Hi, My mom was diagnosed in July with lung cancer. It all started really back in March when she hurt her knee at work and it wouldn't get better. In May it was so bad she could barely walk. She went to get an xray and was immediately sent for an MRI. It revealed a lesion. A biopsy was done and it was determined to be metastatic cancer, primary unknown. She then was sent for radiation immediately. They told her to stay off that leg since the cancer weakend her bone. Unfortuneately her leg broke at about 1am on a sunday morning while trying to get in her wheelchair to use the bathroom. She then had to have surgery to repair her shattered femur. She now has a metal rod in her leg, but has healed very well. While in the hospital they ran a CT and found the lung cancer. Luckily it was no where else. So far my mom has had radiation to her leg and her fifth round of chemo today. Her latest pet scan showed that her tumor significantly shrunk. So we know the chemo is working. She is keeping her weight up and is doing very well. She lost her hair but not her fight. With Gods help she will continue this fight and win. I thank God I came upon this site cause it has been a lifeline to me and has given me hope and a reason to keep her fighting. I am so proud of my mom. She just had her 60th birthday and I threw her a big party. She was surprised. I had my brother, sister and cousin all fly in. I also surprised her with her sister who lives in the same state but never visits this way. It is hard for her to travel. Everyday is a gift that I still have my mom here. Thank you to all who post their survival stories cause without them we wouldn't know that there is a chance.
God bless each and every one of you who are fighting this disease and those who have loved ones like me who are worried over their loved ones.
Paula
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