Are there any "good" stories outhere? - Cancer: Lung Message Board

DADDY'SLILGIRL · 11-16-2006, 01:36 PM

My father had a CT scan done yesturday and the radiologist feels certain this is lung cancer. He said there is one spot on the outer surface of the left lung and a very tiny spot in his mediasteium. I am trying to focus on the positive things such as; he has no symptoms, this was found during a routine physical exam xray; he hasn't lost any weight; he doesn't have a cough; etc.... We are waiting for the doctor to call and tell us what the next step is. My father had malignant melanoma in 2003 and his lymph nodes were clear at that time.

I want to hear some good stories about survival; please share your story with me.

DADDY'SLILGIRL · 11-16-2006, 06:12 PM

Please someone talk to me! I need some answers.....why why why?

DaveInVA · 11-16-2006, 06:29 PM

Mine have been good so far.. I was diagnosed with typical carcinoid lung cancer last Feb, had a right middle lobectomey in March and so far my follow ups are coming back clean...
I'm 52, lifelong non smoker.

Dave

DADDY'SLILGIRL · 11-16-2006, 07:22 PM

Thank you Dave for sharing your wonderful story! I'm very happy for you and wish you continued health!

flintrock · 11-16-2006, 08:27 PM

I went in Monday and had a bronchoscopy done for precautionary measures (I smoke) and my doctor is the only pulmonary doctor in the country that has this machine. It's new...it has a light on the end and he can look at my lung tissue and surrounding areas and tell if there are any cancer cells or any abnormalities way before a CT scan can or x-rays.........my results were all clear. So now I can relax. I am taking chantix to help stop smoking. this is a new drug. so far so good. It's been a month and am doing great!! Might want to check into this.