Margie50 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I thought I had a real problem until I read some of these posting yesterday and today. I am: 52 yr/old female Dx 4/8/05 with NSCLC adenocarcinoma 2 Stage 1A's or one Stage 1B. Had surgery 5/16/2005 to remove upper right lobe I was "on the fence" as to whether or not to have the recommended chemo. I finally decided to go through with it starting 6/14/05 using Carbo/Taxol 4 to 6 treatments. They start in the morning. Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome, Margie. I'm sorry you've had reason to seek us out, but glad you are here. There are many you can ask for possible side effects of chemo, "quick fixes" for some of them and complete empathy for the ones that cannot be gotten rid of. Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome Margie,I have had several rounds of carbo and taxol.It was pretty effective at shrinking the different tumors. It agrees with some on this board but it really knocks the bejesus outta me.But it has so far always helped me. Good luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Hi Margie: I am glad to see you are doing chemo. I didn't do it with my first cancer and probably should have. I decided to do it after my second cancer. I have one more round to go. Welcome Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I think you are very smart to do the chemo. Glad you found us. Lots of info here on how to make it through the chemo and it's side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome and good luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome, Hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome Margie. Wishing you the best for today and the following treatments. Let us know how you get on. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 In recent times chemo for Stage I is recommended because of "micrometastasis" they are unable to see on pathology at surgery. I think you made a wise decision. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome! Glad you are here. Sounds like a good prognosis. Glad you are going to take the chemo because there could be cancer cells that cannot be seen. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Welcome! Glad to see you decided to have chemo. Better safe than sorry. Had the same and did good. Take care and good luck to you. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Welcome Margie... glad you found us. Good Luck with the chemo. Hang in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Welcome Margie, I am glad that you are having the chemo. Keep the faith. God bless you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Welcome. Good luck with everything. Sounds like you are on the right path! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Hello Margie and good luck to you in your treatment. This site is wonderful and you will get advice,encouragement, hope, and true friendship with the wonderful people here. I love this site and it has helped me thru my darkest days with my husband and his illness. God bless you,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Welcome Margie to the most wonderful place none of us really wants to be! However, we are all very grateful to have this place, and I hope you find as much comfort and information here as I have. I'm also glad to hear you feel off that fence on the side of Chemo! It just makes common sense to do that, in my humble opinion. They can't be 100% sure they got it all, so why not do a little EARLY PREVENTION! I did my chemo 10 years ago, and I had very few problems doing it. Hope you have the same good luck I had. Stay positive and keep coming back. Good luck and God Bless, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Hi Margie, My husband was diagnoised with 1B. Had a lobe remove and is going through preventive chemo. Same as what you will be getting carbo/taxol. His was 5 treatments 3 weeks apart, 5 hours each session. Usually does it on a Thurs. so when the pain comes, it hits him on the weekend, so Iam home. He tolerated it very well. The chemo itself when it is administered does not have any effects. It kicks in about 3 days later. The side effect is from the taxol, can give you leg pain. Kinda feels like he is getting the flu. He takes pain meds for that which helps him. My messaging his legs is also a great help. It last about 3 or 4 days, and thats is, he starts to feel himself again. Some people get neaseuated, but there is drugs to help control that. The doctor told him to start taking advil right away as that will help lesson the leg pain. When the pain kicks in he takes Perosets. Good luck, you will get through this and you certainly did the right decision to go through with this. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Welcome Margie and prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Hey Margie. Glad to hear all is going well after your surgery. Hope all goes well with the chemo treatments. Good choice. Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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