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    Nancy Michener

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Lynda,

    Thanks for posting this. I received the e-mail also. Nancy and I were friends and did the Wellness Community "Frankly Speaking about Lung Cancer" together. She was a fighter and was instrumental in getting the State of California to declare November "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" She was co-chair of the California Committee of Lung Cancer Alliance.

    I am so very sad over this news.

    Nancy B

    News not good

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Thank you and big hugs to all of you. I am waiting to hear from my surgeon as to when surgery will be. Frank, thanks - it really helps to know that your surgery was successful. I have gotten opinions from two surgeons, my oncologist and my pulmonologist and they all agree on this plan of attack.

    The hard part is keeping my mind off of it but we are racing at the California Speedway this weekend and that will be a tremendous help. Please keep the prayers coming - it is very much appreciated. I just love you guys - thanks for being here for me.

    Hugs,

    Nancy B

    News not good

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    I met with my surgeon this morning. They will have to do a completion pneumonectomy to get to the cancer to determine the type. He said this will be much riskier than the first two surgeries as the cancer is right where the lung attaches to the bronchi. There is a much greater risk of bleeding and airway collapse.

    I am so afraid. I am not afraid of more treatment, I just don't want to do more surgery. I just pray that I survive the surgery. He said they discussed me at their tumor board and both lung surgeons looked at each other and just shook their heads.

    Guys, I really need you now. My husband is having a real hard time. Our son is in Bowling Green, KY racing, so I just told him more surgery but none of the details. I only found this out acouple of hours ago so haven't completely processed everything yet.

    Prayers please,

    Nancy B

    Latest - they don't know what to do with me.

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Bunny, thanks for the info. If it is nsclc I will be quite content to watch it (no surgery!), but if it is sclc, I need it out of there right away. I am really anxious to hear what the docs decide to do. Boy the waiting is rough. I am so glad your Mom is doing well - she functions OK with just one lung?

    Hugs,

    NancyB

    Latest - they don't know what to do with me.

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Thank you everybody for your thoughts and prayers. I went for a Nuclear Stress Test this morning, a must in case I have to do surgery. First, they couldn't find a good vein, then I am on the treadmill - I thought maybe they think I am training for a marathon!!!!! (I mean up hill and nearly running to keep up). Well, I am taking the rest of the day off and treated myself to a very nice lunch and going out to dinner with girlfriends tonight. I do know how to pamper myself.

    Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers and please keep them coming. I need you guys.

    Love and hugs,

    Nancy C

    Home Again!

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Casey, so sorry to hear you had to go through that but glad you are on the mend. I really wish I was coming to Dallas - have a great time and I would love to see pictures. Take care.

    Love and hugs,

    Nancy B

    Latest - they don't know what to do with me.

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    My pulmonologist called me last night (9:35 pm) and said that he, my oncologist and two lung surgeons went over my case at their "tumor board". They all studied the PET scan and basically walked away shaking their heads saying they would think about what to do.

    My "really hot spot" (his words) is right where the rest of my lower left lobe attaches to the bronchia. There is just no way to get a piece of it without removing the rest of my left lung. They considered just radiation, but they still don't know for sure what it is, so they don't know what chemo to use. Once again, the words "very rare" were used again. Leave it to me to be "very rare"!!!

    I meet with the surgeon on Friday am and hopefully by then this group will have decided what needs to be done. I was going to get another opinion, but so far I have 4 opinions (kinda) from 4 very good docs. Will keep you posted and, gosh, any ideas or recommendations are very much appreciated.

    Love and hugs to you all,

    Nancy B

    Looks like it's back

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    The lymph node (1.6 cm) lit up on the PET scan and the consensus is that it is a recurrence. Only problem is they won't know how to treat it til they biopsy it since I have had both nsc and sc. My oncologist, surgeon, and pulmonologist are meeting today to decide how to proceed. Will probably mean surgery to get a piece of it. I will keep you up-dated and prayers appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Nancy B

    CT Results- Question

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Thanks Cindy and Don, don't know what I would do without you guys. I have only had one "meltdown" and think I have gotten back on track. I really appreciate the encouragement.

    Hugs,

    Nancy B

    CT Results- Question

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Becky, thanks for your reply. It's the only one I got before everything went to ...... anyway. I am having PET scan on Tuesday morning and if it lights up, then they will have to figure out a way to get a piece of it to biopsy. I have had both nsclc and sclc, so, if it is c. then they have to figure out which one to treat it appropriately. Thanks Becky.

    Hugs,

    Nancy B

    Another blow

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Carleen, I just called my Mom in Florida and she is a great prayer warrior. You and Keith are on her prayer list (she prays several times a day over her list) and she is also e-mailing her other prayer partners.

    Love, hugs and prayers,

    Nancy B

    CT Results- Question

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Hi all, if this needs to be moved to another forum, please do so - wasn't sure where to put it.

    I had my regular 3 month scans last week. I don't see the oncologist until Thursday, but I picked up the written report last Friday.

    It says "There is a probable left hilar lymph node measuring 1.6 cm, slightly larger compared to prior study" There has never been a mention of ANY lymph nodes in any "prior study" I had so many lymph nodes taken out with my first surgery (upper left lobectomy-all negative), that my surgeon said there wasn't much to take out with the wedge resection the second time.

    I guess I am just looking for....I don't know what I am looking for!!! Do you think this is something that they will want to biopsy? Remember, second time I had sclc, so I sure don't want to wait around on this. My second tumor was 1 cm, isn't this kinda big (1.6 cm) for a lymph node?

    Don't know what I would do without you guys. Thanks, I love you all!

    Nancy B

    Another blow

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Dear, dear Carleen, After I read your post I went into the bedroom and got down on my knees to pray for that miracle. Through my tears I asked God to heal Keith. I just don't know what else to do, but I sure can keep praying.

    Love and hugs to you and Keith,

    Nancy B

    Going to run a 10k race in May

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Good Luck Joe. I did a half-marathon (run/walk) three years after my first lobectomy to raise money ($2600) for The Wellness Community. It was so much fun, I did another a few months later. Our trainer had us run 3 minutes, walk 1 minute. It worked for me - actually I think I walked 3 minutes and ran 1 minute.

    I think it is great that you guys are doing this. Hugs to you and your family and God Bless.

    Nancy B

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