Hello Suzanne,
We are neighbors! I live in Sykesville, MD. I was diagnosed on July 13, 1998
with adenocarcinoma, non small cell lung cancer. Upper right lung. I had all
the symptoms you did. I first went to the doctors on June 23. They did x-
rays, and Ct scan which turned up a 4.8 cmx4.0 mass. Right now they cannot
surgically remove it due to the location. I am 35 years old. I started
smoking when I was 18. I have three children (3,8 and 13 (as of tomorrow)). I
can't believe I'll have a teenager.
At this point they have not staged my cancer. They have been telling me stage
II or
III. I know what you mean about remaining positive when everything else is so
scary. But I always keep in mind that only God knows for sure when my time is
up not the doctors. I like to think in 18 years I will be sharing my success
story with other cancer patients. It can and will be done. I believe God has
sent me on a mission. And I will not let him down. Don't get me wrong. There
have been many days when I have felt cheated. The, Why is this happening to
me? syndrome. I try my best not to go there. There are mysteries in life
that are better left unknown.
I am due to start chemo next week. I plan on getting radiation treatment at
Staten Island University Hospital. They have a very effective radiation
treatment of tumors. Over 90% success rate. I will get chemo in Baltimore.
Harborview Cancer Center.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know since we live so close.
Take care,
Donna
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