Darrell Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hello! My name is Darrell. I'm 44yo and have been diagnosed with small cell carcinoma lung cancer. It has spread to my left hip and lumbar spine. I was diagnosed about a month and a half ago. I live in Parkersburg, WV. So many new, shocking, scary and life changing things have happened in such a short time. I'd love to talk to someone who has the same symptoms or close to it. thank you so much for being here. Darrell Quote
Maryanne Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Darell, Sorry you had to find us but you will find we are a group of very supportive and knowledgable people. I personally do not have an answer for you as far as small cell goes. But you will get answers as there are many who do have small cell. Just know that there are treatments out there and LC is not a death sentence. One you start treatment you will accept this more and will feel better. Maryanne Quote
Don M Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Darrell; finding out you have lung cancer is definitely a life shaking event. I don't know much about small cell lc, but there is a forum here dedicated to that. Welcome Darrel. Don M Quote
dadstimeon Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Welcome Darell, Glad you found us. Lots of sharing, caring and support here. Stay with us and keep us posted. Rich Quote
kimmek Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Darrell, I too am one who knows not much about small cell, but just wanted to take a moment and welcome you to our family. You will find many many here who do know exactly what you are going thru and they will be here, and be happy to hopefully answer any question, fears you might have. Again Welcome!! Kim Quote
Donna G Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Darrell and welcome. Those of us who have been through the diagnosis stage know exactly what you are saying. So many tests, so many appointments, so many new doctors and specialists, so much new info and so much emotional stess. It is tough. Hope you have some good support from family and friends also. What treatment is in place? What have they done for your hip and lumbar spine? Have you started chemo? Do they plan to do preventative brain radiation? Keep us posted on how you are doing. Donna G Quote
Ry Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Welcome Darrell. I would suggest that you post in the small cell forum for others with small cell to PM you. Maybe you could exchange phone numbers with another member and talk. I know it is scary--we're here to help. Quote
Patkid Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hi, Darrell, Many symptoms, emotions and challenges are the same with regard to SCLC and NSCLC ........... Glad you found us. We do care. Pat Quote
dchurchi Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Darrell, I am very sorry to hear of your dignosis. My husband also was dignosed with small cell Jan. 2005. The 1st couple of months were crazy, but you will fall into a "routine". As you will see in Alan's profile we did have some hurdles to get over, but Alan is doing very very well. In fact he just had a CT scan and his tumor is Stable. many prayers to you and your family Quote
Nancy B Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Darrell, Welcome, sorry you have to be here. My second go-around with lc was limited small cell. I had chemo and PCI and will be two years out in June. Hang in there, it is a scary ride but we will ride along with you. There are many caring and knowlegable people here - stay with us and let us know what we can do to help you. Nancy B Quote
michelepal Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Darrell, I'm so sorry to here about your Dx. But I'm really sorry I can't help you My Dad had NSCLC so I really don't know much about SCLC, But I will keep you in my prayers. I'm sure there will be alot of support from people familiar with SCLC.. Keep Positive! Michele Quote
Darrell Posted March 6, 2006 Author Posted March 6, 2006 Thank you so very much for responding. I just put this on last night and already have 9 people writing me back. You really do care and it shows. You really do understand and I'm very lucky that you do. I'll drop a post to the small cell forum with my questions. Thank you again for making me happy and a giving me a sense of strength. Darrell Quote
cindi o'h Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Hey, Darrell, We are all in this pot together. At first it is overwhelming and the emotions just keep on coming. After awhile ya get used to it. What are your biggest challenges right now? I am glad that you found us or we found you! Welcome. Happy to share experiences. How much treatment have you had? Cindi o'h Quote
trish2418 Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Welcome, Darrell. Sorry I don't have anything to offer about small cell, but I can offer lots of support. Hang in there. Trish Quote
Don Wood Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Welcome, Darrell, to our little family. My wife also has bone mets on and off and so far has been able to survive that. Take care. Don Quote
sharyn Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Just a note to say "Welcome" and I am sorry you are going through this, but glad you found this site... The support you receive is incredible... and don't forget, you will have something to offer others too!!! Love, Sharon Quote
Patty Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Welcome, but sorry you have a reason to be here. It is a good place to get caring support from others who are going through the same thing. Glad you found us. Patty Quote
Frank Lamb Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Darrell,welcome to our support family.There are many here that know a lot and care a lot. Quote
lizzy13864 Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Welcome !!! You will find alot of caring people here. I too am pretty new to this site and just reading stories and hearing success's gives you hope !! The one thing I can suggest to you is to keep positive thoughts at all times, yes there will be times of negativity and depression, go with the moment and then move on !!! Keep positive .....it is as important as treatment. God Bless, Linda Quote
teresasuesan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Hi Darrell, I just found these wonderful souls last week, and they've really helped me. I'll keep you in my prayers, Teresa Quote
missyk Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Just dropping my own Welcome Darrell in here! As you can tell already, there are many who care and are there for you! Sorry you had to find this place, but glad you did! Many prayers coming for you, Quote
Darrell Posted March 9, 2006 Author Posted March 9, 2006 I promise that I will fight as hard as I can. I also promise to make you proud of me. If this cancer has done anything good to me, it's made me realize how many people love me. I am so incredibly lucky. I took it for granted when I was healthy. I knew I treated people right, but I never knew to what extent until there was no more room in my hospital room for more cards, flowers or what-nots. I think about that every day. You all have made me realize that I'm not in this by myself. I helps to cut down on the million different ideas that I hear everyday from diets to physical therapy. Thank you all again. Darrell Quote
tatlyn Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Welcome Darrell, you have a positive attitude and a loving spirit, that's going to help you as much as the cancer treatments!! Wishing you love and peace. Lynda Quote
mhutch1366 Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I'm glad you found us, Darrell. Welcome! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote
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