[NED!]

Wow happy New Year indeed . I'm happy for you Lily

[Stage IV lung and Stage II esophagus PET scan tomorrow]

Kamoto

Good to here the Tagrisso is working i'm happy for you 

Take care

Chuck

[I can't believe that this is my story]

Claudia

Nice to meet you. You are right treatments are better.I was diagnosed stage 4 one year ago and been on targeted therapy now no cancer lighting up on pet scan. Happy for you 

Chuck

[New to this site]

Hi Rosie

I think of love ones and friends that didn't have the opportunity of these new treatments. I am so lucky my cancer was found by a new hire physical when I changed jobs. I was stage 4 now no cancer is lighting up on pet scan. So hold your daughter close and know that you will beat this. Hope is real

Chuck

[PET results]

Very good news keep up the good fight.Better days are coming. Keep us posted 

Chuck

[Radiologist vs. Oncologist]

Michelle 

I should've scrolled to the bottom first  My heart was racing reading the post till I got to NED. Happy for you Michelle. 

Take care

[NED Is a Nice Way To Start the Day]

Lou

I'm so happy for you 

Take care

[Post]

Suzyq

Wow looks like you've been through a lot of bumps in the road. Hopefully the keytruda gets you on track .Antidepressants do work just have to find out which one works for you. Looking forward to future posts from you.

 

[Update]

Kf1

Glad to see the treatment is working.fingers crossed and prayers her pet scan comes back good. I use knee high compression socks to reduce swelling in lower legs and ankles 

Take care ,keep us posted

Chuck

[Newly diagnosed - stage 4 NSCLC]

Hi June

I was in your shoes about ten months ago my Oncologist told me I was stage 4. Depression and anxiety was consuming me couldn't talk about the cancer without tearing up. I did meet with a therapist a few times but what helps me most is checking out this group daily. Family and friends are there for us but communicating with other people fighting this disease helps me move forward. 

Stay with us

Chuck

[Good news. Mum still NED.]

That is wonderful news  now take a breath

[Need to vent]

Hi Pam

Thank you,yes I'm so glad I had the chance to tell him.

Take care

[Need to vent]

Thanks Justin been a tough year. It's hard to believe my scan was 2 month ago so ya another scan coming up. Good luck on your upcoming scan 

Take care 

[Need to vent]

Thanks Judy it has been a tough year. This cancer journey has made me realize how important my family is to me. Take care Judy

Chuck

[Need to vent]

.Hey everyone 

At age 61 this is probably the hardest year yet. Within a year we lost both my wife's parents to covid and I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It took me several months to get the courage to tell my dad I have cancer because I knew it would worry him sick. I did lose my dad yesterday but 15 minutes before he passed while he was conscious I told him my last scan showed no cancer lighting up. His eyes opened and he said that's good.I am so grateful I could tell him that because he said in the pass he couldn't handle losing a child. Sorry for the venting 

Chuck

[Results of the most recent scans]

Great news Karen, enjoy yourself 

Chuck

[Scan results]

Hi Gini

I recently got the same results happy for you. Now celebrate 

 

[MRI RESULTS]

Great news Justin ,I've been checking every day for you to say results are in. Keep on being strong buddy

[Newly diagnosed, age 37 stage 3a NSCLC ALK+]

Hi there and welcome 

I was diagnosed stage 4 NSCLC adenocarcinoma about 9 months ago.I did one round of chemo while waiting on the biomarker test. It came back positive for ALK mutation. I've been on targeted therapy Alectinib for about 6.5 months now. Had a pet scan about 4 weeks ago and no cancer is lighting up.Good luck on your treatment please keep us updated

Take care Chuck

[MRI SCAN]

Sending good vibes your way Justin you and your family deserve it. Stay strong man

[NED!]

That's great news Susan ,celebration time.

[3 months later]

Thanks Michelle I will pay attention to my breathing. Yes the compression socks do help

Take care

[3 months later]

Hi Michelle 

I've had bad experience with antidepressants in the past but a low dose may work. I'll mention it to my Oncologist next visit. Michelle do you or did you have a low heart rate from taking Alectinib? Started taking COQ10 it seems to help some

[3 months later]

Hi Michelle 

It's good to here from you good to relate to someone with the same mutation and treatment. You are spot on about the stairs and walking. I'm having a hard time with knee and leg pain .Told guys at work if it gets worse I may have to take an early retirement. I started wearing knee high compression socks and it helps with the pain a lot. I am very pleased with how fast the Alectinib is working 

[3 months later]

Thanks Judy and Pstar. So excited right now such a relief. Now this dang port can be removed. Thanks guys my prayers are with you