Hello

[Leela]

Hello. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks. My mom was diagnosed in April with NSCLC squamous cell - we were not told what stage - but it was described as quite extensive. She has always been so healthy, even though she was a smoker. I think I remember 3x total when we were growing up that she was ever sick. So this has all been such a shock. Her spirits are pretty good considering all she's been through in the past few months. "It is what it is" and "one day at a time" are her mantras. This site has given me hope and I'm so grateful I found it.

[ernrol]

Leela,

Welcome to the site. Your mom’s cancer is very treatable. If it has not spread to the lymph node or somewhere else, there may be a chance to operate later if the tumor shrinks enough. It already has shrunk a lot. Keep us posted.

Stay positive,

Ernie

[beatlemike]

Hi leela,I hope the shrinking continues. Hope you find comfort and info here also,prayers are with you.Mike

[Nushka]

Leela, I am sorry you had to find us but glad you did. Welcome. This is a very supportive and caring site.

Nina

[wendyr]

Hello Leela and welcome. This is the best place for information and support. Your mom sounds like she has a great attitude and is ready to fight this beast. Let us know how we can help you.

wendyr

[Maryanne]

Hi Leela,

I was reading your moms profile and it looks like they are doing the righ treatments and she is responding very well to them.

Keep us posted on how her progress is coming along.

Always remember we are always here for you.

Thanks for coming out of the shadows and joining us!

Maryanne

[Wendy]

Welcome Leela,

I am sorry to hear about your moms battle.

I agree with Ernie, LC is very treatable -

Hang in there and feel free to ask any questions or concerns you have,

Wendy

[Tom K]

Welcome Leela,

Please do not hesitate to ask questions. A lot of folks here have gone through similar regimes and could share their experiences with you. For me, it was a big help knowing others had already been down this road and told me what to watch out for. I will pray that the doctors are able to help your mom with her SOB.

[MsC1210]

Hello Leela and welcome

I hope you will find this site helpful. Please don't hesitate to ask any and all questions. The people here are great about helping and offering advice.

Christine

[fillise]

Welcome Leela!

We are here to support you and to answer any questions you may have.

Susan

[Leela]

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome! I'm sure we will have many questions as we go along. I've learned a lot from this site already and it is comforting to know others understand. Thank you again.

[Judy-OK]

Hi Leela sorry to be so late with my welcome but it is so hot here in Oklahoma that it takes all my energy to just turn on the computer. LOL .... actually I have been to lazy and will admit even though the PGA is in my backyard I watch it from my air conditioned house. I hope things continue to go well with your moms treatment and they find the reason for her SOB. Let us know.