Great CT report. Nearly 8 years out.

[Denzie]

Saw my oncologist today. Good news. The nodule that showed increase size on last November’s CT after I had pneumonitis is unchanged in 3 consecutive three month CTs. The nodule that appeared in February has not changed in size since it first appeared. That one came into being when I had been living in a cloud of Lysol caring for housemates with influenza A. Exposure to chemical fumes can cause nodules to develop or grow and I choose to believe that’s what caused that.

So now I’m off to celebrate my good report with Mexican food and beer! October 11 will mark 8 years living with stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma.

[Cici145]

Absolutely fantastic news. You are an inspiration Denzie!

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Cici145]

You’re very kind. Thank you.

[paulalv]

Great news Denise!! Enjoy the celebration ❤

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to paulalv]

Thanks, Paula! I look forward to seeing you and I hope we don’t have to wait until May.

[jpoehlmann]

So happy to hear this! Here's to the next 8 years!

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to jpoehlmann]

Thanks, Jeffrey! Sending hope that all our advocacy efforts succeed and that you thrive for many years and blogs to come.

[JeanE41]

Congratulations!!! Love to hear such great news. Here's to many more years.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to JeanE41]

Thank you, JeanE! I wish everyone could have the opportunities I’ve had. How are you doing? Please update us!

[JeanE41 in reply to Denzie]

Right now I'm hanging loose and gearing up for my next scan and oncology appointment in October. Hoping for no changes, but fearing the worst. Guess it's scanxiety. Will keep busy and update you when I know more.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to JeanE41]

Best hopes.

[SusieJo1948]

Denzie that is fantastic you beat me by two years on the lung c ancer mine is 6 years. But you wrote me teasing me that i had went more years then you with the breast cancer. I am happy no matter what or who beat the other. i consider you my friend and that is the most important thing in the world to me. You just might get your wish about hospice. At that point some days i was ready to go,i learned a very important thing on hospice i wasn't ready to go. i,m not on hospice now they changed from six months to ninty days i didn't get worse so i'm back with the living. So now i get to pick on you awhile longer. Thank you all for the beautiful post that made me very happy. when i first wrote Lung Desease i had said that this was my salvation. i didn't think i had it in me to help others. The lung cancer and emphysema showed me i had the strength to help others to give them hope and i will always give all the hope and love i carry in my heart for all of you and the new ones. With all my love susiejo

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to SusieJo1948]

SusieJo, you’re stronger than you know. You are the second person i know in 2 months who got stronger under hospice care. I hope that you stick around and give me a hard time for a long time.

[PegD]

You are my hero 💓

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to PegD]

And you’re mine! I hope our paths cross again soon.

[PegD in reply to Denzie]

Me too💓

[ThePurplePlace]

That's wonderful Denzie! Very happy for you.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to ThePurplePlace]

Thank you! I hope you can get here, too!

[Lisam81]

That is wonderful news!!! I am so happy for you and you give so many hope that life can and does exist beyond lung cancer!

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Lisam81]

Thank you Lisa,

I send hope that your dad can get past this latest challenge, get treated and thrive.

[Yogamama72]

Congratulations on hitting the 8 year mark. You are a wonderful and knowledgeable woman and I thank you for all the inspiration you have given me and all the others who come here lost. Keep pounding.💪

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Yogamama72]

Thank you. I remember that lost feeling. First with my mom’s diagnosis then 3 years later mine. I swore I would do all I could to help others get past that horrible feeling.

[ynkefan08753]

Yay!! Good job. Keep it up! I hope to join you in your good news after my PET scan in October ...be well!

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to ynkefan08753]

Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to your update.

[Lovey1000]

I am so very happy for you and I do know you are s inspiration to all of ys

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Lovey1000]

You are kind to say that.

[anrean]

Oh, Denzie, that is such great news! Congratulations!!

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to anrean]

Thank you!

[Clearcell-lady]

Fantastic news Denzie! It's so important to hear good stories such as yours to keep everyone here hopeful and positive. Thanks for sharing. X

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Clearcell-lady]

The lung cancer world has changed so much in 8 years it an honor to Share hope.

[Clearcell-lady in reply to Denzie]

It certainly has! May similar advances reach other categories of cancer treatment. Keep us updated Denzie. Xxx

[Feelingblessed2013]

That is absolutely wonderful news. I hope you had a great time with your Mexican food and beer celebration.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

It was wonderful, thank you!

[Spainy]

Here's to many more celebrations! Thank you for sharing this great news and for always sharing your knowledge and inspiration.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Spainy]

Thank you!

[RRR737]

Fantastic -- Just had my scan Friday (21st) and I am now 3 years out for my left lung and 2 years out for my right lung. God Bless you and keep you.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to RRR737]

Best hopes for an excellent outcome!

[RRR737 in reply to Denzie]

Thanks so much --- best to you also

[Ncpoet]

You are one of our heroes! Great news.

Judy

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Thank you for those kind words, Judy. You’re a bit of a hero yourself! If I read your history right you reached the 5 year survival milestone this year. Congratulations!

[Ncpoet]

Denzie, you keep our spirits lifted! 8years and counting—such good news! I get a scan next week and hope my results continue to be as positive as yours. Judy

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Ncpoet]

Thank you, Judy! Do let us know how the CT scan turns out. We need more long term survivors!