wishing Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hello everyone my name is Marian and I live in wales uk.In Oct this year my husband Derek was diagnosed with nsc lung cancer.We were told it is inoperable because it is wrapped around his aorta.Intially we were told 2wks or 2yrs which was one hell of a shock because although he had a cough that no one took it seriously it was pains in his legs that led to x-rays and the chest x-ray was thrown in for good measure.My hubby is 53 we both are .At the mo he is on his 3rd cycle of gemcarbo and tolerating it well.I am not aware of any survivor forums in the uk with this diagnosis so was inspired by your stories here.Hope you do not mind me joining all you amazing people,we so need positivity.Merry Christmas to one and all from the uk x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 welcome to the club no one wants to join but is so glad they found us because they had to. In addition to this group I am going to give you a link fora site created By ONE of our members in the UK We have numbers and Tons of support and So does she. PLus she is VERY knowledgeable of British and UK heatlth system. Welcome and we can be of a lot of help here. Click for Our UK Friends Link; http://www.lc-action4life.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Wishing, welcome. You will find lots of help here. Hoping for a good new year for you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Wishing, By all means, join in - newcomers are always welcome. I am only sad that you have had to find us because of lc. I am a non small cell survivor of 3 3/4 years. There are many others like me here. Many of us were giving "time lines" from their doctors after their diagnosis, but SO MANY HAVE proven their doctors wrong! It would be great to include your husband into that same group. My best to you both, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Marian, welcome to lchelp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I hope your husband responds well to the latest chemo. There are many drugs that can shrink the tumor and help keep in stable so don't be discouraged by the time line you were given. My husband was given 4 months and lived over 5 years. I am glad you found us-- welcome. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Welcome Marian. We'd be delighted to have you join us. As several others have mentioned, we do have some members in the UK. I'm sorry that your husband has been diagnosed with lung cancer. I had cisplatin and gemzar the second time I had chemo. Not a fun experience, but I made it through and it worked for me. We have lots of people here who have survived for a long time. Hopefully, your husband will become one of them. Keep us updated on his experiences and progress with chemo. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome Marian, I know this is the last place you want to be, but this board is a great resource when you desperately need one! Pleae fell free to ask any questions you might have. Someone on this board (probably more than one someone) will likely have some good advice for you and there will always be lots of support to support you with encouraging words and prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Marian,I hope you find much help and support here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome Marian, You will find much support and encouragement here. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome, welcome!! Sorry you have to be here but this is a great place to be when you need friends and support!! As the others have said - please do NOT listen to timelines - everyone is different and those timelines are sometimes based on "older" folks than your husband who have a multitute of other health issues!! Keep us updated on your husbands prognosis. Know that we are all here for you both. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishing Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Thanks for everyone who took the time to leave me a message you all are so positive.Just finished his 3rd cycle of gemcarbo and a cat scan booked for Jan 10th.Never asked the question what stage he is at not sure we could cope with the answer it would just give us more to worry over.Maybe the time will come when we do ask but not right now.Taking each day as it comes and hoping the tumour is shrinking . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi and welcome here. One thing you are right about is there is always hope. There were many that have had that 2 months etc. DO NOT listen to stastaticts as there are many just on this site who have beaten those odds. I know how scared you are as we have walked in your shoes. Keep a positive attitude as that is half the battle. It would not work without it. Please know that we are always here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Welcome-- I'm glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Hello and welcome! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Cruickshanks Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 WELCOME!!!! My dad is 3B, inoperable because the tumor is around the aeorta also. He tried Chemo & Radiation but couldn't handle it. Is doing much better now, eating and gaining strength. The treatments nearly killed him, he was so weak when he began. Hopefully your experience will be better. Good Luck and stay in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Welcome to a wonderful site full of great people that will guide you through this new journey..... Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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