bluebayou Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Hi friends.. Da__ my instincts. Like Jay who felt sure that he had mets to the brain, so do I. And to one adrenal gland, bone and possibly lymph node. We will be doing whole head radiation/gamma knife and right after that will start on chemo. He mentioned he would probably go with taxotere /cisplatin. So there you go, I am joining you all in your world of drips, anti-nausea medication, ports, nutritional supplements etc etc. Not happy to be here AT ALL but happy to know I have you all to fall back on and am truly blessed for that. P.S. I have two small lesions to the brain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Hi Francine, Very sorry to hear about the news. I will be praying for you. I know you will get thru this. You are strong women. Take care and God Bless. Rich My 2-cents in battling cancer: Stay positive and focused. Never give up, never give in. Take one-step and one day at a time. Enjoy life to it’s fullest. Lots of laughing and yes even crying. It rejuvenates the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I am so sorry to hear the news. But don't give up hope. I will be sending many blessings and prayers your way. I send you a big hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, I'm sorry to hear this. I'm hoping it all works out for you. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I am so sorry. But it is good that you listen to your body. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Nasty, nasty, and no darn fun. Keep one foot in front of the other, and eat some ice cream for fun. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, Sending prayers, good wishes and a gentle hug your way. Keep the faith sweetie, I know that you can beat this. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Well this just sucks Francine. I am so sorry you are having this setback. Keep us posted on how you're doing. We will all be here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, I am so very sorry to hear about your news, but your determination to fight this disease will see you through. You don't deserve this disease, none of us do. You have been such a support to everyone on this board, let us do the same for you whenver you need us. Prayers, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini george Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 sorry to hear the news francine.i just got done with surgery and i needed some shoulders to lean on and i got lots of them.you can have mine also.good luck and keep on" fightin" mini george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, I'm sorry to hear that you have mets to deal with, especially brain. I know you have a plan of action and I pray that will be the answer. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I'm so very very sorry to hear about your bad news, but keep an upper chin and I wish you the best of luck... My prayers are very much with you and with everyone thats dealing with this horrible disease!!! Good Luck!! I will be thinking about you and keep us posted! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, Hang in there woman!! I am sorry to hear about the latest but you can do this!! We are all here for you as always..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine- Rats on those instincts of yours!! You'll be in my prayers and best thoughts. Keep us posted on treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, Sorry to hear your bad news. You are in my prayers. Stay strong and God's speed for your healing. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine so sorry to hear your bad news---but as they were small , you have an excellent chance of zapping those brain mets--- hoping you fly through your treatments regards eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Dear Francine, I am so sorry to hear about the mets. You will beat this monster, and you know you are not alone. Please keep us informed on how you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, I can only imagine how you feel. But you're going to zap those mets, and be done with them, and carry on as the gracious survivor that you are. (((Francine))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Ahhh Francine; So very sorry for ya, hang in there !!! Know your not alone and you will be in my thoughts and prayers; God bless Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB-left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 "absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, Glad you caught it "by instinct" and your medical team was right on it. My thoughts are with you. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hey Francine, (((((((((((((((((((((Francine))))))))))))))))))))))))))) It sounds like you have a good plan. Hang tough, take it one day at a time. Remember, with God all things are possible. All the supporting prayers you have coming your way should set this on a strong and steady course of healing. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Oh, Francine, what rotten news. But treatments can and do work. Went to a meeting on LC on Sat and the Dr. said there are many new drugs just about to come out and that they are really working on making LC a chronic disease. You stay strong and fight this darn disease. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, Ginny and I were at the same "Ask the Doctor" session on Saturday and I concur with her -- he said there are SEVERAL new treatments coming out very soon to add to our arsenal and how much progress has truly been made in the past few years (too recent to be reflected in those so called "statistics"). . . You can and will beat this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Francine, So sorry to hear the bad news but hang in there. Don't give up! I have a friend who didn't know he had nsclc until 3 spots were found in his brain. That was 3 years ago and he is cancer free according to the last tests. He had chemo and radiation so folks do beat stastistics and you can be one of them. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 You ARE a survivor and will continue to be one. May you be granted extra strength to deal with these new steps. I'll hold you in prayer and watch for your continual progress. Peace, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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