lisalulu002 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hello, I am new hear although a few of us were at the other site and are following our Betty and Bill.. my name is Lisa and I was dx 3-07 at 48 with NSSC it was 1B early 2a. I had a cough for along time doctors kept giving me antibiotics and cough meds and finally went to a doctor center on a weekend and took a chest xray. the doctor said I had phnemonia and go back to my doctor like in 45 days .. well I went back to my doctor in a few weeks and he ordered finally a ct scan where they say an upper left lung colapase.. so the ball began rolling.. went to the pulmonary doctor did a broncocopy found the cancer.. Uggggggggggg.. sent me to the surgeon who sent me to the oncologist.. started chemo 1st before surgery.. I had cysplatin and taxoteer.. every 3 weeks for 8 sessions.. went back to get a ct scan and the tumor was gone and the lung had reinflated.. only to be completly removed.. seriouslly.. 7-07 had left lung removeded and thankfully everything went well .. in hospital for only 5 days and wanted to go home.. so I got to.. and have been thankful to the good lord ever since.. still looking for survivors out there with similar stories, and for newbees who need our help.. In Nov 07 CT/PET/ It showed a .05 nodgule and had a pet scan but did not lite up. were going to watch it.. in FEB 08 CT SCAN everything was fine and stable.. they said it had been there for a year now ?? and hadn't changed .. Oncologist says next ct scan in 6 mo? and blood work in 3 months . going for a chest xray next week for my surgeon... Well I just wanted to share my info and say Hi to Barb too.. anyway, hope to meet some others like myself.. God Bless everyone who has been Dx with this LC.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi, Lisa, welcome to the LCSC! It's great that you got through the surgery with flying colors and are doing well. Your story should be very encouraging to new members just starting the cancer journey. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Lisa- Glad you found us. Keep up the good work. Hugs - Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Lisa, glad they found it early. Sounds like you have a great plan. Keep us posted. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Lisa and welcome. I'm so glad to hear that you've done well with surgery. We all like to read the success stories! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Happy you are joing us, Lisa. And happy to hear you are doing well. My story is a little different, but we do share one thing. 3 years after surgery I had a 'spot' show up in the PET this past January. Too small to check out then, so I will have it looked at again the first full week of April. Reading about YOU today has lifted my feeling of dread a bit. You have lots to offer in terms of support for all of us ~ especially the newcomers. I am so glad to get to 'know' you. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Lisa and welcome to this site. You have been through a short time. I know you will find this site a great help in your continuing journey. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalulu002 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thank you all for such a warm welcome, it lifts my spirt and my heart.. were all in this boat together.. the survivor boat.. have a wonderful day. and I hope to learn how to navagate on this site soon.. God Bless you all.. LIsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hello Lisa and welcome! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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