Posts by Angela Wright

cosmiclynx14 said:The CT slices through the bone window show hyperdense nodular shadows at the level of the 9th and 11th thoracic vertebrae, an 18mm mass at the 11th thoracic vertebra, and a 14mm mass at the L4 segment, which are highly suspicious for osteoplastic metastatic changes.

Does this mean it spread to the bones, or could it honestly be something else???

We have to compare this against the previous scans. If there was nothing like this before, then we're likely looking at metastases. I don't want to be the one to burst anyone's bubble, but unfortunately, radiologists can usually tell what they're looking at with a pretty good degree of certainty. That being said, don't lose heart just yet. Bone metastases can actually respond quite well to radiation treatment if they haven't grown too massive.

hollowridge88 said:Hey everyone, how are you all dealing with the loss of someone close to you? How do you manage to function normally? How do you just keep going? I feel completely stuck, and I honestly don't know what to do... I don't know how to handle this grief, this indescribable pain, or this heavy weight pressing down on my heart. I really don't know how to get through a single day, let alone sleep or try to think positively... Please, give me some advice, because right now, I can't find anything solid enough to hold onto so I can pull myself up...

Hang in there. Over at Psychologica, there's an open topic, where they've moved everyone who has lost someone here.

Amanda Miller69 said:My father-in-law had his exam yesterday, and the doctor sent him to get tumor markers checked. Today, I find out from the incredibly "helpful" clinic secretary that they told my father-in-law his lung results were fine and that we’d just receive the official opinion by mail.
The marker is at 3.04, which is within the normal range since the reference value goes up to 3.3.

So, how on earth can the lung results be "fine" when the right side is shadowed and the FC sinus is blocked? (I transcribed those exact findings in one of my previous posts)????

I honestly think our healthcare system is completely screwed.

What am I supposed to do, just sit here with my hands tied and wait for my father-in-law to kick the bucket???

It's obvious he had pneumonia when they pumped him full of antibiotics, and what you're seeing now is just scarring. I already told you.
Look, just grab the files and take them to a different private pulmonologist for a second opinion. There isn't any other way.🤷

Charles Alvarez67 said:Is it actually possible to park in the hospital loop, or is that strictly reserved for staff?

They let you out after 6:00 PM just like they do on weekends. It’s like if you’re just swinging by to pick up your wife and kids, they’ll let you through, and then you just exit via the ramp on the far side of the unknown area.

Amanda Miller69 said:Here is my father-in-law's radiology report:

On the two-projection thoracic scans, there is an inhomogeneous shadowing with ill-defined borders in the right basal area and the middle lung field; on the posterior view, this corresponds to an infiltrate.
The remaining lung fields show increased translucency.
The right dome is irregularly shaped and poorly defined in the lateral portion, accompanied by a shadowed FC sinus, while the left diaphragm is normally positioned and reduced, with the corresponding FC sinus being clear.
The heart shadow is slightly enlarged overall, primarily due to the left ventricle, with satisfactory tone.
The Aorta shows lamellar sclerosis in the arch.
Follow-up depends on the clinical progression; please bring previous scans for comparison if necessary.

I compared this to his previous results where everything was clean and fine.
Could someone please explain what all this means so I know how to move forward?

Look, given all the different bacteria he's been fighting off, it's entirely possible he developed pneumonia, and those shadows are just from that—but they could also be metastases. His heart has weakened too (it's enlarged), which I assume is also a side effect of the medications and the infections... either way, if I were you, I’d take these results straight to both a surgeon and an oncologist. They'll probably send him for a chest ultrasound, and maybe an MRI if they think it's necessary.

hollowridge88 said:I was lying in bed, then I got up and went into her room hoping I’d find her sleeping there, so I could just sit in the chair beside her, drink my coffee, and watch her sleep. But she isn't there. She isn't sleeping. She isn't lying down. The bed is empty. The candle is burning, but coffee just isn't coffee without her. It's quiet; she isn't calling out to me. I miss her. Thank you all, and I wish everyone nothing but the best.

