my name is angela i am 41 on october 10th 2008 i found out i had nonsmallcell lung cancer stage 3 on my sons birthday i have 5 kids this is my first time on this website and i have to tell you i cant stop crying this is so sad i am so sorry for everyone hurting ..i had 1 round of 3 chemos i have off this week ..i feel week ....
NYBundys,
I'm so sorry you have to be here, but glad you found this wonderful group of people. You will be lifted up in prayer, your questions will get responses. We are here together, to hold your hand, tell you our experiences and just generally be your friends.
I'll be saying a prayer as soon as I hit Post.
Marg
Hi Angela,
Welcome ,You will find alot of good suppport here.
When my Dad was first dx all I did was cry. This site has been my rock. I lot of survivors and hope for the future.
Dana
Dear NYBundys,
So sorry you had to find this site. We will help in any way we can. Every one of us has cried at one time or another, but it makes us tough and we are now fighting this evil disease. If you read some of the stories, there are many long term survivors here. Remember - Cancer is a disease, not a death sentence. Keep a positive attitude and we' ll keep you in our prayers!! God Bless!!
Eileen
P.S. Chemo can make you feel very tired. Rest is important. Keep up you nutrition as well.
..to nybundys..
.. your life would have been easier without meeting this bunch of " very strange people"..
..yahh welll, s'the way the cookie crumbles..
..so you're gonna have to get some attitude, right, some fight, some " go not quietly into that long good-night, but fight, fight, FIGHT against the dieing of the light" Yeats..
..if only so you can piss me right-off...smile...
..if your lucky you'l cruise the chemo, if not you'l feel like sh*t-on-wheels, puking, emotional changes,pass-the happy-pills time...
..DON"T..
..now get your self in order, arrange (sp ) your life, and , apolgies, yr death, really, you now are facing a serious test of you, and all those around you...
..and the only one who can get thru this, is you ...
..best of British, girl...
..fight on..
We're here for you. If you have questions or just want to vent. Do you mind sharing more information about your situation? What stage etc? There are people here in all stages and caregivers like myself who do relentless research so the more information we have the more we can guide you though it. There is light at the end of this dark tunnel.
I know you are in a fog right now. we have all been through this. Are they offering eventual surgery? If so, It is pretty well known that stage 3 is curable.
It takes incredible strength but I know you have it. The kids will give you the motiveation even when you are down.
Take someone with you to all appts and have them write down what is said.
My prayers are with you and hugs as well. It will take some time for you to realized that you are going to live a long time -this isn't the end.
I meant stage 3a or 3b? Are you going to have surgery? Keep in touch.
I'm so sorry about your diagnosis. I know it is a shock and so sad when you get the news, but I promise you will be able to handle it better. I was diagnosed at Stage IV in January and thought it was the end of the world. I was in total shock and so sad. I got over that and although I sometimes feel sorry for myself (we all have a right to as long as it doesn't consume us), life is normal again and good. Chemo gives us our setbacks but nothing we can't handle. You can live a normal life, it's just a little different. Give it time to sink in and you'll be fine. Just remember that there is nothing you can do to change the facts, so keep living your life to the fullest that you can and just have fun.
We are here for you to talk, vent, laugh or cry - you can tell us anything and we won't judge you; we'll just be here for you. Good luck.
Susan
Hi Angela. I am 49 and had my upper right lobe removed 3 months ago. stage 1A. I know I was lucky but I too have shed a lot of tears. We all do. This site has been a tremendous help to my recovery -whether asking for advice or just venting this is a very special group of caring and compassionate people who will help you cope.
I cried every day at first. I still cry sometimes but it has gotten a little easier. I recently found the following website from this LCA site. It was impowering for me in that it encouraged me in things I could do to help myself.
http://www.gildasclubtx.org/resources/mp3/BeckyWright_Lung.mp3
LDA
Chemo seemed to make me much more emotional as well; probably because I didn't feel good. Be sure to keep hydrated at all times as it helps with how you feel as well as your general health.
I KNOW IT'S RUFF BUT I'VE HAD NSCLC 3B FOR 6 YRS
I HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL THE EMOTIONS AND STILL HAVE MY MOMENTS. HANG IN THERE .HOPE FOR THE BEST.. GOD BLESS
CHARLIE
Best advice, avoid reading statistics and keep as normal a life as possible. You may be surprised by a positive outcome!
Hello Angela,
You have found a wonderful site here. This is the place to get information, advice, support and a shoulder to lean on. It has been my rock since my mom was diagnosed.
DON'T listen to statistics because they mean nothing, just read some of the survivor stories on here. Only God knows our destiny and after you're done with the crying (which we've all been through), then it's time to get the gloves on and fight for your life. We will be by your side the whole way.
God Bless,
Liz
i have stage3a there hoping for surgery after thay shrink the tumers there in my left lung and linfnodes my husband is my rock he is so good to me..my 19 year old daughter desided to get pregnant when she found out about me she wanted me to see her baby should i pass ......there is so much going on right now...
thank you everyone your all so helpfull and understanding good luck to all and godbless
Hi, Angela! Please know how much we all care about each other here. I was stage 3a with the first symptoms a year ago, chemo to shrink the tumor (it shrunk by 50%), and then surgery on 9-11. Now I'm getting radiation and more chemo - doc says "for insurance."
I know how shocking and overwhelming it is when you find out - we all do. You will get through this, trust me on this one.
I'll be praying for you and sending good wishes your way.
Renate
Hi Angela,
I'm new here as well - my mother was just diagnosed with Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer, and will start her first of four sessions of chemo before surgery, presumably in March. No symptoms, her tumor was found during a cat scan for another issue. We're hoping for the best, but still scared, and at times, the tears come spontaneously, and that's ok, because it's healthy to share feelings, and get those out, and do what we need to feel better. Her doctors are very optimistic, and we will be too, and understand that in times like this, blessings come in many ways.
I will keep you in my prayers and nice getting to know you on this board - I'm sure it will help both of us!
Hi, it isn't going to be easy but you will make it. I am a nine year 3A nsclc survivor. I am here, followed doctors advice and tried to stay positive.
The first few months of this awful ride your on is like being on a roller coaster, up one day, down the next. Try to remember it is expected and go with it. Tomorrow is always different, count on it.
There are a lot of us survivors on here. Some are in thier teens of survival. From all different stages.
We all will persevere and also we are all here 24/7 check in any time you want or need. We've all been where you are. We also love to talk , some more than others but all of our spirit is with you. God bless and good luck- John
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