legslong Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 went to doctor Nov 22, 2005 with right hip & lower back pain - x-ray of pelvic area done - abnormal Sent for MRI of Pelvic Area-Message on answering machine before arrived home from test to call doctor. Appointment set up with Oncologist. Blood work, mammogram, CT Scan done. Abnormal lesions in right ischium, pelvic area, and right lower lumbar spine. Dec 23, 2005 sent to have bone biopsy on right pelvis area. Dec 27, 2005 - Oncologists called. Husband and I went to see him and was told the pathologist diagnosed SCLC that had metastasized to right ischium, right pelvic area, and right lower lumbar spine. Dec 28, 2005 First Chemo treatment. VP-16 & carboplatin Feb 8, 2006-Have had my 4th chemo treatment today. I actually feel better than I have in a long time, the pain is hardly noticable unless I do something stupid to remind me. My blood tests are still in the norms, no nausea, no loss of appetite, some hair thinning, and unfortunately a little weight GAIN> Hard for me to believe I have cancer, my breathing is fine. Have had some mental meltdowns when look at the life span statistics. But all in all I am coping very well, and have a very positive outlook on life. My priorities have changed and I don't sweat the small stuff like before my diagnosis. I have a wonderful support group of family and friends. Believe me it helps on those down days. I even told the doctor I would be his miracle girl and put him in the Medical Journals and think he was a little taken back at first cause he didn't know what to say, but then laughed along with me and my husband. I will keep fighting, I have had many trials (not always medical) in my life that have only made me stronger and I look at this as another one to overcome with positive outcomes. The hardest part was informing my family especially son and mother. I was more worried about their reaction to my news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome to the site. I am glad you found us. I am also in Michigan--where do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legslong Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 I am from Kinde, MI and am receiving my chemo thru the Seton Cancer Institute of Saginaw Saint Mary's at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe, MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome. Glad you found us. Sounds like a good plan, and you have a very good attitude for this journey. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Like your attitude but forget the statistics, if we all listened to them most of us wouldn't be around any more. Stay strong. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome! But I'm sorry you have to be here.. Stay strong and FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!! There are alot of people who fought this battle and won! And you can be one of them. Michele Father DX 4-1-05 passed away 11-18-05 at 66 Years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome, Don't look at statistics. My dad was diagnosed August of 2004 and he is doing really well today. You wouldn't even know he had cancer except for he wears oxygen at home, but not when he goes out. My dad is a very strong man who is always optimistic. Just stay positive and we are here for you when you need us. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I also want to welcome you. I love your attitude. Please keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I also love your attitude. what a whirlwind, huh? this all happens so fast. we're here, for whatever, but you sound well equipped to meet what you're facing. glad you found us. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi and welcome here. I am so sorry for your diangosis. I know how scared you are when you are first diagnosed. Once you start your treatments you will feel better and so will your family. I am so proud of you. You have this dreaded disease and your outlook is quite bright as your "Addietude" is half the battle. Keep it up and you may just get written up in the medical journals. You sound like you have a very supportive family. You are so lucky there. We are always here for you if you need support or have questions. You may want to put a profile at the end of your posting so we will know you a little better and what kind of LC you have. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome to our support family.There are many here making a shambles of the statistics,don't let life span stats take away from your good positive attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbellsoupgrl Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 ((((((MOM))))))I am so glad that you have finally posted on here. I love this place there is alot of great information and alot of people with the same thing you have that are fighting just like you. Robert and I are so proud of you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome. Let us know what we can do to help you. You're in my prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Welcome, Sorry you need us, but glad you found us. Keep up that great attitude and statistics go out the door. Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Welcome. I know what you mean by not sweating the small stuff. In many ways, I am happier now than before my diagnosis. Of course I suppose it helps that I am cancer free now. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legslong Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 thank you all for being there to share your experiences and responding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Great attitude! Welcome, glad you decided to join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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