Carolmb43 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 My best friend more like a sister than a friend just found out that her cancer is back. She had lung cancer. Non small cell. She received chemo therapy and has been cancer free for 3 years so this is devastating news. It is in her chest area and lymph nodes. I am trying to be a good support for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hello Carol and welcome I am so sorry to hear about your friend but I am very glad you found this site! Please read through the good news forum as there is so much inspiration to be found there. We have many survivors here who will be happy to offer you AND your friend advice and support. I hope your friend will come and join us too!! Keep posting! Chrisitine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Having a friend like you will be a big help to her. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Welcome! Sorry to hear about your sister/friend. I hope you will be able to find some great advise and information from this site. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hi Carol, Sorry to hear about your sister. Keep us posted and she will be in many prayers. Just remember she kicked once already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Carol, you don't say what stage cancer your friend had but mine is 111b and if I found out next week that it was back after 10 weeks remission, I'd be devastated too. But three years, I imagine you start to really let your guard down. I'm a very positive person but you never know, so this is what I've been doing. I'm focusing on people who have had recurrances and survived. Tell your friend this from me. Earlier this week I met a woman, I'm guessing seventyish, who had lung cancer three times in seven years, most recently about six months ago. She seems very healthy and able, says the only thing that bothers her is her arthritis that is giving her a fit. O.k., so you keep focused on those folks that were disappointed it came back but just got treated again and go on living. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Carol,I am so sorry about your friend. That must have been very upsetting news after having gone 3 years clear. She is blessed by having a friend like you.Please keep us updated. Prayers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolmb43 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks Judy and everyone for the encouragement and positive meesages. I repeat them all to Marilyn. The Doc really dropped the ball on her. She ad a cat scan last October that showed "abnormalities". She didn't find out till this month. He is the only oncologist in town. Lake Havasu Arizona. There is a new cancer center opening in Arizona. The medicare division will be open hopefully in March. She will be going. Thanks again everyone. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome Carol. I'm sorry to hear about Marilyn. Please keep coming here and posting. You will find this site full of information, support, hope and encouragement. Hopefully that medicare division opens sooner rather than later. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Welcome Carol-- I'm glad you found us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolmb43 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Dear Rich, Thank ypou for your wonderful note and bio. Very uplifting. Very helpful. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Carol. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. This is a great site for information, support and hope though. So please tell us more and keep us posted on how your friend is doing. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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