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  1. Hi, looking for some input into Opdivo, presently on navelbine on a three week on, one week off cycle. Have been on this for close to 2 years, prior to that I was on platinum-based chemo for close to another two years. I am a eight year survivor who is 72 years old, I wake up each morning and praise the Lord for another day given to me. My doctor and myself have talked about this change due to the change of cycle, opdivo being one on one off. My cancer is stable and has not change in a while. It did migrate to my brain several years back, I had one treatment which I believe is called the radiation knife and nothing has returned. Trust my doctor without and question. Just looking for input. Thanks and bless each one of you as we deal with what we have.
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    Has Been a while

    Sorry I haven't been posting as much as I should, everything is going well with me. It's been over six years now since my operation, I am on my second round of chemo and a few treatments of x-ray for brain nodes. Just received the latest news on most recent chest scan, everything is stable, they are still there but not growing, praise Jesus. Last couple of brain MRI's have been clear. I know I will never rest comfortable, still be nervous on every scan scheduled but for now I am a happy person. I thank the Lord each and everyday for watching over me. Again sorry for not coming back as often as I should. Hey going to be a young 70 this coming Sunday, the 17th.
  3. This past Tuesday went for my maintenance chemo and to discuss the results of my latest scan. As you all know the anticipation of the results of a scan can weigh on ones mind. Should know by now that worrying about the results is never going to change them. I have been reading a lot of the your posts and realize we all go through the same. I have tried to count the number of CAT scans, MRI's and PETscans I have had over the more than four years since learning of my cancer and find it impossible because most of varied spans between. The results Tuesday were in my mind good, nothing has changed, no growth and nothing new. I am on maintenance chemo, three week cycle and truth is very lucky that there are no side effects. With the use of the steroids it tends to up my appetite so here I am trying to fight with my weight. A cancer patient worried about gaining weight. It may not seem like it but I feel truly blessed and hope to live for another 100 years. Thanks for letting me ramble and thanks for being here.
  4. Sitting here smiling and thinking about your words Kenneth, wishing I could put my thoughts down as well. I was not giving a deadline like yourself back in 2009, but will never forget the words "you have lung cancer". I am a fairly new member and have my ups and downs with my treatment and never really sure where I stand with my cancer. I come here and read the new posts but find it difficult to reply. Most members are so knowledgeable and truth is I have very difficult time stringing together words to reply to posts. The site is very uplifting and has helped me a lot and wish I could contribute more. Promise you this Kenneth you are not alone with the tears ! I didn't find my faith when I was told "you have cancer" but can tell you all that Jesus has comforted me through this very difficult time in my life. God Bless you all !
  5. As I had posted before, a new node had moved into my brain. Seems like such a long time ago but in early May went in for a radiation procedure to remove the node. On July 22, I had a MRI scheduled two days prior to my chemo. I walked into my appointment and my doctor showed me the results of the MRI, empty hole where the node was. There was signs of swelling but he assured me in a few months it would disappear. Praise the Lord and thank you all for your support, positive thinking !!!!!!!
  6. nebob5

    NED!!!

    Very happy to hear your good news, nothing like hearing one say "cancer free" in the same sentence as lung cancer ! Best of luck and enjoy yourself.
  7. nebob5

    Praise the Lord

    I would like to share a praise with everyone. I have been struggling with lung cancer for close to five years now. Had a portion of right lung removed four years ago and six months ago found out the cancer had returned. I have been going through chemo now for 4 month and had my CTscan since the start of this round of chemo this week and the report was good. I have several nodes and all have grown smaller or remained the same. This is very good news and I praise my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for my progress. I continue with the chemo and ask for your prayers. One for my healing and another for this terrible disease to be stamped out. Feel free to share this with anyone who is a smoker and thinks it won't happen to them. I stopped smoking prior to the discovery of the cancer but had smoked for many years. I realize this is a long post but the words are truly being given to me. Thank You Jesus for my success in such a special week. Praise the Lord and God Bless you all.
  8. Great news, and so happy for Tom. I am a new member and the one thing that truly amazes me is the knowledge everyone has concerning their cancer. I am a stage IV survivor presently undergoing second round of chemo. Cancer discovered back in 08, had lower right lung removed and went through chemo at that time. I look at most of the postings and see every scan people have had and complete description of their treatment, makes me feel like a dummy. I wish I had discovered this site back when I was first diagnosed, think I would have been much better prepared for treatment options. Again so happy for Tom and will keep everyone posted on my progress.
  9. Eric; Thanks for the warm welcome and happy to see your so upbeat ! I live in Nashua, NH where we are having one of the worst winters in several years. I am married with three children and five grand children. My faith is strong and there is not a day that goes by that I don't thank and praise the Lord for the strength he has blessed me with. No need to worry about me throwing in the towel, like yourself they will have to take me screaming and kicking from this life. I love fishing and only wish my mobility was better so that I could get out more than I do. Mobility has nothing to do with lung cancer, several years ago I had what's called a laminectomy to reduce pressure on the spinal cord. I get around well with a cane but my balance is terrible. There is so much happening with the treatment of cancer these days, one never knows when a cure will be discovered. I am presently searching for clinical trials in our area for treatment. I am going to check out the just for fun forum now. Eric again thanks for the warm welcome !
  10. Hi, my name is Bob I'm a 68 year old male with stage IV lung cancer. Four years ago I had a section of my right lung removed and went through my first round of chemo. The cancer has returned and because there are nodes in both lungs it's inoperable and I am presently under going chemo. I am fortunate because to date I have had no real side effects from treatment. I am retired and have become a house husband So far the cancer has not effected my life other than the worry and fear of the unknown. I am sure we all have had the same fear, we don't ask questions because we are afraid of what the answers might be.
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