David W Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 I've had one round of gemzar/navelbine(once/week for three weeks) and in that amount of time have developed a 2x2 cm tumor on my adrenal gland. Found it during a CT scan looking for causes of abdominal distress that i've had since the last chemo. I'm trying not to bum too heavy. Trying to think how this the best for me. Maybe this will give my onc. reason to question previous treatment. Anybody see any reason for optimism?.....................seems like down to me. God Bless, Dave W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Well I'm looking at your list of treatment and you just had a PET scan in August. Did anything show up then? If not, maybe the adrenal tumor is benign. Hang in there Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 David, I had (have) a 2cm tumor on my left adrenal gland....it was mistaken for a cyst for a long time (a couple of years), but it turns out to be a benign adrenal tumor. It just "popped up" (not visible on CT one month, then a few months later there it was). I know we are all different, but I've had several PET scans since it was first found, and it never shows up on PET. They are not always malignant. I'm hoping yours is just a benign adrenal tumor....I read someplace that quite a few people who have lung cancer also have benign tumors on the adrenal(s). Hang in there, David....and don't give up HOPE. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Hey Dave: Sorry to hear, OK, so there's no doubt about it, LUNG CANCER SUCKS !!; ; whats positive is that your an advocate for your own illness and doing all you can, I know maybe a bit thin, but what are going to do?? Take a deep breath, pick yourself up and keep on keepin on, Give the doc a call and tell him how your feeling, I'm pullin for ya Dave, your a fighter!! sides, you got alot of people praying for ya! God bless and hang in there!! Bobmc- NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted November 11, 2003 Author Share Posted November 11, 2003 Thanks you guys! On Wed. another CT will tell my new onc what if any change has taken place to the primary. Just praying meanwhile you guys are right. Still rather burn out than fade away. Thank you each and God Bless, Dave W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Haing in there, Dave! I think you got good support here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Dave, I am rooting for you too. Look at our brother Ray! His adrenal met has shrunk 50%! Don't give up hope. I will say a prayer for you Dave. There is definately power in prayer. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrell Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 the positive news is that they have found what might be a potential problem. also, that you have a wonderful support group. finally, knowledge is power. we are all thinking of you and sending positive energy your way. mirrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Dave: Prayers for you. Stay positive. Hoping and praying praying praying that it is benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Dave: Prayers for you. Stay positive. Hoping and praying praying praying that it is benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Dave: Prayers for you. Stay positive. Hoping and praying praying praying that it is benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Dave, Hang in there. Keep your chin up. Things are as gloomy as you allow them to be. Miracles happen every day. I am one. I was too ignorant of the facts to know that I was supposed to die, so I didn't. I stuck around. I figured I didn't have an option. Guess what? You don't either. You're sticking around. Believe in miracles and prayer, and have faith -- strong faith -- that you and modern medicine together will beat this yet, taking it one little step at a time. Your job right now is not to get gloomy, but to count the very small blessings, and keep counting, until you start to look up from down. Okay? I will if you will. Love and strength pouring from me to you. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 David, Hang in there... As Fay said, she had the same thing and they were benign. Just think positive and all will be okay. Extra prayers for you during this time of waiting. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynne Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Dave, Sorry this is happening...Try to remain positive, and think good thoughts! We are here if you want to scream, rant and rave about how much cancer sucks. Nothing about cancer, especially lung cancer is fair! Praying for good results from the tests! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Prayers for you David. Don't give up!!! Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 PRAYING for you David and that it is a good report you get on this next test. Don't give in and take a deep breath...you can do this. We're all here for you. God Bless you and yours, KatieB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Dave keeping you in my thoughts. Will be looking for the follow-up from you and some good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Dave, Those bummer feelings are natural upon first hearing negative changes in our scans, but your natural fighting attitude is already coming to the fore! I love your attitude of burning out rather than fading away...hang on to that thought. Prayers coming your way for better news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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