Anais Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Hello, My mother was diagnosed a month ago with stage IV adenocarcinoma. She had no symptoms before. This means she went through all 4 stages without noticing anything. Is this normal? Regards, Anaïs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Yes, Anais, This is the norm. LC caught in the early stages is just by luck; an xray to to look at an injured rib, or to look for suspected pneumonia, or part of a routine checkup. By the time symptoms are noted, the cancer is usually quite advanced. I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Keep in mind that cancer research is discovering new ways to help cancer patients all the time. Also, there is no lung cancer that is 100% fatal! People are cured every day of this awful disease! Remember: The power of positive thinking can change your life! JudyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Hi and welcome! Unfortunately by the time that symptoms really begin to show the disease has progressed. We will share this journey together. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Yes, unfortunately, many cancers do not reveal themselves with symptoms until they have moved from the original site. My wife was diagnosed Stage IV last October. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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