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Hi Natalie, I know you didn't mean to get anyone depressed. It's great that they are doingv these clinical trials. Thanks for your good wishes. I hope your mom has the same. That is the combo of chemo I had taxol/carboplatin. It did wonders for me and I hope it will do the same for your mom. I quit smoking 14 years prior to the diagnosis. I'm going to keep a real positive attitude going. All doctors will tell you the same thing that is most important in fighting this awful thing. There was a time when there was a spot on your liver, which was a death sentence and now I see people being completely cured of it. We all need each other on this board. It's the best resource I have found and encouragement. Marsha

Natalie, You were right, don't read if you don't want to know the statistics. I know the statistics, but I sank into a depression. I am a Stage IV Adenocarcinoma nsclc and I know these are just statistics. I've had chemo and my right lung removed 1/02. I've been in remission since August, 02 and other than getting short of breath and getting tired, I feel great. I'm glad new treatments are being tried all the time. We must be optomistyic. Each person is different and no one but God knows when we will leave. Think positive. Marsha _____________________________________________________________ dx 12/01 Stage 11 Adenocacinoma nsclc. 1/02 right lung removed, 4/02 cancer spread to lymph nodes, restaged IV- Started chemo in May/02 and ended in August,02- been in remission since and glad of it

Hi Dave, Dave you have always been so supportive. I feel bad that you feel so down. You were the onewho was always so inspirational to all of us. The chemo sucks, but we need it to keep us alive. If you still want to live to be an old fart and out golfing that's what must be done. I drank 8 glasses of water starting the day before chemo and including chemo day and 6 days after I drank 8 glasses per day. You have to get those dead cells out. Ask you oncologist about meds to help you out. Good Luck and God Bless Marsha ________________________________________________________________ Dx 12/01 Stage `11B Adenocarcinoma, 1/02 removed right lung, 4/02 lump on side of neck restaged 1V nsclc, 6 chemo treatments of taxol/carboplatin, started 5/02 ended 8/28/02- still in remission and glad of it

Hi Fresca, I am also stage IV adenocarcinoma nsclc. I recently visted Tucson, As. in April. My ankles were swollen I had trouble breathing. Before my right lung was removed, I visted Tucson often and never had a problem. My girlfriend, who is a diabetic her legs really swelled up. I got really scared, because my ankles started swelling when the cancer was first diagnosed. I called my oncologist and he said it was probably the altitude. We had also gone to Sedona. I'm fine now. What does her oncologist have to say about this. Keep your spirits up. Per haps another type of treatment could be recommended to her, check with him. God Bless you and your mom, Marsha 61yrs old dx 12/01 Adenocarcinoma nsclc, 1/02 removed right lung, 4/02 spread to lymph nodes received Taxol/Carboplatin treats 6 1 every three weeks B eginning in May 2002, ending 8/28/02. Been in remission since, and glad of it

Hi Don and Lucie, Congratulions on your wedded bliss. May you have many, many more. Thank you for all your good wishes to me. God Bless you both, Marsha ____________________________________________________________ dx 12/01 Adenocarcinoma nsclc Stage 11B, Right lung removed 1/02, 4/02 restaged to 1V went to lymph nodes. Had 6 taxol/carboplatin ending 8/28/02- been in remission since and glad of it.

Hi Ada, I am so sorry the iressa did'nt work. I was really interested in that therapy if or when it comes back. You surely look wonderful. Were you in Hawaai in your picture? I know you must feel kind of low, but don't give up the ship. There are so many things out there that we must fight to survive and make sure they work. Please keep us posted on your progress. God Bless you, Marsha Adenocarcinoma dx 12/01, right lung removed 1/02 Stage 11B, nsclc 4/02- restaged to IV, spread to lymph nodes. Six Taxol/Carboplatin treatments beginning 5/02 ending 8/'28/02- still in remission and glad of it. d

Dear Mrs. Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Mike, but glad that he went peacefully. You two were both so brave. You have my deepest sympathy. You can always remember one thing, you did everything possible to beat the odds, but God had a better plan. God Bless You and keep giving you strength. Marsha dx 12/01 Adenocarcinoma,1/02 right lung removed, Stag 11B NSCLC 4/02 Cancer spread to lymph nodes. Restaged 1V. Chemo 6 treatments beginning 5/02 ending 8/28/02- in remission and greatful for it.

Hi Kerry, So glad to hear about your mom. Each time the scans are done and the news is good, it's such a great feeling Dx: 12/01 Adenocarcinoma NSCLC Stage 11B, Right lung removed 1.2002. 4/02 Cancer spread to lymph nodes restaged IV. 6 Taxol/ Carboplatin treatments beginning in May 2002 ending Aug 2002. Still in remission.

:Hi Rick, So so glad you got this up and running. I started to panic. I'm computer illiterate anyway, and this board means an awful lot to me and the other users. You are doing a great job. God Bless, Marshalol:

HI Gail, I have posted here under general before. Do not give up hope, I was diagnosed withStag 11B 12/01. Removed entired right lung. Was told no chemo follow up necessary. April, 2002 discovered lump on my neck. Diagnosed with Stage 1V- Adenocarcinoma, nsclc. Shock and despair followed. I did not want chemo, but felt so bad, that onocologist said it would only get worse. Started chemo (taxol /Carboplatin) once every three weeks for a six course treatment. Last treatment Aug. 28,2002. Still in remission and doing fine. Radiation is considered only pallative treatment when it spread to lymph nodes as in my case. Your dad is receiving top of the line treatment. There is hope. Hope this helps you out. God Bless You, Marsha

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share my good news again. I had a bone scan last week, today I had a ct scan ofchest and abdoman and all is still clear. I am so happy and really greatful. I asked my doctor about a vacation in January of 2004 and he told me to go ahead and plan it. It just feels so wonderful to know there is soooo much hope and we can do well. Thank you for listening and just wanted to share my joy with you. God Bless All of You, Marsha dx 12/02, right lung removed 1/02. Diagnosed 11B. 4/02 spread to lymph nodes. 6 Taxol/Carboplatin treatments. Last treatment 8/28/02. Been in remission since.

Hi Myrna. As you can see I am no computer whiz. I hope you get this message this time. Tell your sister not to get discouraged. They are really making headway with lung cancer. When I was diagnosed I didn't want chemo, but my ocologist persuaded me to take it and it really wasn't bad. They give you things so you will not get nautious. They have also just approved the drug Iressa, which was not approved when I was diagnosed. We all have our depression days, but think good thoughts and have a very positive attitude. Hope you get this. God Bless you and your sister, Marsha

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share my good news with you. Diagnosed with Adeno carcinoma on 12/01. Had pneumonectomy of right lung 1/9/02. Spread to lymph nodes by 4/02. Had six rounds of chemo of taxol and carbp- platin. Ending Aug. 28.02. So far all is good. No signs of spreading. Every 3 months scans. So in June we will see if all is still well. I was so elated last Thurs. when oncologist said all was well. I'd like to see some post with people who have this type of Stage IV ncslc that has spread to lymph nodes and how long they have been in remission. Thanks for listening and God Bless all, Marsha