I can't believe that this is my story

[Claudia]

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry it's been a long time since I posted an update to my stage IV NSCLC story but here it is. After being told that I was non-surgical  because of being stage IV I am here to tell you that my oncologist and I have decided that the end of November will be my last treatment. After 3 1/2 years of chemo, Keytruda, SBRT radiation and finally a left upper lobectomy and 2 years of clean scans and more Keytruda I am being set free. November 4 will be 2 years that I am NED. I can't believe it. Stage IV and now NED for 2 years. I feel like the luckiest person on the planet. It just goes to show that treatments are getting better and patients are living longer. Never give up. NEVER. 

Thanks for all the support through this insane journey. I love you all.

Claudia

[Tom Galli]

Claudia,

This is grand, good news of the best type! I'm so very happy for you. So...

Stay the course.

Tom

[Karen_L]

Wow, this is a happy ending times one billion. Congrats!

[Pstar]

That is such awesome news Claudia! So happy for you.

[Justin1970]

Hi Claudia 

That is really fantastic news well done it gives us all some hope, I'm so happy for you all the best Take care Justin x 

[LouT]

So good to hear from you again Claudia and with such great news!!!  I wish you NED for many years to come.

Lou

[Judy M2]

Wow, what great news! Congratulations! 

[Rower Michelle]

Claudia- I remember your first post very well and I’m soooo happy to hear your great news!   Congrats sister! 

[BridgetO]

Wow! Wow wow wow! This is wonderful, Claudia.

[catlady91]

This is fantastic news!!! It just goes to show how lung cancer treatment and survival are continuing to make huge leaps. Your story gives me and others so much hope. I hope you celebrate this incredible milestone xx 

[Chuck K]

Claudia

Nice to meet you. You are right treatments are better.I was diagnosed stage 4 one year ago and been on targeted therapy now no cancer lighting up on pet scan. Happy for you 

Chuck

[Claudia]

2 hours ago, Chuck K said:

Claudia

Nice to meet you. You are right treatments are better.I was diagnosed stage 4 one year ago and been on targeted therapy now no cancer lighting up on pet scan. Happy for you 

Chuck

That’s wonderful news Chuck. I’m happy for you too. It’s my hope for everyone. I would like to thank everyone who wished me well on this post. I must admit I’m nervous about being off Keytruda and having no treatment at all. I worry about it coming back. I’m trying to stay positive as I have been through all this but….