10 plus yrs LC survivor

[Laurajean]

I am 10 plus yrs out from 3 stage large cell carcinoma....... chin up..... cancer is no longer a death sentence. ... n is treatable. ..

[stutheit]

Thank you for posting that it's very nice to hear that there is success stories out there

[Laurajean in reply to stutheit]

It's true.... everyday it's becoming more treatable. I won't lie, I am disabled from the heavy doses of chemo n radiation..... but I am breathing and watching my grandbabies grow

[stutheit in reply to Laurajean]

And that is such a blessing I'm so happy for you

[FtB_Peggy]

Thank you, Laurajean. And congratulations - I am sure it was a hard fight. So glad you are here with us, and cheering folks on! Bless your heart.

[FtB_Peggy]

Love the picture; look how happy you are!!!!

[Laurajean in reply to FtB_Peggy]

lived to see my grandbabies.... THEY OWN ME

[Six1 in reply to FtB_Peggy]

Laurajean May God continue to BLESS U😇

[scifiknitter Blogger]

Congratulations Laurajean! Your story brings others so much hope.

Anita

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Wonderful to read this. Especially about one of the more rare and less studied types of lung cancer.

Congratulations!

[anrean]

Congratulations!! What treatments did you receive?

[Laurajean in reply to anrean]

Chemo and radiaion...... when the cisplatin started to cause damage, (hearing, neuropathy, etc).....my Dr wanted to switch up my chemo med....I asked which was better and he said the cisplatin and I said then let's continue with it.... and he said the damage could be permanent. ..and I stated I rather be deaf, n not feeling than dead..... he agreed and continued with the cisplatin I did 6 straight days on the bag (they had to drip the meds slow because I crashed when it went in fast) and the 2 or 3 wks off and then another 6 days. I did thatfrom July to late November along side 45 days of radiation 3 different angles at the tumor......when I went for the pet scan late January. ..the news was awesome

[anrean in reply to Laurajean]

That is so great! Glad it worked out for you!!

[KarenMcC in reply to Laurajean]

And you have never had cancer back since that chemo and radiation? I also have NSCLC and did chemo and radiation. I did Cisplatin and Etoposide. 6 days begining and ending of radiation. 30 days radiation. I tolerated well but side effects hearing sight and ringing in ears and damaged the one lung I have left. But I have had clean scans since. My last treatment was March 23,2016 I have been so grumpy and scared and depressed. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I really needed it. Thanks for giving us all inspiration to beat this.

[Laurajean in reply to KarenMcC]

nope ... NO CANCER ..... remember you are in charge of your own body ... don't let them slack off on testings .... DEMAND the brain MRI and cat scans with contrast .... I had all those symptoms as well with the cisplatin .... as for MOODS .... yes I find myself able to go to POINT UGLY in zero seconds.... I take Zolft ... the depression comes with the fear you have of it coming back ..... you need to control that either by handling it or seeking counseling ... When I was first diagnosed ... my girls were tweens ..... I put my whole family in counseling .... the dr was great the kids got to email her with their feelings .... I no longer go to her .... I still have my fear ... and I do suffer bad anxiety ... BUT I Deal..... EVERY morning your feet hit that floor is one day more... make the most and best of it ......

hang in ... your concerns are real .... reach out if you need more info .... [e-mail]

[Kmkat]

Awesome! I am battling lung cancer for the second time around and you give me hope! Thank you for your post.

[Laurajean in reply to Kmkat]

What type. ......and how long where you free of he cancer before it came back

[Laurajean in reply to Laurajean]

Prayers

[Kmkat in reply to Laurajean]

Three years ago diagnosed stage two non-small cell lung cancer. Upper left lobe golf ball size mass deemed un operable too close to esophagus. Had Chemo and radiation was deemed no evidence of disease. Year and a half later I glowed a quarter size on a pet scan. Same area oncologist thinks they just did not get it all. Oncologist insisted on surgery. Found a surgeon who tried to remove upper left lobe was unsuccessful due to scar tissue from two years ago. Just completed four rounds of chemo three weeks apart going for pet scan in two weeks to see if it worked. I'm just so upset over the unsuccessful lobectomy.

[Laurajean in reply to Kmkat]

Well that sucks! ... prayers for a clean pet.....

[FtB_Peggy in reply to Kmkat]

Unsuccessful lobectomy, ugh. I'd be upset too. That darned old scar tissue - thinks it is doing a good job, but can cause all kinds of troubles! Good luck with the PET in a couple of weeks - please let us know how it goes!

[Laurajean in reply to Kmkat]

You got Cancer ... Cancer doesn't have you ....... FIGHT WITH all you got .... you got this .... will be just another bad memory pretty soon ... don't lose faith

[JeanE41]

Congratulations. I love to hear such good news. You give me hope.

Jean

[Helenmcq51]

Congratulations! It's always encouraging to others to hear success stories like yours. Thanks for posting

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Laurajean that is wonderful kudos to you. I'm going into my fourth year cancer free I hope I make it as long as you.Jo