Carol T Hawes Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Hi, my name is Carol,I was diagnosed with NS Squamous Cell Carcinoma on October 2nd,2003.from then on it was a whirlwind courtship with cat scans,MRI,Pet Scan and finally a Mediastinoscopy on October 20th and surgery on the 24th.A right upper lobectomy. It's been a hard two months with a bit of pain, the most challenging was sleeping. Christmas Eve My Doctor started me on Neurontin which has truly been a blessing for me. Today writing this post, I'm doing well. Everything happened so fast, I didn't have time to think,it's only now I am beginning to have time for my thoughts and my blessings. We are each of angels with only one wing. And we can fly only by embracing each other. Thank you for this message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 Welcome Carol, lots of good knowledgeable people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Carol, I am sorry you had to seek us out, but VERY glad you found us. I see you have the same brand of this beastie in you that I have. I'm very glad to hear your doing well. I was diagnosed about the same time as you and your right about the first couple of months being an E ticket ride. Like you I'm just reaching the point where things are settling down a bit. Here's hoping things stay that way for awhile for both of us, huh? Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi Carol; Also wanted to welcome you, glad you found us and know one should have to go through this alone!!! They took my left lung over 2 and 1/2 yr.'s ago. It will heal but will take some time. Sleeping has always been a problem for me too, I was just sleeping on my right side and taking tylenol PM. It worked pretty good most of the time, of course that was well after the initial surgery. Yes, you do have much to be grateful for today!, we all do, it's called SURVIVING, and it's a good place to be!!! again glad your here! God bless and be well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Sorry to meet you here but you are so welcome to our big family. You could know more about this disease via here. While you have more knowledge, you could be wiser to make appropriate decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi Carol, sorry I am a little late to the welcoming party. I remember the whirlwind well, hang in there and let us know how we can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Angels with one wing, you should fit in well with Dean who wrote a great post on the spirit pool. We are so lucky to have people like you sharing your thoughts with us. It has been 6 yrs since I started this journey but I remember well those first months, they really wear you down, you need those other wings real bad. Great you have found us. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi, Carol! Welcome to our "little family" here. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Carol, Welcome to this spirit pool. We all need each other to stay in flight and we are glad you joined us in our support for each other. I look forward to hearing more about you. Peace and blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Hi Carol, Welcome to the group of great people. Anything and everything you want to know can be learned right here. Without this group I would be so overwelmed I would be lost helping my husband through these sometimes rough times. You are sounding like you have a hold on yourself and that is great! So glad the chemo is working good for you. Keep coming back for it is great to have people to talk to who are going down this same road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Hi Carol, Glad you found us. This is a heck of a roller coaster ride, and no one should go through it without someone to talk with about it all. Prayers are with you. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Welcome Carol, This is a great place to get advice, a hug or just an ear to listen. Glad you have joined us. God bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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