Andrewsmom Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I know that we have all talked about how there is no cure for this crappy disease but on Wednesday I went for my 3 mos. Onc appt. and he told me that when a patient is 3 years out from dx with no recurrence since dx, for all intents and purposes, the patient is cured. He also said that in his 30 years of practice, he has never seen a limited stage sclc patient relapse. So, since I meet this criteria he said he considers me cured and doesn't want to see me for 4 mos! I don't know if he is right in this but I'm going to take it as the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Congratulations on your really great news!!!!! You need to celebrate! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I agree it is time to celebrate!!!!! Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Hi Andrews Mom, This is wonderful news! Just wonderful! I'm quite sure that your doctor knows what he's talking about and YOU ARE CURED!!! I don't think that most of think that lung cancer can't be cured. It can be completely eliminated from a person's body - particularly when it's caught early and there has been no spread to other organs. I think what is generally meant when it is said that there is "no cure" is that there is not a pill, or chemo or drug, or diet, or treatment, etc. that everyone that has lung cancer can use and be cured. Or, there isn't a cure like there is now for so many diseases, or a vaccine to prevent it, i.e., polio. There have apparently even been reported cases of Stage IV lc patients that have even been in remission or been told they are "cured". I don't doubt the truth of that for a minute. I just hope that many people reading this web site realize that there is always the possibility that they will be cured of this disease. Whether it be through chemo, radiation, medicine, diet, nutrition, or a miracle, there is ALWAYS hope. Some day we will have the "cure" or the "vaccine" or the "miracle". Until then, we have hope and we have each other. I am so happy for you! I pray for these results for all 1600+ members of LCSC and the thousands and thousands of people that have lung cancer that aren't a part of this wonderful family. Thank you so much for sharing your good news! It gives many of us much hope. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Hi Andrewsmom, We are having a party over in NSCLC and you and everyone are welcome to join us....everyone is celebrating all of the good news.. C'mon over and belly up to the bar... What's your specialty?? Chamapagne? Congratulations! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Congratulations,this is wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I have also been told that 3yrs takes you over the hump. My onc told me that if I have any cancer from now on that it will be considered a new one and not a reoccurance. Feels good doesn't it, once you take it all in. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 This is incredible news! I'm sooooooooo happy for you! Celebrations are definitely in order! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Love to hear good news like that! Thanks, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Your news has given me a permanent "Happy Face" tonight!! What a wonderful gift to you and yours!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Andrewsmom, as Katie said, you are an inspiration. If you don't mind, I think almost all people here would like to know which hospital and which oncologist you have. Would you mind telling us? Once again, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anais Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Incredible! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Good news always welcome. Celebration are in order. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkephart Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 congratulations.......... i'm curious, were you DX with extensive or limited small cell? and what was the treatment? wray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Andrewsmom, Do us a favor ok, and stick around with us to keep us updated on how you are doing? It feels so good to hear from somebody who has been told, "you're cured." What a reason for hope!!!!! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 This is such wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you.. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Great news! Celebrate royally and then sleep peacefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Oh I'm so glad to read your post. I'm similar to you in that I was diagnosed in 4/02 and have no recurrence as of today 1/05. My dr. has me on a 4 month visit schedule and a 6 month CAT scan schedule. But to hear that your dr. thinks after 3 years with no recurrence is a cure is music to my ears. I'm so happy for YOU and ME. ((())) Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 A prayer was answered, congradulations ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Congratulations on this wonderful news! Celebrate and Rejoice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 That's great. SCLC CAN be cured, especially when caught early, like yours was - it responds very well to chemo and radiation. When Dave was first diagnosed he decided why not be part of the 10% that do survive it? Well, he had SCLC limited and did go into remission, for all of six months, before it returned to his noggin, but we plan on him beating it again (and it looks like he's on the way, as long as his peas don't turn into brussel sprouts) and in three years or maybe five he'll be cured too! thanks for giving everyone HOPE! KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katester Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Congratulations. Your story will be such an inspiration to many. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Great News!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Keep it up!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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