[Thoughts on these CT Findings]

Wishing you a good surgery and speedy recovery.

[Journey's end.]

Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful wife, Robert. 
 

Pam

[MRI SCAN]

How scary for you Justin. Glad everything is alright. As Judy pointed out, contrast is in short supply at the present time. I had my CT scan with different contrast and have my brain MRI coming up the end of July.

[Allergic reaction during chemo]

Glad to hear that the second infusion has gone well so far Lily and that your counts are better. Hoping your Mom doesn’t have another reaction Kelvin.

[Chemo kicking me down hard]

Hi Lily. So sorry that the chemo is hitting you so hard. I was supposed to start with cisplatin but was switched to carboplatin  because my kidney values were slightly increased. My only side effect with the carbo was hair loss like Susan. My white count did decrease but I think all chemo drugs will do that. Praying that this second round goes smoothly for you.

[MRI SCAN]

Praying for good results for you Justin

[NED!]

That is such great news Susan! So happy for you.

[Supraclavicular enlarged nodes]

That is great news BroFTW! I pray that the radiation goes smoothly. That is so strange about the Covid but glad that it helped with his nausea. Keep us posted.

Pam

[SCLC brain metastases experience]

Hi Shauna,

Sorry to learn of your Mom’s diagnosis. I was diagnosed with limited stage Sclc in November 2021. I had 4 rounds of carboplatin/etoposide and concurrent radiation of 30 daily treatments. I have had clear brain mri’s and am currently in a clinical study of mri alone vs pci with mri’s. I am currently stable with my cancer. As Lou said, no one can predict “how long” we have as each patient responds differently to treatment. I am praying that the treatments work for your Mom and arrest the progression of disease and give her many more months. Stay strong.

Pam

[Small Cell Diagnosis]

Hi Diane,

I am fairly new to this forum having been diagnosed with LS SCLC in Nov 2021. I have read your previous posts and so sorry for the loss of your husband. The cottages are  looking nice and what a beautiful spot.

Pam

[Justin]

Hi Justin,

I also had difficulty swallowing after my 30 radiation treatments. My radiation oncologist prescribed BMX ( benadryl/Mallox/xylocaine) or as some people call it magic mouthwash only I was told to swish it in my mouth and gargle then swallow it as it was only a tablespoon. This numbed my throat so it was easier to eat or swallow for about 30 minutes. I also had the acid reflux so took famotidine 20 mg twice a day. Both helped immensely. I finished radiation in beginning of Feb and stopped the bmx the end of March. I still take the famotidine as I still get the acid reflux. I have CT scan next week so will see where I am at. Hope your symptoms resolve soon.

Pam

[A new therapy for NSCLC?]

Hi Jack,

My son wants me to try the Rick Simpson oil regimen. It sounds a little dangerous to make to me, plus you need a lot of marijuana. I would like to know how you make out if you do start it. Please keep us posted.

Pam

[Newly diagnosed]

Glad it went well Phil…now hoping and praying for a good MRI report for you

[Newly diagnosed]

Phil,

I agree with everything Karen said about receiving chemo. My experience was basically the same. As far as the MRI, I was really nervous but it wasn’t that bad. The noises can be a little unsettling but I just closed my eyes. Hopefully you are not claustrophobic and the entire procedure was over with in about 20 minutes for me. Best of luck and keep us posted.

[Justin]

Hoping and praying that you will good news from your scan.

[Mom diagnosed with stage 3b]

Kelvin,

I had 4 rounds of chemo with carboplatin and etoposide and 30 radiation treatments. My hair started to come out in clumps so I had my head shaved. It is starting to come back now, different color but coming back. I guess it will depend on the chemo drugs she receives. Hoping for the best for your Mom.

[Mom diagnosed with stage 3b]

K. Hillham

Congrats on your one year anniversary! 
 

kelvin,

Hoping that your Mom’s treatment goes well. Will be praying that it does.

[Justin]

Hi Justin,

Your journey with cancer has sure been a rough one but I’m glad to hear that things are getting better for you. Keep the faith. I will be praying for you.