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Oct 04, 2011 - 3:22 pm
My mom is 78 years old and has been a healthy woman up until she got sick in August. She was in and out of the hospital with many different ailments, thought they were treating Phnemonia, however it turned out to be lung cancer. She was diagnosed with non small cell stage III B. The cancer is confined to only the left side of the lung connected with some lymphnode involvment (on same side as well), it has not metasticized anywhere else. I would love for someone to speak with me who has had this particular cancer or knows of a loved one who is going thru it or has went through it. I am scared but am staying positive, I just need some re assurance :) Thank you, |
Joined: Sep 2011
I know the feeling...
My 79 year old Mother was diagnosed with stage iv nsclc in August. It is in her right lung, lymph nodes and 3 ribs. She had her first chemo 2 weeks ago and it has been tough to see her feel so poorly. The Dr. says her blood counts (10 days after chemo) were very good! He wants her to complete at least 3 more treatments - every 3 weeks.
This is tough stuff. Instead of focusing on all the awful possibilities ahead we are focusing on diet, exercise, drinking lots of water and staying as positive as possible! She is going to see the new movie 50/50 today - suppose to be inspirational for those with cancer.
Stay strong and good luck.
Joined: Oct 2011
Thank you for the insite...I wish your mom well. My mom is taking it all in stride and is being very strong, she definitely wants to beat it and I think that she will, just by staying positve, exercise and food choices....you are correct :)
This is her first week of chemo and radiation and is doing quite well under the circumstances...she is a tough cookie..... (that is really her name)
I wish you and your mom lots of luck, prayers are with the both of you :) Please keep me posted, nice to talk to people that are experiencing the same thing!
Stay strong and positive :)
Joined: Jul 2011
He has stage 3a nsclc.right lower lobe lung tumor,a 12mm for which he has undergone 39 radiation treatments and he has finished his carbo/taxol chemo treatments yesterday.He is a very tough man.He has never been sick,honestly..he was only in the hospital appx 40 yrs ago for a right inguinal hernia repair.So, I understand how you feel. It has basically been a miserable past 4 months for my family,and myself.
Initially, I was esentially distraught,crying quite a bit, now I am trying to maintain and think positive.We do the best that we can, I went to all of his chemo sessions, go to his doctors appointments with him.My dad is eating well,drinking water,magic cups,(protein supplement),eating fresh food,protein,iron rich foods,etc..God will take care of him..You have to try have faith in you mother,her doctors, and God.Yes, it is cancer, but that does not mean she is going to leave this world anytime soon....I am hopeful that this chemo/radiation treament will get rid of my dad's cancer for a good while, as I hope the same for your mom.Keep in touch.My dads cancer is the squamous cell type.His was in lymph node station7, subcarinal.
Stay Strong and Pray, Kado.
Joined: Oct 2011