Latest update, my dad is now scheduled for biopsies on the lung spots on March 26. My dad said the docs are saying the delay is to wait until they have some kind of new super-duper bronchoscopy machine installed to do the biopsy with.

Seems like a very long way out to me in light of the fact he has a confirmed tumor recurrance in his pharynx. Not sure what to make of this, but the thought of that much delay just to do the biopsy has me concerned about what the docs might believe about his situation.

Like so many here, the waiting now will be the tough part for me, but that's not really what counts. My dad still is in very good spirits considering, and it's his level of concern that matters.

I did find out a little more about the lung spots, from last CT scan, the sizes are approximately 8mm and 5mm, location of both is in left lung, one upper part of lung and the other in the lower part.

Like most supporters, I'll be sitting with all fingers and toes crossed smile

Last edited by cxl1; 02-25-2009 10:44 PM.

Dad Age 72: Dx 2/07 SCC BOT Right T2N2BM0 Stage IVa
2.5cm prim partial gloss margins not clear w/right neck dissect 12 nodes, 4+ w/ex-cap spread 2/28/07
30xIMRT(60Gy)-5xCarboplatin+Taxol 4-5/07
Recur SCC Pharynx Dx 2/09 w/possible mets to lungs
Lung biops scheduled for March 26, 2009