daughter04 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hello all! My name is Jen & I'm new to this site. I've been on another site (LC Alliance)for support the past year since my 53 y/o mom was dx Feb' of 2006 of stage IIIB NSCLC. I've met so many wonderful ppl on that site & I'm so grateful for their continuous support throughout the whole time especially the beginning when I was so lost. I hope to find that same support here & look forward to meeting all the great ppl here as well. I will have my mom's info/treatment status profile up shortly. To make my introduction a bit shorter, will give recap. 02/06' - Found large mass on right lung. Mom dx 3B NSCLC (inoperable)with few lymph nodes also affected. 03/06' - Daily (M-F) radiation for 7 weeks along with Chemo (Taxol/carbo) for 16 weeks 08/06' - After treatment (shrinkage of tumor, mom was stage to 3A) & fortunate to be able to have surgery - Pneumonectomy of right lung. 04/07' - Mom has been NED ever since surgery & still taking 150mg Tarceva daily. Altho mom still feels terrible pains from the surgery & still adjusting to living with one lung, she is an amazing fighter & doing her very best to get well & stay well. I pray that she will stay NED & pray for all of you here. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome to one NYer from a former New Yorker I am so glad your mom is doing well! You will find lots of great support here and lots of daughters fighting for their moms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pewjumper Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I'm thrilled you joined, Jen. I enjoy the Alliance site as well, but I have bonded tremendously with the folks on this forum and their support has carried me through so much. I know you're going to feel the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hi Jen ... although their ages and treatment paths have been different, my mom was diagnosed in May of last year with Stage IIIB adenocarcinoma; I guess you can see her story on my profile below. Welcome to this site; I just found it myself recently and was on another one before that (maybe the same one you were on). But they moved their site and somehow I lost them! Everyone here is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome Jen! I joined the site in January and have found so much hope, support and genuine caring from everyone here. I know I couldn't get through this with mom without all the help I find here. My mom is receiving treatment in Upstate NY, but I am out in Reno, so it's been pretty difficult to not be able to be there. Everyone here is so good about answering all my questions. I wish all the best to your mom. It seems like she has a great daughter. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome to our wonderful community of compassionate, loving and understanding people. It is such a tough road to have to travel but knowing others that can answer questions or relate does ease the fear of the journey. I am happy to read that your mother is doing well. Peace...Flowergirlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome, Jen. Glad to have you aboard. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome aboard Jen. This is a wonderful site for information & support. Glad to have you here. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome, Jen. Hope your mom continues to do well. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 So glad you are here!!! Welcome!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome! This is a great site for information and support and we are happy to have you on board! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hi, Jen, and welcome to the LCSC! I too migrated from another site. While the content there was good and the people were helpful (a number of them are here too), the mechanics of how the site was put together simply didn't match up to the near-real-time responsiveness of lchelp.org. The LCSC "profile" feature is especially useful. It's really great that your mom has done so well. She'll be an inspiration to others who come here thinking Stage IIIB is close to hopeless. How times have changed! When you do the profile, try to give some details about the post-surgery pain your mom is having (where, when, etc.), also her difficulties adjusting to life with one lung. There are plenty of folks here who have "been there, done that" and they'll probably have some good tips to offer. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hi Jen, I speak with an east coast accent, does that count? I started with chemo and radiation then like your Mom was able to have surgery. I have celebrated 9 plus years of survival and am still NED ( no evidence of disease) Please keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daughter04 Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Thank You all for your warm welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Welcome to the site You will get a lot of support here. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Welcome, Jen! Many prayers for your Mom's continued wonderful results and for your whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi Jen: I remember you from the other site. I go to both sites too. I hope your mom has continued NED. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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