gale813 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I basically got to this site because of my sister. But, first things first... I, myself, am a breast cancer survivor of 3 years now My grandfather died of lung cancer 30 years ago and his twin brother followed suit shortly thereafter of throat cancer (both smokers). My mother and father died within 2 year of each other from lung cancer that went to the brain (both smokers). Now, my 44 year old sister is battling the same thing (still smoking). I am freaked out now. I'm reading very scary statistics (that include second hand smoke, and I've been in the food service industry my whole life) . I only smoked 10 years, I quit when I had the breast cancer. Thanks for listening to my rant !!! Gale~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddys Little Girl @ 35! Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'm new here as well. Father was dx with NSCLC Stage IV and I too was searching for statistics and answers. I am finding comfort here and I hope that you do as well. I guess I just decided that it was best to go straight to the ones dealing with similar issues than to continue researching statistics that are very black and white -- never really giving the entire story. I wish that I could give you the answers that you are looking for but I guess that I just wanted to say that I am here if you need to rant at anytime! I only have one mouth to speak with but God gave me 2 ears for listening! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Welcome! Yes, sometimes the disease is in the genes, unfortunately. Let's hope you are an exception. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Welcome Gayle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Welcome Gale: I have family members who have had cancer too. You sure notice how widespread cancer is a lot more when you get cancer. I am beginning to think it is in everybody's family. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieLR Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi Sis! Good to see you have joined the group! Hey everyone, this is really my big sister! I hope you find as much cumfort & support from this site as I have. I don't post near as often as I used to dut I try to hop in as much as I can. See you Sunday. Much love & prayers, Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi Gayle, Welcome!!! Melanie has been such a wonderful supportive person here. She is such an inspirition to us as we are sure she is to her family. She is very brave. So Glad you posted. I am so sorry to hear that so many people in your family has had that horrible desease. But congrats to you being a breast cancer survivor. Thats wonderful. With your family history of LC maybe you should get CTs taken. I don't think that Xrays will show early detection. Of course I am not saying you will develope it, but you should get a CT just for a precaution. Since you are a Brest cancer survivor, do you get regular CTs for that? I am not familar with the process of BC. Anyway, Gale, thanks for posting and welcome here. We can always use all the support we can get, and we give back all we can. Take care, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi Gale and welcome! I am so very fond of your little sister. She is a remarkable woman who sees much that is missed by so many others. I hear your concern regarding occurrence of cancer in your family tree. So sorry you have had yours to deal with at such a young age. Even though cancer also runs in my family, I was deluded into thinking that lung cancer affected males and very few women. After my own diagnosis, did I become educated regarding lung cancer. It sounds as if the reason that you are here is to be more proactive in preventing lung cancer in your own body. I salute you in your efforts. It is far better to prevent it than to try to eliminate it once it has taken a foothold. I have asked some questions regarding diet and it seems as if members of the cabbage family have lung cancer preventive capabilities. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, etc. Also, it seems as if there is some evidence that selenium supplements may be beneficial in reducing the risks of lc. Again. Hope to see more posts from you. And so glad that you found us and will be coming for support for Melanie and yourself. We just love her! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Welcome, Gail, Even if cancer runs in your family.........it is a wonderful family..........we can tell by the way you and Melanie R are............ I understand your fear.......I have no advice only love and support and prayers. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hi Gail and welcome to our support family.As you are probably aware there are lots of knowing and caring pople here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Frank - Be careful what you call us! I am not a POPLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Want to add my welcome; great place to learn and get support here. Yea, smokin is a beast in itself...I still havent quit either, really tough. Glad u did tho....good luck...Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Welcome Gale! You will find a lot of support here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Welcome Gale. No one else in my family had lung cancer that I know of but my sister has had breast cancer and bothe my grandmothers died of breast cancer. They say some kind of cancer hits a high proportion of us. Welcome to our family . I pray your sister responds to therapy well. What kind of lung cancer does she have? ( Small Cell or Non small Cell). Again hope we can help, keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieLR Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Hi Donna, I'm Gale's sister. I'll answer the ?? for Gale since I'm not certain she knows the diff. (Gale, sorry if you knew...) I have stage IV NSCLC. Was dx at stage IV (adenocarcenoma) the beginning of June last year. Hugs & prayers, Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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