MarGre Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi - I've actually been reading this site for a while and finally got around to joining, long overdue. I've been on another site but lately it has not been the help (info and morale-wise) that it was. I'm a 2 1/2 year survivor still going strong. I am 51 years old married w/2 kids (13 and 18) and a nonsmoker whose L/C was found by accident - in that I'm fortunate. This last week has been extremely stressful as I get my PET results tomorrow. The moment I hate most is when my doctor walks in; he's got a good "poker face" so I can't read him till he starts talking. The bright side is I haven't gone through all the treatments yet (wait a minute, that's the bright side? boy has my perspective changed in 2 1/2 years.) Hope to "talk" to some of you in the future. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Welcome Marcia, glad you found us and logged on. I was diagnosed at 50 , now its 10 years later! Those test times are always chalenging! Keep us posted. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniejo Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Marsha glad you came I need to see long term go getters (survivors).. I'm dealing with my hubby being just dx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famograham Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Marcia, I am very new here myself, but I just wanted to say that you've found a wonderful place for education and support. I look forward to getting to know you better. Keep fighting, (((hug))) Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi Marcia You will find the members here very supportive and willing to share their experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi, Marcia, welcome to the group. Ah, scanxiety! My own will be in full swing within a couple of weeks. I've been on the same treatment as you, but in a somewhat different order. Taxol/Carbo/Avastin 4 months, Avastin alone 8 months, Tarceva since October 2007. I haven't yet met the other NED, but at least I'm stable (as far as I know) and feeling good. Looking forward to seeing your report! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Marcia- Welcome!!! Think you will really like this forum - there are some really nice folks here!! Will be sending positive vibes and saying an extra prayer for you to rock your scan!!! Keep us posted!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Welcome Marcia. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Lots here appreciate the dread in waiting for results. Look forward to hearing more from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Welcome Marcia! I hope that you are able to find the information and support you were looking for at the "other site" here. There are so many wonderful folks here with so many amazing stories. Good luck with your doc/scan visit. I am usually a nervous wreck until the results are spoken. Wendy 4+ yr survivor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Welcome to our online family. I hope the chemo works well for you-- keep us posted on how you're doing with it. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 welcome Maarcia: Ihope your petscan brought you good news. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hello and a warm welcome, Marcia, Glad that you joined, and are here. Personally, this is where I receive lots of support and just reading the replies, the histories, and the postings has given me a lot of positive input. I do hope your Pet scan went well. The scan times and the waiting for the results can be very tedious (to say the least). Our oncologist has a face and general demeanor that never clues us on what is to come. Of course, if it were anything of utmost importance on the scans, we get a phone call. Holding onto positive thinking, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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