s_meksvanh Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hi - I am new to this message board. I am a long term lung cancer survivor. Non Small Cell, bronchoalveolar cell adenocarcinoma, stage 1b, T2N0M0. In August 1997, at age 38 , I was diagnosed with 5cm mucinous cavitary lesion in the right lower lobe. Underwent lobectomy. In August 2001, at age 42 , I was diagnosed with metachronous BAC - 5cm spiculated lesion in the left upper lobe. Underwent lobectomy. Post surgical recovery spiraled out of control and into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) . Spent 38 days in ICU - 21 days in a drug induced coma and paralysis. Hundreds of doses of morphine, and other drugs, and several blood transfusions later, I walked out of the ICU to the applause of the staff. Spent months in physical therapy learning how to breathe, talk, walk, eat, and write again. As fate would have it, I was diagnosed in August 2003 with 1cm x 2cm spiculated lesion in the right middle lobe. Entered watchful waiting period until repeat CT and PET scans in November. If positive for tumor, will undergo wedge resection - primarily because of poor pulmonary performance as result of prior lobectomies. I am thankful to be alive but I am no longer acknowledging and/or celebrating the month of August. I have earned that privilege and it is my prerogative. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hey, father of five. If we were picking teams, I'd want you on my team. You have the fighting spirit that it takes to battle this ghastly disease. I LOVE the "Only the good die young" line. I was not prepared for the line that followed, and just howled out loud when I read it. Thanks. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hey Sovani------=so glad to hear from you again---was wondering how you were doing---- hoepfully this lesion is not cancer and you do not have to do the surgery thing again regards Eileen nsclc stage 1A lobectomy 6/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 So funny -- "Only the Good Die Young". Every time that song comes on the radio I think "Huh. I'm not THAT good!!!" Thanks for the laugh! Keep the faith and that fighting spirit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hi and welcome! You have certainly been through a lot and I'm sorry to hear about your most recent setback. Have you considered RFA to the lungs? It would be less invasive and they can do it over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hi, and welcome! You are an inspiration to us all, and I love your sense of humor. Have to have one on this road. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 What an addition to the boards...love the spirit and humor. You have been through more than one rotten person should have to undergo, but I'm so glad they haven't wiped you out and you are trudging onward. I'll be praying for "cold" PET. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Youre a true fighter and survivor!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaW Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Dear S, What an incredible story. You definitely qualify as a cancer survivor. Thanks for never giving up and thanks for sharing your story with us. Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hi, You are a real true survivor. So glad to have you on board.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hello Father of five! And a big welcome to ya, , so glad you found us. You have certainly been through the ringer with your disease. Don't think I would acknowledge the month of August either. Keep up that fighten spirit and yes you are an inspiration. thanks for the story. God bless and stay well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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