Lady Salt Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi everybody! I count myself lucky I came across this website while trying to find answers/comfort/hope in the internet. Didn't find any of the above until I came across you. What I have read in here is absolutely amazing and beyond anything I had hoped to find. My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer last year in September. He was complaining of shoulder pain (having it treated by a chiropractor) until I sent him to my family doctor and the X-Ray showed a mass located in the apex of his upper right lung. Long story short: a CT scan and a lung biopsy later determined a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the lung. At the beginning the prognosis didn't look too promising (the mass was 4 - 5 cm in diameter), but after an extremely aggressive radiation/chemotherapy treatment (together, 25 days of radiation while receiving both CisPlatin and VP16) the tumor shrunk to the size of a blueberry and the doctors were able to remove it along with the upper lobe of his right lung. The surgery was the 22nd of January. I love him so much! I am so very, incredibly, absolutely scared. And he needs me to be strong, confident, calm, supportive...I guess I just wanted to find a place where I can be weak, and cry, and get a hug or 2. And I am certain I found it.... I am happy to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome to the site. You will get a lot of support here. It sounds like your husband is doing well. Keep us posted. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I hope you get as much hope and support from here as I have. Its a good place to post your questions and fears and also your hopes. May God bless. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 This site has been amazing for me. I can honestly say the people here have helped me through some of my toughest days. I am so glad that you found us and that your husband is doing so well. This is a place where you can share emotions and ask questions and even laugh!! Great therapy!!! Welcome, Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome! Yup this is the place to laugh, cry, vent, do whatever you need to do to cope with your husband's disease. Being a caregive and someone who loves a LC patient can be so very frightening and difficult--worse if you don't have support. Glad you found us! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome! I'm so happy to hear how well your husband is doing. It's always great to hear a good outcome after chemo/surgery. We're here 24/7 so keep checking in. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikk67 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi Salt, I just wanted to say hello and tell you that I am in Toronto too! Where is your husband being treated? I am at PMH. Best of luck to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Lady Salt, Welcome to the boards. I am so sorry you had to come and find us, but I am so, so glad that you have. Please know you are among some amazing people, who's stories are worth reading and learning from. Blessings, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Salt Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hubby is being treated in North York General Hospital for his chemo and in Sunnybrook for the radiation. We live downtown, so it is a bit of a ride to get to them, but totally worthy. The team of doctors that took his case are just amazing. Thank you all for your welcome and good wishes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikk67 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Glad to hear you are happy with the treatments and the docs! I am in the east end - beaches area. I dont understand if you are downtown why you are not at PMH but must be because NYH referred you to sunnybrook...I have talked to some of the radiation techs at sunnybrook and they seem awesome! I find out tomorrow if I will be undergoing radiation treatment depending on results of latest ct scan. Also, in case you are interested, there is a support group for lung cancer patients and their partners/caregivers that meets at Wellspring at the Sunnybrook site on the third Wed of the month at 1 pm on a drop in basis. You and your husband would be most welcome of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome to the boards. This place is a great place to find. I hope you get the support and everything you need here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome Salt I understand totally how you feel and know that you will find answers, peace, hope and friendship here on this board. We are family. Blessings to you and your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi Salt! Welcome. Boy your husband's story sounds like mine. I had the same treatment initially. You can read it under "MY STORY" through the valley and up the mountain. I pray he does as well as I. In December it will be 10 years since I was told the pain in my shoulder was lung cancer. I continue to be cancer free or what we like to say around here "Keeping friends with NED" (no evidence of disease). Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hi Salt (((((((SALT))))))) ( thats a hug to you) You certainly have been on a roller coaster ride. Your husband is so very fortunate for the outcome in which he was able to have an operation and have it removed. So many here do not have that option. As you can see our family here is very supportive, knowledgeabe and you can vent anytime. We are not here to judge just to he here for each other. Welcome here glad to have you join us. Please make a profile on your husband which will appear on the bottom of your post so we will know what his prognosis is. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyma Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Hello, I am from north of Toronto. This site is wonderful. Although my hubbies outcome was not so fortunate I have found both during and after a great deal of support, friendship and understanding on this site. It is the best thing that I could have had to learn from. I have just recommended this site to a co-workers wife who has just been diagnosed also. All the best and congrats, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome. Look forward to hearing the updates as your husband regains his health. Please keep us posted and ask as many questions as you like. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome to the forum. You will find tons of love, support and info. I am recently diagnosed and think sometimes it's harder on my husband. Hang in there and do stop by again. Together we hold each other up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome- This is a wonderful place full of people who have lung cancer and their caregivers who will support you along this new journey. Whatever you do don't listen to statistics!!! Noone is the same-just read the inspiring stories of these survivors on this board!! Keep us posted. Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome Lady Salt, Sounds like the hubby is very lucky and very strong person. Hopefully the worst is behind you. Prayers for you and your hubby, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Welcome aboard Salt. Tell your hubby he can come post as well or even utilize the Tuesday night chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryNeedsToLaugh Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Welcome this is a great place for support and hugs. So here is your first one ((((salt)))) ok if you need another one with a real name let me know. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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