The nodules are right there in the lungs, though. I'm really hoping nobody gives me any grief about the contrast, especially since the PET/CT report doesn't mention a single reaction to it.
I was wondering if it’s actually possible to get a lung CT scan without using any contrast dye—basically, can doctors still spot potential issues in the lungs if they don't inject the stuff?
About five months ago, I had a PET/CT scan that flagged some tiny nodules in my lungs, so now I need to go back in for a follow-up CT to see how things look. The big headache is that I had a massive, nasty reaction to the contrast last time, so I am dying to avoid getting injected with it again. I'm specifically talking about that IV contrast they pump in at the end of the scan.
Grace Ross20 said:Hey everyone, does anyone know for sure which immune boosters are actually safe to take while going through chemo and radiation? My Dad's Glioblastoma can't be operated on, so this is basically his main line of defense. Also, does anyone know if it's possible to go in for surgery if the therapy manages to shrink the tumor down first? I’d ask the doctors, but man, it is so incredibly hard to get straight answers out of them...
Hey there,
I’m currently right in the middle of chemo and radiation myself (dealing with pelvic issues), and because of the radiation, I've been told to stay away from supplements—things like multivitamins, mushrooms, or minerals—but you definitely need to run it by your oncologist first...
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some solid recommendations for a good primary care doctor around the Sesvete Emergency Services, Dubrava, or Retkovec areas... Any leads would be awesome. Thanks!
Angela Davis74 said:So, what? You still haven't given birth? 😬😬
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Since we’re all being brutally honest here, I’ve basically been begging everyone around me to just let it rip and fart already because the constant holding it in lately has been driving me absolutely insane.
Even my folks have started giving me grief about how I'm still going at it non-stop and how much of a 🙂 🙂 I am. I honestly have no clue what a two-week heads-up before an appointment is even supposed to look like ☕
redridge13 said:Speaking of grocery shopping, this thread just absolutely sent me over the edge . I honestly can't believe some people actually exist 🙄.
honestly, I just feel bad for folks like that, because it’s pretty obvious they’re dealing with their own internal messes...
and you know how life works—what goes around comes around—so I really hope life gives them a little reality check someday to make them rethink everything they just typed out...
Hey everyone, hanging in there with you all on this tough subject... sadly, I lost my angel, my mom, just a week ago 😢 but I really want to wish you and your loved ones nothing but strength and luck as you fight through these heavy illnesses... I just wanted to reach out and say that if anyone could use them, I have 6 bottles of Ensure that I’m happy to give away for free, so just hit me up if they'd help, I'm over in Washington, D.C.... sending love and hang in there!
Subileus basically means there's some kind of blockage or trouble moving things through the intestines, which can happen for all sorts of reasons.
I'm not quite sure what "NLP abdominis" is supposed to mean—maybe a typo?—but if they meant NPL abdominis, we're talking about a neoplasm, which is just a fancy word for a tumor or growth in the abdomen.
Ascites is when fluid builds up in the abdominal cavity.
Carcinosis peritonei refers to cancer cells spreading across the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). This usually happens when a tumor from an organ like the intestines, ovaries, stomach, liver, or pancreas spreads out.
An exploratory laparotomy is a surgical procedure where doctors make an incision in the abdominal wall to get a clear look at what's actually going on inside.
A biopsy of the greater omentum means taking a small tissue sample from the greater omentum for lab testing. Think of the omentum as a fatty apron-like layer that hangs down from the stomach and covers the front of the intestines.
I really hope your doctors have sat down and walked you through all of this.
Just looking at these terms alone, it’s tough to give a definitive answer. But what it sounds like is that the patient has a tumor in the abdomen causing a blockage (which they probably confirmed with X-rays or other scans), and during surgery, they found fluid in the abdomen along with changes in the lining that suggest the cancer has spread from its original spot. They also took tissue samples to be analyzed under a microscope.
Best regards. 👍
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation. Honestly, we didn't get any of this clarity at the hospital. It’s my mom we’re talking about, and for three days after her surgery, nobody would tell us exactly what was done. Then on the fourth day, when she finally asked, they just gave her this blunt answer that they had removed a large tumorous abscess. Yesterday, six days post-op, she was sent home for recovery while we wait for the results. I just wanted to understand where we stand and hold onto some hope, but right now, it feels like there isn't much to hope for.
Hey there, I could really use some help translating a diagnosis from my discharge papers—I have a general idea of what's going on, but I'd love an exact translation straight from the medical report... so, the diagnosis is: subileus. NLP abdominis. Ascites-carcinosis perinotei. And I'm assuming the treatment was: Laparotomia explorativa.biopsio omenty mayoris. Thank you !!!! in advance for the help...
