mini george Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 sorry i haven't posted anything in awhile .just diagnosed with upper left lobe cancer stage11a with t2n2m0 on july31/03 .surgeon was to remove tumour but now that there is cancer on the lymph nodes,there will be at least one session of chemo.bone scan and brain scan were clear.don't know what type of chemo will be used.any ideas on what to expect? thanks. mini george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Goodafternoon Mini George, Hopefully the chemo they give you will shrink the tumor, clear the lymph nodes and then the dr can go in and take out that horrible tumor... i am a caregiver for my husband, the operation he had was the easy part. he could have come home the next day but thank goodness the dr was out of town and he had to stay 5 days. he had the whole left lung removed and 7 lymph nodes... I pray that you go through this, come out clean and get on with your life. If not, be a great fighter for that is what it takes.... God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini george Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 hi norme thanks for the encourgement.i see you have had quite a rough ride yourself .you seem to be handling it well .if i can be half as strong as you, i feel i will be fine.thanks for your support.take care. mini george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 i think the chemo all depend my dad used a carbo/taxol then a taxtotere chemo. i would also maybe look into Iressa! I agree with norme though!!! keep your chin up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Hello Mini George; My very best to you. I was staged IIB, T2 N1, that was over 2 years ago. I'll be praying the chemo shrinks the tumor and they can remove it. God bless abd be well Bobmc- NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy 5/2/01 " absolutely insit on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 Hi M.G.- I am right there ahead of you and Bobmc: T1N1M0 Stage IIa. I had my surgery 2/02, so am now a 1 1/2 year survivor. Praying for the tumor to shrink quickly so you can get on with the surgery. Ask us any questions, share concerns and fears, and fight like crazy!! Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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