[Update of GracieJules oncology appointment Friday]

Well, I had my big appointment Friday morning with the onclogist...no big suprises. Stage IV non-small cell adenecarcinoma with brain involvemeent. I started radiation therapy yesterday for that.

I guess from here on I'll post in the correct forum, but I wanted to update everone here since you've been so encourging. '

Wish me luck

GracieJules

[Intruducing myself]

right now I just feel so bad. My right hand and foot are really numb. I sure hope the doctors can help me with this. Hanging on tilkl

friday morning..GracieJules

[i'm new]

I was being worked up for MS when they found the LC. Keep an eye on it.

gracieJules

[Intruducing myself]

My head is spinning. I have an oncologist appointment friday and will know more then. Boy is my carefully proscribed life is going to change. I'll be counting on all of your good advice and encouragement.

GracieJules

[Intruducing myself]

I've been lurking here all week, getting up the courage to post. I'm a 51 year old non-smoker who has been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.

So far it is in my lung and has metastized to my brain.

I'm just completely freaked out and am looking for words of encouragement.

gracieJules