DawnB Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 My mom's progress has been really good (see below), but I’m always worried about being overly optimistic, if that makes any sense. I’m kind of a pessimist by nature, really. Is it possible that she could really be cured by her first line treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hi, Dawn: Yes, it's possible, although docs don't normally start using that term until 5 cancer-free years have passed without recurrence. But even before that milestone, say at 4 or even 3 years, recurrence is rather unlikely. If you're worried about being overly optimistic (I'm the same way), set your sights slightly lower and substitute "remission" for "cure." If it comes back somewhere down the road, you and your mom will be mentally prepared to deal with it again without as much shock and anguish. On the other hand, a remission is open-ended and could last the rest of her life! Congratulations and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Read my profile. We have many long term late stage lung cancer survivors on this board. Plus I know many that aren't on this board. One day at a time. Don't look to far down the road. My best wishes to your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Dawn, I was IIIA and have been clean for 4 yrs and 4 months. Keep the faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Four years, nine months here. I sure hope first line can be a cure! ...and try not to be pessimistic. If she only has two hours, make 'em happy ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 My sister was either 3A or 3B and after 2 1/2 years is still cancer free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 and I am still here... almost 8 years from diagnosis. Hang in there. Something to be said for cautious optimism.!! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom K Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I am still cancer free and I just celebrated 2 years since diagnosis. In my case, metastatic cancer was discovered after the surgery. So yes, first line treatment with radiation and chemo can eradicate cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee and Chi Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I bounce back and forth all the time between optimism and the world is coming to an end. I think anything is possible when treating cancer and I think it's better if I can do it while at least attempting to smile. My Mom's Doctor is flabbergasted by her response to treatment at Stage IV, it's not a cure, but it's much more than we were told to expect!!! I know she can't be the only person ever to have those kinds of results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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