Renate

Had my first Chemo Monday. Avastin, Taxo, Carbo with no side effects first & second Day. Then tingling, numbness and stabbing in feet, knees. Took Lortab & Neurontin. Feeling better today, but very weak,have difficulty walking. Will this get worse the next time. Wonder what is next. Renate

Welthy, First of all I would like to tell you, that I am so sorry you lost your husband, after all these years of treatmnets and sufferings. Thanks for the info regarding the allergic reaction to Taxo, will keep on eye on it. It did get a presr. of steroids,for the last night and this morning. I have to run, my chemo starts 9AM we have to drive 2 hours.I am scared but ready. Renate

I will start my first chemo tomorrow,with Taxol, carbo and avastin. I am reading everywhere on this board about an allergic reaction. Can someome explain, what this exactly means? I am ready to start tomorrow, my aditude is positive, my mind still strong. Thanks to all of you Renate

Bill, I was diagnosed with nsclc on 1/29 one week later,appointment to see the Surgeon, one week later, biopsy, one week later etc. Finally I got my treatment plan and start Chemo Monday 3/3/08. The waiting and not knowing what is next is worse than anything else. I can feel what you are going through. I am so sorry, don't know what to say. Hope you get your treatment plan real fast. Renate

Thanks Connie & Patti, for your kind words.It might be I would like to talk to you. If I send a PM will this message not be posted on the board? Renate

My treatments will start next Monday March 3/08 Chemo only, since Cancer is too advanced I was told. Stage 3 T1, N2, MO. Adenocarcinoma. Chemo will consist of Carboplatin, Taxol & Avastin. They gave me a prescription of Dexamethasone to take the day before and the Day of the Chemo. The Oncologist the Chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology, said the Cancer could be a stage 4, which does not sound very promising. I am very scared. I think I will need your support next week. Thank you in advance. Renate

Thanks to all your answers, I am so happy knowing what I have to asked the Onco today. Renate

Ry, Thanks that is a good idea, about the Kidney Doctor Renate

Thank you Christine, I will discuss this with the second opinion Oncologist tomorrow. Renate

My Oncologist wants me to start with Chemo Carboplatin. I have heard this could be dangerous for the Kidneys. Is there anyone, who has one kidney and received this Chemo Treatment. Would very much appreciate any input. I will see a second Oncologist tomorrow. Thanks to all of you. Renate

Sorry Randy, but this report does not sound very encouraging. Renate

I am going to see another oncologist for a 2nd opinion this Friday. In addition I would like to sent a sample of my biopsy to the Anderson Clinic in Texas, to make sure I have the right diagnosis. Does somebody know if Medicare pays for these services? I am seing the Surgeon again today, hope they will tell me about my treatman plan. Everything is going so slow overhere. It's been 2 weeks since my biopsy, I am getting itchy. Want to get started. Renate

Heather, Thanks for writing. I have not shed a tear since I was diagnosed with NSCLC, but reading your profile and your age, I had to cry. Love, Renate

Hi Wendy, Thanks for your kind words. I have read your profile, you have been going through a lot.And you are so jung. How did or do you function on a daily basis? With all the associated side effects,have you been in bed a lot? Can you tell me a little bit about it. I will see the Thoracic Surgeon next week, I think he wants to biopsy the two nodules in my upper und lower lobe on the right side. Also next week I will see an Oncologist at the Cancer Clinic close to where I live, and get a second opinion. He is not specialized in Lung Cancer, just General Oncology. Is this a bad Idea? Is your Oncologist specialized for Lung Cancer? Have a nice weekend. Renate

Hi Ned, Thanks for telling me how to add my profile to earlier posts. However, I could not do it. It's ok I shows in my latest Post and I hope it will show in all new Posts. I have an appointment with a Cardiothoracic Surgeon next Wednesday. I also try to get a second opinion, closer to where I live. Thanks, Renate

My profile does not show in my first post. Waiting for the next step. All I know is, that I have non small Cell Lung Cancer, stage 3 A. Renate

Thanks Connie, read your whole story, it is unbelievable what you went through. And it has been for a long time, and it hit you so young. Yes, I am in a fog right now. I am a strong person, they say, I hope I will be strong, but very scared. Thanks for answering so fast. Renate

Just received a call from Doctor's office. Diagnosis: non small Cell Cancer Stage 3 A They told me, a Radiologist, Surgeon, Oncologist and Pulmonary Doctor will have a meeting tonight and discuss what kind of traetment option there are for me and they will let me know tomorrow. I am in shock and scared to dead. Can somebody please tell me, where can I find answers to staging, would like to read about it. And I always find the word " NED " in your posts. What does this mean. I have to learn from all of you. There are so many Abreviations I do not understand. Thanks to all of you for your support. Renate

Wendy, You must be a very very strong Person and a wonderful loving caring wife. Maurice is blessed to have you. Have to go to bed now and think about something else, before I go nuts. I wish Maurice the very best. Renate

Bonsoir Connie & Muriel, I love this Board already, all of you make me feel so comfortable. My Mother came with her parents to Germany from Grenoble. My Brother used to live in Strassbourg with his American wife.And I came over here on a Company transfere for 5 Years, that was in 1974. Y'all have a nice weekend, this is the only Southern thing I have adapted to. Bon huit, Renate

Hello to everybody. I am amazed about all your answers and support. I am so glad I found this board. As soon as I have the test results from the Biopsy and the Treatment options I will write again. I live in Atlanta and go the Emory University Winship Cancer Clinic, they are very specialized, I feel I am in good hands. I have read all your Profiles and I am already very scared, when I read about all your sufferings and pains you had endured. Last but not least, I would like you to know, I am from Germany and came to States when I was already 20 years out of school, therefore, please overlook any spelling mistakes. Renate

I am a 71 year old female, healthy exercise 5 Days a week and felt great until, I received a routine Chest x ray which showed some abnormalties. The a CT scan, which showed 2 Nodules of the right upper lobe suspicious for neoplasm. A enlarged pretracheal lymph node was also seen. Then a Pet Scan was done. The nodules are highly suspicious for metastatic disease, with abnormal FDG uptake. The lymph node is also suspicious for metastatic disease. A biopsy was done 2/5/08 last Tuesday. Have not heard anything, not results yet. Also saw a Thoracic Surgeon, he said my only option would be Chemo & radiation. Is there anybody who has the same kind of Lung Cancer and can you share whatever you went through. Any reply is greatly appreciated