Guest Cheryl Schaefer Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Well, Dick just finished his second round of chemo. After his first round of chemo, the Dr. advised that there had been a 35-40% shrinkage in the tumor. Seems like the chemo is working and those %'s sounded good to me. He has tolerated the chemo I think fairly well. Fatigue, flu-like symptoms, hair loss, etc. but his appetite is good and he is keeping his weight (and his spirits up). Scheduled for surgery at MD Anderson mid-September. Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement. Will keep you posted. Aloha, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Sounds like great news, Cheryl. So happy for you both. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny G. Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 That is excellent news and after only 2 rounds of chemo! Congratulations and I hope things continue to go well. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing it! Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Cheryl, This is wondeful news for you and Dick. And just think....if you hadn't gone for the second opinion he would have continued to think he was inoperable. Best Wishes to you both... Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Just LOOOOOVE hearing GOOOOOD NEWS like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Thats great news!!! Thanks for sharing!! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Cheryl, With news like that it is time to celebrate. Open your doors, we are all coming over to celebrate with you and Dick....the plane leave in 10 minutes....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 This is the best news!!! Looking forward to having you post questions about the surgery (what a world we live in, eh?). Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inamcbride Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 What really good nws for you. It will be 8 years in February 2204, since I had all of my right lung removed. I do pretty well for a 63 year old lady with one lung. So keep positive, that is the onlt way to go. Cheers, Ina from Tasmania.[/b][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inamcbride Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 What really good news for you. It will be 8 years in February 2004, since I had all of my right lung removed. I do pretty well for a 63 year old lady with one lung. So keep positive, that is the onlt way to go. Cheers, Ina from Tasmania. [/b][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Hello there, Aussie --Those are pretty impressive stats -- can you tell us more of your story??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Aloha there Cheryl; Congrats on the OUTSTANDING news, So very happy for you and Dick. I also had squamous type, stage IIB, NSCLC. They took my left lung almost 2 & 1/2 years ago. Can't say it was a piece of cake but definitly survivable. All my best to you and Dick, let us know how the surgery goes. God bless and be 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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