peacelover Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 A big hug and HELLO to everyone! I have been reading some recents posts about the total chaos this disease causes and I have to say my heart is just breaking for everyone! My prayer list just increased dramatically.While God is busy with his part I thought I would share something with you all that may offer you a bit of hope. My mom has had lung cancer a really LONG time(dx 3/99). Been NED then w/ mets to brain, liver and adrenal glands-on all the 'new' drugs as they were trials-Tarceva, Alimta, Iressa, Avastin-was the first person to lay in the cyberknife machine at Dale Liphsy.the fifth to receive a new laser rad that pinpointed the tumor nudged up close to her aorta..point is she has seen both the ugly and uglier sides of this cancer and her roller coaster must be in the Guiness book for scariest! I visited her today as I do every weekend. She was up, after a trip to the farmer's market, had just finished a load of laundry and was making my dad some soup-she was giving him heck about the fact that she was up waiting on him for a change...her doc visit was Thursday-she has gained 12 lbs since last weigh in 2 months ago(woohoo!)her blood counts are better than they have been since her first round of chemo and rads, her doctor said she looked great, her lung tumor had not grown and he would see her in another 2 months. No CATs, no MRI....no huge issues from her cancer at this time. So, despite what it may seem It IS possible to come back from the brink of death and thrive- it is possible to live a somewhat 'normal' life with this disease and it is possible to live WAY longer than a diagnosis tells you... May all of your loved ones be blessed with the same 'normal' for many, many years to come! Bright Blessings! Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Wow, Melissa.........I am PUMPED!!!!! I am pumped for me and your mom and for all the others here who look for anything to give hope!! Tell mom I am giving her a big 'atta girl' and will expect to see this same type of post maybe ~ next year and many years to follow????? What a wonderful, uplifting way to begin the new week!!! Thank you! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Melissa, thank you for sharing your mom's story. All too often, people are told the hard cold "facts" and they just aren't true any longer. I'm glad your mom continues to do so well. I'm going to forward your post to MY mom. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hearing news like this gives me hope for the future sometimes. Lifts My spirits right UP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 It's these stories that remind me what faith and hope and prayers can bring! Thank you so much for sharing! Prayers, Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thank you for that Melissa. It reminded me that my husband has been to the brink and back before, so we can do it again! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thank you for sharing your mom's GREAT story!!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I too want to Thank You for sharing your wonderful mother's story with us. I kind of feel like I know her. I have survived this beast for 12 years. God Bless your mom! She's had one heck of a wild ride. I wish her well and I'm sending some positive vibes her way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thank you very much for sharing Melissa. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thank you for your post. I'm having kind of a hard time right now, and that really makes me feel better. Raney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks you for taking the time from your busy life to come here and share that inspiring story. Usually message boards like this are filled with people who are struggling and looking for hope so it means alot for you to visit here when things are going so well and you can kind of 'forget' about the cancer for a bit. I'm so happy for you and your sweet mom. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thank you sooooo much for sharing!! What an inspiration she is!!! You have made my day!! God Bless You!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks for sharing your mom's story, Melissa. She sounds truly amazing. Sending prayers that her good health continues. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Melissa, Dito on all the above. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Bless you for sharing that story! I "needed" that! Thank you! Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 melissa thank you so much for sharing with us. We all need inspiration and your mom's story gives all of us that thanks to you. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 BLESS YOU for sharing that! It seems like hope is so hard to find sometimes. Your story lit up my morning. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vespa68 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Great big hugs are being sent to you and your mom. My day was off to a rough start, but YOU made me feel better. I want to hear more stories like that. This monster is not going to take such good people away from us as easliy as it may have thought. Your mom is a tough cookie. Good for her!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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