Ellen in PA Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi folks. Well, December 26 was one year since I was dx with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma of the lungs, with mets to lymph nodes, pelvis, and salivary gland and later to the L3 vertebra. My treatment has consisted of 14 radiation sessions to the pelvis and spine (for pain and to prevent fractures and nerve damage) and monthly infusions of Zometa (since the rad tx). Oh, and a few weeks ago I had the salivary gland removed because it was bothering me and only afterward learned that it was malignant. (The original biopsy a year ago was negative, because they didn't go deep enough, duh.) I still feel fine, still have no cough or breathing problems, and am still enjoying my Marlboros. Of course, this is all subject to change without notice -- but that's always true with LC, and so I'm very grateful for the advice I got that helped me decide to forego chemotherapy and chest radiation and all the attendant nightmares. I know we're all supposed to be 'fighters' so I guess I'm fighting by enjoying this period of my life. Happy New Year to you all. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Happy New Year to you as well Ellen and congrats on your one year anniversary. Glad to hear you are feeling good as well. Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Congrats on the year, Ellen. Here's hoping it was 366 days full of love and fun and for many, many more of these days yet to come. WA-HOOOO! (Like the HeeHaw SA-Lute!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I feel so fortunate to have spent 2 days of this past year with you, Ellen. Glad, too, that you continue to enjoy life and are feeling prettty darn good. We will lift a glass at Kildare's in March and toast us and all the others there. We are an awesome group, aren't we? Wishing you many more years like this past one. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Happy Anniversary, Ellen — you're a winner! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Congrats Ellen...keep doing what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ellen, CONGRATULATIONS. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much but have to admit I'm hoping we can coordinate a working trip to NJ in Spring with your Spring lunch. I'd would love to meet you and the others and, of course, see Kasey again! Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Congratulation Elen! --that's wonderful news and keep the ball rolling for many many years to come! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ellen, keep on keeping on. I will see you in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen in PA Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks, everyone, for all the kind words! Have a Bailey's (or the drink of your choice) on me! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Congratulations, Ellen. On my way to pour that Bailey's right now! Affectionately, Carole Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.--George Carlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ellen, for many many more... xoxobucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Cheers Ellen to many more anniversary celebrations ahead. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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