stellyq2 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi I am new here. I am 42 and was diagnosed with stage four NSCLC in Nov of 06. I could not have surgery my cancer had spread to my liver and lymph nodes were involved. After four rounds of treatment, (Taxol, Avastin, and Carbo) My Pet scan came back clean. I then had another six rounds of treatment another scan and still clean. I currently take Avastin every three weeks as a maintance. I am always looking for new sites and advice. I love talking to other survivors. When this first started I didn't think there was such a thing. But as I search for answers I find people have lived with this devil for years. I look forward to meeting more survivors. And helping others through their journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi there; Let me be the first to welcome you. You are absolutely right that people have lived with this beast for years and this is the best place for info and support. Once again welcome. wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hello Stellyq2, Sorry you had the need to find us, but I'm glad you did. You'll find a lot of support and great friendships here. Some of us have been together here a very long time. I would like to ask you if you would take a minute or two and click on above where it says,"PROFILE" Fill that out the best you can give us as much info as you can and want too, and that helps US to better help YOU! Your cancer almost sounds like Small Cell they way it has reacted to the chemo, but I'm sure glad to hear your treatments are working so WELL for you! Way to GO! I hope your stay with us and allow us to walk the walk with you. Best Wishes, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Welcome here Stelly, It is great to have you join us. You will find us to be the most caring people. We are like family here. We are very knowledgeable, supportive, send prayers and you can always vent here. Congrats!! on being a survivor. That is wonderful news. We certainly can use your input and support to help those in need. It is so encouraging to our new comers who are so scared that there are so many on here that are survivors and the LC is NOT a death sentence. I am so glad you have joined us! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Welcome Stelly, Many here are surviving and thriving with this evil thing known as lc!!!! Glad you are here with us for support and friendship. Soon you will be a full fledged one year survivor and we will be anxious to celebrate that very big milestone with you. As Connie pointed out about the Profile....we all have them under our names......that will really help us be of more help to you!!!! Keep posting! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Welcome to the LCSC! Wow, you had 10 cycles of Taxol/Carbo? Most people can't tolerate more than about 6 before the cumulative toxic effects start to outweigh any remaining benefits of the chemo. It's great that you were able to handle it for so long. I had 6 cycles of Taxol/Carbo/Avastin and have been on Avastin alone for maintenance since February. Your example will give a lot of encouragement to the "newly diagnosed" folks who show up here almost every day. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Stelly, Welcome to the site. I think you can live a long time with cancer if it is treated right and you have a good attitude. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Welcome, Stelly. Great to have you with us. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellyq2 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Thanks all for the BIG welcome I can see thru your post that I all ready have a wonderful inspirational group of people here. Look forward to sharing with everyone. Went to onc today for Avastin, slept most of the day away from the benadryl, feel good will do scans after next round of Avastin. Time for scanxiety. Yikes.... Well bye for now and thanks again. Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Welcome and WOW! You've gotten great results. Glad to have you with us. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Welcome Stella. You'll find lots of survivors here. There are so many people with hope and support for all of us. I wish you the best with your treatment. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Welcome Stelly. Glad to have you aboard. I am sorry you had the need to look for us but so glad you found this site. You are doing wonderfully well with your treatments. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Welcome to the family, Stelly Sounds like you're doing great ... Yes, there are many survivors here, it's the place to come when you get to feeling scared or need to have a question answered, need support or have good news to share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Hi Stella, Good to hear you are having so much success with your treatments. Keep up your positive attitude! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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