I'm New to this site - Cancer: Lung Message Board

MSFleming · 03-15-2007, 09:03 PM

Hi Everyone,

It's difficult to speak to the family about my concerns and my worries, I went for my regular check-up and went for an x-ray due to my smoking...even though I don't smoke much, but I still smoke and been smoking on and off for about 18 years. well I got a call on Monday that they had found a mass on the upper right lung and sent me back to get another x-ray to confirm the mass. I still have not received a call from the second x-ray...I think what worries me the most is the unknown, with all the sad realities I have been reading on this site I have found some comfort by knowing that I"m NOt alone!

Thanks for reading, my prayers and blessings are with all!

Mari

cher1052 · 03-16-2007, 05:54 AM

Mari, You're not alone -we're here to help in any way we can. I would talk with your parents/family - you can always come to us whenever you want!! Take care, Cherie

susieq14 · 03-16-2007, 11:06 AM

Mari,

You will be in my thougths and prayers. I'm sorry that you are feeling so alone. I hope you get some answers real soon - I understand how difficult it is to wait to hear something. sometimes the worse part is the waiting because then your imagination runs wild and gets the best of you. One thing I'd like to advise you is to be sure to get copies of all your x-ray reports and blood tests etc. and to ask lots and lots of questions.

Take Care!
susie

rockie · 03-16-2007, 03:35 PM

Mari, the waiting is the worst thing in the world. It sometimes seems that this whole journey is about doing something and ....THEN....waiting. It does not get easier. That was always one of our pet peeves and Bud especially, was a very impatient man. Let's hope that your second xray is inconclusive and then when they do a third, you are back in the no worry zone. I have known people that smoked all their lives and never got cancer, and then again, people that NEVER smoked and got lung cancer. Don't beat yourself up. You cannot change the past and all you can do is address the present and hope for the future. If you are trying to stop smoking, there are many plans out there that you can try that will assist you. The point here is, if you WANT to stop. I know many many people that witnessed my husband's journey through me and still smoke. People will do what the have to or want to do. The power to change is in all of us. I decided just about a month or so ago that given an option, I would have like to join Bud in the meadows of Heaven. However, my journey is not complete and now I have made up my mind that I will make it and survive and become a stronger person and keep the faith-flame burning bright that one day I will see this wonderful man again. People still smoke, all of his kids do, his two brothers and sister do.

Do your best and KNOW that is all you can do. One day at a time. Keep your chin up and keep in contact with HB as there are many here that are more than happy to be of strength to you.

love from So. Indiana,
Jan

MSFleming · 03-17-2007, 10:37 PM

Hi Everyone,

I want to thank you all for the support! Yesturday I got news about my second x-ray and the Doc says that the mass is abnormal and oval shape and they want to do a CT Scan with Contrast. The doctor said that they want to see if it's Cancer, but I thought they have to do a Biopsy (not sure I spelled it right) to see if it's acually CANCER. Anyway my Ct Scan is Tuesday...personally I think they are trying to get size and see if it's spreed in other places!!!

But It's a matter of waiting like you said...I'm trying to be patient.

Well, I'll let you all know what happens after this other test and thank you all for being there for me I truely appreciate it.

My prayers are with you.

Mari