mhutch1366 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Hi, I am a 47 year old woman, mother of two, who three years ago last month had a pancoast tumor a little over 13 pounds removed from my thoracic cavity after radiation and chemo -- cisplatin/vp16. I had my surgery at NIH, chemo locally (Rockville) I lost my collarbone, half a lung, five ribs, and a good deal of weight. BUT I am here, and I have survived what was a grim prognosis. There is hope in strange places, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflylady0607 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 may there be many more years for you. I wish well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Hi, and welcome. Super news. You are an inspiration to us all and we're glad you're here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Please feel free to join the monthly pancoast tumor club!!!!. Wow 13 pounds!! that is bigger than giving birth to a baby!!. 3 years since all this wow. Boy am I glad that you found us!!. Your story brings with it so much hope. It is wonderful. I also have survived a pancoast tumor. It was 5 yrs last December since I was diagnosed , the 6th is coming up in a few months. How are they following up with you? Tell us more. Welcome!! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Thank you so much for your message of hope. Always welcomed here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 News like yours really does brighten up one's life. Thanks for sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_meksvanh Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 13 lbs!?!?!? Wow!!!! I feel so inadequate I know I'll sprout another tumor in my ear so there!!!! All jokes aside - glad you're here. We're practically neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Mary, What an awesome story. }We need to hear survial stories like yours! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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