CharlieD Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Another new kid on the block. Have been visiting this site every day for the past 6 months at least. I have learned so much from the wonderful people that share their stories and I guess it's time to share my story and get involved. My story follows: 4/07/04 dxd stage III/IV B NSCLC Adeno Carcinoma with malignant pleural effusion. 3.5cm mass on right lung with psbl mets to left lung. 5/07/04 began chemo gemzar/carbo. 6/11/04 CT some shrinkage 7/23/04 CT Stable 8/27/04 Last Chemo. Three month break 9/03/04 CT Stable 12/02/04 CT Suspicious 12/14/04 Started Iressa 12/22/04 Off Iressa, started Tarceva (Resulting from manufacturer ltr) This is making an extremely long story, very short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Welcome Charlie~ I am glad you came out of the closet so to speak. Your story is similar to my husband's except he remains on the Iressa. Welcome to the group. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Welcome Charlie. Glad you could join us. Frank needs help in the just for laughs forum...you got any good jokes? Ask questions, give and receive support. Looking forward to hearing more of your story. Looks like you already have a lot of the hard stuff behind you. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Charlie Welcome to our little group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Charlie, glad you made yourself known. Welcome. In Booneville, do you get a lot of lake affect snow? Off lake Ontario? Please keep us posted now on how things are going. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Welcome Charlie. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Charlie, As you have probably already noticed there are a lot of knowing and caring people here.Glad you have decided to join in.Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Welcome Charlie!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hello, Charlie, and welcome. Glad you decided to come forward and give us the opportunity to get to know you. I just started Tarceva ...I can already tell a difference in my breathing (this is a good thing). Hope this works well for both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hi Charlie and Welcome. I am glad you found us. This is a great group of people and you will surely benefit from all the wisdom and support that you will find on this board. I see that your profile is very, very much like mine. I'm at 20 months since diagnosis, so hang in there and keep up the hope. Please feel free to pm me to compare our treatments. I'd like that. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Welcome, Charlie. Glad you have decided to join us actively. Keep us posted on your progress and let us know how we may support you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome to the Family Charlie, We are glad to have you with us. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome Charlie, I am wishing you great luck with the Tarceva. Many people have found long term success with EGFRs, including me so far. I look forward to seeing you around. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome home, Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Welcome Charlie, Keep us posted and visit often. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Hi Charlie! I guess I missed your post the first time around. I just wanted to say WELCOME! I think you will find this site the best thing there is about having this crappy disease. We care! God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Welcome Charlie, Sorry to have to meet you here like this, but if you have l.c. it's the best site to be. Many of us have either been or are going through whatever you are. Please stay in touch, keep the faith, and lets all beat this darn beast!!! Hoping 2005 is a safe, healthy, and happy year for you! CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleton Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Welcome, Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Charlie, Welcome to our little family. I am sorry you had the need to find us but since you did, we are so very glad you are here. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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