Yorktown Linda Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Hi. My name is Linda and I have just joined this site. Here is my history (I guess I should add this to my signature, yes?): 4/19/07 spot found on routine chest xrsy 4/21/07 TB test negative 4/22/07 CAT scan showed 2.5 cm mass in upper left lung; several smaller (>5mm) nodules scattered through all lungs. 5/5/07 PET scan: 2.5 cm only positive finding 5/14/07 Biopsy: adenocarcinoma 5/31/07 Upper left lobotemy; 2 wedge resections on lower left lung. Pathology showed clean margins and lymph nodes; smaller nodules were non-mucinous BAC. 6/6/07 Bone scan and brain MRI both negative 6/29/07 no changes on CAT scan; CEA 2.0 7/29/07 At urging of my oncologist, consulted Dr. Vincent Miller at Memorial Sloan Kettering -- MSKCC --(expert on BAC). He recommended wait and see. 10/05/07 no changes on CAT scan; CEA 2.5 2/08/08 CAT scan: new small nodule lower left; CEA 5.5 3/21/08 CAT scan: same as 2/08 3/24/08 Oncologist wants to consult with Dr. Miller. Thinking about Tarceva Anyway, of course I'm scared and worried. Dr. is going to MSKCC today and will call me tomorrow. Linda Quote
Patti B Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Linda- Welcome!!! Of course I am sorry you need to be here but there some really supportive people on this site. You will also find tons of info here. Please keep us updated on your progress. If there is anything you need, please let us know. Come here often for support and strength - you can ask questions, vent, cry, whatever. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs - Patti B. Quote
Ry Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Welcome to the board, I am glad you found us. Rochelle Quote
ztweb Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Linda, So sorry you need to be here. Please know we are here for you...may you know God's blessings, Jen Quote
Muriel Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Welcome Linda. I'm glad you found us. Do let us know what your dr. suggests after talking with MSK. To answer your question, Yes. (Do add your info. to your signature.) Muriel Quote
recce101 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Hi, Linda, welcome to the LCSC! And yes, you should put your cancer profile info in the signature block. I don't recall seeing a history quite like yours before, with a "regular" adenocarcinoma removed from one area and the BAC variant showing up elsewhere, and it's good that you were sent to a BAC expert. If they decide to put you on Tarceva, many of us have experience with that and can help you navigate those skin toxicities. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote
MsC1210 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Hello Linda and welcome Please let us know how we can help you and keep us posted. We are here for you. Warmly Christine Quote
Janet B Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome! Glad you found us - I hope we can all be of help. Keep us posted and like Ned said - if you do go with Tarceva there are several of us that can help you out with managing the side effects. Quote
SandraL Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Welcome Linda. You will find lots of good information and supportive people here. Hopefully you will have a game plan soon. Quote
dadstimeon Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Welcome to the board Linda, I am glad you found us. Rich Quote
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