TBone Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hello everyone, I was recently diagnosed, 12/24,with adenocarcinoma of right lung that has metasized to brain.I have 3 tumors in right side of brain.I start a 3 week whole brain radiation treatment program later today.Had a mask made yesterday.I just wanted to sign up and read some stuff and will share as things move on.All this happened so suddenly that I am still in shock but thank God I am not in pain as of yet.Still have my apetite and hope and faith and doing a whole lot of praying.I wish you all the very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Welcome to the best place you could have found. I hate it that you have to be here but you will learn quickly what a wonder supportive group of people you have stumbled on. As for your fight sounds like you have most of the weapons you will need. Hold on to them and don't let anyone take them away from you. Just remember Hope, Faith, Love and Prayer are stronger than cancer or anyone you will ever meet. Those are the things you need to focus on. Just stay in charge and always demand that you have the final say make sure you not only hear what the doctor has to say but read test results yourself. That will give you more amunition to add to the great arsenal you have already. Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Tbone, Welcome to our wonderful family! Here you will find hope, love, laughter and yes tears! But tears shared are easier to take then those wept alone. We are glad you joined us! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi Tbone, Welcome, I too am sorry you have to be here. There is so much kindness and support here as well as information and experience. There is usually someone here that is in your same situation and can help you along the way. You have the right attitude, hope and faith, never give that up. God Bless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Welcome TBone. Like your name! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Welcome Tbone. This is a great place to learn and share information. I will be praying for you. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Welcome to the "family", T-Bone. Stop in any time... Becky aka Snowflake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi T-Bone, You have come to the right place. This place is full support, and a vast knowledge of available treatments and ideas for coping with almost every imaginable problem that you might encounter. Sorry you have to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi T-Bone, My husband Buddy had whole head radiation. He has 10 treatments and those 10 got rid of those nasty tumors. He to had three mets to the brain. He had a brain scan yesterday and it is still showing NED up there. Know yours will be successful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I am glad you are not in pain. Hope and faith will carry you far too. I have very little experience in the treatment realm having only had srugeries and Iressa, however, collectively this group has tried almost everything. I wish you the best on your radiation. Keep us posted. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Welcome, T-Bone...you have found a place for support and knowledge. Sharing makes the burden lighter and the journey less frightening. Peace and blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Tbone (and I, also, realy like that handle! ), I'm sorry you had to seek us out, but REALY glad you found us. As you've already seen from Norme's post, no matter what your going through with this disease you'll find someone here who's "been there, done that" and KNOWS exactly what your talking about. You've just stepped on to one of the rockiest paths I can concieve of. But it is, unfortunately a well worn path and, if you choose, there will always be somebody here to walk a bit with you. Good luck on the treatments! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 A hearty welcome, TBone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Welcome, T-Bone! You'll never meet a greater bunch of folks, willing to share and care, than here. Keep the faith, and wishing you well in your treatment. Warmly, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hello Tbone; A big welcome to ya and so glad you found us!!! Know one should have to go through this disease alone and thank God we do not!! I'm also starting WBR, 2 mets. showed up after 2 and 1/2 years of being cancer free. I begin tomorrow and go for 4 weeks, we'll have to keep one another posted on our progress. My best to ya, and again welcome. 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...
TeeTaa Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I'm T-Bone's baby sister (and y'all will probably hear from some of the other four siblings - but I'm his favorite!) I'm so very glad he found this site and introduced us to it . . . already today, you've been a wealth of information and encouragement. He failed to mention that we lost our Daddy to lung cancer almost 30 years ago, so this isn't the first time we've dealt with this oh-so-horrible-I-just-want-to-hit-somebody-or-at-least-scream situation. But we've got each other, love, faith, and hope, and now y'all. So we're ready for this darn battle! I loved the fact that bobmc named his brain tumors Frick and Frack . . . we'll all be together this weekend and just HAVE to name T-Bone's as well. Thanks for being there for my wonderful big brother . . . and me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi Tbone, Welcome! Everyone before me has said it so well. You will find a lot of comfort and knowledge on this board. Please visit often and remember we are all her to support one another. Prayers for you... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome, TBone, TeeTaa and any other siblings that may choose to join us! This is all a little less frightening when you can "talk" to people who are going thru the same thing. Especially when we say "oh yeah, I had that done xxxxx long ago!" People CAN and DO survive this! Come talk any time......... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi, Y'all; I'm Teacake, TBone's immediately younger sister. And I claim giving him his nickname. He's allergic to fish and whenever Daddy's company had a fish fry, Terry would get steak so I just started calling him that. Never could convince anybody I was allergic to fish, too. Thank you all for your words of encouragement and support. We are a very close family but it always helps to get input from others. You're all officially members of our family now. Welcome, we'll cook up some gumbo soon. Teacake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome entire T clan. Gee I can't think of another family that has had so many members join the board. We're glad you're here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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