Wendy Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 What a great website this is! I have been reading posts for the last months but too chicken to join in. I guess today is the day for me to speak up..... Since receiving the BIG C diagnosis, I have had my left lung removed, completed radiation and chemo (two weeks ago). All CT scans reflect no cancer lurking so far. With the completion of treatment, I will now start the watch and wait program. Honestly this seems harder than the treatments themself because at least you feel like you are actively treating the disease. I have always heard people say that something was a "life changing event" - I never thought how much that saying would mean to me until this disease came into my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome Wendy. Good Luck with the Iressa trial I have heard it is a very good drug. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Gee Wendy, 39 is so young. Congratulations on being clear. It sounds like you socked it to the big C cells in your body and hopefully none will alight anywhere else. I want to welcome you to this group of family members. I am sorry you had to seek us out but glad you found us. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Again, welcome. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome to the group. Here you will find anything you want to know. We will laugh with you, cry with you or just listen to you. The one thing you will find here is "first hand" knowledge. I also had a left lung removed. As my surgeon told me, "It isn't easy but you can and will get through it." Please come back and keep us posted as to how you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome Wendy, Sounds like you had a tough time but with you now being NED probably was worth the tough times. Is there anything they can do for your voice? Keep us posted and while we wish you didn't have to join us, we are glad that you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome to the family! Glad to have you with us! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome Wendy! Hang tough girl you have youth behind you. Good luck, we've all been there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Yes it is a life changing event. Welcome to the group. We have other members with vocal chord problems, I hope you are able to get your true voice back. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome to our group. As you've seen, it's a great place for information and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Wendy, Glad you decided to post, as you know there is so much information here and most important support..Its always comforting to know someone understands exactly what you are going through..Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Wendy,Welcome to our family.As you have noticed over the last several weeks there are a lot of knowing and caring people here on this site.Glad you decided to join in.Your now a proud member of our one lung club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome, Wendy glad you found us, but sorry you had the need to.....hang in there, and keep us posted. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome Wendy! Your diagnoses is similar to mine (see my signature) I know what you mean about feeling unsure now that you completed treatment -- it was easier for me when actively fighting as well. What made me feel a little better was starting a nutritional and exercise program -- it made me feel like I was a little more in "control" of things, and actively doing SOMETHING to keep my body strong and healthy. Welcome again, and feel free to PM me any time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Hi Wendy!! Welcome my friend. It's great to see you here! I would know you anywhere, but then again, maybe not, being you change your look from time to time! You will find a lot of information and support here, as you well know. Being a part of TWO Lung Cancer Support Groups is something most people don't get the opportunity to do, so I think we are pretty lucky to have both places. It was GREAT to see you last night, you looked MARVALOUS!!!! Love & Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Wendy I hope all continues to go well for you. This is a place where you can find people who understand what you've been through and can offer support. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome, Wendy, I hope you get your voice back. Mine came back, mostly, although I cannot sing now. According to my best friend, I never could. But .... I thought I could!...... Now I listen to my girls sing... XOXOXOXOX Prayers, always MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Wendy, You mentioned "chicken"? That's my official mascot! (Yeah...right. Like anyone who has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer can be called a chicken ) Welcome to the place where you can learn how to live (well) with a diagnosis of Lung Cancer. You're among friends here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Hey, Wendy! Glad to have you aboard. Yep, cancer is certainly life changing and you can never go back to that "safe=seeming" place where you used to be. But you have lots of good company, especially here. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Welcome Wendy, Don was right when he said cancer is certainly life changing. I remember when I was first diagnosed I kept telling my mother that I'm going through a life changing experience, that I will never be the old Kathy again and I won't. Those of us with cancer will never take health for granted again. I remember just 6 months ago I took my health for granted, now I'd love to be able to do that Live and learn, cancer doesn't always mean the worst but it does mean the loss of innocence. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Welcome Wendy, You are in the right place. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Hello, Wendy. We seem to have a lot in common (as Hebbie posted previously, check my signature). And you're bright, too! YES, the waiting game is far worse than actively DOING SOMETHING... Sounds like you have a game plan, I wish you luck with the Iressa. Iressa was NOT my friend, but a great diet aid.... Welcome. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Wendy, Welcome! I wish you the best of luck with the Iressa. I love the drug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 2, 2004 Author Share Posted October 2, 2004 THANKS TO ONE AND ALL FOR THE WONDERFUL WELCOME! Sorry it has taken so long to express my thanks to all, I am still trying to get the hang of this. It is certainly exciting to hear from others that "have been there". Cheers to LCSC for establishing this site!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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