Finished 2 rounds(6days ea) and 30 Radiation treatments 4 weeks ago

[Beepers7]

Hello cancer survivor friends,

Finally starting to feel normal after treatments. Appetite back, gaining weight and feeling much better. Back to walking 5 miles a day and can swallow without much discomfort. I will have a PET Scan February 27 and meet with oncologist soon afterwards. Surgery a possibility or immunotherapy. Feeling blessed and praying for good news. Thanks for all your support. 💕😊

[JanetteR57]

Sounds very positive indeed - 5 miles a day is very good. If you have surgery, being fit and active beforehand will help your recovery. will keep everything crossed for you.

[Beepers7 in reply to JanetteR57]

Thank you. Hope you are doing well 💕

[JanetteR57 in reply to Beepers7]

Yes thanks - it's 9 years since my lobectomy and still swimming regularly - 150 lengths on Saturday evening!

[Beepers7 in reply to JanetteR57]

WOW! Your story and determination inspires many. Hope I can have a similar experience. 💕

[Feelingblessed2013]

Sounds like you are on the right road. Walking 5 miles a day is (in my opinion) impressive. Fingers crossed for a good report from your PET scan.

[Beepers7 in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

Thanks Katherine. Your reply means a lot to me. Hope you are doing well. 💕

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

You’re doing amazingly well! It took me a few years to be able to walk the full distance on a 5K fundraiser. Sending hope that they can go forward with surgery.

[Beepers7 in reply to Denzie]

Thanks Denzie. Hoping and praying for a clear way forward. ❤️

[Jackbenimble]

What kind of cancer, and do you know which therapy method did you use? IMRT, PROTON, PHOTON, or other. Great that you're feeling better.

[Beepers7]

Hi Jack,

Thanks. I have stage 3A adenocarcinoma lung cancer. Direct beam radiation and etoposide and cisplatin chemo. Hope you are doing well. SteveO

[Jackbenimble in reply to Beepers7]

Dont know what they are? IMRT, PHOTON OR PROTON? Thanks

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Jackbenimble]

IMRT uses photons (X-rays). Proton radiation is not as widely used, mostly because that’s the only machine a hospital may have. Oncologists rarely recommend a radiation type if it’s not available in their hospital.