AdaW Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Dear Friends, Two years ago I was diagnosed with Stage IIIA NSCLC. It's been a roller-coaster with many ups and many downs. I've learned a lot, some of which I did not want to know. Mostly I've learned that I am very lucky to have the love of a devoted husband, children, family and friends. The biggest surprise is that I learned that I can still find joy and happiness in my life eventhough I have a life-threatening disease. Two years ago, I never thought I would be here. Right now, eventhough I've been through the mill lately, I am functioning and happy and still believe that I could go into remission if they could find something that works for me. I have not lost my faith that I still have a wonderful life to live. Tomorrow (Monday) we will travel to Nashville to meet with Dr. Anthony Greco and his colleagues to see if I qualify for any of their clinical trials. I hope so. I at least need to get started on something because I am having trouble with my hip and am finding it difficult to walk--even with a cane. I am still on clinical trial lists in Pittsburgh, but my name isn't coming to the top of the lists very quickly. I hope to be eligible for some cutting edge medications. Several oncologists have told me there are very promising clinical trials out there right now. I'll keep you posted. I'll be thinking of all of you. Take care. Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Ada, Congrats on two years. I hope all goes well in Nashville. You will be in my prayers. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolsdaughter Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Dear Ada, That's Awesome about your two year anniversary!! Sorry to hear about the pain you are having. I hope Dr. G. can find the right trial for you. Have a safe trip and I will be praying for you. Katie is right, you do inspire us all with your strength and faith. Hugs, Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Congratulations Ada, I hope you get good news from nashville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Ada, Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary....may it be the start of many,many more to come. I hope you get a great anniversary gift in Nashville Best, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Ada, You are far, far from being beaten by this monster. I pray that you find the right trial any day and congrats on the two years. You are my inspiration. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Dear Ada, Oh my friend, CONGRATULATIONS on your two year anniversary! I know just want you mean about not being here two years later. I felt that same way just 8 years ago myself, and by the grace of God and wonderful doctor's and medicines here I am today. I like to think God left me here so I could meet and make wonderful friends like you. You are such an inspiration, not to mention a very kind and caring wonderful person. I so hope your feeling better after your surgery as well. ((((((ADA)))))) I wish you all the best in Nashville. I too will be praying that they have just the right Trial for our Ada so we can continue being freinds and we can keep adding chapters to our stories. Warm and Very Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Hi Ada, Congratulations on your second anniversary and good luck on the clinical trials. Your right it is a roller coaster ride. To me it's like mixed Blessings. You learn to appreciate the real things, quit looking for whatever it is we think we need. Enjoy small things and get the biggest high when our health is good, which we just took for granted before. We must keep going down the road to seehow far they can help us . God Bless You, Marsha ____________________________________________________________ Age 61, dx 12/01 Adenocarcinoma,1/02 right lung out. Stage 11B NSCLC 4/02 restaged 1V spread to lymph nodes, had 6 Taxol/Carboplatin beginning May 02 ending 8/28/02. Did very well. June all scans clean, July found 2 brain mets. 7/30/03- Will have surgery to take one out and radiation and gamma knife for the other but, 95 success rate and will be mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Two years is awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone once decribed me as a cat with nine lives. Figure that we're just down a couple. I like thinking of the Energizer Bunny. Or the Timex watch. Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin' That would be you. Enjoy your trip. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Ada, I'm praying that your trip to Nashville provides a clinical trial that is the answer. Congratulations on 2 years. You are incredible. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Goodmorning and Happy Anniversary, Even though i have been through a lot of cancer with family and friends i still feel like i know so very little. Of course I think the scientists are with me on that statement. What i want to say is that the other day at the onc office, he spoke of trying buddy on taxotere first, if that didn't work then another med and if that didn't show much promise, he had some clinical trial drugs. Does your onc have trial drugs and have you tried them at your home town? I was surprised when the dr said that. I thought one had to go else where for clinical meds. Just a thought.... You are a go getter lady, and that is great. I hope you find just the right meds this time around. God be with you on this journey..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Awesome, Ada! You're a heroine to us all. Hope the trip is successful. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Hi Ada, wishing you find the right clinical trial that will kick the s--t out of the cancer for once and for all. I know it's out there. Happy anniversary also. You are in my prayers and I think of you often. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Happy Anniversary, Ada. I'm praying that the physicians in Nashville have something in their arsenal that will work for you. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Congratulations on your two-year anniversary! I LOVE your positive, never give up attitude! It's the only way to be!! God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. May there be many more for you! I admire your upbeat attitude and the way you can find postives in any situation. I hope you have a good trip to Nashville. Do let us know! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Congrats on your two year mark- I am hoping and praying that you get the help you need in Nashville.... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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