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This is NOT good-dad in hospital

Original post by ikasse02

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My dad was just sent to the ER after difficulty breathing followed by a bad chest x-ray (he has a one-sided pleural effusion). I've been on his case forever and knew something was wrong. I went to medical school (I'm an MD/PhD student) for 2 years so my mind is going crazy. And I have been right every time...

All I keep thinking is will he be at my wedding?! Our best man's dad just had a similar set of symptoms and died within a few weeks from metastatic cancer. oh my god oh my god....

Keep you fingers crossed!

KathleenG Thread views: 1,907

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I hope your dad gets well really soon!!! I will keep him in my prayers!!

ikasse02 Thread views: 1,907

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Update: I am completely confused.

Fluid is out, well at least coming out. It's a lot. Lung is collapsed even with the pressure released.

I called him and he couldn't even speak. He was out of breath - it seems like he's getting worse!

I'm taking control of this situation and going tonight to talk to the doctor. Maybe if he talks medical jargon I could actually understand. Saying 'there's a line on the picture' means nothing to me.

GIGIBRIDE04 Thread views: 1,907

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YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Tessie Thread views: 1,907

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You and your family are in our prayers.

Smolokoff Thread views: 1,907

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your father. It sounds like he is a tough cookie and wouldn't miss your wedding.

On a professional note, make sure they check his heart out also. I have seen many cases of lung problems, including pleural effusion, that can be traced back to a problem in the heart (valvular disease or something of that nature). Good luck!!

Heidi

ikasse02 Thread views: 1,907

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Nope not the heart i think because it was very unilateral on the left.

And they found a pleural mass on CT. Which means he probably has mesothelioma. Taking a biopsy on Monday...I'm hope I can take him to Sloan Kettering after they make their final opinion.

Or, it might be a strange tuberculosis...

He thinks I have it all under control now. But I'm really a mess.

happy thoughts!

Jo Ann Thread views: 1,907

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He will be fine..Everyone is praying for him...I think you are going more nuts b/c you do understand what is going on. good luck everyone is thinking of you and ur dad right now.