raneyf Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I am a 30 year old female non-smoker. I was just diagnosed with NSCLC - Adeno in October. I have a mass in my left upper lobe with some lymph node involvement. Also some bone mets to my pelvis and spine. I just finished radiation for the bone met pain and have been on Tarceva for 2 1/2 weeks. I have my first follow up scheduled for 11/15, with labs and a chest x-ray. I appreciate the stories of hope on this web-site. I'm a married mother of a 4 year old and a 2 month old and can use all the hope I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Welcome Raney, You are right about hope being found on this website. We have plenty of that. Please tell us more about yourself and many will jump right in with support and information for you. So sorry to find you here..........but we will help you through. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Welcome to the board. Tarceva can be a miracle drug when it works. I hope it is successful for you. Let us know how your tests go on the 15th. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Welcome here! I am so sorry you have to be here at your young age. There is plenty of hope here. Keep us posted and let us know how we may support you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauner95 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Welcome! This is a great place to come for hope. There are so many here to offer support and hope. I hope that you will refer to this site often. It is a great place to come to when you need those extra words of encoragement. I could not have survived without the support of this group! My husband is 34 and we have two kids too, a son 11 and a daughter 5. I understand how difficult this is for you. I have been there. Please feel free to PM me and I will help you in anyway that I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 You truly need hope to cope with this disease. You will find hope, encouragement and lots of positive vibes here on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Hello Raney and welcome! I am sorry you had reason to find a site such as this, but very glad you did. Please ask any and all questions you have and be assured that there are many wonderful people here that will have answers, advice and most importantly offer you HOPE. Let us know how we can help and we will. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Welcome Raney, I am so sorry that you need to be here! As everyone said this a great place for support. I will keep you and your Family in my prayers.. ((HUGS)) Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Welcome, Raney. I'm so sorry you had to find us, but I'm happy you found us. I'm one of those doing very well on Tarceva. Please feel free to p-m me if you have any questions regarding Tarceva or any other topics. Take care, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I am so sorry you had to find us. But you will get lots of support here and find others your age to off you hope. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers. I will post more about myself in my signature and plan to be on this board often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Ranety and welcome, I'm so sorry that you needed to find this board, but I hope it can help you. Best wishes, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Raney, I'm soo sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with this dreaded disease at such a young age. This is a great site with lots of wonderful folks. I am 40 years old and also diagnosed this year when my baby was 6 months old. She is now 11 months and about 1 week old. I also have a 7 year old and 13 year old. I start Chemo again in a few days. I understand how difficult this disease can be when you have small children at home. Feel free to PM me anytime if you want to talk. You are in my thoughts Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Raney, I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but you've found a great place here. I know how frightening this all is, especially when you have young children who are counting on you to be around for a long time. Like you, I have adenocarcinoma. I am 39 years old and my children are 11, 9 and 5. Hang in there. Come here whenever you need to ask questions, vent, or just want to talk. Feel free to PM me anytime. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Huguley Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Raney, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...keep the faith and the hope.... We are all here for you.... Love, Tracey Huguley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Raney, I am so sorry that you are having to deal with lung cancer at such a young age, but I am so very glad that you found this site. There is a lot of information and support to be found here. There are lots of survivors here too, you can read their stories in the survivors forum. But the most important thing you will find here is HOPE. Having a good attitude and keeping hope alive will get you through the many ups and downs of this disease. You are young and strong and you can beat this disease, you just have to believe you can! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Let us know how your treatment goes. Stay strong! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi Rainy, So sorry you had to be on here. I could only imagine what you went through when you found out a diagnosis like that especially being a non-smoker. This is why we have to get the word out that no one is immune and we need funding and research for early detection. Please know the LC is not a death sentence. There is so many more treatments now than ever before. If one does not work they will try another. We are a great family here, who will answer your questions and give you all the support you need. Please stay with us and keep us posted on your progress. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Welcome Raney, I hate it when anyone gets lc, but I especially hate it when the young people get it. I hope your treatment brings you to NED. I have had 3 separate cancers now and am still hopeful that my latest treatment will be suceessful. You can have some of my hope. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Raney, I had good results with Tarceva, lets pray that you do too. Keep us posted. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome Raney. I am so sorry that you have a need to look for a site like this at such a young age, but since you do, you have found the very best of the best. There are many caring people here and lots of information. Keep us posted. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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