Penni Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I am a lung cancer survivor. In December 05, I was first diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable, metastatic lung cancer. I then decided to go to the hospital of the U of PA. I was re-diagnosed with stage 3B inoperable lung cancer with a 10 cm tumor. I thought I was handed a death sentence. I began taking esiac and after the second or so petscan, my doctor said"I don't know what you are doing but keep doing it." The tumor was reduced by"80%" according to the doctor. I went through the chemo and radiation and was given the treatment as if I had small cell lung cancer. It was tough and near the beginning I said I didn't want to do this anymore but my friends persisted and drove me to the hospital everyday for treatment. The last scan I had was in March. My radiation oncologist isn't even sure there is anymore cancer there. My lung is done- I have about 5% function in the one, but I'm still here and they are no longer saying 1 year without treatment and 2-5 years with. I feel pretty good, and although I get out of breath easily, I am alive and doing OK!! apparently, lung cancer does NOT have to be a death sentence!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Penni, what a wonderful testimony! Thanks for sharing it. We love to hear success stories around here. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Penni-what a tough road you have been on but you came out on top! Thank you so much for sharing your good news and for reiterating that lung cancer is not a death sentence. Warm wishes, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Thanks for sharing your story Penni. We all like to read success stories like yours! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi Penni and welcome. I wanted to let you know that there are a group of us from the Delaware Valley area that meet for lunch once a quarter. Our next lunch June 21st. Let me know if you are interested and I will get you all the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 HI Penni- What a great story and what an inspiration you are. I am Stage 4 and absolutely LOVE hearing these types of stories. Keep up the good work and keep posting!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Wow Penni. Good to see you here and thanks for sharing your success story. I hope you stick around and get to know us better. Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Thanks for writing, Penni -- it's great to have you in the group. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Thanks for sharing Penni. Welcome to the group. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellit74 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Welcome to the group Penni... Glad to hear that things went well for you! Shelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Hello and welcome, Penni, What an encouraging story, and I thank you for sharing that. There isn't anything I enjoy better than to read of successes. Please keep posting. This is a wonderful site for support - receiving it - or giving it. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi, Penni. There's nothing like a success story to make our day here! Re your Essiac treatment, do you take it in the form of tea? Do you use a commercial formula or make your own? I read up on Essiac a while ago, but never checked it out further. MD Anderson writes on the subject at: http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/C ... 508B603A14 Thanks, Carole Life is a Terminal Condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Welcome Penni! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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