Sheryl, Im so sorry to read about another recurrence! Im sure this is more than enough for both you and your husband. I would suggest you seek out a second opinion at one of the top Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs). With your husbands cancer coming back so many times a fresh set of experienced eyes would be a good idea.

Without a biopsy, the spot can not be identified as cancerous. Sometimes OC patients will have different "spots" show up in their lungs after going thru rads. Not always does this mean they are cancerous. Its happened to me as well. Having false positives on scans after rads is unfortunately quite common. Only a biopsy will determine what the spots are.

Best wishes with everything!


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PS... As a caregiver, take some time for yourself too. Being a caregiver is a difficult job, especially with everything both you and your husband have been thru. Be kind to yourself.

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile