DonnaE

Dave S Thanks for the reply... You are making me think of things I didn't in the beginning. Thanks.... DonnaE

I was wondering if anyone has had any interaction/experience with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America? I am curently being treated for my Stage 1 Breast Cancer and Stage 4 Lung Cancer at the James Wilmot Center in Rochester, NY. I am pleased at this time with the staff and MDs. I am anxiously awaiting the results of a repeat CAT SCAN that was completed after 3 rounds of Carboplatin and Taxol. (Will get results on Weds. June 9) If the news is good, then it is onward and upward, if not, I will be investigating other treatment options and Centers. Update on me: So far, the side effects from the chemo have not been unbearable. The muscle and joint aches a couple of days post chemo, for which I am taking decadron twice a day for 5 days seems to help. At least it takes the edge off so that I can get some sleep. The fatigue is there, but you just learn to pace yourself. The neuropathy of the hands and feet is interesting to say the least. Now, I have an excuse for my clumsiness! Also, I have been busy contacting all my State and Federal Representatives regarding the lack of $$ being spent on Lung Cancer research. By now, there is probably a band on my e mail address going to all of these representtives. So far, no return mail, but all that means is that they will be hearing from be again, very, very soon. Thanks in advance for any info. Best to all. DonnaE

Diagnosed in 3/04 with breast cancer, 4/04 with stage 4 nsclc. Currently undergoing chemo Taxol and Carboplatin every 3 weeks. Three cycle completed. Cat Scan this week will get to see official results on the 9 of June, but Med On. is pleased at this time. Did not state that there is any further growth, but also did not state any shrinkage. Up until dx had no signs or symptoms, was feeling great, working 60 plus hours per week, and then a routine mammogram, that lead to chest xray and orginal Cat Scan. Amazing how fast your life can change in one short month. Currently at home out of work, awaiting disability and trying to keep the fatigue, muscle and joint aches from getting me down. Support of family and friends certainly helps. Since diagnosis, I have been doing alot of research into Lung Ca, and I am shocked at how little research $$ go to this cause. Since keyboarding is not to fatiguing, I am trying to educate as many powers to be about the needs of more $$ for lung cancer research. Guess it is the Health Care worker/teacher in me. Thanks for being here for all of us. Looking forwarded to communiacting with you. DonnaE