laurie2020

Gayle,
It's understanding that you are upset.  But right now I'm going to focus on the fact that (at the present time) a single tumor is showing up.  There are many questions to ask such as the the grade of the endometrial metastasis, rapidity of spread, and degree of spread.  Lung mets afford higher survival time than all other organs while brain mets is the works case scenario for survival time.  You really need to sit with your doctor, determine all the elements that are factored into survivability so you can get a clear picture.  Whatever that picture turns out to be will be better than the blind fear that we can feel with the unknown.  Please make sure you speak with your doctors and get every one of your questions answered.  Find out exactly the planned treatment and what the potential benefits and negatives of that treatment would be.  Then please update us when you can.  Know that many are likely following this and will be here to support you.  You are also in my prayers for a good outcome to your present circumstances.
Lou

Hello Karen, Thankyou for bringing to light the statistics you have listed.i need to remember that this is not like a typical bog like my own where I writer how and what I am feeling to my friends nd family but rather a supportive group of others who are experiencing cancer. I will be more careful of my wording in the future as I would never intentionally say any thing that would lead anyone's feelings astray. Again thankyou for bringing this to y attention.

The constant roar of pain is a great description for the pain experience daily.great description. So glad you decided on surgury as well.

A new chapter begins in my cancer world as Dr O, my Oncologist, has moved away. There are not enough words to describe the gratitude and respect I have for Dr Olgible. I am one out of two lung cancer patients of his that he treated, that has survived 3 years past the 3 to 6 months survival period most 4th stage matastesized patients are given to live.  I am having some difficulties adjusting to his absence. He was always there when I needed him and now he is gone. I have been waiting for a new Dr to be assigned to me. This Dr will only know me by what is listed in my chart. I will have to build a trust with the new doctor and have faith that he can treat me and my lung cancer with the confidence and experience that Dr "O" has. He knew me, my fears and my needs as his patient. I had my every 3 month cancer scan the other day. Normally Dr "O" would call or have his nurse call to tell me my scan results at the end of the day so I wouldn't have to worry till my next appt to see if the cancer has spread. This week I had my scan on Tuesday and have to wait till when ever to see has spread. This week I had my scan on Tuesday and have to wait till Friday to get any answers. It’s the small things that matter so much. Today is Saturday and I remain without an answer regarding if the cancer has spread or not. The lab is backed up and they do not know for sure when they can read them. I put in a request for the highly recommended new Lung Cancer Dr suggested by a the nurses and doctors as being the “best fit” for me. Everything needs to be set up and with any luck I will meet my new Dr in 3 weeks. In the meantime I am suffering from severe sciatica pain for the past 3 weeks. Tried to enjoy some time with the family at Cape Cod but lasted only two days because of the intense pain. I had Pete bring me home to be more comfortable if that will ever be possible again. Waiting on an MRI to identify the full problem. This could take up to a month. Sorry for my mixed emotions here  but the medical system is becoming so very frustrating and overloaded. 3 weeks of intense pain makes it difficult to be upbeat. I pray this problem can be resolved sooner than later. No worries. I will hang in there as I still have life and family to be so very thankful for.

A new chapter begins in my cancer world as Dr O, my Oncologist, has moved away. There are not enough words to describe the gratitude and respect I have for Dr Olgible. I am one out of two lung cancer patients of his that he treated, that has survived 3 years past the 3 to 6 months survival period most 4th stage matastesized patients are given to live.  I am having some difficulties adjusting to his absence. He was always there when I needed him and now he is gone. I have been waiting for a new Dr to be assigned to me. This Dr will only know me by what is listed in my chart. I will have to build a trust with the new doctor and have faith that he can treat me and my lung cancer with the confidence and experience that Dr "O" has. He knew me, my fears and my needs as his patient. I had my every 3 month cancer scan the other day. Normally Dr "O" would call or have his nurse call to tell me my scan results at the end of the day so I wouldn't have to worry till my next appt to see if the cancer has spread. This week I had my scan on Tuesday and have to wait till when ever to see has spread. This week I had my scan on Tuesday and have to wait till Friday to get any answers. It’s the small things that matter so much. Today is Saturday and I remain without an answer regarding if the cancer has spread or not. The lab is backed up and they do not know for sure when they can read them. I put in a request for the highly recommended new Lung Cancer Dr suggested by a the nurses and doctors as being the “best fit” for me. Everything needs to be set up and with any luck I will meet my new Dr in 3 weeks. In the meantime I am suffering from severe sciatica pain for the past 3 weeks. Tried to enjoy some time with the family at Cape Cod but lasted only two days because of the intense pain. I had Pete bring me home to be more comfortable if that will ever be possible again. Waiting on an MRI to identify the full problem. This could take up to a month. Sorry for my mixed emotions here  but the medical system is becoming so very frustrating and overloaded. 3 weeks of intense pain makes it difficult to be upbeat. I pray this problem can be resolved sooner than later. No worries. I will hang in there as I still have life and family to be so very thankful for.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

@TJM I'm catching up on all the posts I seem to have missed. I’m so glad to have read this— you have an amazing story to tell, and it’s inspiring. It brings to mind LouT’s comment that we need to decide to live, which you certainly did! I so understand your comment about the divisiveness in Europe. My recent experiences in Budapest & Prague have me diving deep into post-WW2 history. It’s mind boggling. I hope you are continuing to adventure!

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Scan results are in and no new growth or changes in the remaining mass. Such great news when you know your life depends on it. Now I begin again living through the next three months with my goal remaining for no changes with the tumor and no further growth with my next scan. This Has been quite the journey for the past 2 1/2 years. My life expectancy was projected for 3 - 6 months and yet I continue to live and make more memories with my family. Feeling so blessed with every day that passes.  I continue to work from home. So fortunate that my job allows this. My goals this year are to attend a vacation week at the cape withy family. Eat fried clams while at the cape. Watch all my grandchildren fly kites I purchased for them while at the cape and to ring in New years with my family at the Coventry house we rent out for New Years. Any time I can get with my family becomes memory time for all of us. The grandchildren have grown so fast. It's been over a year now since the last two grandbabies were born. The babies bring us lots of laughs at Sunday dinners. Such blessings. I can't believe we have been living in the new house for over a year now. I do believe downsizing added a little more time to my life by making it easier. I am enjoying the peaceful surroundings the new house has to offer as well. Forward I go while it is still possible making as many memories as I can with my family I love so much.

Agree I see so many positives with it's use. I am thankful to have lived so much longer than projected.

So thankful for the immunotherapy. It seems to be a game changer for treatment. It only makes sense as chemo an radiationteeaar down thee system.

Soooo happy for you, RJN!!!  Thanks for sharing.

So very happy for you with your great results. Keep up the great work.

moment with this disease. As usual my wonderful support system is available to help when ever I need them. In the meantime I continue creating goals to live for and experience with my family. Non are exotic or from any made up bucket list. However every goal I reach becomes a memory for me and my family to hold on to forever. They provide me the will to go forward and face the days I can survive knowing what this disease is known to do to many of us with this diagnosis

So very happy for you with your great results. Keep up the great work.

Great news! Finishing treatment is so great! But I also remember being a little nervous when I drove away from the cancer center that last time. I hope you find your way to some daily pleasures and lots of peace. 
 
Karen

Totally agree which is why I maintain minimal google researching and rely on the Lord himself and my want to live. I am the red baron I'll

Wonderful news and your stay is. The best medicine ever. Enjoy andrlax with the great news you received.