gail Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Thanks everyone for remembering my 5 year mark. However, in 2 weeks it will be 6 YEARS!!! And my treat that day??? A hot stone massage Never had one. Had my first PET scan in December which was clear. Just a few unrelated to cancer things. I now take flowers to my oncologist visits, for the front desk. And every time I remind them that I am a survivor, thanks to them. And I tell them to let people know the flowers are from a lung cancer survivor. Finished paperwork for son's SENIOR YEAR at college. He was in first grade when all this nonsense started. The smack on the side of the head??? I have a serious post nasal drip and a cough. For three whole days and yes, I have myself in a panic. Will call my internist tomorrow and get in, and will probably call the onc as well. So who wants to be first in line? thanks gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Yay for the 6 years!!!!! I can't smack you b/c it would be pot calling kettle black and then you'd have to smack me back and I could end up with a bruise on my face before my second baby shower Heeheee. However, I can tell you that from my own experience, that post nasal drip cough can last a long time. I get it soooo frequently. I had chest xrays for it myself a couple of years ago and last year too. In actuality from research over 90% of chronic coughs are from that drip. Try not to get yourself in a panic over it b/c the drip will cause you to cough. I have a prescription decongestant/expectorant pill, guinfasen, whenever I feel it. Update after the dr visits though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 I knew you would answer!!! I promise to update. Speaking of updates, what's the due date? gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 July 4 is 38 weeks which is the latest twins can go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Hey Gail, Congratulations on 6 years. Yeaaaah. I've been clearing my throat more than usual the last month. I got to thinking lc could be back, but am holding off on telling my docs. Because what can they do but order up another PET or CT etc - they would be negligent if they didn't. I am getting so sick of the pre-test/post-test drama. If it helps, my yoga teacher has been clearing her throat often during class. I think it is the pollen. Supposed to be heavy this year. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Congratulations, how wonderful to be 6 years out. As for the drip.......must be the thing of the moment - I have it, my husband has it and my daughter was complaining about over the weekend - it's also tree pollen time so maybe it's allergies and no smack is needed! Go celebrate but take plenty of kleenex or cough drops! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 FANTASTIC!!! 6years is even better than 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Gail..you are the woman of the hour........................6 BIG YEARS!!! You are blessed indeed. I refuse to smack you because you do exactly what just about all of us here do. I'm glad you are checking things out and will wait to hear what the verdict is. Maybe you're allergic to Easter bunny fur ! XOXO, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 gail, I will pray that it is a panic cold, Stay positive, Etnei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Congratulations Gail! I can't wait until I can say that I'm a 6 year survivor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Way to go, super girl!!! I Love the 6-year news. Just take gentle care of yourself regarding the sinus condition and let us know what the experts say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Happy Anniversary Gail, and enjoy the massage! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Gail, Congrats on 6 years! As for the drip, sounds like a sinus infection to me. I get them all the time. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 What fantastic news.....6 YEAR SURVIVOR!!!! Hoping your doctor visit was good news and you are feeling better. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Smack! Smack! And a great big congratulations on 6 years of survivorship! gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen4 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Is post-nasal drip a sign of lung cancer? I've had one which has come and gone for about two months now; also, a lot of throat clearing etc. I just assumed it was allergies to the pollen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Six years is just terrific!!!! Wow!!! Celebrate with those stones! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Congratulations Gail on the upcoming 6 years- I am totally and completely thrilled for you!!! You need to let us know how the massage goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Saw it kind of late (again) Congratulations and keep going the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Great news!!!!! What a wonderful way to celebrate!!! God Bless! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Gail, that is such wonderful news! soon to be 6 years is awesome! Congrats, and yes, celebrate! You've come a long ways! This is encouraging for all of us. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Pollen, pollen. Congratulations Gail!!!!!! hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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