Plumber1
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I have my AVR and aortic artery replacement scheduled for 6/12.
I have a bicuspid valve and a some family history that includes some marfaniod-like symptoms. I am slated to receive a On-x valve with a Dacron conduit. Surgery is to take place here in Olympia Washington by surgeon with a lot of experience and a great track record.
I am 51 and my aortic artery is dilated to 5.7 cm so time is of the essence. My older brother died of dissecting aortic aneurysm in 1981.
I think I am cool with the upcoming operation. I have read lots of information here on VR and find this community to be very helpful.
Here is what I need help with: During CT scan for aorta a 1/2" node was discovered in the very top of my right lung, and now after a needle biopsy it has turned out to be cancerous (slow growing non-small cell, if any knows about these things). The current course of action is to take care of the aneurysm and aortic valve first and then as soon as I am able (perhaps after a month of recovery) I will go back in to remove the unfriendly material in my right lung. Doc's say this is a situation that is curable -- not just treatable.
Has anyone faced anything similar to this situation? I would welcome any thoughts, comments and sage advice. Prayers would be helpful too.
Thanks much.
I have a bicuspid valve and a some family history that includes some marfaniod-like symptoms. I am slated to receive a On-x valve with a Dacron conduit. Surgery is to take place here in Olympia Washington by surgeon with a lot of experience and a great track record.
I am 51 and my aortic artery is dilated to 5.7 cm so time is of the essence. My older brother died of dissecting aortic aneurysm in 1981.
I think I am cool with the upcoming operation. I have read lots of information here on VR and find this community to be very helpful.
Here is what I need help with: During CT scan for aorta a 1/2" node was discovered in the very top of my right lung, and now after a needle biopsy it has turned out to be cancerous (slow growing non-small cell, if any knows about these things). The current course of action is to take care of the aneurysm and aortic valve first and then as soon as I am able (perhaps after a month of recovery) I will go back in to remove the unfriendly material in my right lung. Doc's say this is a situation that is curable -- not just treatable.
Has anyone faced anything similar to this situation? I would welcome any thoughts, comments and sage advice. Prayers would be helpful too.
Thanks much.