kreed70 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 My mom was just diangosed 6 weeks ago with NSCLC stage 3b. She is 60 and smoked since she wasa teenager. It has grown out of the chest wall. It is in the lymph nodes as well. She is on chemo/radiation right now. She is doing well- has not lost any weight, has almost quit smoking and has worked everyday! We are hoping for the best! I am much more concerned with her spiritual health beacuse our souls are eternal. I've been praying for both physical and spiritual healing- whatever is in God's will. This is site has been really helpful thank you!! kreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Welcome kreed. Sounds like your Mom is getting good treatment for her cancer and sounds like she is a fighter. Both of those things will help her battle this beast. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Someone here will have "been there done that" and be able to answer your question. Sorry you have to be here but glad you found us. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 kreed, Sounds like your mom is doing well with her treatments. Go, MOM!! Keep us posted, let us know how she's doing. XOXOX Prayers, always MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Welcome~ Sorry to hear about your mom but glad you found this site. Keep us posted on her progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Kreed, Welcome! Sorry you have to be here, but there is so much support and caring people on this site. Please keep us posted on how your mom is doing.... Blessings and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirus226 Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Hi, I am also from Pittsburgh, what area are you from? (If you dont mind me asking). Glad you found this site because it really gives you hope that there is a way to beat this monster. Hoping for the best for you and your mom. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Hi Kreed,I also am from a little north of Pgh.I was diag. stage 3 nsclc also in april 03.Been thru alot but I'm still here and getting around.There is hope a alot of survivors here.Keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 There is a procedure called an "En bloc resection". It is used when the chest wall is invaded. I think it involves removing part of the chest wall and then rebuilding the chest wall. This is to ensure a negative margin. A negative margin means there are no cancer cells outside of the removed area. Though I think it would have to be after chemo, since the N3 lymph nodes are involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome to the site and I'm sorry your Mom has to be sick. We learn a lot from all the posts and everyone is very supportive. Hope your Mom will do well. Enjoy the holiday! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome, Kreed. Sorry about your mom. Keep us posted. Faith goes a long way. Blessings. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome Kreed and sorry to hear about your mom. Best place with the best people. Lots of support, information and caring. Stay with us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome, Kreed. I'm glad you found this board because I think it will provide information and support...necessary to see your way through this challenge. Prayers, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hi Kreed and WELCOME! You have come to the right place for support, caring, information and even laughter. We will all do everything we can to help you and your mom get through the battle. Take care of yourself during the process and post often to let us know how the both of you are doing. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Kreed, welcome to the most supportive group I have even been a part of. I am sorry you had to find us but glad you did. Feel free to ask questions and keep us posted on your mom. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed70 Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 I love this site!! It has been so helpful! All of you are so warm and caring!! Thanks be to God when people come together to show love and compassion upon one another! Update on mom- dome w/ chemo/rad. will get scanned 7/8/04 and meet w/ team of doc 7/13/04. She is so fatigued still! Getting shots to boost red blood cells due to anemia to build energy but it isn't really working. Stopped working for now due to fatigue, weight is still good, has to force self to eat, having problems sleeping too. Keep praying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Welcome Kreed, Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family as your Mom starts to fight this awful disease. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyPardonMe Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Welcome and glad you are sharing your experiences with us. Many of the people on this board have been through the same scenarios as your mother and hopefully some of us can help and guide you through this. I will keep both you and your mother in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Kreed, Prayers for your mom and her doctors, that her scans be very positive, and her doctors wise.... Go, Mom! XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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