Bette64

I have low blood pressure so I know that's not the reason. I am going to call my oncologist this week about including a MRI or CTscan of the brain when I have my CTscan next month. Does a MRI give a better picture than the brain CTscan? thanks for all your answers, Bette

I'm not sure I'm posting in the right forum but I wanted to ask question about symptoms of brain mets. I have nsclc and am now 2 yr lung cancer survivor. Two months ago I saw my oncologist and a chest xray was done which was normal. I mentioned to him that I was having mild headaches esp. in the mornings. After my coffee and a tylenol, it gets better and is gone by afternoon. Because I have a history of TMJ (jaw problems), he thought that was the cause of my headaches. He did schedule a CTscan of chest to be done next month -July 21. Well the past few days I've noticed vision problems - not blurred or double but a change in my vision. I am very nearsighted and am blind as a bat for distance without my glasses or contacts. But I've noticed lately I can't see as well through my glasses. When I take them off, my nearsighted vision is improved ?? very strange for me. I'm also still having the headaches 2 or 3 times a week. I have found out that once you get cancer, no matter what the CTscans and chest xrays show, you still worry that it will return and show up on the next checkup. Maybe as more time goes by with remission, I'll worry less .. but I sort of doubt it. Sorry this is so long. Bette

Hi Nick, Would you email me instructions to add photos to my album or avatar? I love photos and would like to add some of me with my cat, Pepper, and my Beagle, Snoopy . Take care, Bette bette_75494@yahoo.com

Thank you, Connie. I already feel welcome. I'll try to check out some of the other threads and see if I can find my way around. I know Barb is here and I need to find her again. Have a good weekend, Bette

Thanks to all of you for your gracious replies. I really feel welcome here. I will be posting the results of my CTscan which is scheduled in July. Please wish me luck and that the scan will be good. By the way, I think I know one of the members who replied here to me ... Connie?? I've seen you around somewhere. Nick, I'm about 100 miles E of Dallas so I know which part of Texas where you used to live. Great to meet you guys, Bette

Hi Everyone, I'm a member here but have found it a little difficult to find my way around . However I like the topic, LC Survivors. In May of this year, I was a 2 year lung cancer survivor. I have a CTscan scheduled for next month, so I'm hoping it will be ok and I can truly say I am in cancer remission. In April of this year, my oncologist only had a chest xray done. I'll feel a little better after a good CTscan. I know Barb and Meadow here so I don't feel alone. I hope to get to know the rest of you soon. Bette - Texas

Barb, This is wonderful news. I know you are very happy. Now you can relax and take it easy for a while. Best wishes, Bette

Hi Barb, I found you . I'm glad that Bill's CTscans are showing shrinkage after his second round of treatment. This is wonderful news. Best wishes, Bette

I just found this site today. I don't know how I missed it when I've done so much research online about lung cancer. I found out I had a spot on my lungs in April 2006 through a routine chest xray. On May 18, 2006, I had surgery for lower left lobectomy. Several lymph nodes were removed as well as lymph nodes in the bronchial area. All lymph nodes were benign but pathology report on lung nodule showed it to be attached to the viseral pleura lining of my lung and was staged as 1B Non-small cell lung cancer (adenocarcinoma). I then had 4 Chemo treatments of taxotere and carboplatin spaced every 3 weeks. The last CTscan done in Jan. 08 was good. I am scheduled for a chest xray in April. Hope to make some new friends here. Bette ----------------------------------------- CTscan 9/25/06 -NED Chest Xray 12-1-06 - NED CTscan 1-4-07 - NED CTscan 4-12-07 NED Chest Xray 7-18-07 NED CTscan Chest & Abdomen 9/14/07 NED CTscan 1/14/08 NED