kito40 Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hi all, My name is Kim and I am new here. I went to my specialist last Wed and was told I have 2 brain tumors. One is 2 cm and the other is 6 mm. I have been fighting cancer for almost 2 years now. The first one started in my left lung and was removed 2 years ago this March. You can see my 2 year fight on my website. I am waiting to hear from my surgeon and a radiation specialist to see what the next move is. I am on steriods for the time being. I am also currently in chemo fighting a tumor on my adrenal gland. The only thing I'm doing now is thinking positive and keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for listening............Kim BTW.......my hair is nearly gone and I have not smoked for 23 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hi, Kim, and welcome to the board. Please keep us posted on your progress and let us know if you have any questions. Good support group here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Hi Kim Welcome to the site. I am so sorry to hear of your current set back. It sounds like you are a fighter and will do well. Hoping your new course of treatment works wonders! You have come to a great site. The people here are the most supportive and wonderful you'll find. Come back often and let us know how how you are doing. By the way, what type of lung cancer do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Kim, Welcome. I assume you have NSCLC since you said it was "removed" . They don't so surgery on SCLC. 2 years, you 've got some fight in you. The chemo for the adrenal generally does not help that in the brain, are they planning radiation or RFA? Will try to find your web site, meanwhile welcome and keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Welcome Kim, Sorry you have to be here, but this is a great place for information and support. You will find all the member here are very nice and helpful. You are a survivor and will beat this. Sorry you have to go through this again. Prayers for you and your family. I have seen your website through your sisters posts. Take care. Come here often and let us know how you are doing... Blessings to you... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbo Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Hi Sis- Glad you finally came to check this site out. It is most helpful and encouraging. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Kim< welcome to this site, I've read your story several times before. I wish you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Hello Kim, Welcome, to the boards, glad you found us!! WOW, the two of us are very similar, I am currenly completing WBR for two small brain mets that showed up after being cancer free for 2 &1/2 yr.'s. I also had my left lung removed 0n 5/2/01. Like your attitude, we just keep fightin the beast!!, brain mets are treatable and beatable, feel free to PM me with any questions you may have. I'm finally gonna be cutting back on the decadron, stuff made me nuts! Again welcome, and know one should have to go through this alone!! Ohh, 3 yr.'s without a butt on 2/18 - nothing right about smokin!! 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...
David A Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Bob you may have been a little nuts before the decadron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 David, You took the words RIGHT out of my mouth!!! Welcome Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 great minds thhink alike, debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Welcome, Kim! I read your web story, and am so impressed with your gumption. Not everyone would post their pictures like that, but I think they should be mandatory viewing. Putting a face and details on this disease may be what we need for people to say "That could be me". Nobody should have to go through this. Hope to hear from you for a long time to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hey there Kim. Positive thinking goes a long way in the fight against this disease. And you'll find a wealth of support here that will keep those positive thoughts flowing for some time to come. Take care. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Welcome aboard! I do hope you have some family or close friends to help you through this otherwise it must be so overwhelming for you. I have found the people on this board to be a wonderful bunch, I am sure you will be glad you joined. Prayers coming your way, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Welcome Kim, Keep fighting and Good luck. You will find a lot of help on this forum and you could also help with all you went through. God Bless J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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