barbdruley Posted October 25, 2004 Posted October 25, 2004 I was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer back in late May when I went in for a CT to find out what was wrong with my back. Had surgery to remove two vertebrae (both were covered by tumor, one was fractured) first part of June. Had radiation at the surgical site. Through various CTs, MRIs and PET scan, located a tumor in my right lung and some cells in my left hip area. I was put on Iressa in July and so far so good -- a CT of the lung in Sept showed the tumor was gone. I go back in December for the whole gamut of tests all over again. The only "side effect" of all of this has been a series of illnesses, ear infections and every cold that comes within a mile of me. Of course, every little thing becomes a big thing, have had an MRI of the brain because of the ear infection, and a trip to the ER last week for an EKG and chest x-ray because the cold went a little haywire. And I know this is just the beginning. Hoping to meet some good people here, and to give and get some support through this journey. Thanks. Barb Quote
Ry Posted October 25, 2004 Posted October 25, 2004 Hi barb~ Welcome. I am glad to hear that the Iressa is working for you. We are glad you found us. Rochelle Quote
kim Posted October 25, 2004 Posted October 25, 2004 Hi Barb! This is a great place to get info, make friends, and get your feelings off your chest! Welcome!!!! Quote
kimblanchard Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Welcome to our club. I look forward to getting to know you better. Curtis Quote
patut Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Welcome Barb. You will meet some wonderful and smart people on this board. Cyndy Quote
cindi o'h Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Hi Barb, So glad to have you join us...good group. Cyndy is write, lots of smart peepel hear Really, all joking aside, it sounds as if the Iressa is working well for you. What an exciting drug to come out!! We are so lucky that lung cancer research is starting to make progress. New drugs, methods, and tests on the horizon... it gives all of us hope. Welcome, Cindi o'h Quote
stand4hope Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Hi Barb and WELCOME! That is great news to hear that after Iressa the tumor was gone! Iressa is keeping my husband stable, and I pray the same results for you. I'm glad you found us, and hope we can be of continued support. God bless you, Peggy Quote
Nushka Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Barb, It sounds like you're getting use to the new normal, as one of our members aptly described it. Welcome to our family. We are growing daily (which is not good news) but so glad that you found us. I hope we can be of help. Feel free to vent, ask questions, cry or just plain ask for support. We are here for you. Nina Quote
Don Wood Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Welcome, Barb. Let us know how we may support you. Don Quote
ginnyde Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Hi Barb and welcome. Glad the Iressa is living up to its promise for you. Quote
TeeTaa Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Welcome to the family! We're a motley crew, but we're here if you need us! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote
Donna G Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Hi Barb. Sounds like it started out pretty rough for you but boy also sounds like you are one of the lucky ones who responds well to Iressa! Welcome and now that you have introduced yourself please let us know how things are going. Donna G Quote
ellakc2 Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Welcome Barb, Good luck to you. Take care Quote
Frank Lamb Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Barb,Welcome to our support family.You will find lots of knowing and caring people here.No matter what comes up one of us has usually been there and done it.I hope the Iressa keeps working for you,as it has for many others here. Quote
J.C. Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Welcome Barb, Take care and post often in this Hope Club. Best wishes. J.C. Quote
Kaffie Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 Welcome Barb, Happy for you that the iressa is working Keep posting updates Kathy Quote
David P Posted October 29, 2004 Posted October 29, 2004 Hello Barb. Pleased to meet you. Must have felt good to hear the tumour in your lung was gone. Keep up the great attitude while fighting off the smaller stuff until your next set of tests -- which will hopefully be more great news to celebrate. Take care. David P. Quote
kdaru Posted October 29, 2004 Posted October 29, 2004 Welcome to the board! This is a great place, lots of things to learn. Quote
richinsdakota Posted October 30, 2004 Posted October 30, 2004 Welcome Barb; Boy, my vertebrae hurt like heck, but not sure Id like to go thru what u did....guess I can live with the pain for now. Anyway look forward to your posts, etc...Rich B. Quote
Neechi Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Welcome Barb! I hope things continue to go well for you as far as the NSCLC goes, I know the infections and things can be extremely frustrating. Welcome to the board, there are a lot of really nice people out here. Nicki Quote
carrie Posted November 2, 2004 Posted November 2, 2004 hi Barb, Welcome, glad you found us. You will make many friends and learn alot on this sight. Carrie Quote
Lisa O Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 I am so glad to hear that the tumor is gone! Welcome to the group. I hope your treatments are always successful. Quote
mhutch1366 Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 Welcome, Barb-- XOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote
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