Wendy

Hi Aimie, I don't have any experience with the wbr but I have had spot radiation to my spine. I have not been told that adeno doesn't respond to radiation, in fact I have had it on my spine, pelvis, and skull - all of which have been successful at eradicating the cancer. The radiation to my spine was at T12 with 10 sessions (Mon-Fri for 2 weeks). I had the radiation 3 years ago and I have no reoccurance. Of course, everyones situation is different - but I have my fingers crossed that it will work great for your mom too. Wendy

Welcome Sandy, I have you and your family in my thoughts. Wendy

And to you, Wendy

Huge hugs are being sent your way. Wendy

Fabulous news! Happy Holidays to you both, Wendy

And Happy Holidays to you too! Wendy

I have my fingers crossed that good news is ahead. Wendy

Welcome, I don't have much to add that my fellow boardmembers haven't already said. Wendy

Congratulations on year, cheers to many more anniversaries!! Enjoy your celebration, you deserve it. Wendy

Welcome! I know two woman personally that are long term survivors of sclc. One was diagnosed extensive with mets to her live, the other limited. They are 7 and 8 year survivors. I have my fingers crossed that your husband will be able to celebrate his survivorship too. Wendy

What a beautiful gift!! Wendy

This picture will keep a smile on my face all day, what a doll! Wendy

Happy Happy Birthday, cheers to many more, Wendy

Jenn, I am so sorry to hear about your stepdads struggles. The chemo can be so tough and just does a number on your stamina, strength and spirits. I hope that once chemo #4 is done, your stepdads strength will be back quickly. Try to remember that the docs really can't predict how everyone is going to respond to treatment. I was told 3 years that I probably stay healthy for another 2 years......well I am 1 year past that and I feel pretty darn good today Many prayers to your family that better days are ahead. Wendy

Wow, I am so jealous!! You truly do deserve a great vacation and visit. Have a great trip and we'll see you next year. Wendy

Welcome Scott, I too am a Stage IIIa that was diagnosed two months short of 5 years ago. I did have surgery to remove my left lung and have had a few bumps in the road along the way, but I am here to tell about it!! You can too! I know that you are still reeling from the news and doctor visits galore, but try to remember that there are survivors at stage III. Good luck tomorrow and let us know what your treatment plan will be. Wendy

More hugs and thoughts for Patti, Wendy

Hi Sandra, I have had weird hair loss while on Tarceva. Mine hasn't fallen our in a regular overall pattern, I had my hair thin really bad just around my hair line on my face and forhead. The loss went back around an inch all the way around. I didn't lose all of the hair there, just enough to be a nuisance and noticeable. The weird thing is that it happened about a year and a half after I started on Tarceva. Never did figure out why my hair was weird and my doctor just shrugged her shoulders. My hair is back to being pretty full again, but grows super course, curly and slowly. One other thought, sometimes people lose hair when their thyroid is not working right. Could that be a possible issue? Hang in there Sandra, I know its frustrating. Your beautiful with or without hair! Wendy

Hi Blueangel, Sorry I am a little late welcoming you, but I wanted to say hello. Wendy

Hi Richard, Welcome to the board. Its great to meet another survivor of lung cancer! I too have had fabulous results while on Tarceva. I have been on it for 3 years and it has been working wonders on my cancer. Wendy

and to you Bucky, Wendy

Creekgirl, I truly know how you feel right now. I know my head was spinning non-stop when my cancer came back and spread. There are just no words to explain the experience. Go ahead and freak out, scream, holler, cry, scream, holler, and then some more crying. I really think going through all the emotions is good therapy. Try not to focus on the docs time frame. I am a stage iv survivor of 3 years and almost a 5 year survivor of lc. I just had my pet scan and I am still doing good on Avastin and Tarceva. My doc doesn't know how long I will continue to respond to treatment, but in the meantime I am taking advantage of every day! You can live with stage iv disease. I will keep you in my prayers. Let us know what your new treatment plan will be. Wendy

Welcome Sandra, Thanks for sharing your moms story. Hearing survivor stories gives all of the strength to continue to fight. Wendy

Chris, You, your son, and your neighbors our in my prayers! Wendy

Thanks for sharing Thom's great news!! Definetly a time for a celebration, Wendy