Roger C Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 My name is Roger, age 62 smoker for over 40 years. I have been lurking around this message board for a few weeks and just reading post. Also checking out other boards as you will see why reading further. I have found that the people here have so much compassion and knowledge and always willing to help. Keep up the good work and God bless you all. Here is my story Where do I begin. These couple of months have been very hectic for me with all kind of test. I had a few doctors in a spin. Once they sorted all this out, this was the outcome. Stage IIIA nsclc cancer. Separate cancers on both kidneys which is rare. So altogether, I have three cancers. Doctors all agreed on the treatment. Tackle the lung cancer first because the kidney tumors tend to grow slowly. If the lung cancer can get under control and I am in reasonable health, the Urologist feels he can do a partial nephrectomy on both kidneys. Going into hospital Tuesday for a Port-a-Cath. Chemo & Radiation will start Wednesday for six weeks. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Welcome Roger--Glad you found us. Stay with us and keep us posted, let us know how we can help you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Welcome Roger. Here's a hint on your port. Ask your doctor for a prescription for the cream that numbs the site so you won't feel it when they access it. Put the cream on one hour before you go (works best by just putting a piece of saran wrap over it). The port is tender, especially when first put in. This way you don't feel a thing when they use your port. Good luck on the treatment, keep us posted on how you do. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Roger,welcome to our support family.You will find many knowing and caring people here. Good luck with the upcoming chemo and wishing you great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Welcome, Roger. Glad you decided to post and tell us about yourself. My wife has a port-a-cath and loves it. She is also a 3-year survivor of Stage IV nsclc, so take heart. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Welcome Roger, I am a stage 3A nsclc survivor. I had six weeks of daily radiation and weekly chemo, surgery and then two more chemo sessions. I am doing very well right now and show now cancer on my scans. It sounds like you have wonderful doctors. I pray that all goes well. Again welcome to this site. I was so happy to find this site after I found out that I had cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hello Roger, Welcome to you. You will feel the support of those that are there fighting, of those that were there are are well, of those that lost a loved one and still hope for all. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Welcome Roger. Hope all goes smooothly with the port-o-cath. Nice to have. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Roger: While I don't currently have any useful kick-off advice I can give you, I just wanted to welcome you to this site. I can only support what you observed during "lurking," that these folks are a very compassionate and caring group that will do all they can to help you along the way.....perhaps one day as I learn too, I will be able to substantively (is that a real word?) help you too during my experiences. Welcome, and warm hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Oh Roger, Glad you found the site it's a great place for support. I really can't give you any advice, but I will be praying for you.. STAY POSITIVE! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Deb sed tohave a port and said when she had it put in that the room you wwent innto before surgery was like a Bait and Tackle shop with all the hooks and wires on the walls. Good Luck and Lets get ready to Rumble here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Welcome Roger...glad you found us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Welcome (((Roger))) Boy, it sounds like you have your hands full, but your doctors sound like they have a plan of attack and an aggressive approach. I am glad you joined us, and if there is ever anything we can do to help just give us a holer. Keeping you in my prayers, and I hope the port-a-cath procedure goes well. My husband got one after about 1 year of IV treatments. Boy we wish we would have done it right from the beginning, it was so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hi Roger: welcome to this message board. I hope yoour treatment goes smoothly beginning with good results from your chemo. Good luck. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSF Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I'm sorry to see you had to post, but please know you have a support system here. We will be praying for a good response/treatment for you! Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hi Roger, Welcome here. Glad you decided to join us. Now we can give you support when you need it. The doctors seem to have a good plan for you. First the lungs, then the kidneys. I am so sorry for your diagnosis. You seem to have triple whammy. LC can be brought under control, please know that it is not a death sentence. So many here have beaten the odds and continue to do so. Keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 wow! you're dealing with a lot, roger. I am so glad you found us. welcome, and I hope we can help. xoxo amiew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger C Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Welcome Roger. Here's a hint on your port. Ask your doctor for a prescription for the cream that numbs the site so you won't feel it when they access it. Put the cream on one hour before you go (works best by just putting a piece of saran wrap over it). The port is tender, especially when first put in. This way you don't feel a thing when they use your port. Good luck on the treatment, keep us posted on how you do.Rochelle Thanks for the tip, I will mention it to the doctor, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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