[Carleen.. let us know]

I am so very sorry to hear the news--

my thoughts are with you at this very heartbreaking time.

[CT Results- Question]

I too had enlarged lymph nodes about 2 years after my surgery---the Dr. went in through my neck to examine (forget what you call it)--and all was clear-

probably just an infection---they since went down on the next scan--

I think that this probably happens more than we know--except most don't get scanned--

scans are great, however, they will show things that are non-problematic---

I hope your results show nothing abnormal

[Still want me to have treatment]

I found one study---but it was for 1B--rather than clog up the board, I am just posting the link

http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/re ... cancer0604

[Still want me to have treatment]

I think they are lumping 1A in with 1B and coming up with that stat---

the same with the other they lumped 1 and 2 together---

every stat I ever read for 1A has it 80% or greater

can you find anything for 1A alone?

thanks

[Still want me to have treatment]

I agree with Debi---get another opinion

I too was stage 1A and my surgeon said I did not need follow up---I checked the studies and found nothing about it helping 1A

so I also checked with oncology doctors and they too agreed---

chemo is not just an aspirin--it is poison and can sometimes cause more problems---so for your own peace of mind---please get other opinions and then make a decision once you have the others thoughts.

Hoping you have the same results as me --6 years this month!

[Adjuvant Chemotherapy]

Dear Lucky Guy---I had an upper right lobectomy in June 2000--

My tumor was smaller than yours and I was staged at 1A---I did see an oncologist for an opinion about chemo--and he said in my case it was not needed and could even hurt more than it would help--

as others on here have said--the studies seem to help more if you are stage 1B

But for your own peace of mind, do get an opinion from an oncologist that has access to all your records and films--

Good luck to you

Eileen

[Brian K Osberg]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband

In sympathy,

[Lucie Update -- Good News but not Great News]

Don , Lucie has beat the odds more than once---over three years with stage 4 lung cancer--so I am sure she will continue to do well.-

I am glad nothing has grown---so it is good news

enjoy your Thanksgiving

[Let's Start a Word Chain.....]

Dryer Lint

[off subject]

I am sorry that I have not posted much lately I have been involved with animal rescue in NOLA. I know this is not cancer related but any one that loves animals may want to read. Pasados safe Haven is a wonderful animal grass roots rescue society that are investigating the shooting of animals that had food and water. They are a great charity with less than 4% ggoing to administrative costs. Go to their web to see what they have done. If you can donate, this would be the place to do so

regards,

[Three Years and Counting!]

Good for Lucie---totally amazing!

part of her amazing results has to do with her loving caregiver!

regards

[Dean Carl crossed the rainbow bridge]

I am so very sorry for the loss of a great man ---but I am happy to have known him through this board.

my sympathy to his family.

[ct scan report is NERD]

Great news Don---so glad for you and your family--may all your future scans give you the same great results!

regards,

[Fun Post - Wow my gas guzzler is emptying my pockets.]

Luckily, I take the train to work and only drive to the station---one mile--however, I was sure shocked when one day the pump was $2.89 per gallon--, the next day $3.65!!!!Remember the good old days when we complained when it went to $2.00?

[Katie]

Dear Katie and Rick---I will be thinking about you on the 6th, you dear Dad's 2nd anniversary in heaven. I am sure he is very proud of you.

regards,

[Let's play another game...]

pedicures, definitely--especially the spa pedicures when they rub your legs and feet for up to an hour

which is better--

flowers or plants

[My Greatest Accomplishment...]

Great news Debi---I hope your second interview goes great---and by the way, I think your greatest accomplishment is your whole life and how you survived everything, not just the cancer!

best wishes,

[Pass for me]

Happy anniversary and enjoy Mystic--I was there many years ago and loved it

regards,

[Much relief!!!!!! Good news!!!]

Wonderful news---next time may it be 100% gone!!!

and good for your Mom for handling her treatments so well---It could not be easy for her and you have every right to be proud of her!

best wishes

[Best news I have had in almost a year!]

Great news Heidi---now go celebrate with your dear Mother--

regards,

[Fa y A. -- update]

Dear Fay---sorry you have to be in there so long, but knowing you and your determination, you will be home much sooner than that!

Hang in there and know you have a very loving support group waiting for your return home.

regards,

[Result Time]

Nancy---what great news--

celebrate your remission and I hope you have endless good reports like this one

regards,

[Tomorrow......]

Dear Fay---you have a ton of people here hoping along with you.

I hope you have an easy time of the procedure and get great results

regards,

[Last Post for a bit]

Ralph---I hope you see this before you go. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery. We will be waiting here for you.

regards

[You know you're an LCSC member when...]

when someone refers to a "PET" or a "CAT" and you right away think of scans