absolone Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Hello -- I have had lung cancer for almost 8 years. Until last Sept, I had done fairly well. At that time I began to have extensive pleural fluid which has changed the way I can live my life. It seems time to connect w/others experiencing some of what dominates my life these days. Currently I am undergoing a series of chemo treatments for the 1st time. The 1st signs of some improvement are showing & I'm grateful for that. Look forward to getting to know others in this lung cancer community. Absolone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Welcome Absolone, I am usually quiet on this site, though I read all the psots every day. Everyone here is very helpful and compassionate. You are an 8 year survivor. WOW! I have no words to help you deal with what seems to be happening for you right now. Just want to tell you that you are in the right place to receive support. I wish I would write more of what I am experiencing, but am a rather shy person until I get to know others. I am sure there will be someone who can offer you the support you need. I just hope everything will be okay for you since you haave been a survivor! Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Welcome Absolone. Great to see a long time survivor! You are the folks that give all the rest of us hope. Sorry about your recurrence. That must have come as a shock! It will be good to hear more of your story in the future. Those dang effusions can take your breath away, huh? Hope that you do well through your treatments. And hope to see you around here often. This is a very optimistic group of folks who are muddling through this disease process together...Glad you can join us! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Hello Absolone, and welcome to our little world. There are wonderful people here. Many of whom have beat the odds, over and over again. You will get much encouragment here, which we certainly need at times. You are an 8 year survivor, that is wonderful. Can you let us know what kind of LC you had and what the staging was at that time? Things have changed so much in 8 years, but whatever you had done, certainly worked for you. If you can fill in your profile, it will show up at the bottom of your post. That way we will be able to understand more about your situation. Hang in there and know we are here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Absolone, Welcome and congratulations on being an 8 year survivor of this disease.You will find lots of knowing and caring people here. As for the chemo treatments they effect most people differently.I am just beginning chemo for the second time since 2003.In my case I get sick at the stomach (nausea) and tired.I also have veins that don't like needles so it usually hurts to have IVs put in. Let us know more about what type chemo & what type &stage of cancer and I'm sure there will be many here who can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Welcome to you! I am sorry to hear that things have taken a turn for you recently. Sometimes it can be a struggle, but thankfully the doctors are improving the treatments daily to make the side effects and the qualiity of lives so much better treatments 8 years ago. I am really glad to hear that you are starting to get some relief from the treatments. Keep your head up, better days are coming your way, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Awesome. Welcome!!!! Please teel us your story. God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Welcome, Wow! An eight yr. survivor. It's give us all a great deal of hope. Good luck and take care. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Welcome, Tell us more. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I would just like to welcome you to the group. We would love to know more about your case. I hope you will share your experience with us. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hello Absolone. Welcome to the website. It' good to see the words "eight years" and "survivor" used in the same sentence. Sorry to hear you have to have another go-round with this thing - hope all goes well for you. I for one, would like to hear about your eight year journey, and I'm sure others would be just as interested. Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Welcome, Absolone! Your presence is an inspiration to us. Let us know how we may support you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 My eyes opened wide when I read you are an 8 yr survivor!! This is such an accomplishment at a time when the statistics continually knock us down. I'm sorry you're experiencing a relapse...but please know this is a community of hope and support for those of us living on in every stage. Welcome...come in and chat whenever you feel a need to learn...or share....or just to rest a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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