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@JudyEv (342083)

Rockingham, Australia

September 6, 2024 2:34am CST

Vince, my husband, had surgery today for a lesion on the lung. The doctor rang at 11am to say the lesion was a low-grade cancer and he had taken out the lymph nodes and more of the lung. So at least it’s all over with the one operation. Vince rang about 2pm but hadn’t seen the doctor at that point. He didn’t know the lump was malignant. I will go to see him this evening. No doubt, he’ll still be a bit groggy but that’s okay. It’s good to have this over and done with. I am staying a couple of nights with my sister-in-law. This afternoon, her husband took me to a massive ‘book barn’ where the books are all very cheap. It really is the size of a big barn and must have thousands of books, DVD, CDs, etc. I picked up three books which will make great presents for my sister come Christmas. The photo shows Vince on a swing at one of our camping sites.

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@nela13 (58720)

• Portugal

6 Sep

That is good that the doctor removed everything. He needs to rest and give time to his body to heal.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

True. That will be the next step.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Sep

@nela13 Thanks. I don't have much to do really so I'm sure I'll be okay.

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@nela13 (58720)

• Portugal

6 Sep

@JudyEv Best wishes for him, take it easy now.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

6 Sep

I am glad he had a good doctor who performed surgery before it spreads to other organs. Tell him to take it easy and to rest. You can relax now Judy.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

6 Sep

@JudyEv I know you will take good care of him.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Sep

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Thanks, Anna. He needs to take it easy now until he has fully recovered.

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@AmbiePam (93898)

• United States

6 Sep

I’m so glad they got it all. It sounds like the absolute best outcome was had considering it was malignant. I’ll keep praying for his recovery.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Thanks Amber. Yes, we couldn't have wished for a better outcome really. Now he just needs to get well.

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@rakski (126067)

• Philippines

6 Sep

I am sorry to know that but last least it was taken out already.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Yes, it's good that it has all been removed already.

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@rakski (126067)

• Philippines

7 Sep

@JudyEv that's so true

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@MarieCoyle (38709)

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6 Sep

I hope he heals quickly and well, and that the problem is forever resolved!

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Thanks. That's what we're hoping too.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

@MarieCoyle My SIL has been very kind and we get on well so that's good.

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@MarieCoyle (38709)

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7 Sep

@JudyEv I know it's very worrying when someone we love has to have surgery. Hang in there, I'm glad you have a good place to stay while he is in the hospital.

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@Beestring (14697)

• Hong Kong

6 Sep

I'm sorry to know that and hope that he recovers well. If the cancer has not spread to other organs, he should be fine.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Hopefully it hasn't spread and it's quite small so they should have been able to remove it all.

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@much2say (56057)

• Los Angeles, California

7 Sep

What a relief - all done and sounds like it was caught early. Hope Vince has a speedy recovery

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@much2say (56057)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Sep

@JudyEv Ah, well then will be keeping my fingers crossed

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

Thanks. Just waiting now to see if it's a secondary cancer which the doctor wouldn't rule out.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep

@much2say Thanks. They say it take a fortnight for the results to come through.

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@kaylachan (71773)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

7 Sep

Hard part appears to be over for now.

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@kaylachan (71773)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Sep

@JudyEv It's a slow process, but it sounds like he's got a fighting chance.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep

@kaylachan Yes, that's for sure.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

Yes, that's true. Now to get him better.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)

• China

8 Sep

It is better not to let him know the lump is malignant ! Anxiety about it would make condition of disease worse.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16789)

• China

9 Sep

@JudyEv Hope the doctor can nip the cancer in the bud !

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

He knows it was malignant and now we're waiting for the test results to see if it is the primary cancer or a secondary one. We have good doctors so, while we're a bit worried, we also know he will be well taken care of.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep

@changjiangzhibin89 Thanks. It will be a fortnight before all the tests are done.

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@rebelann (112969)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Sep

I'm glad the surgery went well. I hope they got all of it out.

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@rebelann (112969)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Sep

I pray it is all gone and with no secondary starts

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep

@rebelann Thank you. We do appreciate your prayers.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep

It was only small so it's all gone now. But the question remains if it was a primary site or a secondary one. We'll know in a fortnight.

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@Juliaacv (51588)

• Canada

6 Sep

It is such a blessing that the doctor had the foresight to biopsy it and then complete the surgery with the removal of what he needed to. It must be much easier on Vince's body and his nerves to go under just once. Now the surgery is over and you, who are the super nurse-wife, will help him return to his strong self, or at least strong enough to swing carefree like he is in the photo. It is good that you were able to spend some time looking through the book barn, something for you is very important.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Thanks, Julia. yes, one operation is much better than two. We can concentrate on getting him well again now.

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@Juliaacv (51588)

• Canada

6 Sep

@JudyEv I just know that when he is released from the hospital he will be in the best hands possible to help him recover fully.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Sep

@Juliaacv Thanks. I'll be doing my best.

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@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Sep

I hope that is all that needs to be done.

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@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Sep

@JudyEv They will often do follow up treatment here like chemo to be safe.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Sep

@wolfgirl569 We should know more after the surgeon visits.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

That's what we're hoping. Vince might learn more when the surgeon catches up with him.

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@xFiacre (13150)

• Ireland

6 Sep

@judyev I do hope that’ll be the end of the nastiness.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Hopefully this will be the end of it.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41750)

• United States

8 Sep

Judy, I'm so sorry to hear this. Hopefully they've caught this early and he'll make a total recovery. I'm praying for you both.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41750)

• United States

11 Sep

@JudyEv I'll keep praying.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep

@1creekgirl Thank you Vicki. It's appreciated. I brought him home this morning.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

Thanks very much, Vicki. It was a slow-growing cancer and we're waiting for test results to hopefully say it''s the primary one and not a secondary cancer.

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@snowy22315 (182193)

• United States

8 Sep

How is he? I guess he is post op now.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

He's sort of okay but obviously it will take a while. His BP has been too low and he's had trouble swallowing and keeping food down. But he's cheery enough.

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@Orson_Kart (6842)

• United Kingdom

9 Sep

If the surgeon has removed all the cancer then that can only be good news. Hopefully he recovers quickly and you can both get back to some normality.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep

The only downside is that it will be a fortnight before we learn if this was a primary or secondary cancer. We're thinking primary as it was slow-growing and very small.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

6 Sep

You are such a good soldier Judy.

I am sorry this was low grade cancer, but glad they got it out now. Poor ol Vince the good soul he is.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

6 Sep

@JudyEv Yes Mam that is the goal.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep

Thanks. It's good that it's all gone. Hopefullly that will be the end of it.

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@LindaOHio (181657)

• United States

7 Sep

Great photo. I'm glad that the surgery is over and it was successful. Does Vince have to have any further treatments? I hope not. Praying for his quick recovery.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

We are waiting for test results to see if he'll need further treatment. Thanks for the prayers.

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@LindaOHio (181657)

• United States

10 Sep

@JudyEv You're welcome. I know you will keep us informed.

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@peachpurple (13961)

• Malaysia

8 Sep

When my hubby had dengue fever, i had to accompany him in the hospital for 10 days. Couldnt go anywhere, had to buy food for him. Yiu are sure lucky, neednt have to babysit him

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep

I know it's very difficult in some hospitals. We are indeed lucky here. Dengue fever can be very nasty. I hope your husband has recovered well.

@dgobucks226 (35733)

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14 Sep

So sorry to hear that about Vince.

Glad it was discovered in its early stages.

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@JudyEv (342083)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Sep

Thanks, yes. He might have dodged a bullet with it being discoverred so early.

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