DougS Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hi all. Well there is some hope in this story for NSCLC people. In March 2003 I was diagnosed with nsclc in the left lung. I smoked for 35 years before quitting 2 years before I was diagnosed. I was in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966. No one in my family tree has ever been diagnosed with Lung Cancer before me. The tumor was the size of a large orange. The treatment plan for me was chemo to shrink the tumor and surgery to remove it after it died and shrunk. I went on taxol and carboplatinum. At my third monthly treatment I had a severe allergic reaction to something in the chemo. I was then put on something that they had to put a port in my artery for. I think it was gemzabine and something. Anyway it was terrible. I went back for the secon treatment and said I could not taske this anymore. And they doc said I could not anyway because my blood was too low and she said by the catscan that the tumor had shrunk anyway and it was time to go to the surgeon. I did and 2 weeks later they operated and took half my left lung. They came back 2 days later and said they had to go back in and take the rest because the margins were not clean. I said ok I just want my life back. So they did and i recuperated and had my catscans every 6 months for 3 years and there was no signs on recoccurence and then had the 4th year catscan and then I was told there is NO reason for me to come back anymore. I AM CURED as far as they are concerned. I thank GOD every day. I have and will 1 more time send flowers and a card to my surgeon at the Mpls VA hospital. It is time to enjoy the rest of my life. If anyone has any questions please email me. ANd thanks to all on this board for the support and info. God Bless you all. Doug Sichler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Your incredible story gives hope to us all. Thanks so much for sharing. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Doug, that's terrific! It's also encouraging to hear a "good" VA story for a change. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Congratulations! You are in inspiration for us all! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyslittlegirl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 that's a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Doug, THAT'S GREAT! Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 WOW! WOW! WOW! WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS. CONGRATS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thats Fantastic Doug, I love to hear stories like yours,they give many of us hope. Did you have any lymph node involvement?Have a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 well Doug, yippie yay yahoo! Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I already posted to you in your other post (Calling All Survivors) but once again CONGRATULATIONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I love hearing this too-thanks so much for sharing your story of hope and a cure-just awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden275 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 What great news . I'm sitting here saying, wow, wow. Really super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Doug, Congrutulations! That is awesome Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Doug, thank you so very much for sharing your full story with us. It is so encouraging to hear the great news and gives us all hope. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Congratulations Doug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I just saw this post... I am don't know if you come on here or not anymore, but I just wanted to say you story is so encouraging to so many out here. Congratulations on being LC Free!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Thank you for posting your story. It gives so much hope to me and I am sure many others. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annneeson Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Just reading your email from March this year. A huge congratulations that you are 4 years clear. My husband had his lung removed just over 3 years ago having had chemo first to shrink the tumour. Thank God he is fit and well today. Its is so good to hear good news. Keep it up. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 wonderfulllllllllll!!!!!!!!!! HUGS BUCKY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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