luvmydog2 Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Wanted to share what I learned from my surgeon today. First of all let me refresh everyone since we have a few new members. I was diagnosed in 3/03 with NSCLC. I had a 7.5 cm mass on my left lung. My surgeon was not sure he could remove it so my team of doctors decided that Chemo and Radiation at same time and then look at results to see if it was operable. I had 5 rounds of Carbo/Taxol and 25 radiation treatments. I had no side effects that was noticable. My team of doctors said that I responded remarkably well to the treatments and agreed that surgy was now possible. I had one lung removed in June 2003. All 4 of my doctors say my recovery has been remarkable. Surgeon told me today that I am continue to do well. Now here is what I really wanted to share. A student doctor was with my surgeon today. He briefed her on what I had done as well as my pathology report. Here is where I was surprised. He said there was a micro-scopic trace of cancer. I had heard one of my other dr say this so I ask him this. Does that mean that there is a micro-scopic trace left before surgery or after surgery? To my surprise he told me that that was all that was there when he operated. My thought was why did you take lung for a trace but I kept my mouth shut. He made the comment to the student that Carbo/Taxol was really doing a good job and that he was seeing good results from everyone that had that type of chemo. Sorry if this is long but I thought maybe some one on Carbo/Taxol might like this news. Praying for us all. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 GOOD news, Bruce! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 Hey Bruce, thanks for that info. It makes me VERY happy. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 Thanks Bruce, My husband is on that combination of chemo. It's always good news to hear of treatments that have worked. The doctors tell you this is the best or the latest treatment etc. etc. But to hear from people you know that have benefited gives real hope. Thanks again, Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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