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Thanks, Tom! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Judy - Thanks for the info regarding thr anti-constipation med. I am sure that many of our peers will be happy for the info! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

You've got this!!! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Thank you for the info on Prunelax. Can we buy it over-the-counter? Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Hey Carol - As a "rookie" in this fight with cancer, I have also got many questions, but I can promise you this, not only do you have a vast amount of knowledge within this site; But, asking us to hold you and yours up in PRAYER, well, let me tell you this, you have now jumped into "Daniel and his Lion's Den" for the prayer warriors to become engaged! Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

JWH - I am a Cancer "rookie" with Stage 2 non-small cell adenocarcinoma, so all of this is "new" territory for me. Based on that information, I am sitting here listening to all of the info like a "sponge", and trying to retain as much as I can. But I can honestly say, and I do firmly believe that you have joined the finest forum on this subject; additionally, you have already spoken to (via writing) to two of the most knowledgeable and caring individuals on this subject that there are, but I also want you to know that in the short period that I have been a member of this "family", you will find many, many, many more members that will be contributing to your new "bump in the road" and WE are all cheering for each other to have a positive testimonial when it is all said and done. Lastly always be positive and faithful in your healing process. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Outstanding, Mally! I am so, so happy for you! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Susan - You are very special as far as I'm concerned, along with Lauren & Tom because you three were the first ones to respond to me when I first put my health issues on the forum, for all of these strangers (lol) to know. Please allow me one more minute to THANK ALL OF YOU THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE LUNGEVITY FAMILY! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Hey Mally! Know that we are all on our knees praying for your GREAT Report! However, I do have a question, "what are you going to do with all of that free time after you get your Great Report? I am really, really, really HAPPY FOR YOU! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Just wanted to thank all for this valuable information regarding what I may expect during my treatment phase, as I began my 3D Radiation on my right lung yesterday and I am now receiving my first chemo treatment (Paclitaxel, Carboplatin) this morning. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Thanks, Dave for the update. I know that you have probably had many folks tell you that you have been through tougher things than this, the problem with that is I was 18, 19, and 20 years old when I was going through it! But now I am 69 years old and I am wondering where all of that "get up and go", "got up and went!" Thanks again for the update and take real good care of yourself. Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Hey Dave! Thank you so much for the update, it is really important to me as a Cancer rookie; but also because you are a "brother in arms". Additionally, I will be starting my chemo/radiation therapy shortly. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Thank you Lauren, I sincerely appreciate you quick response. If you will remember my radiologist wanted to treat my lung cancer using the IMRT technique, however my insurance provider denied his request twice, so I am now awaiting the new radiation schedule utilizing the 3D technique. I will keep you posted. Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Hey, Dave! You have a few newbies following in your treatment plan and we (I) have made the military travels that you have, so please stay in touch! Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Thank you, Lauren and Tom for the information! Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Hey all! Just wondering about the difference between IMRT Radiation treatment and the 3D Radiation treatment? Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

This is great, Tom! Thanks for the info. Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Hey Tom! I just wanted to let you know that I did not change your name. I have a wonderful phone that takes the liberty to change the spelling WITHOUT ASKING! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Hey Tom Galliano! Sure hope that you receive this message because I really am not sure that I have done it right! Anyway, when you responded to my message and asked if they had tested for tumor markers and possible targeted therapy, would you please tell me what those two things mean? Thanks so much, in advance, for your assistance. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Thank you, Lauren! Yes, I totally support what is taking place here on this page, and looking forward to absorbing as much information as possible, as well as adding info when I can. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk

Hey, Tom! Oh yeah, I did the biopsy dance, along with the PET scan, which I was almost not able to have, because I am a Type 2 Diabetic and my Blood/ Sugar numbers would not stabalize. However, the sugars finally settled down and the PET scan was completed. With regards to the insurance dilemna, we called our insurance company today, and found that my radiologist filed an appeal on the 9th of May, and it generally takes 15 business days to make a determination, which means that we may not hear anything until May 30th. I will keep ya'll posted on the outcome. Take care of yourself! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Thanks a bunch, Susan! You are correct regarding my chemo/radiation. Do not know when I will be starting though, because my insurance company (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) is not agreeing with my radiology Oncologist regarding the prescribed treatment. My radiologist wants to use the IMRT Method as opposed to the 3D method. The IMRT method pinpoints the cancer nodule along with the lymph nodes that lit up during the PET Scan, to "blast" each specific subject, while the 3D method acts as a "shotgun blast" to my whole upper body! Anyway just waiting right now, so I will let all know what the outcome is! Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Allow me to introduce myself, please call me Fred! I was diagnosed in March of this year with non-squamous, non-small cell adenocarcinoma, stage 2, moderate, with a Standardized Uptake Value (SUV)of 12.5 in my right lung. However, surgery was ruled out due to some lymph nodes that lit up during the PET scan. I am very appreciative of all of you that participate on this forum, and look forward to networking with you!