joepodolsky Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I was diagnosed last Thanksgiving with Stage 4 nonsmall cell adenocarinoma lung cancer. I've had four rounds of chemo, plus one of radiation. I'm currently taking Tarceva pills, and, aside from some nasty side effects, I'm doing reasonably well. I'm 68 years old and live in Palo Alto, CA. I'm happy to share experiences. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Welcome, Joe! May you have many years of survivorship. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Glad to meet ya, Joe. There are lots of friends here ready to share too. Hope to hear a lot more from you. And BTW............almost 1 year!!!!! We will all be ready to celebrate with you this Thanksgiving!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Welcome Joe. Yes, this year will be a much better Thanksgiving day for you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Welcome Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patscan Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hi Joe, welcome. Candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Welcome- My husband was on Tarceva. I know the side effects can be hard, but when the stuff works--it works! Welcome to our family here. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Welcome to the site, Joe. So happy to have a survivor join us! Best wishes and blessings for many, many more years of hale and hearty survivorship too! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Welcome Joe. I am so sorry that you ever had to find us, but I am glad that you did. I hope this finds you enjoying life, staying strong, and with tons of love and support. Blessings, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Joe, Wonderful to be inspired by you ! May your side effects subside, and may you enjoy MANY more Thanksgivings in good health and good spirits. Best regards, -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hello Joe and welcome So nice to meet another survivor! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Joe and welcome from a fellow Tarceva user. Glad to see you're doing well and hope Tarceva keeps working for you (and me!). Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Welcome Joe, Glad to hear that you are doing well. Keep up the good work and congrats on the soon to be 1 year! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Joe, welcome to the boards. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Welcome Joe,glad to have another survivor join us.You will find a great support family here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Welcome Joe, I also had cancer similar to yours. Tarceva was part of my treatment. I had no bad side effects from the Tarceva or chemo. Maybe there is something I did that could help you with the side effects. Let me know. Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepodolsky Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 It's great hearing from everyone. We're all on a separate journey, but we're all going through similar experiences. For example, in my introduction, I didn't mention that I also had an encounter with a two liter pleural effusion and pneumonia that took me five weeks to recover from. And I'm having it easy compared to what you all are "enjoying." Take really good care of yourselves and hug your loved ones, a lot. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Welcome Joe! Glad you found this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Joe,we also have a chat Tuesday nites at 8:00 central time.Maybe youd like to join us. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Just would like to add my Hi and welcome. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Joe, Welcome to the board. I decided against Tarceva due to the bad side effects - but when/if my current regimen becomes ineffective, I may reconsider. Glad to hear you are doing well and may it continue. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Hi Joe, welcome to you! are you all through with your treatments now? What and where did they radiate? I am curious about your treatment. I think you said you had just one radiation treatment? (I think that's atypical) Where is your exactly is your disease, may I ask? What keeps your courage up? Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Hi Joe Adding my welcome! I've been *in and out* for the last few weeks and am late in saying hello. Congrats on doing well and continued prayers for you. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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