Bette64 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I just found this site today. I don't know how I missed it when I've done so much research online about lung cancer. I found out I had a spot on my lungs in April 2006 through a routine chest xray. On May 18, 2006, I had surgery for lower left lobectomy. Several lymph nodes were removed as well as lymph nodes in the bronchial area. All lymph nodes were benign but pathology report on lung nodule showed it to be attached to the viseral pleura lining of my lung and was staged as 1B Non-small cell lung cancer (adenocarcinoma). I then had 4 Chemo treatments of taxotere and carboplatin spaced every 3 weeks. The last CTscan done in Jan. 08 was good. I am scheduled for a chest xray in April. Hope to make some new friends here. Bette ----------------------------------------- CTscan 9/25/06 -NED Chest Xray 12-1-06 - NED CTscan 1-4-07 - NED CTscan 4-12-07 NED Chest Xray 7-18-07 NED CTscan Chest & Abdomen 9/14/07 NED CTscan 1/14/08 NED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Bette, and welcome to LCSC. Yep, you'll make lots of new friends here. Were a closenit bunch! You can read my profile below and see my history. Glad to have you aboard. You'll find a lot of great support and information here. I hope you'll stay with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Welcome, Bette. I'm glad you found us. And, congratulations on your good scans. I was staged at 1b the first time. The second tumor was thought to be a new primary and was also staged at 1B. I had surgery twice and did the "chemo thing" twice. Not fun, but I seem to be ok now. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Welcome Bette- You are very fortunate you were able to have surgery. I am glad you found us. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Bette I had a lobectomy on my upper left lung in September. I was also staged 1B. I just finished my 4 rounds of adjuvant chemo on Friday. I had Cisplatin/Vinerolbine for the first 3 and Carboplatin/Vinerolbine for the last round. Welcome to the site. You will find the members here very friendly with lots of information to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Welcome Bette,I hope you find this site as helpful and inspiring as I have. I pray the very best for you on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Bette- Welcome!!! This is a great place to come to - everyone here is so helpful and you will find advice and strength. Hope you continue to do well - please let us knowhow your xray goes. Hugs - Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi, Bette, welcome to the group! I'm originally from Texas (small town of West, 15 miles north of Waco on Interstate 35), but have lived in Hawaii since 1972. You're the kind of success story our new (and often terrified) new members need to hear from. Please post often! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hello Dear Bette, This is really great, Bette, to see you once again. Now, I feel even more at home. Welcome to this very warm site. You will meet many wonderful people. This site has a personal touch which is relaxing, and just being able to find a "history" following each posting is very helpful. As always, your friend, Barbara "Bette64"]I just found this site today. I don't know how I missed it when I've done so much research online about lung cancer.I found out I had a spot on my lungs in April 2006 through a routine chest xray. On May 18, 2006, I had surgery for lower left lobectomy. Several lymph nodes were removed as well as lymph nodes in the bronchial area. All lymph nodes were benign but pathology report on lung nodule showed it to be attached to the viseral pleura lining of my lung and was staged as 1B Non-small cell lung cancer (adenocarcinoma). I then had 4 Chemo treatments of taxotere and carboplatin spaced every 3 weeks. The last CTscan done in Jan. 08 was good. I am scheduled for a chest xray in April. Hope to make some new friends here. Bette ----------------------------------------- CTscan 9/25/06 -NED Chest Xray 12-1-06 - NED CTscan 1-4-07 - NED CTscan 4-12-07 NED Chest Xray 7-18-07 NED CTscan Chest & Abdomen 9/14/07 NED CTscan 1/14/08 NED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Bette!!!!! Welcome, welcome, welcome!!!!! I am so happy to see you doing so well! For certain you will be inspirational to those looking for hope! That's what it's all about here ~ helping and offering hope. I'll be looking forward to seeing your beautiful avatar and getting to 'know' you! Now pull up a comfy chair and get all settled in! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Welcome Bette- Glad you found us and I hope you stay with us to inspire others that there is hope. Nice picture! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hello Bette and welcome! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Welcome Bette. You've got nearly 2 years down and many more to go it sounds, congratulations. We all know what you've been through and it is a big job. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Welcome Bette. Glad you found us. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Welcome Bette! I'm so happy to hear that you have done so well since surgery. This is a wonderful site that you have stumbled upon. You'll meet many new cyber friends. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi Bette Welcome here and sorry you had to find us. Your diagnosis was the same as my husbands. I am glad that you are going through chemo. Please know tht we are here for you for any question you may have. You are lucky that they caught it early and you were able to have an operation. Only one in 4 is that lucky. Keep a positive attitude and know you are never alone on here. Keep us posted.. Again welcome to our family. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hi there, I had an upper left lobectomy with the same viseral pluera involvement as you and was staged 1B as well. I had chemo afterwards too, and I want you to know that was almost 5 years ago now. I still get anxious for my health, and I guess I always will because that's what happens to us after all this. For the first 2 years, I had follow-up x-rays with my surgeon every three months. Then we went to once a year, which was a big relief for me. Now, the university has changed their protocol and I get a CT yearly instead of the X-ray. That requires more preparation and more anxiety for me, but it gives us a better test, so that's a good thing. I hope you do well too. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Welcome Bette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hello and Welcome Bette! I sure like your great scan results! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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