brokenarrow Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hello, Folks! 42 y/o Stage IV NSCLC survivor. Diagnosis in March, 2007. Currently cancer free and continuing Avastin and Tarceva. I just returned to work in the gulf of mexico. Picked up a link to here from another support site. Checking the place out. Peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll find this a great site for both information and empathy. In the meantime, best of luck on your continuing relief from Avastin and Tarceva! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hi and a warm welcome to you, Broken Arrow. I am so glad to read that you have been finding success with your treatments, and have been seeking out support. Of course, I am sorry for the reason, especially at age 42. Though, age doesn't surprise me anymore as it once did. This disease does not discriminate. There are those with Stage IV here at this site, as well - my husband being one of them. Hope you will be back for more visits, and some input as to your journey. There are many here who have knowledge and support to offer. Again, welcome, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hi Brokenarrow. Welcome to this site. You will find the members here very friendly and willing to share their experiences and knowledge. Congratulations on your great results and on returning to work. I am just returning to work as well after having a lobectomy last September followed by adjuvant chemo. You will find many good news stories on this site from other survivors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Brokenarrow - welcome. It is wonderful that the treatment you are on has produced such great results. Working in the Gulf of Mexico - wow, what a nice setting - enjoy! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome to the site Brokenarrow. Congrats on the cancer free status and getting back to work. Would love to hear the story of your journey. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome to the site! You will find everyone here so supportive! - peace - Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Brokenarrow- Welcome!! You will find this site full of wonderful folks with great support. Glad to hear that you are cancer free and back to work. Looking forward to getting to know you better!! Hugs - Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Wow, that's terrific! Please tell us more of your story. When you say working "in" the gulf, do you mean out on a platform somewhere? Welcome and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome to the site BrokenArrow. I'm glad the Tarceva and Avastin have been so effective and that you are able to go back to work. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome- I am glad the combination of Avastin and Tarceva are giving you such great results. You will find a lot of excelent information here. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 brokenarrow, Feeling overwhelmed by the welcome yet! That's how this group is--friendly people with open arms. Glad to hear treatment has worked for you. I'm guessing you're doing Avastin and Tarceva as a a maintenance after finding you were cancer-free on a scan? If so, we'd be interested in what your first treatment was. There are so many survivors here and you learn there's always hope--in your case (and mine) to stay cancer-free. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome Broken arrow. Hurricane season is about to start. I pray we have none this year. The Gulf coast has still not recovered from Katrina and the rest of the country is having enough disassters with tornados and flooding. Now we know one of our own, you Broken arrow, will be out on the Gulf too. Happy to hear you have made friends with "NED". Keep us posted. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome Broken Arrow. I am glad to read of your cancer free status. don't forget to wear your hat when you are out in the sun. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Welcome Brokenarrow!!! Glad you found this site. You will get alot of support here!! God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 WOW! Y'all are awsome! Yes, the Tarceva and Avastin are maintenance measures. Perhaps preventative measures would be a good description as well. The story? It's pretty dramatic. Well, at least it was for me. I believe I saw a board for telling history. (About Me). I will tell it there so I can put in all the little details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Alright y'all. I typed up my story. http://www.lungevity.org/l_community/vi ... 141#360141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks, Will. Yours is quite a story; and I have to agree with your wondering if some of the things that happend by "mistake" weren't "meant to be." Thanks for the posting. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Will - quite the story! You and I share a few things - in our 40's (yeah, yeah, I'm older), a recent baptism and journey with God and a series of events that defy explanation as to why/how I found mine. My story is the "My Story" section as well. It sounds as though you have a wonderful support system and God bless your wife who answered the way she did when they wanted to just let you fade into the night. Anyhow, you have defied the odds - congratulations! Take care, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hey there Brokenarrow. I see you have received a warm welcome already but I will add mine to the mix. I will be sure to read your story later. You have come to a good place for lots of good info and continued support. Keep posting and let us get to know you. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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