kimblanchard Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Hey, I havent been on here much since my mom was diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC in March, she started chemo right away and its now been only 3 1/2 months and Dr. says her cancer is in remission, how unusual is this?? Anyone know? Because her Dr. gave no hope of anything like this happening, he said the chemo would only shrink the nodules (she had lots of very small pea sized ones), he said that cure was not likely, and basically gave her 6 - 12 months to live, not directly he didnt say that, but we knew what he meant. So, I know remission doesnt mean cure....and that it may or may not come back, so im still worried. Anyone else have stories of late stage lung cancer going into remission? And if so, how long ago, etc.??? Im happy about this, its just strange to be jolted from one mode to another so quickly. We were praying for this, just no expecting it so soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlon Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Sounds like mostly good news to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Sounds like good news to me. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Great news!! Here is to remission!! Congrats. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Hi Choc, That's great news. I hve Stage 1v, Adenocarcinoma- I had six chemo treatments. Hi Choc, I have Adenocarcinoma nsclc Stage 1V. I was dx 12/01 Stage 11 B, 1/02 removal of right lung. 4/02 spread to lymph nodes., restaged 1V, started chemo in 5/02 ending 8/28/'02- 6 treatments of Taxol/Carboplatin. After a couple chemos, scans showed the chemo was working. After 8/28/02 went into remission and still am and greatful for it. Don't give up hope. A positive attitude is the main ingredient to wellness. God Bless you and your family, Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Choc I would take that great news and run with it...what a blazing miracle...Dad is stage IV and I can't wait to tell him your great news tomorrow...ENJOY this victory..sounds like some ice cream would be appropriate!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 Thanks everyone!! It is good news indeed!! And now we can just concentrate on keeping my mom in remission!! She quit smoking 3 1/2 months ago...and has no desire to start up again, and is eating pretty healthy (she has enjoyed some ice-cream now and then) and is taking supplements I had done research on!! Im sure all of it worked together to get her to this point!! There is always hope and a positive attitude I believe CAN make the difference!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 This sounds like great news to me. Shrinkin' stuff is GOOD NEWS. ICE CREAM is good news, too! Try Edys Expresso Chip - it is yummmmmyyy! So glad for you! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 ALWAYS take good news and RUN with it! Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 I AM WITH THE REST OF THE GANG. TAKE THE GOOD NEWS AND RUN. DON'T QUESTION ANYTHING RIGHT NOW...THINK ONLY GOOD THOUGHTS. THE ROLLER COASTER IS GOING GREAT FOR YOUR MOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 12, 2003 Author Share Posted July 12, 2003 Wow I would take news like that anytime and consider it the best blessing that God could give. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 ABSOLUTERLY GOOD NEWS!! What a blessing. Hang in there, and I will pray shw stays in remission for a long long time. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 One of our mottos here is "baby steps" sounds like your mom took a giant leap!!!!! Very Inspiring Thanks for the GREAT NEWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Fantastic news! Nobody, including the doctors know how long she will stay in remission. Everybody is different and it looks as if your Mom has responded very well to the chemo. I hope and pray she continues to make progress. Check out my posting in the SCLC section on Jan's first trip to the radiologist today. That should give you some more encouragement, as your Mom's progress has given us the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaizeinlv Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 That is beyond good news! I am so thrilled for you and can't thank you enough for your post. My mother is Stage IV NSCLC with mets to brain, adrenal gland and lymph system (but only in one lung). She's done two rounds of chemo (as of yesterday), and finished whole brain radiation today. One more round of chemo in 3 weeks, then we get scans. Her lymph tumors have shrunk significantly and she's no longer in pain. The doctors gave us no hope of remission or even management; same diagnosis/prognosis as your mother got (i.e., no hope except for pain management). So it's awesome to know that remission is possible! Thank you again. Terre --------------------------------- Mother diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC June 17, 2003. Mets to brain, adrenal gland, lymph system. Whole head radiation every weekday for 3 weeks starting July 1. Chemo 3 times every 3 weeks, then re-evaluate, re-scan, re-stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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