Caring4Cancer

Hi my name is Kim and my Aunt at 44 was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with mets to the brain. She has 4 kids and a Husband that really need her! She is ready to fight but there is not a lot of hope out there for her??? I am trying to come up with as many survival stories that match her case as I can or even the ones that have out lived what the doctors say they would and regained their quality of life somewhat! I am begging for help so please can anyone give us hope?? thank you for you time and compassion!!

Hey My name is Mike I battled cancer for 3 1/2 years I am cancer free now for over one year. I had plenty of surgery and chemo. NEVER GIVE UP  any chance is just that a chance. That is way better than no chance. And a little prayer does't hurt either. I had 2 different types of cancer  After the first I thought i was done. Going in for check ups they found another problem but they found it in time. after a 10hr surgery and 7 months later I felt better. Now after over 1 year I am back :)  . It was not a easy thing to face or do but i am here. Always keep positive no matter what. I was stage 4 twice. I have 5 kids however they are older and  7 grand kids. I am 53 too.  Just listen to what the dr.s say do what they say . I hope the best for your aunt it sure is not easy. good luck to you Mike

I hope this helps you find peace - any type of cancer is not easy to deal with.  My mom who is 70 years old has had Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma 3 times the longest she was cancer free was about 15 plus years - Skin Cancer - every bit removed and still doing well.  The last time she had Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma she is still cancer free 6 months later.  She has been given bad news this weekend on a different type of cancer called Retroperitoneum.  Which of course the computer geek I am jumps on the computer to find out everything I can and to find support groups.  The best words I have give you is DON'T GIVE UP!!!!   I wish you and your Aunt the best.  My prayers are with you all.  Carol

 Here is another site you might want to look at:

http://www.cancercompass.com/
 

 
 Hi, Angelica! I am almost a 1 year survivor! I was diagnosed with Stage 4 NSCLC on 5/19/05 - I have one tumor (2.6 cm) in my left lung, a met on my left 6th rib, 4-5 mets on my spine and 1 met on the brain. I had a stereotactic procedure on the brain met that shrunk the tumor from the size of a pea to the size of a grain of rice! Recently, the brain tumor showed signs of necrosis in the center. My lung tumor and other mets have stabilized. I initially started on 150mg of Tarceva and increased my dosage to 200mg on January 10, 2006 - just to see if I could get any shrinkage of my lung tumor. I return for follow-up tests in May of 2006 and will let everyone know my progress! I cannot say enough about having a positive attitude and a good support network - it makes all the difference. Everyone, keep up the fight! - Kim