HickoryDean Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Almost seven and a half years ago today, in January of 2001, Joanne, an angel from above posing as a PA, said to me, "Let's get an X-Ray". This examination came after my PCP twice complained that "everyone has a cold or flu right now; I'll call in a prescription for you". The X-Ray led to all sorts of manipulations to try and further identify the stranger lurking in my lower right lobe including CT Scan on February 14 and PET Scan on March 27. By then, my 2nd opinion doctor was really getting frustrated at the delays spanning 2 months, urging me to tell the surgeon to MOVE NOW! He did. The lobectomy was rescheduled for the following day, March 28, 2001. That was at age 58. Earlier this week I celebrated my 66th birthday. I still work full time. I'll never forget what life was like for my wife and me during that time preceeding the surgery. If you or a loved one are presently at an early stage of detection, may God bless you! If surgery is anticipated, may God guide the hands of your surgeon; and may the record reflect "surgical cure". Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Most excellent Dean, it looks like you definitely got the surgical cure. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I applaud that. thanks for posting and inspiring others. Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Wow!!! Pretty awesome!! Keep up the good work!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Thank you very much for your very uplifting post! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Welcome Dean. There are a lot of newbies here that really need to know that one can survive! Early detection is another thing we all need to push for. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Dean, How wonderful to 'meet' another survivor!!! Please feel free to stick around and add your support to those on the board. I am so glad you posted!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I love stories like yours Dean.They give so many of us hope.Please keep coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Clap...Clap....Clap....thank you Dean for posting such wonderful news and congratulations on 7 years...Please continue to post and show the neebies that LC in definatly not a death sentence....Kick that 'sucka' right in the butt and get on with the good life... nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Yes, Dean, please stick around and help us respond to the new members who sign up every day. Many are devoid of any hope when they first arrive, and you'll be a great inspiration to them. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 God Bless you Dean....congratulations for many many more healthy happy years... hugs...nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Wow, here's a post I needed to see! Congrats, Dean. I'm almost the age you were at diagnosis, and I hope I'm making the same post seven years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Now that is truly good news! Thank you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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