memere Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Im new just found out about a month ago that I have Lung cancer. Upper left lobe. vocal cord paralyze. They say its treatable, been to a lot of doctors. first oncologist was a jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Welcome memere, You will lots of info here. Glad you joined us but sorry you had the need. There are others on here with vocal cord paralysis. Our first oncologist was also a jerk, so was the second, but as they say the third time was a charm. Wish you all the best. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 sorry you had to find us, but you will find this is the best place to come for support. There are so many caring people here. Come often and let us know how you are doing. You will find in a very short time that we are like family. Best of luck, Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katester Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hello Memere, Welcome and sorry you had to come here. You will find this community very supportive and if you have read any of the posts you will see that there is an abundance of information from many survivors. Wishing you the best. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Welcome to the board. Let us know more about you and how we may support you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Welcome Memere, You have found the best site on the net as far as I and many others are concerned. We are a big family here and help one another in any way we can. We would like to help you also. Please share some more about yourself so like Don said we can help you. Look for an oncologist that you like and can trust. Will be looking for further posts from you. You sound mad and you have every right to be. Dont be afraid to vent here, we all have. It's part of the process. My prayers are with you. God Bless, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenM Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hello Memere My oncology surgeon had an EGO problem - with encouragement from people on this site I found an oncologist that I am happy with. This is a wonderful site. Lots of caring and understanding people. EileenM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyPardonMe Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Welcome to the site. I have found this place to be a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of lung cancer. I wish none of us had to come to this site and that some day very soon they will find a cure for this damn disease. Until then I'm sure glad I found this site it's a great place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Any chance you have a pancoast tumor? When you say vocal cord paralysis that is what rings my bell. With a pancoast tumor presure or involvement of the nerve can cause this. Is the tumor in the left apex of your lung? Way up high? This site decribes this sympton http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic515.htm Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 memere, Welcome. Please keep us informed. This is a wonderful community for information and support, full of great caring people. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Prayers always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Welcome. I'm sorry about your diagnosis but I am sure you will find hope and comfort here. It is great that you found us so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Memere, Welcome to this site. Everyone here is really supportive and you can get a lot of good information and feedback. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hello Memere, Just want to add my greetings to the rest of the gang. You'll probably find yourself spending more and more time here (like me!), and it's a good thing. The caring, support and encouragement here are second to none. Sorry you had to come and that you ended up with such a loser onc. on the first try. You'll be well prepared for the next one now. Take care.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Welcome. Lots of good information here and support. Ask for what you need. I am sorry you had to search us out, but I am glad you found us. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBBailey Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Memere, Sorry to hear that you have to go through this, but just know we all hear have been where you are now, and although you may feel that your world will never be the same, there is hope, and you' ll find it here. I myself have only one lung and to tell you the truth, I feel better than I have in years, yes I am short of breth but it's a small price to pay for all the wonderful other gifts God has given me, and I'm not the only one their are may others with stories that will give you hope. In Christ, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Welcome to this family. If you are at all like me you are probably in shock right now. It took me a while to realize it was me and that it was not going away on its on. My profile is below. Once you get started with the fight you will feel better ..at least I did. If you have any questions or just want to vent...this is the place. Keep us in touch. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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