Darlene Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Well we had the visit with the Oncologist today to get the info of all the recent tests. It really didn't sound good. He said his LC is in Stage IV with mets to many of the lymph nodes in the chest area. He will have a medi-port installed next week and begin three rounds of chemo then re-evaluate as to continue or change to something different. Ronnie was also considering not doing chemo until the doctor told him he would probably have six to nine month left with out it. He'll be starting chemo in the 15th. I'm still kind of in shock...so I'll just keep this short... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Darlene and Ronnie, So sorry you didn't hear better news. But, PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP!! I was diagnosed Stage IV Jan. 5 of this year, and I'm feeling fine and enjoying life! We're all different. Don't assume doom! Sending strength and caring thoughts your way! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Darlene: I had lympth node involvement. My dx is III-B. The radiation/chemo knocked the cancer out of the lympth nodes. So don't give up; anything can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Darlene: I am sorry your news was disappointing. But at least Ronnie has a plan. I hope the treatment knocks the cancer way back like it has done for others. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Darlene, Sorry the news wasn't better but saying prayers that the round of chemo will kick cancer's ugly butt! So many here have had *positive* outcomes and I so hope your husband is one to add to the list. Love and light Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Darlene, Lucie had lymph node involvement as well as numerous bone mets, and now liver. She is almost 3 years out from diagnosis, with third chemo regimen going and has had numerous radiation treatments. She is still chugging along. So take heart, and have hope. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Sorry the news wasn't better. There are more options for treatment now than ever before. Hang in there and keep fighting. praying for you both. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Darlene, Sorry you didn't get better news. Once the shock wears off I know you will keep moving forward. You can read story after story here about folks who are living miracles. Don't let the numbers get you down. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hi Darlene, So sorry for the news... but as you have read there is plenty of hope out there. So many of our members here have gone through the same thing and they are doing fine. Never give up!! Keep a positive attitude and know that he too can conquer this. Prayers sent to him. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I am sorry your news was not as you wanted it to be. I am sure you are in a state of shock at the moment. Once you start your treatments and know that you are "doing something" to fight this beast things will begin to fall into place. Many here are living miracles. You can be the same. I am glad you found us and hope you will continue to ask questions and post. Support is very important to all of us. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hi Darlene, As you see there are plenty of people here who were diagnosed at stage iv but are still doing great. I know it's easier said than done, but keep the faith! Love, Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Darlene,sorry you got such scary news.Keep the faith and a good attitude however as there are many of us here that have far outlived our projected dr. given life spans. Hoping Ronnies treatments work well and are easy to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I had lymph node involvement as well as a lung tumor. I had 6 weeks of chemo (carbo/taxol) and radiation.When I had surgery to remove my upper right lobe, 20 lymph nodes were removed from my chest not to mention one of my ribs. No cancer was found in any of the lymph nodes. KEEP THE FAITH. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I've been living with Stage IV Lung Cancer with lymph node involvement for over 6 years. It hasn't been easy at times, and I've had to deal with recurrences and mets, and the side effects of various treatments. But all in all I am very glad to still be alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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