Corinne

Feb 7/08, the surgeon removed my left upper lobe. About 24 hours later, as a direct result of the operation, I suffered a heart attack. At he pre-op, I was told that I had a very strong heart, so the heart attack really threw me for a loop. Fortunately, I have since been told that the strong heart was my saving grace. There is no permanent damage to my heart. One week after coming home, I was rushed into our local hospital, where I remained for just over two weeks. The doctors believe that I had one of the various flu viruses that are going around, as well as a reaction to the drugs & operation. Whatever it was, I sure was sick. While there, I was given a day pass to go to see the surgeon who had removed my upper left lobe. He told me, that I have stage 3A cancer and that it is in my lymphatic system. (previously after a CAT scan, I was told that the cancer only showed in my left upper lobe) I will have to go to the cancer clinic for further testing and treatment. I only know that stage 3A is on the bad end of the scale. Can anyone give me information as to what it actually is and what I can expect in the future? I look forward to any & all information that you can give me. I greatly appreciate the support that all of you have given to me. May God bless each & everyone of you.

Thank you Randy. That cetainly made things more clear. I will stay away from Zeolite.As said before, it so easy to get swept up by these 'miracle cure' ads.

I just spent the last hour reading about something called Liquid Zeolite. If there is any truth to what I have read, it sounds like a natural wonder drug. Does anyone know anything about it?

Wow, I am so happy that I have read all of your words. I have recently been diagnosed. I am no further into tests than the initial CAT scan. So actually I don't really know anything about my condition, other than the demon lives in my lungs. The initial shock, horror,I'm dead, denial, fear and many other emotions hung on hard & heavy for several days. I truly believe that God led me to LCSC. He knew that I needed support and here I could find it. I am on the site several times every day. I thank all of you for letting me know that I am not alone. You have all gone through the emotional rolly-coaster that I am on. You have all grabbed the bull by the horns and carried on. Thank you for the inspiration and giving me the fight to know that I can beat the demon.Right now I am walking an emotional tight rope. I fall off many times. That is when I come to my computer and get strength and courage from all of you. Thank you again.

Don't think so. Sky is crystal clear. Stars shining like diamonds sitting on black velvet. I predict the next person will hear a train whistle/horn as they sit at the computer.

Has anyone ever heard of something called P-51? I understand that it some kind of a protien therapy.

I am still waiting for the next step after the CAT Scan. I thought that I would have my next appointment within a week or so. Apparently, my next appointment won't be for another six weeks. My GP thinks that I should be seen much sooner than that. He is supposed to see what he can do. In the meanwhile, this waiting and having no idea as to what is happenining is very difficult to handle. I do my best to keep busy and keep my spirits up, but well you know........ Is it normal to have such a lapse of time between appointments or tests when you are first diagnosed with LC?

This made for an entertaining evening. I managed to donate 2000 grains of rice. It keeps the mind occupied. Thank you

I want to thank all of you so much for your kind words & encouragement. I have gone from thinking that I have a definite death sentence to I am too damn stubborn & strong to let this demon get me now. This I attribute to all of you caring people. Now if only I can keep this attitude. Tomorrow I should find out when I go for another test. I have no idea as to what I have yet to go through. I know that I will have a lot of hurdles to jump, but with the help of all of you, I too will be a survivor. May God bless each & everyone of you and make you healthy again. Thank you so much.

Good Morning everyone, Based on the small amount of information that I have so far, would you think that the growth would be cut out, or would something else be done? I know that I am asking a medical decision, but then with what all of you have been through, your combined knowledge is massive.

Today I went for a CAT Scan. Chest & head. I never thought about the head, my instead thought was "OH NO, they think this has spread to my head!" Apparently there is a growth just above my heart, about the size of a "toonie" for Canadians, or silver dollar for our American friends. That sounded huge to me. I spent some time with the hospital Pastor. He said that was not considered to be large. I guess that the next step is into a cancer clinic in Edmonton. Today one of the girls in our office drove me to my test. After that, it was lunch, talk about anything & everything, shop for groceries. It has been the highlight of my life since last Saturday. I want to thank all of you for your kind and encouraging words. You have taking me from thinking that I have a death sentence to knowing that I, like you can beat this thing. There is still a rough road ahead, but with your help, guidance, prayers and the grace of God; I will soon be able to help others as you have been helping me. God bless each & everyone of you.

Linda, Thank you for responding. My appointment is in Camrose at 11:15 After that , I guess it is just wait & see until I am told to go somewhere else. I think that it will be the Cross Cancer clinic

I have always been very healthy. I have looked after myself very well over the years.I was x-rayed last Saturday. Much to my surprise, make that horror. The doctor told me that I have lung cancer. He found something about the size of a quarter or bigger . Tomorrow I go for a scan of some sort. I have lived alone for many years. Now I feel extremely alone & isolated. I am so very nervous and upset. I don't know what to expect. It seems that everything that I look at, shows lung cancer to be a death sentence. I guess that I am just looking for some comfort of some kind. Hopefully, some one out there will be able to offer me support and guidance. I don't know what way to turn or what end is up. I am an emotional wreck.