Joyce1248 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi, I'm Joyce, and yes I have lung cancer. The first time was 9/2011, Stage 1A, NSCC, adenocarcinoma with no mutations. They removed two right lobes and no chemo or radiation, Received CT scans every 3 months. January 2014, reappeared in the remaining right lobe. PET scan, and both spots were ''hot''. Received 2 more PET scans before they did a needle biopsy, which by the way came back Stage 1A, NSCC. I am NOT a candidate for surgery, as I have severe COPD and on oxygen 24/7. In December, 2014 began radiation (small doses) to minimize damage to surrounding area. Went 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The tumors shrunk by 38%. I have been informed I'm not a candidate for chemo due to the size and my health. Where do I go from here? I still have lung cancer, and it is a wait and watch, scheduled to get CT in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hello Joyce. I am glad you took the time to introduce yourself and tell your story. That is sad that after 3 years it showed up again. Radiation can be very therapeutic. Now with better and better technology they can be much more exact aiming it ! Shrinkage sounds like some good news, Keep us posted on your results for the June CT. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Good luck definitely ask about those possibilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 any news yet???? Hope your well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Good news about radiation having a positive effect on tumor. Wish there was a "magic wand" to get you through this watch and wait cycle. I'd also ask your docs about clinical trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene Vella Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi Joice, did you contract cops as a result of the lobectomy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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