Update from DaveGr

[DaveGr]

Hi everyone. I haven't been here for awhile and after hearing the bad news about David Arley, I thought that it is time to update you on what is happening with me.

As most of you know I have had a string of stable scans, every month from January through June. The string ended with the July Scan, as one of the tumors in the lower lobe of my right lung, has started growing. I am to be scanned next Tuesday, August 17, to determine the rate of growth. I will be discussing treatment options with Dr. Schiller, following the scan. The treatment options will be based upon the growth rate of the tumor. I have asked to go into another trial and I am sure that is the direction that Dr. Schiller will go with me.

Dr. Schiller is confident that we got this early and that I will respond to treatment. I will make an effort to keep all of you up to date as things transpire.

[-Cheryl-]

Dave,

I sure am glad to hear from you. I have been thinking about you and will say a good prayer for you my friend. Glad your still around. I hope the trial is the ticket for you!!!!!

Cheryl

[Guest bean_si (Not Active)]

Prayers and crossed fingers and good luck to you, Dave.

Cat

[karen335]

David,

Good to hear from you. Praying the treatment Dr. Schiller decides for will be successful...

God Bless,

Karen

[Candy]

Hey Dave,

Sorry to hear your news isn't the greatest. I think about you often as you were among the first to post to me when I first joined after Hugh was diagnosed. I know you can continue to win this battle. Do you have any specific trials in mind?

[Don Wood]

Thanks for the update, David. Sounds hopeful. Best to you. Don

[Debaroo]

David, thank you so much for the update. Try to keep us up. If you have a hard time, you can e-mail me and I can keep the board posted, if you need anything. Please take care of yourself, keep swingin'. Deb

[Nushka]

Dave,

I too am hopeful that you caught this thing early. Let us know which trial etc you decide to use. Its good to hear from you and know that you are ok.

Nina

[Ann]

So good to hear from you Dave. Please keep in touch with us and keep us updated on your progress.

[SJAS]

Sounds like you've nabbed the monster with his toe in the door - now let 'em have it big time. Good luck and keep us updated.

[Fall54]

Hi Dave,

Praying for slow rate of growth and a trial that gets you and NED together!!

God Bless You,

Jane

[Melinda]

Dave,

We'll be praying that this latest development is a simply a minor setback and you will be back on the course feelin' like a million bucks in no time flat.

Melinda

[Ry]

Wishing you all the best Dave. Good to see you back on.

Rochelle

[brm1949]

Dave, prayers your way that treastment works.

[DaveGr]

Thanks everybody. As most of you know, and I don't know how many times I have stressed this, support is one of the most important tools in beating lung cancer. I have been on both sides of the support and may be on the side needing support again.

I also have some good news. I am starting a new lung cancer support group in Baraboo, WI, where I live. I have been working on this for about two months, through the local hospital administrator, whom I got to know through Kiwanis, as we are both members of the local club. We will start meeting in September. I will also continue with the Lung Cancer group at the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center.

That is one other thing I like to suggest. Those of you with lung cancer, if you are not able to work, find something worthwhile to get involved in. Being active helps past the time, and being involved in other things, besides things relating to lung cancer, gives you the opportunity to maybe getting away from lung cancer for a while. Many times we get so involved with lung cancer, we don't live our lives as we should.

[elnodel]

Dear Dave,

I'm keeping everything crossed that the trial will be exceptionally successful and that you'll nail the monster right at the beginning.

And how wonderful about your support group. You're so right about the need to get involved in something other than worrying about the next test, treatment or symptom. We have a cancer support group in our area but nothing specifically for lung cancer. I wonder how many other people are out around here with lung cancer and knowing nothing about this board or any other support mechanisms other than their oncologist. I'm going to speak to the oncologist about it -- perhaps they'd be willing to put up a poster with a blurb about the board, at least -- it'd be a start.

Ellen

[Karen]

Dave,

So good to hear from you again. I'd been wondering how my fellow Packer fan was doing and keeping you in my prayers. I'll keep that up with a special focus on your August 17 appointment.

God bless~

Karen M.

[sharyn]

David, It was wonderful to get your update, just wish it were better news. I am happy to hear that your doctor is discussing options.... Daddy had a similar scan in July just a "hairs" worth of growth, he began Iressa 4 days ago, so we are all keeping everything crossed!! I continue to pray for you as always... Sharon

[Fay A.]

Dave,

Glad you let us know how you're doing. And don't be such a stranger.

[Cindy RN]

Sorry about the scan----don't be such a stranger.

Cindy