As always, "I do what I have to do, so I can do what I want to do"

right track
Well ... hopefully you are on the right track now ... and I'm so glad you've found a doctor you trust and who will take good care of you!

hugs.
teena

Chenheart, I am so glad that
Chenheart, I am so glad that you now have a Doctor who will treat all of you and spent so much time with you and Reggie. You are so positive and such an inspiration to so many. I love your motto! Sounds like your anger is directed in the right place!

Keep us posted on the Clinical Trial. I live in Utah and it is one of 15 states where insurance companies are not required to see clinical trials as a viable treatment for stage iv cancers, so I rely on the strength of those who go thru them to make the treatments available to me.

Thank you,
Carol

Hello
I just wanted to say you are amazing.. I pop in here sometimes from uterine/ovarian board. I lost my mother to uterine cancer back in 2009. You have so much energy, such strength.. reading your posts is uplifting and empowering...
My mother's cancer wasn't diagnosed until very advanced.. one little symptom that she had that didn't raise a red flag with us or her GP was a little chronic cough. This for a woman who never smoked, never even had a chest cold. Her dr. told her it was "age related asthma"
In fact, all of her symptoms... pain in pelvic area, and side were blamed on age.. arthritis etc. I have always heard that an unexplained cough could be a warning sign of cancer and never gave it a second thought. I thought, OH that's only for lung cancer.. Nope, any cancer can spread to lungs, it's one of it's favorite places to go. Arthritis will show up on a simple xray. Another thing we didn't know. So now I make a point of telling anyone who will listen.. Anyhow, keeping you (and all the ladies here) in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Cindy

Keep Positive...
I like how strong you are, Chen. You inspire me.

I am happy you are happier with the new Onco. I pray everything works out great for you now. And that the new plan starts soon, and brings back good news. I'll be waiting to read the good news.

God bless you.

I am so glad that you like
I am so glad that you like your new oncologist and I am glad he is staying on top of things. I have always suspected your lung stuff is breast related as I have such a similar history to yours (ER+, pleural effusion, pneumonias, abnormal CT's and PET's). But do remember that you do not have lung cancer; you probably have breast cancer in your lungs. As scary as that is, it is a better prognosis than lung cancer. My pulmonologist said that my scans will always be abnormal and that he believed that I did have breast cancer in my lungs, but he said it is not lung cancer and breast cancer in lungs is usually much slower growing. That said, it is definitely not something to ignore either. Keep fighting my dear friend!!! And don't forget your promise to get some rest!

CypressCynthia said:

I am so glad that you like
I am so glad that you like your new oncologist and I am glad he is staying on top of things. I have always suspected your lung stuff is breast related as I have such a similar history to yours (ER+, pleural effusion, pneumonias, abnormal CT's and PET's). But do remember that you do not have lung cancer; you probably have breast cancer in your lungs. As scary as that is, it is a better prognosis than lung cancer. My pulmonologist said that my scans will always be abnormal and that he believed that I did have breast cancer in my lungs, but he said it is not lung cancer and breast cancer in lungs is usually much slower growing. That said, it is definitely not something to ignore either. Keep fighting my dear friend!!! And don't forget your promise to get some rest!

Keeping my legs, eyes and
Keeping my legs, eyes and fingers crossed that you are eligible for the clinical trial, Chen. Fight on, Warrior Woman! We're all in your corner!

Chickadee

SO glad this doc is wonderful
and you feel comfortable with him. Let's just keep thinking positive thoughts and that he can treat the cough successfully.

I can relate to the feeling of being let down by your now former physician. That's how I felt about my GYN. I had cysts on my breast, my mother had taken DES while carrying me so I used to always get a sono after my mammo...always. Then he informed me the insurance company was giving him a hard time about the 250.00 sono so he would go ahead and skip it. He felt by looking at my mammo, he could tell if there would be a concern. When he suggested the same thing the following year, I told him I would feel better if I could have back up (sono) but he went on to say, he would look at the mammo and I reluctantly agreed. My bad. By the time I went next year I had a 5cm size tumor! When my surgeon looked at the prior year mammo, he saw (and I did too) what looked like glitter where the tumor had developed. I had to get over being angry that he didn't take precautions. I didn't tell him off, but in my last visit with him, between his apologies, I told him the next time any woman doesn't feel comfortable with something...LISTEN to her and screw the insurance company (which by the way, by refusing to shell out the 250.00 for a sono, ultimately paid out over 1/2 a million dollars!). Almost 2 years later, when I was in the back prepping for surgery for the reconstruction, I saw him there with a patient. He wouldn't look at me.

I didn't mean to go off so much but your post just made me think about this whole "meh" attitude some doctors have. But you're right, I've forgiven and moved passed it. The next GYN was amazing. Totally opposite. If I said I had a twinge of pain, instant sono! He would'nt take any chances. And that's the way he is whether you have cancer or not.

Love the Mantra!

Hugs and prayers for you,

Sylvia

newlife2011 said:

Long time no see......
But it is the thought that counts right? Hello Chenheart! And that is exactly why I am here. I just wanted to let you know you are still on my list of prayers, that I often wonder how you are doing, and now a huge "Atta Girl" for taking that body numbing decision of firing an onc doc. I always felt it was unfortunate that docs get our trust handed to them on a silver platter. This after working with them for two years. I am so glad you found someone new and glad to hear you may be moving in a better direction for you! Just wanted you to know......I care!

Hugs to you!

My dear Hummingbird
So happy that you found a caring Oncologist that will treat the beast with 100% force, as well as remember who you are, your history, hubby (dear Reggie), and your quest to killlll the damn beast -- with guns blazin'.

Your arsenal of professionals, loved ones and Hope will get you thru the next hurdle -- I know it in my heart.

I am awed by you and your commitment to achieve all that you can be, regardless of health issues or woes .. "Never give in, or Never give up" (Vicki Sam's' motto)

Gentle hugs my cherished friend, as well as continued success.

Vicki Sam

We put a lot of trust that
We put a lot of trust that the medial team we are seeing has our best interests and our health in their hands. I can totally understand this frustratioin that the man who has handled your care for 8 years dropped the ball and didn't put what appears to be a possible 2+2=4. But so glad you have a new oncologist and that the right steps are being taken. And I always know that the bottom line is that you focus on the fight. But you are completely justified in being pissed about this. My best prayers and biggest old hug that your onc is so right on what needs to be done.
Stef

Chen
I'm so glad you like the new onc! Hopefully the PET scan will show what your dr needs to know. As for the old onc - sounds like you're moving forward - forget old onc. You have a positive outlook and don't need to be dragged down by thoughts of what he could have done and didn't. I'm praying that you don't get bad news but at this point in time at least you'll know and be able to treat it. Keep the faith, my dear friend. You have given so many of us the encouragement we needed. You are strong! You can beat this beast! And know that we're all here for you with positive healing thoughts!
{{hugs}} Char