rainbow Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi everyone, My name is Denise and I am 51 years old. I am so glad I found this site. I was diagnosed with Non small cell lung cancer, state IV 1 month ago. I have a tumor in one lung the size of a quarter and lump in a lymph node in my armpit, rather I had a lump in my armpit. They removed th lymph node and biopsied it to find out it is adenocarcimonas. I have had one chemo treatment. I am on Taxol, carboplatin and avastin. My hair is falling out. I have high hopes that the treatment will work. My doc said a week after the 2nd treatment he will do a cat scan to see if the tumor has shrunk. I pray that it does. Wishing everyone many blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgrip Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi Denise. I too am glad you found this site. It is wonderful. I am a new member too. I am sorry to hear you were diagnosed with this but your attitude sounds wonderful. Keep that up. Alwya fight with everything you have in you. That is what I am doing. We will not let this get the better of us, no way. Good luck with the treatment and I will pray that your tumor shrinks. My hair fell out too and when it started to fall out I went and had it shaved off. Now I like my bald look and my husband lovingly calls me baldy. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbow Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Nice to meet you to. I hope everyhing goes well for you. I will pray for you too. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hello to you both. As you know, we are here for you and we will be glad to offer you the collective, accumulated knowledge that we have gained through this experience. Also want to direct you to www.onctalk.com, an invaluable resource for everyone in our position. Rainbow, were there other metastasis or was it just the primary lung tumor + the lymph node in the armpit? While certainly carbo/taxol/avastin is 100% the current norm for first line chemo in nsclc, I'd be interested in asking Dr. West from onctalk if you could be a candidate for surgery after chemo/radiation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Welcome rainbow. It's unfortunate that we have to be here, but it is a great site for information gathering, experience sharing, and support. Everyone here is great. Please take a minute to update your profile as it helps everyone understand where you are in this journey. We wish you all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi, rainbow, welcome! I second Adrian's recommendation about onctalk.com. That's a great place (in fact, by far the best place) to direct technical medical questions. Dr. West is committed to answering every question in a balanced, thorough way without stepping on the toes of your local oncologist. He usually answers within 24 hours. Of course when it comes to personal experience with various treatments, tips on coping, and the like, we're always here! Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am so glad you found this forum. The folks here are the best of the best. I hold you in prayer and hope you get great news on SHRINKAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hello Denise and welcome I am sorry you had need to find a site like this but am very glad you have joined us. Please let us know how we can help you along this journey and know that we will do our best. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylove91297 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi Denise, I am so glad you found this site. I am somewhat of a newbie here too. But I can tell you that this site has been a Godsend to me. There is much hope here. And there are a lot of survivors with a lot of wisdom. Welcome. Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am glad you are here. You will find hope, information and friends. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi Denisse, welcome!!!Hair is only hair & will came back.Be strong & try to be positive. Lot of prayers hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Welcome. I'm sending prayers that your treatment is successful. please keep us posted. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Denise, Welcome to the site. I am now going through the same chemo. Will know tomorrow how it is doing. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Welcome Denise, Glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbow Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I will also be praying for each and every one of you. May God Bless, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Welcome to lchelp Denise. I hope your scan brings you good news. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Welcome Denise. So sorry you have to find yourself here, but please let us help you in any way we can. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hello our Rainbow (Denise) Friend, So glad to meet you. Sounds like your lumpy's and bumpys are no surprise to anyone here! Your in good company! I hope you'll hang around for a whlie and get to know us. We're a GREAT group of people from all over the world. We are here to make this journey a little easier for you. It's doable but we can make light of it for you and we can hold your hand and take it step by step. We'ere here for you. Your not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Welcome welcome welcome, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Welcome Denise, praying for good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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