Ruth, I too am adenocarcinoma though we know that the primary for me was in
the bronchus on the right lung. I had my lung removed last November and
really seem to be doing well overall. I was diagnosed as Stage IIb and one
lymph node was affected and removed and no additional metastases.
My doctor recommended taxol/c.platin, but I did not have chemo. I was fine
at my 3 month check up and then end of April is the next CT scan etc., as my
six month checkup. I think the hardest thing for me is the fact that the
insurance companies go by the statistics and apparently don't want to
authorize full testing at major milestone checkups like six months. Myself
I believe that I am an individual and that each day there are strides being
made and they should not discount complete testing as early detection could
make a difference. They seem to feel that it doesn't and so won't authorize
it.
So I keep my attitude positive and my heart lifted to God, who doesn't make
me prove myself each and everyday, but loves me unconditionally for the
person that I am. Besides there is more power there than in a test. I am
glad that you are here on the mol-forum and look forward to learning and
sharing with you. This is a good forum and you will find many large hearts
here. May God Bless you.. Carla
-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Devine <drruth@onlinemac.com>
To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
Date: Saturday, March 28, 1998 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MOL] sign me up, please
>Hi Todd,
>I was also diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the lung in January of this
>year. The doctors do not believe this to be the primary, but are unable to
>locate a primary therefore are treating it as lung cancer. I may have some
>met on the liver, however again they are unsure.
>While cancering is definately a shock and a scary situation, you will need
>to take each day as it comes. I have had two treatments of chemo, taxol
>and carboplatin three weeks apart. I have just had another ct scan to see
>if the treatsments have had any effect and will see the doctor on Tuesday
>to find out if they will continue treatments.
>Does your mother have plueral fluid?
>I didn't experience too many bad effects from the chemo and have felt
>better after each treatment. Please keep in touch and let me know how your
>mother is doing and what treatment she is receiving. Keep positive and I
>will be thinking of you and your family!
>Ruth
>
>----------
>> Hello,
>> My mom was just dx'd with andenocarcinoma stage IV of her lung with a met
>> to her liver and bone. She is only 57 years old. We are in shock as she
>> is a nonsmoker with hardly any second hand smoke so speak of. I would
>> appreciate any infor anyone has to offer as she is scheduled to start
>chemo
>> on 3/30/98. Is there any hope????
>> ck
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