creekgirlsc Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hello......I am Connie L from South Carolina. I was diagnosed on June 24, 2007 & am working my way through reading posts from other members. I am very glad that I found this site. It gives me hope for a good outcome. I didn't keep good records when this first started but will try to put it in good order by my next post so that I can add it to my profile.. I am at stage 111a & will start radiation this next Monday. I am anxious to get on with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Welcome Connie...I'm glad you found us, but sorry you needed to. The members of this site offer lots of hope, support, and encouragement. You will find as you go through this journey that keeping good records will be an important part of caring for yourself. Keep an lc journal and always get test results in writing from your doctor. I wish you success with your upcoming treatments. My husband isn't a candidate for radiation, but you can find lots of people here that have been down that road that can answer any questions you may have. Keep coming back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Welcome Connie L. When my husband was in the Navy we lived in Charleston for a while, it was nice. Glad you found us. Please keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Welcome Connie- I hope your treatments go well. I look forward to reading your profile when you post it. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 So sorry you had the need to find us, Connie. I'm saying prayers that your radiation treatments go well. Keep us posted. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Welcome Connie-- Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Welcome Connie--you've come to a good place. We do our best to support each other and to help with information when we have it and hugs and prayers when we don't. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 hi connie...i am also from south carolina...you have come to the right place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hello Connie, I too wish to welcome you to our family. If you read my profile you'll see I too was a stage IIIA-B. I started out a IIIA and after my surgery they told me I was a IIIB. I hope you'll stay with us and let us walk your journey with you. It's so much easier walking this journey with someone who can totally relate. We're here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Welcome. I am sorry you had to find us, but I am glad that you did. Please know we are here for you, to offer hope, peace, and support. Blessings, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Just want to welcome you Connie to our family. You are never alone. We are always here for you. You will find us to be very knowledgeable and supportive. So many people have walked in your shoes who are doing just great today. Post your profile when you have the time. Keep a positive attitude as that is half the battle. Once you start treatment you will feel so much better. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Welcome Connie: My hubby was diagnosed with stage 111A NSCLC Adeno and that was 17 mos ago. Today he's stable & doing fine. Glad you found us and sorry you need us. Good Luck & God Bless...........wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Welcome Connie and so sorry that you and any of us have to be here. Just wanted to let you know that I also was staged 3A. I had surgery in 2005 and have been doing very well since. Drink lots of water, eat healthy and try to stay positive. I will be praying for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 my wife Mary was diagd with ext. sclc in mar 06 and she is going strong. Not to say there aren't obstcales but with the support of the people here and determination and a willingness to fight we are doing OK. We pray for your family as others have prayed for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Welcome Connie and good luck with your treatment. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hello Connie! I just wanted to add my welcome, too. I'm also sending prayers for healing from way out West. May the rads kick the #$@* out of the LC and soon have you hanging out with NED!! BTW - Love the screen name. I'm a Creek Girl, too. (Actually, I'm Creek/Cherokee, and a couple other things thrown in... ) Yours in HOPE!!! Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Welcome Connie, My husband was diagnosed 18 months ago with LD-SCLC. He has been through alot but today, feels good. That's how we live, day to day. Blessings to you in your journey. Hang in there and stay positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Welcome Connie, I too was like you, lets get this all started so we can be finished (chemo/rad) Best of luck..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Welcome to our family!! God Bless You!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Gottlieb Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Welcome Connie! Just want to wish you good luck on Monday. I will say a prayer that all goes well with your radiation treatment. God bless you! Hugs, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Welcome Connie... Best of luck with your treatments....plenty of prayer here so don't worry about that...Come back and let us know how you are doing... hugs...Nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekgirlsc Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 I just wanted to thank everyone who posted with good wishes & prayers directed to me for the treatment that is to start Monday. I am hoping that since my onc. doctor placed me at the "high end" of being 111A that I'll come through the rad/chemo without too many side effects. As he said to me "You are VERY healthy except for your leg & your lung". I had to laugh at that. I have faith in all my doctor's "plans of attack" to do the very best that they can for me. I am praying for all of them...Rencken, Pastis, Keogh, Kline & Decker that their knowledge & skill will be put into play to my benefit & also for anyone else that is under their care & treatment. Connie L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Welcome Connie, God Bless You. I am praying for successful treatment for you. Let us know how it goes. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 "creekgirlsc" ...he said to me "You are VERY healthy except for your leg & your lung." I had to laugh at that. There's a similar running joke between me and some of the nurses/technicians at my oncology clinic. I've been going there every 3 weeks for a year, so they know me pretty well by now. When they check my vitals before every Avastin session I usually get comments about my stable weight or normal blood pressure, and I'll say something like "oh, I'm just a picture of health." The first couple of times I got some puzzled looks, but now we all have a nice chuckle. Seriously, being in good general health will serve you well as you go through your treatment program, especially since you'll be getting chemo and radiation concurrently. It will help you tolerate the various side effects without needing to interrupt your treatment schedule, and that will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. My best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I wanted to welcome you to the site. This is a wonderful site for information, questions and caring people that know how it is to be in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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