aapplegate4 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 My name is Arline. In less than 2 months I will be a 5 year survivor of Lung cancer. In Aug. of 1999 I was diagnosed with and had an upper lobectomy for T1,Stage3 carcinoma. I chose not to have chemo and to just live and trust each day that passed. I do not know why i was chosen to survive this thing from hell but am grateful to God each day to see the sun rise and to be able to see the faces of my beloved children and grand children. I am here only to tell those of you who have faced this evil that even stage 3 does not have to mean a death sentence as most believe. I have to wonder why God chose to bless me so, but I know i will meet the 10 year time when one is considered cured by the medical critera. I know this for I know I just trust in God and his power to heal through the hands of surgeons and medical advancement. I will keep in touch with you to testify to my continuing cancer free condition as time passes. I do not know what is going to take me, or when, but it will not be the evil cancer. I might add that I have religious up bringing but have never been really religious. I no longer attend church on Sunday as i should, but--I do have faith, and i do believe, and i have always talked to God every day. I do not know why he has blessed me so. I am a medical professional myself and spent my life caring for the ill and injured. I have seen much of what God and man can to when working together. Your Friend, Arline [R.N.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Arline,That is wonderful.Goes to show that there is always hope.Thank you for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Thank you so much Arline, you don't know how much I needed to hear your testament this morning. I have an appt with my oncologist tomorrow after two months with no treatment to get my latest cat scan read (6/02/04), and I'm a bundle of nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Arlene, As another Stage III-er, I cannot tell you how much your post has meant to me -- it gives such hope and inspiration, not only to me, but to everyone here! Thanks for sharing!!!! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Congrats Arline that's FANTASTIC! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Who couldn't hear such a testament to hope, without smiling and cheering! Thank you for posting this message. It gives hope to all of us. Congratulations on such a milestone....and I like the positive way you think. Here's to many, many more years of survival and cure! I pray that someday, your success is everyone's who will fight this disease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Hi Arlene. Love to here such great news. I am also an RN and a survivor. I belong to the "Pancoast Tumor Club" here at this site. Perhaps we should have a medical professional club also. Are you still working? It seems that now that I am a survivor God keeps sending me people at the hospital or at church who are beginnning this journey. I hope you will visit with us often , for those just beginnning, I know it means a lot. Welcome Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Thank you for that post--it sure does give us here a lot of encouragement and hope! What a milestone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Arline- Thank you for taking the time to lift up our spirits and buoy our hopes. May you continue to have many more milestones. Hope you continue to visit and share your insights with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Arline, Congratulations. Thank you for posting, you bring a lot of hope to people and that is very good of you. Many, many more years of health for you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Hi Arlene! That is wonderful news. That gives us all hope. Hope you stay well. I know you will. Best of luck! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Thank you so much for the post. I too am a IIIA survivor. It gives me hope that I may have many many more years to watch my grandchildren grow. I hope you will take the time to post often. We need all the encouragement we can get. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 How wonderful. As others have said, you give hope to us all. Many more years of good health -- and keep on posting! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I am so happy for you Arline. Thank you for sharing. I hope we can all share your good news in another five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Arlene, thanks! You are an inspiration to us all. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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