Donna G Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 LeoraeK ------- THIS WAS POSTED BY GUEST IN MY STORY Guest ---------- I HOPE YOU REGISTER AND JOIN US DONNA G Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:05 am Post subject: My Lung Cancer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have had lung cancer for about 1 year now, but just heard about this support site from a friend in Minnesota. I have non small cell lung cancer which had, when diagnosed, spread to my mediasternim lymph nodes. I had surgery to remove the cancer from my lung and also the lymph nodes. Then begin the long radiation and chemotherapy. After several months, the cancer had spread to my adrenal gland and also two lymph nodes. I started on Cisplatin and Taxotere. The first treatment was a breeze - up and at it in about 3 days. But.... the next was a killer. Two weeks later, I am still anemic, taking Procrit and my platlets are low. I am totally fatigued and nauseated. I have an oncologist in St. Louis and Jefferson City. I am scheduled for a cat scan next week and if the tumor on the adrenal gland has shrunk, I will take only one kind of chemo which should be easier on the body. Thanks for listening. Back Quote
Don Wood Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome! We look forward to your active participations here. Don Quote
paddy Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Welcome, So sorry you have been going through such a hard time. Do hope you will come back to chat or vent. There are some great folks to "talk" to on this board. Paddy Quote
richinsdakota Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Yup, welcome....lots of knowledge and support here for you....to help you get thru the hard times, and all. Makes a world of difference to connect with those who have been there, can help you understand, etc. k..cya here. Quote
Fay A. Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Hello, and Welcome, Leora. I don't always read the My Story section. Just glad you found us... Quote
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