boyfriends biopsy

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Hi all. My boyfriend is having surgery today. We found a lump in his thigh last Tues. He has been very sick (temp. of 102+ every night, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, weight loss 30+lbs) since October. No one has been able to diagnose anything. Before all this he was a very healthy 25 y/o former college football player. I am so scared and don't want it to show because he has been doing so well at staying positive..........:scrying:

What great news! Thanks be to god! You both are in my prayers!

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Thanks for sharing your good news! Prayers continue to come your way!

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Originally posted by EMTI19

The surgery went smoothly with no complications. The tumor was 6 lbs! Dr. said it was clearly defined and is sure that it is all out. Now we have to wait on the pathologists again. But now we can start working on gettting better. He is still at University of Iowa, but he is doing so well that he was up and walking around today. The incision is from his grion to his knee and his leg will be concave, but that doesn't matter to me as long as he is healthy. I am so excited that everything is going so well. I believe that all of your prayers and support have truly helped. THANK YOU!

I will update as he progresses.

I'm sure there is nothing to worry about. That's one of the best teaching hospitals around. They've helped a lot of people, and have a great deal of smart people walking around those halls.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Sounds like he's well on the road to recovery, and you're very supportive (but still asking questions!! good!). I hope he continues to improve. As Speculating noted, it also sounds like he's in a good facility. Best wishes to you both. -- Diana

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

Good thoughts and prayers continue to come your way. Thanks for keeping us updated.

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What wonderful news. I am so glad to hear that everything went fine. Continuing to keep you both in my prayers.

Christine

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.

Fantastic!..........Thanks for the update.

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wonderful news! i was wondering how everything went.:)

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That's great news! Here's to his recovery!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I was thinking of you both this week. Glad he is on the mend...

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.

I hope your boyfriend's recovery is on track-any news on the results of the biopsy yet?

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He came home on the 7th. and went back to have all 60 staples removed on the 17th. The official diagnosis is synovial sarcoma. He has to go back tomorrow to see an oncologist about possible radiation treatments. He is walking without any assistance and his incision is healing nicely. He is eating well without vomiting and the fevers are gone! He has gained back 10lbs. I am so proud of him for being such a good pt and following all orders so that he can be healthy again.

I am not familiar with synovial sarcoma and while trying to look it up I became a little frustrated. Most information was either not as detailed as I wanted or intended for doctors and researchers. Some articles showed a 5 year (is it success rate or life expectancy?) of less than 50%. Very depressing, but of course I didn't share this information with my boyfriend.

Any ideas of where to look for some good information? I just like to be educated, especially when it comes time to ask the doctor questions.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and feedback!

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