Hello, my name is Mike Evans. I am new to this site. To let you know what is going on with me, I was diagnosed with SCLC October, 2004, Stage 4, with mets to the liver. I have completed my second round of chemo and just completed my second PET scan. I will have my third round of chemo this coming Weds, Thurs & Fri. using Carboplatin and VP16 Etoposide. Was very sick initially, then started first chemo. Liver was completely covered, but only 2cm in lung with spots on other lung. Liver quickly recovered after first chemo. Last month have felt great and currently up to walking four miles per day. Have a sore throat yesterday that seems worse today. Other than that, have felt healthy as a horse. Am heavily involved in new healthier lifestyle (i.e., juicing and good nutrition, no smoking/drinking). Was a smoker for 35 years. Any survivors??!!!! Stage 4???!!!! Would love to talk to you. Am to go through maybe 5 more chemo treatments. Anyone know of any clinical trials for extensive SCLC??
Hope to hear from you!
Mike