I had a left upper lobectomy in December 2006. At that time was staged at 1A. This was found on a routine chest X-ray. Then, in September of 2007, had RFA done on two lesions in the lower right lobe. In January of 2008, my 3-month CT scan showed three very tiny spots (that had been there on previous CT scans, but were never mentioned). The largest of these three is 6mm. They will check my April CT Scan to see if the 6mm spot has gotten any larger.
It has been15 months since Iwas originally diagnosed. I still have my "bad" days, but so far have no pain. Other than occasional shortness of breath - like climbing stairs - you wouldn't even know that anything was wrong.
I do wonder what stage I would be right now, being that I had a recurrence on the right lower lobe, and now that small spot on the upper right lobe. So far no involvement of any nodes.
I have a wonderful, supportive husband, two great kids, and four grandchildren.
I will be posting from time to time, and will be here every day to give support. I live this 24/7, but have a pretty positive outlook right now. Thank you for letting me join you all.
Barbara
