DougS Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Hello All, It can be done. I am living proof. I was diagnosed with a tumor in my left lung NSCLC, about the size of a navel orange. Thought it was my time to pay the piper. Really could not figure out how I got it, since no one in my family, brother and sisters and no one in my Mothers or Fathers family had lung cancer. Duh, I SMOKED FOR 40 YEARS! Anyway there is life after pnuemonectony and chemo. Will have to take acid meds for the rest of time and some antibiotics and some pain from the removal of ribs and all the other stuff, but HEY, it's better than the altenative. I sent the surgeon who operated on me a dozen coral colored roses on my 1 year anniversary and I think she was more excited about that then that I was still going strong. Never give up! God Bless You All, Thanks, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Congratulations on your survivorship, Doug. Very inspirational. May your good news continue. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Doug,Congratulations on 2 1/2 years survivorship.Wishing you many,many more years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Happy anniversary Doug-- very happy you are doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Doug, I am always glad to hear that there are people WAY out there in front of me!!! Sure does help in the hope department! Here's to so many more years to celebrate together. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Congratulatios and God's Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Just love these clean bills of health...here's to many more clear scans. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 wonderful post, Doug, Great to hear from you! And truly uplifting to see you doing and handling everything so well. What will you send your surgeon this year? You will make her day! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Congratulations Doug on your 2 1/2 year survivorship. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Happy happy anniversary Doug, may you have more and more. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Wonderful news!!! So, very happy for you. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Congratulations!! That is truly inspirational! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Happy Anniversary, Doug! Sending roses to your surgeon is a nice thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Doug- Thanks for that inspiring post. I love to hear news like this! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Congratulations Doug! May you celebrate many, many more anniversaries. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Congratulations Doug, Many more on the way for you. Keep well J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Doug, We haven't "met" before. Glad to know you. Congratulations on the 2 1/2 years! Thanks for sharing your inspiration here in the Survivor's Board! I've added you to my database, so will officially congratulate you on your 3rd aniversary! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hey Doug, Happy HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! Did you ever think that anniversaries would be so GREAT? And you tought it couldn't be done!!!! It's Another Great Day to Be Alive my Friend! Congratulations Neighbor! Your just a hope skip and jump from where I live. My wish is that EVERYONE HERE at LCSC that is a survivor can live 10+ years being a survivor as I have. And then I wish for a cure all the time! Best wishes, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Happy Anniversary! We need a party up here in Minnesota. It may be a snow party today! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Happy Anniversary Doug!!! That's wonderful!! GOD BLESS YOU!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Doug, What an inspiration you are!!! Thanks for the uplifting thoughts and reminding us that anything is possible. You just have to believe! Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Happy anniversary Doug. I wish you many, many more. Love your story. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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