Ethan King75 said:When did we stop being friends? I had an inspection too, and as I went to grab my pass, she just looked at me and said, "You're good" 🙂.
It was right when we parted ways—they walked into the station just past Knight and headed straight toward me near the JPMorgan Chase... but I was totally lost in my own head and didn't even notice them coming. 😁Honestly, I got lucky because they were just two really sweet ladies...
hollowmarlin49 said:Wild... usually those officers with the heavy satchels don't mess around at all 😉 plus, if we let everyone ride for free, the city budget would just tank 🥳...
I mean, I knew they were tough, which is why I was so caught off guard... I already felt my wallet $70 slipping out of my pocket
Scott Campbell72 said:Shame on you, riding around without a pass, c-c-c-c 🙂 🤣
Look, it's only like a ten-minute drive from the hospital back to my neighborhood, so I figured, hey, what's the worst that could happen? Then I totally zoned out and didn't even notice them until I was already stepping off
So, I had this little win today—I actually got caught by a transit officer on the subway, but instead of slapping me with a ticket, she just let it slide! She told me to just take the money and put it toward my baby, and then, of course, she ended up giving me the whole life story about her family 😁
Olive said:I've been feeling the exact same way. Honestly, I don't get worked up over much while I'm pregnant, but when I feel like someone's being disrespectful or crossing a line, it's game over. 😲 The adrenaline just hits me out of nowhere and I feel like I could go ten rounds in a boxing ring. It’s probably just that primal instinct kicking in, you know? Like some built-in survival mode.
For real though... even just on a crowded subway or a city bus, if someone accidentally bumps my belly, I'm ready to throw hands immediately...
Scott Harris10 said:Honestly, I smoke like a chimney... when is the right time to quit if the answer isn't just "immediately"?
I once polished off an entire pack in a single day, but honestly, I got lucky because my body just suddenly decided those things tasted like straight garbage and I couldn't stand them anymore.
Patrick Grant14 said:My fingers are tingling with this absolutely horrific sensation. It’s completely draining my energy—and frankly, it’s starting to scare me a little. Most people have the nerve to tell me it’s "normal"—as if that matters—but it is incredibly aggravating, and quite honestly, it’s enough to move me to tears.
I’m right there with you—at first, it was just happening while I was sleeping, but now my hands feel dead even during the day... I'll be typing away at my desk and suddenly my fingertips just go completely numb.
Benjamin Roberts5 said:It's a totally different story if someone is constantly hitting you with that, even if they claim it's out of love... But let's be real—people who have never once asked you, "Hey, have you put on weight?" aren't exactly being "affectionate"... It's just like those people who go, "Oh my god, you've gotten sooo biggg!!" Yeah, no kidding, I'm pregnant. What's your excuse for being a jerk??? ☕
That was literally me talking to my mom when she started chirping about my size... honestly, it totally wrecked me that day.
Olivia Robinson6 said:Honestly, what kills me most is how these old ladies rush me in the aisles. Like, move it, lady, I can’t even get past you. And this is me with a shopping cart at Walmart where the aisles are wide enough for three people to pass comfortably... seriously, learn how to steer around folks. If you can't manage that, you aren't gonna last long 😠 . And apparently, they plan on sticking around for a while (meanwhile, I’m down on my knees grabbing potatoes like, hello?! You won't be around much longer if I trip over you right now and break these three bones that are already shot 😠). Basically, it’s just the old ladies being rude because they don't care about anyone but themselves. They're used to getting priority everywhere and just march straight ahead because they're old and helpless... 🙄
On the flip side, it surprises me how everyone else is constantly asking if I need help or if I need them to grab something. At the gas station, random drivers will try to pump my tank for me, and the guy at the corner store offers to carry my stuff home... it’s super weird because I’m not even immobile. I catch myself wondering what I look like to make everyone act like that... it’s wild how helpful most people are toward me, if you ignore those old ladies 🙄 . What really gets to me, though, is not being able to just get out of bed normally. Turning over in bed or moving on the couch—I’ve had to develop specific techniques for every single movement since I was seven months old because this sciatica follows me everywhere. And having to get up for the bathroom in the middle of the night... everything else is fine 🙂
So, I actually finally sorted one thing out the other day. I practically had to stage an intervention with my husband just to convince him we swap sides of the bed, because I was pinned against the wall and I was seriously losing my mind. Plus, I need to get used to the new setup before the baby arrives and we’re all cramped together. He started grumbling about the change, so I just looked him dead in the eye and asked if he expected me to nurse him in the middle of the night or something. ☕
Hey, I'm looking for some solid recommendations for a great ENT specialist in Washington, D.C.—doesn't matter if they work out of a major hospital system or have their own private practice. Thanks!