jenmc073 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 On April 4, 2008 my mom was diagnosed with Stage 3a non small cell Lung cancer. This was after months of wondering why the use of her right arm and hand was going away. A ct scan showed a spot and the pet scan showed it to be on the very top right lobe and 4 lymph nodes in center. Two weeks agao she finished round one...which was radiation and chemo. In a few weeks they will go back and re scan to see what if any is left. Half way through her first treatment a scan showed the tumor to have shrunk alost 75 percent. I am here to find hope and learn. Thank you!! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Jennifer - So sorry you have to be here - but happy you found us. Read through people's stories and you will find lots of hope. Ask the board questions and you will find lots of knowledge. Welcome, Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Welcome-- we have lots of hope and information here. I am glad you found us. Keep us posted on what the treatment plan is for your mom and we will try to help and support you both through that. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Sorry about the reason you're joining us, but welcome aboard, Jennifer. You will find the members of this site to be exceedingly knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. In the meantime, that is great news regarding the shrinking of your mother's tumor (75% after only one round is a very positive sign). Carole Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.--the late, great George Carlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Jennifer- Welcome to the boards altho I hate the reason you have to be here. I know you will find this board as supportive and helpful as I do. It sounds like your mom is doing very well on her current reatment plan - hoping that continues!! Please keep us posted on her progress. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Welcome Jennifer. I had similar 1st line treatment as your mom. Her progress sounds good to date. There is lots of inspiration and all good people here to support you. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Welcome to the group, Jennifer! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Welcome! Glad you found us. Please keep us up-to-date with your mother's progress. 75% reduction already is wonderful. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi Jennifer - welcome. That is such awesome news about the shrinkage after just one treatment! Keep us posted as to how both you and your mom and doing. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hi Jennifer and welcome. I'm so sorry that you need to be here, but you'll find support and answers from all the wonderful people here. It sounds like your mom's treatment is working well. Please keep us posted. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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