books Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself. My mother was diagnosed with NSCLC in November. We aren't quite sure as to staging yet but it looks to be either 3b or 4 . This seems like a wonderful and supportive site and I'm glad I found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome! It is a good place for info and support. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi Books, This is an incredible place for support and information. We're glad you found us, although sorry you had to. You and your mom are in our prayers. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Is Books short for Barnes and Noble? We love it there. Glad you found us. Keep us posted now. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Books, come back often to give and get support from and to all these lovely people on board... Sorry you have to be here though. It is a long and very hard road. Just hang on and you will be fine. Will put your mom in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I am sorry you had to find your way here as well but you sure found the right place.I have only been here two days and it feels like I get a booster shot or something every time I check in.Loads of info,support and love here.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome books. Sorry you need to be here, but we'll do whatever we can. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome Books, Keep us posted and visit often. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejpritz Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome Books, I am sorry to hear the news. My mother was also diagnosed on November, stage 4. When it began I didn't think my family would be able to get through, but we have had a lot of positive news and a great support group. Please, no matter what, see more than one Dr. The fisrt Oncologist my mother went to basiclly sent her home to die. The second, who is at Dana Farber, only concentrates on the fact that there are survivors, and why can't my mother be one fo them. It was such night and day, I keep thinking about what we would be doing right now if we didn't get a second opinion. Its only been a short time, but my mother looks and feels better than she has in years (she had a thyroid problem that was causing her to feel ill until she has been under such constant care) She has gained weight, she goes out more, takes herslf to radiation and chemo, and is ready to fight. My question is, and maybe someone can answer it, how can it be so long and they dont know what stage it is? I think I am confused about the different stages and how they determine staging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Welcome Books. As you can see by my signature, I can appreciate what you are experiencing with the mets. Maintain a dood, positive attitude and it will take you a long way. As you see I am approachin two and 1/2 years of lung cancer. I am evidence one can survive. I am sure Connie B will answer this also and she is goiong into her 9th year. Use this board to keep us updated, for support, to give support, and rant and rave about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hi Books, Sorry you have to be here, but at least you have another family. I am sorry that your mom has this awful disease. Please come here often and ask questions or just to vent frustrations. You will find comfort here as well as caring and knowledgeable people. Please keep us posted on how your mom is doing. I will add her to my prayers... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Books, There are many strong people on the board, stop in and lean any time. Welcome to our family. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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