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[Sylw]

Hi! Newbie here. Recently diagnosed with stage 3 nsclc, have not met with ongologist yet but good news Pets scan shows no mets!

[SusieJo1948]

Hi nsclcstage3 in lympnodes I had my left breast removed. Two year's before the lung cause cancer in breast was small so they just done mastectomy . They removed my upper leftlung. I turned radiation down I felt too weak.I did 6months chemo carblati6 taxatere3 abraxzane3 I am now a 6,and it's good thing it's not showing any. Mets ''ll make it. They have as l lot of new treatments that allow3---,4live longer. Need. To talk I'm here Love susiejo1948

[Sylw in reply to SusieJo1948]

Hi SusieJo! It's warriors like yourself that give me faith, hope and inspiration. We got this! Thank you, God bless you and I will take you up on your offer once I know what treatment plan we decide upon. Is chemo tough? CBD to help with side effects?

[Gatorb8]

Hi there! My cancer was found in May of this year. I had a lower left lobectomy in June. I was diagnosed 3A as the tumor was bigger than thought when removed and I had spread to the lymph node closest to my tumor in my lower left. Because of the spread, I started chemo in late July and I finished my 3/4 treatment yesterday. I am on Alimta and Cisplatin. I notice nausea the first 3-4 days. It is pretty mild although I am up at 4am today with it. After that I am doing well. I usually feel pretty normal after the first week. The key for me is drinking 96 oz of water every day and I try to walk at least 30 minutes per day 6 days a week. I highly recommend this to you. Also ask for biomarker test on your tumor. I discovered that I am ALK positive and will likely start targeted therapy next month. Also make sure to get brain MRI every 6 months. If this spreads often that is where it goes. Good luck to you!!

[Sylw in reply to Gatorb8]

Thank you Gatorb8! Good to hear you are doing well! I will definitely try your suggestions! We got this!

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Welcome, and I’m sorry for the need that drives you here. Grateful to read that there are no mets. Please let us know what you learn at the oncology office. We’ll be able to help you manage any side effects of treatment. Someone here has probably experienced it. Where are you being treated?

My stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma came in October of 2010. I had one line of treatment and no maintenance chemo. Grateful everyday to be alive.

[Sylw in reply to Denzie]

Hello Denzie! Thank you warrior! I will be treated in Tallahasse Fl once everything is transferred from Gainesville VA

[JanetteR57]

Good news there are no mets. I had 7cm tumour removed with upper left lobectomy in Dec 2010 (diagnosed Jan 2011). There are so many more treatment options now if patients fit the specific profile. Ask if there are any clinical trial treatments available as well. good luck.

[Feelingblessed2013]

I am glad there are no Mets. My first LC diagnosis was July 2013, second one was April 2018. Lost both upper lobes, but I'm still here.

[Sylw]

KatherineK you are a warrior! Thanks for giving me inspiration. Bless you!

[Patches1]

Original nsc 3b in 08. Now on third bout, 11.7 yrs out. Doing very well.

You got this! So many treatments available now!

Take care of you!

Patches1

[Sylw]

Patches1 that is so inspiring to hear! You are a true warrior! Hopefully I will be a long term survivor as well. May God continie to bless you!

[Patches1 in reply to Sylw]

Thank you and you as well! Many treatment options now!!! Take care of you!