Lung Cancer

[carolo]

I am a 55 year old female who was diagnosed in October, 2007 with advanced stage SCLC and metastisizing to liver and bones. I began chemo immediately following the diagnosis. In December I had first CT Scan after 3 rounds of chemo and the results were good, the tumors had been destroyed. I continued with chemo through the end of Feb. 2008, had a PET scan shortly thereafter with positive results - I am now in remission. The doctors have told me that I am a candidate for prophylatic cranial irradiation to help prevent return of cancer in the brain. I have kept a positive outlook throughout this ordeal and have strong faith. I know there is NO cure for SCLC and am very scared about the shortness of my life expectancy but I wonder if there is anyone who has had this disease or knows of someone who has it to be in remission for longer than 12 months. Good luck and God Bless to all of you who may be suffering or are caring for someone with cancer. Keep a positive attitude, enjoy each day to the fullest and never give up the fight.

[RFBJ]

We pray that you will stay in remission, if you have a faith and positive outlook and it is kept in check you should live many years.Remember GOD is the one who gives you life. I have a very good friend who has battled colon cancer and now liver and lung cancer and she has been around for 6 yrs now and plans to be around for a very long time .BEST WISHES ...ROB

[deemeek]

hi i am here to tell you that i sure do know someone who had small cell lung cancer and that person is my mother she was diagnosed three years ago and could not have surgery for it . did only chemo and radition and so far so good. she is truley blessed. good luck with everything , stay positive and believe. god does work miracles she is our miracle.

[carolo]

Thank you for your uplifing and inspiring words. There are not many people who surivive very long with this disease, but hearing of your Mom if was such a wonderful thing to hear. I too believe in God and miracles. Continued good health to her and thank you again. Carol