Guest pekogait Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi, I am now 66. 21 months ago I was doing some jogging and noticed an unusual shortness of breath: 03/02/05 XRAY. GP says looks like rt lung has cancer 03/15/05 Biopsy - Stage 3B NSCLC with malignent pleura effusion. Some nodules also involved. Bottom line - Inoperable 04/07/05 Start Carboplatinum and Gemzar 9 weeks. 06/15/05 Pleuracentisis - lung drained. 06/29/05 Radiation 60gy/Carboplatinum and Taxol 07/21/05 Treatments end - told tumor had shrunk some 11/01/05 Pneumonia - hospilized 6 days. 04/22/06 Pneumonia - hospital stay 4 days. QOL - not bad - restricted physically because of SOB is main complaint. Coughing is moderate 11/05/06 Pneumonia - hospitalized 5 days. Started on nebulizer treatements at home. No other treatments since July '05. SOB requres oxygen when active. I'll take it. 01/01/2007 Tarceva Treatments begin. 03/03/2007 Tarceva fails - cancer has spread to left lung and liver. Started on Avastin. Put on full time oxygen. QOL still however good. CT -SCAN Summary May 2005 no significant interval change August 2005 minimally decreased in size December 2005 further diminution in size February 2006 no significant change May 2006 slight progression August 2006 no significant interval changes Nov 2006 moderate progression. I begin Tarceva Treatment January. March 2007 Cancer has spread to liver and left lung. Off Tarceva on Avastin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi and Welcome to our support family.Sorry tho that you need to be here. You will find many knowing and caring people here.The chemo you have done even tho you tolerated it well stays with you for a while and does cause loss of energy in most folks. Good luck with your upcoming scans.Keep us informed please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome!! This is a source of comfort and information. Make yourself at home, you are part of our family. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome, wish you didn't have to be here, but you have found the best place for support, caring and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi and welcome! You have definitely come to the right place. Here you will find many GREAT people. You will feel the love right away! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hello and welcome to the family, Sorry you need us, but happy you found us. Praying for great results on your next scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi and welcome to this site. I hope your ct scan brings you good news. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome to the site. It sounds like you are doing well with your treatment plan. You are the same stage as my husband. I am glad the site has been helpful. Glad you found us. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hi , I would like to welcome you and let you know that you have found a wonderful group of caring people. There is a lot of information and support here. Let us know how we can help. My best to you on your scans. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome! Glad you found us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome. I feel sure that this site will be a good thing for you. It has meant the world to me. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome to the site. Sounds like things are going well with your treatment plan. Glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 hello.. Welcome to lcsc. You may actually hear that your scan will show even more shrinkage from this scan. Often times, the radiation and chemo continue to work even after the treatments have terminated. Keep us posted! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 welcome. I am so glad to hear you're feeling well. you'll find more support and information here that you can imagine. welcome! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I also welcome you along with everybody else. You seem like you are doing just fine. Your endurance will come back with time. Good luck on the CT next week Let us know the results. Fingers will be crossed for good results. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hello and you are welcomed with open arms! Prayers for a clean scan and please keep us posted. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Welcome...you'll find a lot of information here. Just curious about something: Did you obtain a second opinion on whether or not you are a surgical candidate? Because not all Thoracic Surgeons are created equal. One of the things I've learned over the years is that too often it isn't a question of whether the patient is operable but rather a question of whether the Surgeon has the skill and experience to tackle the complex cases. I am walking, talking, living, breathing (with part time supplemental O2 assistance) example of what a gifted surgeon (Dr. Frederic Grannis)can do with a very complicated "case" of tje patient is willing to travel to where the gifted ones practice medicine. At any rate, welcome. And if you'll tell us the name of the nearest large city to you maybe we can find the name of a gifted Surgeon near you. (Please read Kasey's story under My Story.) Best wishes to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j ross Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hello and welcome As you can see from our profile Barry's presentation was not dissimilar to your own. He did have surgery and he feels this helped. Good luck Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Welcome! So good to hear from someone who tolerates their treatment so well. That's good news. Must be frustrating to have lower endurance when you were used to lots of physical activity. Do you still do some form of exercise? It's such a shock when you've been healthy and done what you could to treat your body well and you still get this! For most of us, this diagnosis is a real surprise. Looking forward to knowing you better! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Let me jump in and join the crowd. Welcome! Waiting to hear how the CT comes out. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Hello and welcome! Looking forward to great news from the scans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick2 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Welcome to the support group. You will get a lot of support here that will make things a little easier. I have similar problems. Please contact if you wish. Perhaps we can share some info on our diagnosis and treatment. Rick2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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