dakotadog Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 My aunt(55)just found out that she has LC last month. She is not a heavy smoker. She just had 3 lumps removed on her left breast last fall.(The Dr. said they got everything) She was to begin chemo for that in January, but they discoverd severe breathing problems and she was spitting up blood. She had many tests and the Dr.'s concluded she had small cell LC in her left lung. The LC is inoperable because it's near the pulmonary artery. The LC is spreading fast. She just had another biopsie thursday (2/8)because they now can't tell what type of LC?? The breast cancer and the LC are not related. She is to begin her first chemo treatment on Valentines day morning. Please think/pray good thoughts for my dear aunt. We are all in shock because this happend so fast. Can the chemo rid the cancer or just prolong her life? Thanks for letting me share my story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Mechele-- Welcome and sorry to hear about your aunt. As far as chemo anything is possible, one never knows until one tries, everyone is so different. Research, research and more research. The more one knows the better. Never/ever give up on hope. Stay focused and positive. Read other members profiles for encouragement. Stay with us lots of good folks with plenty of experience, sharing, caring and support offered here. Hope this helps. Your aunt and you are in my prayers. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Michele, I will keep your dear aunt in my prayers, hope her treatment goes well.. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi Michele, Hoping for a good response to chemo for your Aunt...keep us posted. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Welcome to the boards it is a wonderful place. I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. Prayers for all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Welcome, Michele. Sorry about your aunt. Chemo is normally not a cure, but prolongs life. But who knows? My wife has had lc for over 3 years and still going. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Michele, I will keep your Aunt in my prayers.Stay positive! Michele Dad Dx with NSCLC on 4-1-05 Passed away 11-18-05 66 Years old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I am sorry to hear about your aunt. Don't give up! My dad has was diagnosed 18 months ago with SCLC and is doing fine. Chemo reacts very well to SCLC. My prayers are with your aunt and your family. We are here for you. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Sclc does respond well to chemo, many of us have proved it. Take care Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I will definitely pray that your aunt's health will improve with the treatment. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Michele,welcome to our support family.Sorry to hear about your Aunt.Small cell is more agressive type but it also responds well to treatments. You will find many knowing and caring people here that will be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I have no answers for you re: the chemo, but you're among people who understand. your poor aunt has been through so much already. hopefully, her youth a strong family like you will support her success with the medical interventions. keep us posted, and feel free to keep asking questions. one thing people told me was to ignore the statistics, and I encourage you to do the same. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadog Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thank you for giving us hope. My aunt had her biopsie on thursday and will get the results tommorrow (2/13). My aunt and her dh feel they have had the run around, because the last test showed dead cells. So, hopefully this last biopsie can find out for sure what type of LC. I feel they should have treated this sooner (chemo). Her Dr. was away for a 2 week vacation .I really think by tommorrow if there isn't a specific cancer named and stage, they need to get a second opinion. Time is of essence. My aunt has had many more tests then the ones I mentioned.I will keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi Michele, Sorry to hear the news about your aunt. I hope she gets some positive results from her tests. Please keep us informed. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Sending prayers and good thoughts for your aunt. Welcome to the boards, Michele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Michele - my prayers go out to you and your aunt. Hope everything turns out well. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Michele: I am sorry about your aunt having to deal with lung cancer too. I hope her treatment knocks it way back. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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