kayb

Hang in there kayb! I was dx stage 1b NSCLC adenocarcinoma in September of 2013 and had a VATS upper right lobectomy followed by four rounds of Carboplatin / Alimta chemotherapy.  I finally made it to NED in November of 2014 after they had been watching a couple of spots that were remnants from the surgery.  At my quarterly scan in February of this year, the chest x-ray showed a new spot in my left lung.  CT scan, PET scan, biopsy and ended up with a wedge resection on April 7th that I'm recovering from.
 
It's frustrating to have the recurrence to deal with, but I'm thankful that my quarterly scans did exactly what they are designed to do and we were able to catch this spot early and get it out of there.  I'll meet with my oncologist on Wednesday to see if they are able to determine if this is a new primary tumor or a delayed metastasis from my original cancer. You've got enough to fight with on the physical front, don't let cancer beat you up on the mental front as well. You are in my prayers and I hope we'll be reading about a successful surgery in the near future for you.

Hi, Pixie,
I am new here, too. Had VAT surgery June2014, just had followup CT scan that shows what may (or may not) be a new tumor. I will have a PET scan next week.   Like you, I am an "information junkie" and tried to find out as much as I possibly could after the diagnosis. The most important and helpful thing, though, was having  my daughter with me for every appointment/test/procedure from start to finish.  I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through it all without her support and love.  
Stay strong!
Kay

got results from PET scan. Dr says it shows invasive tumor, possibly into lymph nodes this time, and larger than the area that was removed last year. He is recommending a biopsy followed by removal of upper lobe of my lung.  I know I'm supposed to be grateful that surgery is an option, but honestly, I don't know how anyone finds the strength to put up a fight against this monster.   

Yes, please do "Rant on" as Randy said! We all rant now & then. Sometimes more now than then but it's ALL good! That is a part of why we're here!
I didn't think any west coasters EVER walked MORE than a couple of blocks!! You sound like a New Yorker!! I had lot's of neck and back problems both before and due to my lc so I can't remember the last time I could walk a couple of blocks. I hope you get past this slow down quickly! Please do feel free to post on here as often as you feel like it. We may not all get on daily, or weekly etc., but all of the regulars that I have seen on here do genuinely care and want to know how you are!
Please let us know what you are up to and how things are going!
XoxoX

I pray that it is just a scar.  Let us know how the PET Scan goes,
 
Donna G