My monthly birthday

[Collinjo1]

When i was diagnosed with stage iv lung cancer, i was told by doing nothing i had about three months to live. Today i am on my 7 month birthday, and looking for more. I am on my 3rd round of chemo (immunotherapy ) this friday will be my last of this type, will see Dr next week to know what my new round will be.

[Six1]

Collinjo1 Prayer s are with u😇

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Sending hope. I am confused though. Are you on a trial? Or will this be a complete new line of treatment? I know you had platinum therapy, and immunotherapy. Were they give together?

7 months is not enough and I pray that this next line of treatment kicks the cancers bottom.

[Angie2208]

Most oncologists refuse to put a timeframe on survivability. Honestly, they have no real concrete idea how long and cancer patient will live. I am diagnosed as terminal. After two years of mental duress,I had to adjust and get past the diagnosis, live my life as fully as I can. Palliative care is lined up,hospice will be arranged,when the time comes. Until it arrives, I plan on living my life as close to normal as I can.

[Ruthie1950]

Congratulations! Sounds like God is performing a miracle in your life!!

[spiro3082]

hi Collinjo ..I have melanoma in my lungs..i was started on immunotherapy (optiva) I'm going for my 2nd round today . Good luck to you and in my prayers .

[Jenni_wegner2617]

Collinjo1, congratulations & stay strong!! Prayers to you!! 🙏🏻😇

[FtB_Peggy]

Collinjo,

Happy birthday! And many, many more. Keep fighting!

[scifiknitter Blogger]

Collinjo, Way to go! I'm with Denzie, I'm interested in what your doctor has in mind for you.

Anita

[JeanE41]

I like your fighting spirit. You are a role model for us all. Keep us up to date on your progress and God bless.

Jean

[Bmcarter]

It seems like the first thing we look for after hearing 'cancer' from a doctor is 'how long'. I have quickly learned that there is no way to put a time frame on a statistic with so many variables. We avoided asking about time frames when my dad was diagnosed. He eventually asked because he said "I need to know what the expectation is so I can beat it". We are still early in this battle, but I hope he stays determined to beat the odds! Love your positive outlook and thanks for sharing!