Guest Rick2 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi My name is Rick B. and I was recently diagnosed with moderately differentiated adenocarcnoma in my left lung. I have only started chemo. I am from Kenora, Ontario, Canada and would be quite interested in communicating with someone with a similar type of lung cancer. As I am new, I am not sure how this web site works but send me an e-mail if you wish to communicate further with me. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi, Rick, and welcome. Have you browsed around the different forums yet? You'll notice at the bottom of each post a signature or history of the person's experience with cancer is listed. You fill it out in the profile section. It helps us to know each other and keep updated. I have Bronchoaveolar Carcinoma -BAC for short. It's one form of adenocarcinoma. Does "undifferntiated" mean they classify it as adeno only, but not a sub-group? I've used Iressa or Tarceva since diagnosis (dx) in January, so I haven't had any chemo experience. But lots of people here have and can share their experiences with you. There are others here from Canada. Tonight at 9:00 your time (I think) if you click on the Chat button, you can join us in a live chat. I haven't done it before, so will look forward to seeing what everyone wants to talk about tonight. Welcome once again. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Welcome Rick...glad you found us. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 You are very welcome here, Rick. A big Texas howdy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi Rick, welcome. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Welcome Rick, glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi Rick, Welcome!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 welcome Rick! I don't know what undifferentiated means, but if you dig around you're sure to find someone with a similar diagnosis. I trust you will find this website a source of information, support and hope. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Welcome Rick...glad you found us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Welcome! This is a wonderful family. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi Rick! Welcome to the board. You will find lots of support and wonderful people here...and tons of info. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi Rick, Spoke to you briefly in the chat room. Iam glad that you posted. You will get responses to your question. You may want to fill out a profile, so we could know a little about your diagnosis. You will see this on the bottom of our posts. You just go into profile and it will direct you there. There are very knowledgeable and supportive people here. I know you are scared as we all were when first diagnoised. Please know the LC in not a death sentence. There are so many here who have beaten the odds. You have to believe you can beat this. And you can. Have confindence in your Oncologist as they know what is best for you. If for some reason you are not comfortable, you can always get a 2nd opinion. You said you started treatment, that is good. How are you doing with that. Again welcome, we are sorry you had to find us but glad that you did. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi Rick,and welcome to our support family.You will find many knowing and caring folks here.Just about anything that comes along someone here has been there and done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi, Rick, There are quite a few of us who have adenocarcinomas of varying subgroups. Welcome. Hope you'll find lots of good info and friendship here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Welcome Rick, saw you on chat last night, but I was headed to bed. Hopefully you can come again next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Welcome Rick 2, Sorry you have the need to find us, but I'm glad you did. No need to do Email, because that's what this board is all about. We do all or chit chat and questions and answers right here. Everyone here has some kind of help or suggestions to offer you. Just read over the Forums so you know where you might want to post your next message, we will follow. If you have problems just feel free to holler, someone will lend you a helping hand. Please read my profile below my signature and you'll see what I have been through on this journey. Best wishes, and I think you'll find great comfort and support here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hello Rick! Welcome! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hi Rick, Congratulations on finding the best place for friendship, support, understanding, encouragement and lots of wonderful advice!!!! Keep us posted on how you're doing. Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi Rick: welcome to this site. My pathology report said I had modetately differntiated adenocarcinoma. I have had it twice. It was cut out twice. The first time in Jan 2004, and the second time In Feb 2005. The first time it was stage 1b and the second time it was stage 1a. It was found in my upper left lobe the first time, and then in my remaining left lung the second time. I did not have chemo the first time, but did the second time. I finished chemo last July. It was not too bad. I presumably am cancer free now. I don't know for sure what moderately differentiated refers to, but I think it means that the nucleii of the cells are somewhat differentiated. I have no idea what that means in terms of the behavior of the cancer or its response to chemo. My cancer was kind of slow growing I think. My second cancer was first noticed as a possible nodule about 5 mm in size in May of 2004. It was cut out nearly 8 months later and was 1.5 cm in size. I suspect that there is not much point in comparing cancers. I think that even though our cancers are similar types, how our respective bodies reponds to the cancer and the treatment can be very different. Cancer is a person specific disease. I guess that is why it is hard to find a cure. We all tend to respond to treatment to one degree or another though. I hope you find a treatment that produces awesome results Rick. One thing you can count on is that there are treatment options available to give you many good years ahead. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome, Rick. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Hello and welcome, Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Welcome J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Hi Rick, Welcome to our little family. You will find loads of info here. Whatever you are feeling at the time, someone here has traveled in your shoes. Stay with us and keep us informed of your progress while we travel this road together. We will cry with you or laugh with you. Just let us know what your needs are. The best advice I can offer you is to take it one day at a time and don't read between the lines. No need to borrow trouble. Again, Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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