6cm mass found in lung

I did! They found two tumors - one in my lung one in the mediastinum, (PET Scan showed lymph node involvement as well), and both were over 7cm. Thanks to a combination of Immunotherapy (Keyruda) both tumors shrunk by 70% in less than three months. Unfortunately, because the tumor was in my chest I was not a surgical candidate, so 8 more weeks of chemo and radiation *daily - it sucked) they shrunk even further. Just had surgery and not so great news they couldn't cut out the one in my chest,, but the oncologist and I are working together to find a treatment that will keep working AND that I can do while working Hang in there, and accept that your not "Superman/woman" That was the hardest thing for me to accept -- that the first few treatments knocked the sh-t out of me (it was every three weeks),,, but every third week I had a good week and kept active. Eben twenty Kayaking in the Atlantic with my teenager Please find an oncologist you truly like and trust! That is key and ** don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and ask questions,,, YOU COME FIRST. I started as their biggest pain in the tush,, but now the office staff calls me just to say hello -- they are like another family and that trust and concern keeps me going. Good luck !! you're gonna do great :)

How are you doing? I was given not such great news My rumors ended up being inoperable but like you said, my doctor is so frickin optimistic. He said we just have to look at this as a chronic disease and there’s no reason I can’t live another ten years or more on chemo. So, hey. Stay positive, only allow positivity near you, and do what you can to stay alive with a quality of life. That’s all we can do :). Again. I hope you are doing well. The beginning and the unknowing is the worst part!

I have a 5.6 cm mass in my mediastinum. They tell me it is huge. I'm getting chemo/radiation simultaneously. I only have 2 more weeks to go until I'm done! My first CT scan is scheduled for April 14th. Feeling hopeful.

I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer with a Ros1 mutation. I was told that I have no cure but I can be on chimo to try to shrink the tumor. At first the tumors were found on my right lung recent scan shows that it spreader to my left side. I might have a couple procedures in the future because my PET SCAN shows it in other areas. I am only 33 years old in fact today was my birthday! I never smoked or worked in an environment that would cause me to get cancer in my lungs but the mutation in my blood didn’t care. I am lost of words for my family especially my two babies. I pray that a cure is found for my mutation one day soon so young mothers could enjoy everything I am going to miss out on..

Hi Maribel,

I wish I could give you information that would help but sadly I cannot. We can pray that cure is found while you're still around! 🙏 And I will. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and those that love you. I know it's tough but I pray that you can enjoy the moments, hours and more, until that cure is found...