Honey, the coffee will never taste quite the same again, but every single time you sit down with a cup, you’ll be drinking it with her—talking to her in your heart... that's how it works for me, too.
Let her rest now. Give yourself permission to heal; focus on yourself, because you truly need to. You have navigated an incredibly heavy season of life and you're still standing. Now you know exactly how much strength you carry and just how much a person can endure—far more than anyone would ever dare to imagine. There won't be anything else in this life that weighs on you quite like this, something you can't shoulder. That realization is one small silver lining pulled from all this darkness, but it’s worth the whole world.
I wish the very best for you and your family as well.

hollowridge88 said:It’s with a heavy heart that I’m letting you all know Mom passed away at 12:30...

😢
Honey, the Almighty has called her home to be with Him... please try to find some peace now. Mom is resting easy, and you can too—just let yourself grieve. Be proud of her and proud of yourself; she raised an incredible, resilient woman who has her ticket straight to Paradise.

🙂

Michelle Kelly4 said:Just call 911, honey.

And what exactly are they supposed to do, dear?
A few days ago, doctors were there and couldn't even get a blood pressure reading or a pulse...😢

hollowridge88, hang in there... may the Almighty finally grant you peace and mercy... it’s the only way.😢

Richard Sanders7 said:cosmiclynx14, it could just be degenerative bone changes, which is most likely the case if the markers look fine.

Zachary Howard2, what’s the point of all these tests if the decision has already been made not to treat the patient? I don't get what they would actually do even if they found metastases somewhere. You have to let a person live out their remaining months as normally as possible, rather than dragging them from hospital to hospital when they aren't even feeling that bad.

When dealing with a cancer patient, it isn't just about oncological treatment; you also have to manage symptoms and provide palliative care. To handle any of those three aspects effectively, you need a clear picture of the current situation. Certain medications require justification based on the patient's exact condition. For example, if someone starts struggling to breathe because of lung metastases, they can't just get oxygen without a pulmonologist prescribing it based on specific findings.
On top of that, the entire approach to oncological treatment can shift based on a new development in the patient's status.

Amanda Miller69 said:My father-in-law's lungs aren't looking good, at least based on how I'm reading this report and what I can see on the scan.
I'll try to transcribe the full report later.
It mentions shadowing on the right side of the lung, FC sinus, and infiltrates. Could those be metastases?

Shadowing doesn't always mean they're mets, but honestly, those infiltrates definitely lean in that direction if you ask me... but once you post the actual report, we can dig into it a bit more.

hollowridge88 said:I just hope that after everything is said and done, I’ll come out the other side feeling a little better knowing I gave it every single ounce of effort I had... Truly, thank you for everything—the talks, the help, the explanations, and for putting up with me and my mom.

Honey, if I helped even a little bit, then it gave some actual meaning to the suffering both my mom and I have been through.

hollowridge88 said:I’m in the same boat, and believe me, I’m desperate to understand that part too. My mom had doctors and home health nurses come by, trying to check her blood pressure and pulse, but they just couldn't get anything. They were checking her wrists and her neck, feeling for a heartbeat, but it was just too weak for them to detect. They basically told me, "This is it, get ready, because time is running out." Now my mom is gone, heading off to a better place—a world without pain—leaving us behind. God, it hurts so much. I always thought I was strong, but I guess I’m not. I just can't handle this. I'm not doing okay.

😢 My heart breaks for you, dear... I truly hope you find some peace in your heart, and that she finds her eternal rest and tranquility. 🙂

I wouldn't know, honey, I wasn't right there by my aunt's side. I'm just passing along what I was told about her experience. A relative actually asked me if it was the same way it was with my mother. It wasn't quite like that for her, though—she actually choked on some grits because her swallowing reflex had completely failed her. I honestly think she might have had a pulmonary embolism, too... God, where does someone even find the strength to fight through that? Poor thing, my heart just breaks for her. To me, that's the absolute worst part—that total loss of human dignity. That specific biological breakdown just doesn't make sense to me...😢

hollowridge88 said:My mom has blue feet, her ankles, and her hands... that area feels freezing to the touch. She just had another choking episode, too. She's been vomiting since this morning and has this heavy cough, but she doesn't even have the strength to actually cough. When she tries to cough or vomit, she starts gasping for air like she can't catch it. Why is that?

