Small Cell Lung Cancer Question - Cancer: Lung Message Board

RDRCK27 · 11-06-2004, 01:23 PM

My husband and I found out that my husband has Small Cell Lung Cancer last Monday. The oncologist said that an operation was out because of the large mass being between both of his lungs. He also has cancerous lymph nodes in his neck. The cancer has not spread anywhere else. He starts Chemo this coming Monday. The oncologist did not say what stage my husband is in. My question is can Lung Cancer go into remission or is this a type of cancer that can't be in remission. I am brand new to all of this so any information would be greatly appreciated.

gemmy200 · 11-06-2004, 04:44 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your husbands recent diagnosis. I would like to believe that there is always hope for a remission with any cancer diagnosis. I lost my father 2 years ago this month to small cell lung cancer, but every case is different. I have heard of people beating the odds, even on this board. Keep strong, keep praying, and I will keep you both in my prayers.

sheryl555 · 11-06-2004, 05:28 PM

RDRCK27,

First of all I'm very sorry that you and your husband have such saddness, it stinks it truly does.

Yes, it can go into remission. My sister (read Sheryl555, that's me) was diagnosed almost three years ago with Stage IV non small cell double lung cancer, that went to the nodes. She is now in remission for the second time within that three year period. She has been in remission this time since April, she is a paralegal and works full time and has never stopped working the whole duration! Right now she feels great, she gets a little tired, but don't we all. We recently went to her doctor, last week and the doctor told her she's still in remission. He said believe me it is nothing I have done, it is prayer. And believe me, I know it is, that and her very positive attitude. Right from the begining she said she would not let this cancer beat her, she's only 44! Never give up hope or prayer. Every case is different, every person is different. But I truly believe in the power of prayer and attitude.

Good Luck to the both of you and hang in there. I will keep you both in my prayers.
Sheryl

chelsealam · 11-07-2004, 01:38 AM

hi there, I am so sorry to hear this. To be honest, small cell lung cancer is difficult to be cured......and I lost my dad this April. He was a great fighter..As far as I know, non-small cell has a greater chance to survive at the early stage.

I pray for peace for all of you.

renee_ky · 11-08-2004, 07:31 AM

RDRCK27- I am VERY sorry to hear that yet another family has to go through this. The "statistics" of small cell lung cancer are grim, but I would NEVER say, it cannot be beat. There is always hope! I just said a prayer for you and your family. I hope for the best for your husband, and for you. I will be honest and tell you, the battle requires a lot of strength, faith and determination. Do your best to keep your husband fighting, as long as he wants to continue the fight. My husband 9 month battle to small cell lung cancer ended September 18th. But, he did not "lose", he is in heaven, and there is no more suffering or fighting for him. Don't forget to lean on God, the strength he can give you will be needed more then ever.

Renee