Preston Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 During the week of May 19th I got laryngitis. After it lasted about a week I went to my doctor. He sent me to the ER for xrays and blood tests. On May 26th the xray showed a 5cm tumor in my left lung. I had been a smoker for years but quit 6 years go. On June 4th a biopsy of the lymph glands in my shoulder detected cancer - NSCLC. June 11th I had my first regiment of chemotherapy (Pacitaxel & Carboplatin). I had no adverse reaction. The following week I had infuser port put in my chest. This past week a PET/CT showed no cancer has spread to bones or organs It also showed the tumer has shrunk from 6cm before chemo to 4cm. There is also a significant decrease in the swelling of lymph gland in my shoulder and neck. I'm scheduled for my next regiment of chemo next Friday. I am also working on getting to Sloan Kettering for a second opinion. I feel fine & continue to work. I'm happy to meet you all. I'm sure we will have lots of communication in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Preston, welcome to our little family here. Much info and support awaits. Just let us know how we can help. Glad to hear things are going well so far. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Hello Preston! Welcome to the group. I hope you stay with us and post often. You will find a wealth of information here. You will also find some of the most caring and compassionate people on this earth. Sounds like you are doing great so far. Keep up the fight. Again, welcome! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Preston, Sorry that you have to be here but welcome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Hi Preston, Welcome to this elite group. Sounds like you're well on your way to winning this fight. It's great that you're doing well. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Preston, Glad that you posted...sounds like you are doing very well, which is wonderful to learn. Welcome. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Preston, Sorry you had to seek us out, but VERY glad you found us. Sounds like you've got a good treatment plan going. Here's hoping things continue to improve. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Hello Preston. Welcome to the family. So far, your news sounds good. Praying that the shrinkage continues. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Hello Preston, Treatments are working, keep it up, and keep us posted. Welcome even if you would rather be somewhere else without sickness. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Preston, Sorry you had a reason to find us, but very glad you did find us. I also think it is good that you have found us early in your journey. If you have a question, someone here usually has an answer. If you are down, a bunch of people will be there to cheer you up or comiserate with you. Keep us posted and I will pray that your treatments continue to be so successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Preston, Welcome and congrats on the results! I hope Sloan brings further good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Welcome Preston. Sounds like your recent news is good. Keep up the good work! and keep us posted on how it is going. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyPardonMe Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 It sounds like things are headed in the right direction. I hope things continue to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Preston, It sounds like you have things under control. I wish you the best with your treatments and I am so glad that you are feeling well as you take them. Let us know if we can help. Keep in touch. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Welcome, Preston. Sounds like you have everything pretty much under control - treatment and second opinions... Don't blame yourself for the disease, it may have nothing to do with the fact that you ever lit up. Quite a few of us here never smoked...throw that Blame Game right out the ol' window.... Again, welcome. The ride sucks, the traveling companions are out of this world! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Hi Preston, Welcome, welcome, welcome. It sounds like your doing really well and I hope it continues for you! BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Welcome Preston, You have found the most supportive web site on the net for lung cancer. We are a family here and we welcome you. Looking forward to getting to know you better. God Bless You, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Preston, If you have accessible malignant lymph nodes in the shoulder and neck areas you may be a candidate for the GVAX trial for NSCLC. Ask Sloan about it as I think they are participants. Welcome and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brm1949 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Welcome to the family Preston, you will find plenty of good support here. Praying that shrinkage continues into oblivion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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