Don M Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Hi you all: It has been 2 years for me. On October 30, 2003, my PCP called me at work and said I should come in right away. She read the results of a ct scan to me. It said I had a 4 by 5 cm "mass" in my left upper lobe. She told me, "somebody upstairs must be watching over you, because it was caught early". I had had a ct scan the previous spring to examine my kidneys and bladder. The lower part of my lungs showed up and a possible node or artifact was revealed in the lower left lung. The radiologist, recommended a follow up ct scan to see if the atifact was still there. After the summer, I decided to do the chest ct scan just to make sure. That is when the mass was found in my upper left lobe. It turned out that I had no significant kidneys/bladder problem, and there was a node in my lower lobe, but it was found to be benign at surgery. My first raction was to ignore it and go on with my life. I said as much to my PCP. I felt fine. She literally begged me to go see a pulmonologist and pursue it. She said that the most likely outcome was that I would have a lobectomy and be able to go on with my life. I decided to do it. I have had to believe the docs and the scans and the pathology and finally ended up in having a completion left pneumoectomy last Febbruary, followed by chemo. I think I finally have it beat, and now can have a nearly normal life with checkups. I am enjoying my life now, and am recently retired. I miss my lung though. Sounds like a good title for a book. "I Miss MY Lung". Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Thank you for inspiring us. Hope you continue to do great! Oh and happy 2 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS DON!!!! Happy HAPPY 2 YEARS!! You'll start to feel better. I did once I reached that two year mark for some reason. My body started to feel like my body again after they took my lung. Hope the same works for you. HAPPY RETIREMENT and HAPPY 2 WONDERFUL YEARS OF BEING A SURVIVOR!! GOOD JOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Don, that's so great to hear!! such a message of hope, and an argument for screening. you're such a good guy, I am so glad to know you. congrats!! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Congratulations, Don! Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Congratulations Don, Keep it up! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Such happy, happy news, Don! You certainly posted in the right FORUM....LC SURVIVORS!!!!! Let's meet here EVERY year to celebrate, what do you say? My very best wishes are going out to you, Don! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Don,congratulations on two years.I am very happy for you and am wishing you many,many more 2 year celebrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Whatever you lack in 'lung', Don, you more than make up for in HEART !! Congratulations on your survivorship! Love you Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Congrats, Don! Many prayers for continued good news! Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Don! Congratulations!! There was a time when the passage of two years wouldn't be any big deal, huh? Not anymore - a gift is a gift! Here's to many more anniversaries - gee, someday that baby will be holding YOU! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Congratulations on 2 years Don!!! Looking forward to celebrating many more with you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Don - Congratulations on 2 years! Many more to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Don, Congratulations on that two year mark! I'm glad you listened to you PCP and got treated so that you could get on with your life.....I hope all good things continue for you. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Don, Congrats on the two years!!!!!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 WAY TO GO DON... 2 YEARS AND COUNTING... Keep the good news coming. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Congratulations Don. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Can't wait to read the book. The title is catchy. Congrats, Don! This calls for a celebration! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Don, Congratulations for the two years, Many more coming up for you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Congratulations, Don! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Happy Anniversary, Don M.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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