Kathleen Melendez

They say in is a nickel size, same cancer, same area. Two years after radiation and chemo. Went to see a surgeon he said he would feel more comfortable if I went to the Moffiitt Cancer center or Shands, a surgeon that was more experienced with a radiated lung. Of course these big cancer centers do not take my insurance. Went to see my radiologist and he thought well maybe it is a bacterial infection, after meds and a follow up PET, it is cancer. He said no surgery because too close to my aorta, I am kinda confused about this because no one ever said that to me, so maybe he was meaning the scar tissue? I am seeing the oncologist this Thursday to see what his plan is. His office called this morning stating he wanted a MRI done. I do not know why???? I guess I will find out Thursday.

Patty:
So happy to hear your GREAT news. With stage 4 lung cancer that type of news is especially welcome. I am also stage 4 and on a treatment that is working for me. It sounds like you have a great family and I am sure they are celebrating this news with you. Thanks for letting us know and being an inspiration for all of us. My first line of treatment did not work, but my second one did. There is reason to have hope and keep living our lives! Good for YOU! Keep us updated on how you are doing. Our Just for Fun forum is a great way to get to know people on this site. We just check in and share our day to day lives, (new puppies, new grandchildren, what we baked or family events, etc). Getting to know the people, not just their cancer:-). Stop by someday!
(((Hugs!)))
Susan
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In January 2012, I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer that spread to my brain (10 spots), liver (7 spots) and bone (2 spots). My lungs looked like someone sprayed them with the paint gun.
Had chemo for 8 months. 4 rounds of Cisplatin and the last 8 Alimta and Avastin.
Last visit to doc indicated one spot in my pleura had grown from 5mm to 9mm. Everything else "looks good". Two docs and a nurse came in the room tho and advised that I needed to either go on a new chemo or they recommended a clinical trial. My husband and I were scared. It didn't sound good at all.
It was time for a second opinion. Really didn't know what to do and I was a bit deflated.
Went for a second opinion and they immediately ordered a PET scan, as I had never had one.
PET scan showed only a trace of disease. 97-98% cancer free in my lungs, no sign of cancer in my liver, no sign of cancer in my bone and one spot in my brain. Thank you God in Heaven.
News docs recommend that I stay on the Alimta and Avastin since it is obviously working...very well. They will monitor the one spot and take action if its required.
I was originally given one year to live, which I never believed. I have 3 children (17 son, 12 twin daughters) and I plan on being around for a long time. Yay!!
Thing that bothered me was the first place never even hinted that I was doing so well. New place gave me hugs and high fives. Really helped my spirit. I even took tae kwon do class twice this week. Pooped today though. LOL
Just wanted to share my good news. God bless you all...and keep smiling.