I WAS RIGHT, DOCTORS APPOINTMENT DID NOT GO WELL

Editorial Summary

Don provides an update regarding a recent meeting with his oncologist following the receipt of his latest test results. He explains that the results revealed three distinct spots located in the upper, middle, and lower lobes of his right lung. Because the cancer is not concentrated in a single area, the possibility of a simple surgical removal is complicated. His doctor is seeking a second opinion from a surgeon to determine if further sections can be removed, noting that he has already undergone three previous lung surgeries. Additionally, the medical team is consulting a radiation specialist, though there are concerns that radiation could significantly impact his quality of life and independence. Don also discusses the role of chemotherapy, which his doctor suggests would be used to slow the progression of the cancer rather than act as a cure. He explores the potential for a total right lung removal as a last resort but notes that chemotherapy could weaken his left lung, making such a surgery riskier. He concludes by stating that his next step is waiting for assessments from his surgical and radiation teams while expressing gratitude for the support from his community.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.