kidney,lung and brain tumor survivor

praz2him
praz2him Member Posts: 12
edited March 2014 in Lung Cancer #1
I've had cancer for 11 years although we didn't find out about it till 2004.First with renal cell cancer of the kidney.HAD IT REMOVED AND ALL LOOKED GREAT TILL 2004 WHEN A CT-SCAN SHOWED SPOTS ON MY LUNGS.SPENT ALL SUMMER GETTING INTERLEUKEN TREATMENTS.ON GOOD FRIDAY OF 2005 THEY TOOK ME TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE OF BEING DIZZY AND A CT-SCAN SHOWED A BRAIN TUMOR.HAD IT REMOVED TWO DAYS LATER.THEN I WENT THRU 25 RADIATION TREATMENTS.MAY OF THIS YEAR ONE OF MY LUNG TUMORS SHOWED SOME GROTH.I AM NOW TAKING SUTENT TO TRY TO SHRINK IT.I FEEL TERRIFIC.I HAVE BAD DAYS OCCASIONALLY BUT I STILL CONTINUE TO DO THE THINGS I LOVE.I STILL VISIT MY NURSE'S AND DOCTOR'S.THEY ARE ALL AMAZED AT HOW WELL I AM DOING.I LOVE LIFE AND WILL KEEP ON GOING.I LOVE TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH AND WILL SHARE MY LIFE STORY WITH ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN.BUT I DON'T TAKE ABOUT MY LIFE ENDING,I TELL OF HOW GREAT IT IS NOW.BUT MOST OF ALL I SHARE MY FAITH AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST.I WILL USE MY CANCER TO HELP INFORM OTHERS THAT WE CAN SURVIVE AND GO ON ENJOYING LIFE.GO OUY THERE AND LIVE.MOW THE LAWN,PLAY WITH THE DOGS,PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS(YOUNG OR OLD)GO AWAY FOR A WILD WEEKEND WITH YOUR SPOUSE,GO TO A BALL GAME,GO FISHING,JUST GO AND DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT IT.ENJOY THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN YOU.

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  • BillDrake
    BillDrake Member Posts: 17
    #2
    I surely agree with your ENJOY THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN YOU appraoch to life. I thought I had a survior story with Colon and Lung cancers three months apart in '04, but I think your experience trumps mine. For all those with experience with this dastardly villain; do as I do---KEEP ON KEEPING ON!
  • janius
    janius Member Posts: 16
    #3
    BillDrake said:

    I surely agree with your ENJOY THE TIME GOD HAS GIVEN YOU appraoch to life. I thought I had a survior story with Colon and Lung cancers three months apart in '04, but I think your experience trumps mine. For all those with experience with this dastardly villain; do as I do---KEEP ON KEEPING ON!

    What kind of lung cancer did you have? Or did it spread to your lung from another organ?
  • janius
    janius Member Posts: 16
    #4
    Did the cancer spread to your lungs or did it originate there? If so, what kind is it?
  • praz2him
    praz2him Member Posts: 12
    #5
    janius said:

    What kind of lung cancer did you have? Or did it spread to your lung from another organ?

    Hi Janius, thanks for taking the time to read my board.I first had renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) which spread to my lungs then to my brain.I was also told I show small signs of bone cancer which is what my Dad died from.My oldest sister died from breast cancer after 4 years.She was so strong and has been a rock of strength for me.I hope you are well.GOD BLESS
  • livin
    livin Member Posts: 318 Member
    #6
    I totally agree with you GOD IS GOOD. I am going on with my life no matter what. There is hope. Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer and Colon Cancer that metastize to my Liver Survivor. Just keep fightin and Livin.
  • lbinmsp
    lbinmsp Member Posts: 266
    #7
    Wow! Eleven years. That's an amazing blessing. I too had renal cell carcinoma - 5 years ago had left radical nephrectomy. Appeared that all was going well and I expected to have my 5 year all clear come this July. They'd been following some benign-appearing nodules in both lungs for years but suddenly this March the 'benign appearance' disappeared and biopsy confirmed metastatsis from the renal cancer. Had the lower lobe of my lung removed 2 months ago and doing well again. Now, just wait and see. I too believe that God is in control and when people ask if I know how much time I have I tell them, 'the only one who knows that is God and he hasn't given me a timeline'. Then I smile and keep on keeping on. Yes, enjoying life to the max - spend time doing the things you enjoy most - and with the people you love the most are keys. God bless you! You're a real inspiration to others.

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