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Cheryncp123

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  1. Most people are still under the misconception that lung cancer is only caused by cigarette smoking and therefore bring it on themselves and federal funding is minimal compared to funding for research of other cancers. It totally baffles me why their thinking isn't the same for drug use which is perpetrated for the most part by drug companies and doctors who are in bed together.
  2. I was fortunate to attend a Hope Summit a couple of years ago and came away just as impressed as you are.
  3. Lynda, Elinor was my sweet mother in law who passed away from colon cancer a little over 2 years ago. I wrote this article in her memory. I am glad you enjoyed it.
  4. Robert, she had colon cancer. I have lung cancer
  5. Pearl, of course there is always a chance but until you see your doctor there is no way anyone can diagnosis it for you. Prayers going up that it is not a malignancy.
  6. I totally understand how you feel. Once you get a cancer diagnosis of any kind it changes you. I am so happy to know you are doing so well and caught it early which is so important for our survival.
  7. Mally, my last scans we're 6 months apart however the most recent scan showed a new area of concern so I am back to every 3 months for now. I had been NED for 26 months on a targeted therapy drug, that is the reason my doc extended the time between scans. I think maybe 6 months might have been a little too far apart. I am only speaking from my own experience and I know insurance dictates the number and frequency of scans allowed.
  8. I would like to hear how others deal with the ups and downs of this disease. Just about the time I have shoved it out of my mind and gotten on with the business of living a scan comes due and the scanxiety that comes with that then something shows up on the scan and the wait to see the doctor starts. How do you deal with these highs and lows?
  9. Glad your surgery is over and am sorry you are having so much pain. Praying it will get better very soon.
  10. Check with her oncologist they should be able to get her signed up
  11. Brenda, I am sorry to hear that your cousin has been diagnosed with lung cancer, you will be able to support each other and understand. I believe that the stage of your cancer does not change. Staging only means the cancer has metastasized to other areas. You can be in complete remission but your initial staging does not change at least that is what I have been told. I hope that is helpful.
  12. Stay strong, sweet girl, you've got this!
  13. I am fortunate to have a big family and many friends including my church family who have been literally a life saver for me. I hope you can get connected with a church or a local cancer support group, no one needs to go through this alone.
  14. Keep us posted Brenda, we have been where you are and are hear to listen and support you.
  15. Brenda, you will have good days and bad days, highs and lows. Just stay in the moment don't let your thoughts run away with you. When you feel good enjoy every minute and when you don't take a time out to baby yourself. When you feel up to it keep busy that will keep your mind from going to those dark places. I hope this day is a good one?
  16. Cancer is never a good thing but you caught it in it's earliest stages when it is easier to treat. The VATs surgery is what I had done. My surgeon was excellent I was out of the hospital in Three days (would have been two but my boss bottomed out) and taking nothing but Tylenol for pain after the second day. When I got home I slept in my recliner a couple of nights and didn't wear a bra for about a week. If you have to cough hold a pillow tight to your chest it will make it less painful. I won't lie I was sore for about a week but nothing unbearable. I know we all respond differently but I just know you are going to Ace this and be back up and running in no time. I am lifting you in prayer. Everything is going to be alright.
  17. My goodness, I guess you are fed up. I hope all goes well and your recovery is Swift.
  18. Brenda, ask your doctor's for suggestions on stopping smoking. There are many treatments available but I would get the ok from the doc before taking any prescription med at this time just to be on the safe side.
  19. I have gained weight since starting on Xalkori.
  20. You are very welcome. I am pulling for you
  21. Monica, I totally understand your fear. I too was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable metastatic lung cancer and felt like my life was over. I was terrified of being on chemo and all the terrible side effects that I had heard about. Fortunately for me I tested positive for a gene mutation (ALK) and was started on an oral targeted therapy drug which I have handled very well for over 19 months now with no further progression of my disease. I still work, travel, spend time with family and friends and do all of the things I did before my diagnosis and there are even days now when I forget I have cancer. While cancer is still a very serious illness it is not the automatic death sentence that is was in the past. It is ok to cry and be afraid you would not be human if you didn't but don't allow yourself to stop living. Try to keep busy, join a support group, get out of the house and get a little fresh air and exercise even if it is just a walk in your yard, eat healthy and drink lots of water. These are things you do have control over. I am holding you in prayer, you are going to be alright.
  22. I am shocked to hear that Blue Cross denied coverage of his medication. I have had no problem with them paying for mine at this point but with it costing them over $14,000.00 a month I am sure it won't be long before that ends. I am looking at part F & G but will need a prescription plan also.
  23. Thank you so much for the information. I am definitely checking into these suggestions.
  24. I do not know if you are a person of faith or not but pray can never hurt. May the Lord bless you and keep you.May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
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