She’s running out of oxygen... man.😢

hollowridge88 said:Morning. We're facing another issue here; Mom's feet have gone cold and she’s freezing. Right now, her toes are turning blue—two of them are deep purple and she's feeling incredibly cold.

Her circulation is failing. 😢 My late aunt had blue feet and started turning blue just a day before she passed away. During the day, she slipped into a comatose state and that was it. Her breathing just got shallower and shallower until she finally gave out... hang in there, dear. div>

goldenjackal15 said:Yeah. Thanks for the links; I hadn't come across those yet. The symptoms I'm dealing with—and a handful of others I found on an international forum—aren't officially recognized as side effects of a lipoma. Fine. But I don't get this whole air of mystery surrounding it. Imagine if they just wouldn't tell you anything about a fatty tissue growth on your brain 😲—is it because they don't know, or is there actually nothing left to say? 🤷

That’s just how it goes with rare diseases and conditions. Your best bet is to keep digging on Google until you find a major world-class research center specializing in rare neurological disorders and demand answers from them. It might even be worth reaching out to a top-tier American research hub like:
If they're stumped, they at least have to point you toward someone who can actually help.

Here are some leading medical centers for brain tumors: https://www.google.com/search?q=leading+brain+tumor+centers&spell=1

EDIT: Check this out—it's a detailed case study of a woman with one located in her corpus callosum.

hollowridge88 said:I just wonder—what’s the point of all this agony and suffering?! I don't see a single logical reason for it. My mom was destroyed. I am destroyed. What else is left?! And what happens when I end up with cancer in a few years... since I have a 99% genetic chance and I live the way I do. I'm the perfect candidate.

Don't go down that rabbit hole right now...😢 Look, we all carry these cells inside us and we all have a shot at getting sick. Genetic predisposition is one thing, but triggers are something else entirely... it doesn't have to happen.

I don't know if you guys are religious, but if you are, maybe consider an anointing with holy oil if you haven't already... it meant everything to my mom, and she passed away in peace.

hollowridge88 said:Morning, everyone... how are you all doing? It’s gloomy here today, so I’m feeling just as gray and sleep-deprived. Mom was coughing all night, her thighs and stomach are hurting, and we’re dealing with those bowel issues again—it’s almost like she’s trying to purge that 5 ml nutrient drink. She’s also developed this specific odor that’s really unpleasant for me to be around. Wishing you all a peaceful and pleasant day.

Oh honey, I didn't want to bring this up earlier... all that dark discharge, the bleeding, the smell... it's just what happens, you know? When organs are compromised by cancer, they start to break down.... people often describe that scent as smelling like damp earth or decay... I haven't experienced it personally, but my grandmother used to tell me about it... oh my God, why does there have to be so much agony and suffering? 😢 I am sending you all the strength in the world... I know every single second of this struggle feels like too much, but honestly, it just can't go on much longer at this stage. I hope someone has been able to step in and help you out by now.

goldenjackal15 said:Hi everyone. Has anyone ever heard of a lipoma on the corpus callosum or anywhere else in the brain? I’m looking for some actual lived experience or insight, because frankly, I've seen plenty of neurologists and neurosurgeons, and none of them seem to give me a straight answer.

I honestly find it hard to wrap my head around the idea that something like this exists. 😲 I always assumed fat couldn't just manifest inside the skull. But then again, we aren't talking about an external growth here; this is something that develops during embryonic stages.

I did a little digging online—maybe this will help you out: http://radiopaedia.org/articles/intracranial-lipoma
You can find published studies on PubMed right here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?...cranial+lipoma

From what I can gather, it’s an incredibly rare diagnosis. Treatment usually just focuses on managing symptoms like pain, edema, or seizures. Surgery isn't typically recommended because the risks and potential morbidity far outweigh any possible benefit from the procedure itself.

Azab's kidneys are failing. Once that swelling and fluid reaches her lungs and heart, it's going to be the end..

It is truly devastating to see everyone struggling like this. She’s asking them to add morphine to her pain management protocol.
I am praying for you all 🙂