Hi there! ... I just joined tonight ...

[StLScorp]

I'm a 72 yo male and was diagnosed the beginning of this year (2020) with Stage IV NSCLC ... I am currently undergoing immunotherapy treatment at Siteman Cancer Center.

[Ncpoet]

Welcome! This is a great site for support and to ask questions. I am 73 and also stage 4 NSCLC. I was diagnosed in 2013. After 3 years of treatment I have had no evidence of cancer. So, I have been surviving for seven years now and just wanted you to know there is hope.

All the best,

Judy

[StLScorp in reply to Ncpoet]

Thanks, Judy ... I am seriously working at maintaining the glass half full life outlook,

Roy

[Feelingblessed2013]

Hi and welcome. You will find plenty of cancer survivors here. I have had lung cancer twice, beat it both times. One of the moderators here Denzie just hit the 10 year mark with stage 4 lung cancer. There are many inspirational posts here. Look around, ask questions, the people here will do their best to help you.

[StLScorp in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

Thanks, Katherine ... I am seriously working at maintaining the glass half full life outlook, Yesterday, I saw my treatment team and they are very optimistic of being able to at least maintain my current "stable" status

[Feelingblessed2013 in reply to StLScorp]

I am very lucky that i have always been a glass half full person. But I still remind myself all the time that I am very blessed to have been able to beat cancer twice, and that every day I wake up in the morning is a good day.

[Travelhappy]

Welcome, and come back to this group anytime you have questions. You’ll get great support from everyone that will help you keep the half full glass attitude ! All the best.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Welcome! There are some amazingly smart survivors here who are willing to share their experience and insights. You’ve a great attitude and you’re at a terrific cancer treatment facility. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[Janelloyd]

I've also been having immunotherapy for the last 7months and would like to say stay strong lovely, thinking of you.

[Jenniferroseolson]

Welcome. It IS hard work to stay positive, but it sounds like your team is helping you do that. I have been on immunotherapy since December after more than 70 chemo treatments (stable) over the prior 4 years. I switched to immunotherapy when scans showed a small amount of growth in a previously stable lesion in my lung. There is never a good time for a cancer diagnosis, but this is a better time to have lung cancer than ever before. That sounds backwards, but I simply wish to encourage you. Best wishes.