cherokeedeer Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hello everyone! So glad to have found this site - my husband is on it too under joerick. He was first diagnosed 10/1/07 because of pleural effusion and having 6 bottles of fluid drained from left lung. CT and PET scans showed that there was a mass plus the biopsy of the fluid and tissue showed cancer. Adenocarcinoma. He had to have his lung area drained one week later and also started chemotherapy treatment with Taxol, Carboplatin and Avastin. He has not had to have any more fluid drained off and can actually breath better but we don't know if mass has shrunk. We do know however that he is and will be healed by the Lord Jesus Christ. We have a very strong belief - it just can't be any other way. We have adopted our 4 year old grandson back when he was 1 and he needs to stay around to raise the boy! Besides, nobody has said to him that he would die - no expiration date! I will continue to post in the family forum as things progress. Feel free to contact me and we would ask for prayer. The more praying the better! God bless you everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Welcome Cele, you will find lots of resources here, and plenty of hope. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Welcome Celie- I am glad you found us. I hope your husband responds well to treatment. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Welcome Celie--I'm glad you and Joe found us. We will be here to help you in your fight! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Welcome Celie ... I also welcomed your husband. I am a fellow Okie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvis Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I am a survivor of lung cancer so do not give up hope. I have been cancer free for eight years now. My prayers are with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Celie, Welcome, Joe is getting the same chemo that I am taking now. His cancer is similar to my own. I think it’s a good treatment. Keep us posted. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Welcome! You've both got a great attitude, which will serve you well. Keep us posted, and maybe do a profile so you don't have to type a lot of background every time you post. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hello Celie and welcome! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokeedeer Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Thank you everyone for introducing yourselves and saying "hello". Rick is doing well through his chemo treatments, but he has started loosing his hair. I cut it really short so it wouldn't be so noticeable when it all vacated his head. I still believe he'll be very handsome. I wouldn't care if he never regrew hair or not, as long as he is healthy. He did get a port put in so no more IV's which is a great blessing! It worked beautifully today! The onc gave him permission to get a flu shot on Thursday. Our town has free "drive-in" flu shots for the entire community. First place I've ever been where you could drive in and get a shot. Will keep you all posted when we hear something. I keep hoping they'll give him another scan soon so they can tell us how much the tumors have shrunk! Go God!!!! Blessings to all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Welcome Celie Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Welcome Celie glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloha Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hello all, My mom just started chemo yesterday: -carboplatin, gemcitabine,avastin We are all positive! She is moving about, just has shortness of breath and coughs a bit. We have switched to an all organic diet (no processed foods/refined sugars). Been going great. Any advice/input would be great with her chemo treatment. thanks Fabian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Welcome Celie and Joe, I'm glad you found us. Your attitude is awesome. Prayers going to all of you... XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Osiyo, Cherokeedeer! I wanted to extend my welcome and BEST wishes, as well!! I will keep you, and Joe in my prayers. Do you live near Talequah? I have family all around your neck 'o'the woods. I can only echo what has been said here: Your attitude is awesome, and will serve you both well in this battle. Healing hugs for you ((Celie & Joe)) Yours in HOPE!!! Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokeedeer Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thank you all for the welcome - and forgive me for not getting back sooner . . . still dealing with the newness of it I suppose. Rick has lost his hair but we knew he would - said his hair actually hurt so we just shaved it off and he's wearing a "do rag". Looks like the old "hippie" I fell in love with 25 years ago except he had long hair at that time instead of the rag. LOL! His white cell count has already dipped so low he can't do chemo. Will have another scan 12/5/07 to see how things are progressing. We're claiming that the cancer is gone, or at least quite small to what it was! Spirits are up except for the fatigue, which I have too with the fibro so we sleep as much as possible. Doc finally gave us something for narcolepsy! What do you all think about natural cures? Juicing? Dr. Budwig? (sp?) Comments would be most appreciated. God bless all of you - hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Signing off for now . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Welcome, Celie. Sending prayers that treatment goes well for Joe. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrih Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I just wanted to offer some hope. I was dx with stage IV nsclc 4 years ago this month. I'm still chasing it around but I'm still here! Please see my website at wee.mybumpintheroad.com if you are interested in the details. Best of luck! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbow Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Welcome Celie, glad you have found this forum as it helps to talk to others that understand what we all go through. You have a great attitued. Don't ever give up hope. Keep us posted. I will be praying for you and your family. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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