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    Donna G got a reaction from RuthieThomas in Scan results - POST HERE!   
    Wonderful news to celebrate today.  Thanks for sharing.
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Tom Galli in Scan results - POST HERE!   
    Wonderful news to celebrate today.  Thanks for sharing.
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Tom Galli in Non Small Cell adenocarcinoma. Stage 2A   
    To answer your burning question-- my tumor was in the upper right corner of my right upper lobe.  That is where the radiation was given. 
    It was not aimed at my heart at all.  That lobe of lung was removed and no other lobe of lung was damaged.  I have never been diagnosed
    with fibrosis or COPD .    For me it is nearly 19 years ago since I was  diagnosed !!!!!  
    Best wishes for you, Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Susan Cornett in A Breath of Hope   
    I saw this on our local news. 
    http://abreathofhope.org/katherine-bensen/
     
    Donna G
     
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    Donna G got a reaction from LenaE in LenaE   
    Lena , Hello.  Welcome. 
    I wonder if the same thing happened to you as to me.  When they tried to biopsy my tumor it was in such an awkward spot that
    they could not get a good piece of tissue.  They did tell me because it was a large "ball" of a tumor that it was non small cell lung cancer but-----
    They started my treatment with chemo and radiation to shrink it then they were able to do surgery.  When I woke up from surgery I asked well----------
    " What kind of non-small cell was it?"    and they replied " We don't know for the chemo and radiation killed it and all that is left if like scar tissue"
    So I never will know if it was one of those types that Tom is asking you about.
    So I will just ask  , Did they think it was small cell or non small cell?
    Keep us posted.  We will try to answer any questions you have.
     
    Donna G
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Donna G got a reaction from Tom Galli in A Breath of Hope   
    I saw this on our local news. 
    http://abreathofhope.org/katherine-bensen/
     
    Donna G
     
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    Donna G got a reaction from Michele in Non Small Cell adenocarcinoma. Stage 2A   
    Hi Merilee.  Not exactly what you asked for but close !
    I was diagnosed with Stage 3 B lung cancer in December 1997.  The tumor was in my R upper lobe, pressing on nerves going down my arm
    and on the lining of the lung.  I had chemo-- Cisplatin, Etopiside and daily radiation, it shrunk and I was able to have my R upper lobe removed.  After
    surgery I had more Cisplatin and Etopiside.   I had scans every 3 months for a while than they backed down finally to once a year.  After many years they quit that also.
    Back in 1997 I thought I had a death sentence.  Guess what !  I am still here !  It is possible.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from LaurenH in Non Small Cell adenocarcinoma. Stage 2A   
    Hi Merilee.  Not exactly what you asked for but close !
    I was diagnosed with Stage 3 B lung cancer in December 1997.  The tumor was in my R upper lobe, pressing on nerves going down my arm
    and on the lining of the lung.  I had chemo-- Cisplatin, Etopiside and daily radiation, it shrunk and I was able to have my R upper lobe removed.  After
    surgery I had more Cisplatin and Etopiside.   I had scans every 3 months for a while than they backed down finally to once a year.  After many years they quit that also.
    Back in 1997 I thought I had a death sentence.  Guess what !  I am still here !  It is possible.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Merilee in Non Small Cell adenocarcinoma. Stage 2A   
    Hi Merilee.  Not exactly what you asked for but close !
    I was diagnosed with Stage 3 B lung cancer in December 1997.  The tumor was in my R upper lobe, pressing on nerves going down my arm
    and on the lining of the lung.  I had chemo-- Cisplatin, Etopiside and daily radiation, it shrunk and I was able to have my R upper lobe removed.  After
    surgery I had more Cisplatin and Etopiside.   I had scans every 3 months for a while than they backed down finally to once a year.  After many years they quit that also.
    Back in 1997 I thought I had a death sentence.  Guess what !  I am still here !  It is possible.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Tom Galli in Coach with lung cancer -inspiration   
    http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/chanhassen-coach-greater-game/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSYtmENawVo
     
    Saw this on our local station.  A great story about a father with lung cancer, how positive he is,
    and how he is out living his doctors predictions.
     
    Donna
     
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    Donna G got a reaction from Enilorac in Hello from Singapore   
    I welcome you also Caroline.  Glad you found this site.  You were only diagnosed last month!  You are so young.  Has your Doctor set up a plan of care?
    Where has your cancer spread to ?  Did you have any symptoms or problems that sent you to the Doctor ?  Is there plans for chemotherapy and/or radiation ?
    Please keep us posted on how you are doing and feel free to ask questions.  Hopefully you have a supportive family and friends at your side also.
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from AZhikeryogirunner in Hello from Arizona~ new member   
    Welcome,   Glad you found us. Sounds like you were fortunate to have an early stage diagnosis. It also sounds I am guessing from your sign in name that you are active in hiking and running ?   That new type of surgery is less traumatic and is a blessing to be able to have.
    You are less than a month post op and are out and about to support groups, great!  I am also so glad you are being having genetic testing.  Please keep us posted on how you are
    and how the tests next month turn out.
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Tom Galli in New member looking for what to expect during at home recovery   
    Hello RicKoehn.  Welcome.  I am sorry you have been diagnosed with the Lung Cancer but am so happy that it was done early Stage I and that your doctor has quickly set a plan of care.   I like Tom was Stage 3B .  I had to have chemo and radiation before it shrunk enough to do surgery.  So I was still in recovery from that when I had surgery on top to also recover from.  I had  the surgery in the spring of 1998.  I had to have chemo after surgery too so with all that it took a while to recover.   I hope your recovery goes smoothly .  I also agree with Tom though that you should follow the Doctors instructions.  Be patient. 
    Even what I went through was worth it.  Here I am over 18 years later talking to you !  What's 4-6 weeks compared to that ?   Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
    Donna G
     
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    Donna G got a reaction from LaurenH in CALLING ALL LC SURVIVORS!!!   
    As Katie said I am over 10 years , actually am over 18 years. I was diagnosed Stage 3B in December 1997.
    Wish we could have a big  OVER 10 YEAR SURVIVAL PARTY !
     
