Tom K Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I registered a few days ago and immediately posted a note in the “Early Stage” forum. Within a few hours I started receiving several responses all with good and honest advice. While I never wanted to join this club, I am glad I have found so many people willing to help with information, knowledge, encouragement and hope. For me, things happened very fast; 2 weeks after the first symptom and 3 days after diagnosis, I was on the operating table. I didn’t really have time to digest everything I was being told much less validate the information. All I knew was that I had Lung Cancer and I would probably be dead in less than a year. Of course my doctors were very optimistic and encouraging, but I knew that was part of their job. After returning home from the hospital, I spent 3 weeks intensively researching LC and I discovered that I did indeed have a good chance for a complete cure. The web sites I visited all provided tons of useful information and statistics that helped me understand the nature of the disease and what some of my options were. They did not tell me what actually happens to real people. That is why I was so thrilled when I found this site. I reviewed many of the posts and found lots of people asking the same questions I was asking and real people expressing the same fears I was feeling. I was very encouraged by the number of survivors. Their stories offer hope to all of us. This site is great, my hats off to Rick, Katie and the directors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Glad you are here. And I would like to join you in honoring the selfless work that our leaders do! Hats off, guys! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 So glad you caught your tumor early and you have good prospects. Welcome...Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome..sorry you have a need but very glad you have found us. Ditto about Katie & Rick! Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome again...glad you found us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome. Look forward to your posts. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome back Hope you were able to get some of your concerns sorted out Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome. I am so glad you found us. Are you going to try any chemo or radiation? I hope my profile helps you a little. As you can see I was given both. I honestly feel that the surgery was probably the thing that has saved my life thus far but I feel safer knowing I have have done it all. Just wondering if you have seen an oncologist yet. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome. You are a lucky guy! Bet you never thought coughing up blood would be a good thing! It sure allerted you to get yourself checked out. Glad you found us. Are they thinking of doing chemo? recent studies have found that it is worthwhile to be sure any "loose" cell is gunned down before it has a chance to multiply. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbellsoupgrl Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 welcome luckyguy. This is a GRREAT Place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 First of all welcome here. You certainly are a very "Lucky Guy" that you LC was found in such an early stage and you were able to get the operation. Only one in 4 is operable. Since you were restaged at IB you may want to look into adjunctive chemo. If anything just for peace of mind. Good Luck. lf you have any questions we are always here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hey LuckyGuy, Great name and how true!! I too had definite systoms and have been clean for 2 1/2yrs. Good luck to you and take care. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Wecome Luckyguy...... So glad you found us and that you have found HOPE! Keep us posted on how you're doing. Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hey Lucky - Thank God for early detection! I am glad you are going to share the journey with us....there are SO many loing term survivors on this site who did exactly what you did -- acted on the symptoms immediately. Welcome, Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hi again and welcome some more, Lucky Guy Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Nice to meet you. And we're glad you found us, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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