HollyMoore Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I'm a 12 year clear cell kidney cancer (RCC) survivor whose best friend has recently been diagosed with NSCLC - stage IIIB. I've been on a clinical trial of Avastin and Tarceva for just about two years. Some shrinkage of mets at first and disease stabilization since. Interesting the the same combination is being explored for various types of lung cancer. A RCC discussion forum has been a tremendous help for me. It looks like this community will help me give my good friend similar support. Holly Moore Philadelphia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Hello Holly and welcome. I am sorry to hear about your friend. This is a wonderful place to get information, answers to questions and just plain support. Feel free to ask any questions you or your friend may have and someone will surely be along soon with an answer or advice! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Welcome Holly and congrats on being a 12 year cancer survivor. I am just across the Delaware, but all of my favorite doctors are at Pennsylvania Hospital. There are many of us here from the Phila Area, and anyone of us would welcome the chance to talk with you and/or your friend. You can send me a PM. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Congratulations on your own 12 years of survivorship. There are many people on this website who are Stage III, so take heart for your friend. Keep us posted and let us know how we may support you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi and welcome; Always sorry to hear of another diagnosis, but youve found a great place to get info and support. Post often and ask away, lots of great folks here to help you both out. take care...Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Holly, Welcome to the boards. I am so sorry that you have to be here, but I am glad that you found us. Keep us informed. God bless you today and always. Your friends is so lucky to have you. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 welcom and congrats. Hope your friend is dealing with the enormity of the diagnosis. This is a great place to get information or even just vent, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I'm sure you are a sourse of great comfort for your friend. Somedays that is the best medicine, as I'm sure you know. Keep us posted when you can. Lots of prayers going out for both of you. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Welcome to the board and please let us know how we may help you in supporting your friend. Congrats on being a survivor! Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyMoore Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Greetings all, thanks for the warm welcome. I've passed on your good wishes to my friend, Nadine, too. This was her first day for chemo and radiation. A long day but she seems reluctantly ok with the experience. Everybody at Pennsylvania Hospital has be great. Holly Moore Philadelphia, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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