    Donna G
     
     
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    Donna G got a reaction from Clarinet bob in Newbie-stage three lung cancer warrior   
    Clarinet bob welcome.  I was diagnosed Stage 3 in December 1997.   I also started with 2 Chemo drugs and daily radiation.
    All shrunk so they did a right upper lobectomy .  After I had more of the chemos.  .  It was a tough road
    but well worth it.   I am still here.  I hope you respond well also to the chemo.  Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from cdonahuetaylor in Scared Newly Diagnosed -Stage 2B Possible 3A   
    Hello Christina.  Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but as you might know we have been on your journey.
     
    It is great that many in recent years have been able to have the VATS surgery.  It is a lot easier to recover from.
     
    I was Stage 3B and did have to have chemo and radiation to shrink to shrink the tumor before I could have
     
    surgery.  If it turns out that way it can have a good outcome.  I know for I am still alive and I was diagnosed in December 1997 .
     
    Please let us know if you have concerns or questions.  Also keep us posted on how things are going.
     
    I hope also that you have family and friends there to be at your side for Doctor visits and treatments .
     
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from yankeegirl08753 in Newbie!! Goes easy on me!!   
    Hi D and welcome.  I was stage 3B diagnosed Dec. 3 , 1997.  I had a tumor in the apex of my upper R lung. 
    It was pressing on nerves going down my arm and pressing on the lining of my lung.  No positive lymph nodes,
    no metastasis. 
    I started with lots of chemo and daily radiation. Next they did take my lobe of lung .  After I had more chemo.
    I am still here.  When they took out my lung I asked the Doctor about the tumor and he said it was all dead.  I did
    have chemo after because that was the plan from the first.  If you go to my story you can find my journey in more detail.
     
    It is possible to survive .  I pray you also respond well to the chemo.  It is tough but I did survive.
     
    Keep us posted. 
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from FLgirl in Scared Newly Diagnosed -Stage 2B Possible 3A   
    Hello Christina.  Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but as you might know we have been on your journey.
     
    It is great that many in recent years have been able to have the VATS surgery.  It is a lot easier to recover from.
     
    I was Stage 3B and did have to have chemo and radiation to shrink to shrink the tumor before I could have
     
    surgery.  If it turns out that way it can have a good outcome.  I know for I am still alive and I was diagnosed in December 1997 .
     
    Please let us know if you have concerns or questions.  Also keep us posted on how things are going.
     
    I hope also that you have family and friends there to be at your side for Doctor visits and treatments .
     
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Sandra Cannon in New to opening up.   
    Hi Sandra.  This is a great place to come .  It is a tough road and we need support.
    I hope you have someone with you helping with appointments and another set of ears too.
    There are times when it is so hard to listen and remember all the Doctor says.
    I was stage 3B NSCLC diagnosed in December 1997.  I also started with chemo and radiation.
     
    I pray you respond well to it also.  Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from antony in My 39yr old wife just diagnosed with stage iv adenocarcinoma   
    Hello Antony.  So sorry to hear about your wife.  Glad to hear she is in a good Cancer center.  Hopefully she
    will get that biopsy done soon and also the genetic testing.  I hope they have given her something to help her
    deal with the pain also.  I started with chemo and radiation and it helped a lot to shrink and kill the tumor.
    It is not easy but it was well worth it.  Glad she has a loving and caring husband to be there with her on this
    difficult journey. 
    Remember to bring a notebook , get answers to all your questions and write them down.
    You certainly will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Please keep us posted on the results of the test and her plan.
     
    sincerely
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from All Over The Place in stage 3b non small cell/ my story   
    Welcome.  I think you may have read my story under the post "10 year survivor".
    I am a Stage 3B and am a survivor since December 1997 !
    Please keep us posted.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from CindyA in New to the forum here   
    Welcome Tess.  Glad you found us. I am so glad that you were tested for the
    mutation and are responding so well.   This is a tough disease but many of us
    can live a good life.
    Please don't hesitate to tell us what is going on, we have been through this and
    know it is good to talk to get through it. 
    Hope you get to live as l have been fortunate to. 
    Keep us posted.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from Tom Galli in Merry Christmas to all my friends old and new !!!   
    Merry Christmas to you Randy and to all on this site.
     
    I pray that you will have the love of friends and family on this day.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from washashore in Newly diagnosed with Lung Cancer   
    Sounds like a good plan.  Considuring that it is almost New Year  ,
    January is very SOON.  I hope we hear that it is all set up for you.
     
    Donna G
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    Donna G got a reaction from CindyA in Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Get Empowered   
    Just wanted to say that I opened my internet site to get to my email this morning.
    It always lists the latest news , stories of interest etc.
    On the top right guess what !!!!!!!!!   There was a link to Lungevity  so people could learn about lung cancer and early diagnosis .
    The TV news always talks about Breast Cancer events etc but mine has not mentions Lung Cancer Awareness month is November
    so I was really pleased to see this info on my internet site.
     
    Donna G
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