a bit surreal.
I’ll update as I get more data to relate.
This should make for some good blogging material.
Posted by The Vorlon at October 8, 2005 3:34 PMI hope everything turns out well. I am praying for you.
Posted by: Brian at October 9, 2005 7:40 AMThank you.
Posted by: Ted at October 9, 2005 2:54 PMTed,
Nora and I want you to know how concerned we are with your health problem. We also want you to know that if you need anything, we're only a phone call away.
Sincerely,
Reb & Nora