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onecoyote
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 Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to tell you all how well my husband is doing. On September 4th my husband, Danny, had his entire right lung removed due to squamous cell carcinoma. He had one bump in the road while in hospital when he had atrial flutter but has since conquered that. So far, with only his left lung and 40% lung capacity, Danny has stopped using oxygen supplementation. He can drive and walk around a small store comfortably. His pain is very minimal and he uses motrin when it flares up.
I feel very lucky to have my husband's cancer caught early enough to surgically remove it. Many posts that I have read here tell horror stories of doctors ignoring symptoms and not doing tests as simple as xrays. I guess the moral of the story is to be aggressive and to be your own medical advocate. Don't take anything lying down and demand to have your symptoms addressed, it is a matter of life and death.
Peace, strength and courage to all of you,
Onecoyote
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Husband Danny, age 65,
diagnosed June 6, 2008,
downstaged to 2A squamous cell NSCLC.
Pneumonectomy performed on Sept. 4, 2008.
"Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!"
Eleanor Roosevelt |
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koikkeril
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Joined: 29 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Splendid absolutely great to hear some good news. 
Some are lucky and chosen, its just one of those things, we win some, we loose some....
But...You are right Doctors ignore us too often..There should be a lung cancer awareness day meaning everyone screened.. 
Keep us posted and much love to you and your hubby
God Bless...Koik
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Husband diagnosed with stage 1V NSCLC Febuary 2007.....Lost his battle August 27th 2008 but lives on in my heart. |
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bnot
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Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Mobile, AL
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| Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Your so right about doctors ignoring symptoms! One did that with my Mom since Feburary, till we changed doctors in late July!
I'm so glad to hear a good story! I'm SO glad they caught your husbands cancer so early! He is indeed very lucky!
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In 08/08, they told my 95 year old Mom she had 2.1cm lump in her lung. After cat and pet scan, one doc said its spread to the lymph nodes around her aorta. First biopsy, doc said it was cancer, pathologist said not enough tissue. Second biopsy it showed negative for cancer! |
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LizNDale
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Joined: 16 May 2008
Posts: 147
Location: River Falls, WI
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Oh One, I'm so glad to read this! This is such wonderful news, and this forum needs some good news every now and again!
I am so happy for you and Danny, my face hurts from how big a smile I have right now...
Liz
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My Mother - Stage IV NSCLC - Adenocarcinoma
Mets to Adrenal Glands and Brain
Diagnosed Thursday June 12th 2008
Died Sunday September 7th 2008
Her Story:
http://cancerforums.net/about9639.html
Her Statement of Faith Memorial:
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=10528 |
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UneasyRider
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Joined: 21 Aug 2008
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| Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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That's great news, one!
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57 year old male in Texas diagnosed with Stage II NSCLC
Upper left lobectomy on December 20, 2007, then 3 rounds of adjuvant chemotherapy
July 2008 CT scan - NED
December 2008 CT scan - NED
My story is in this thread: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=39609#39609 |
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pbj11
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Joined: 12 May 2007
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| Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Hi One,
So very happy to hear that your hubby is doing nicely with his recovery. Hurray!!! Keep up the good work.
Hugs,
PBJ
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Husband diagnosed with NSCLC Stage IV. (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer) Fought & lived 2 1/2 years with multiple lines of treatment.
Post describing our battle: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=7026&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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maryaz
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Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 172
Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:35 am Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Hello onecoyote. I am so happy that things are going well for you. I guess taking one whole lung is easier than taking just two lobes. Danny is really doing well, even with the atrial fib setback.
You are so very right about having to be our own advocate. It takes a lot to learn about the diseases though, but we are the ones that really care.
Take care of yourself and hope you are doing okay. I have been scarce around here as I don't have as much computer time as I did. Hopefully that will change up the road.
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Mary
Husband is 67 year old Male
NSCLC - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Chemo and Radiation Treatments together
Allergic reactions to Taxol and Taxotere.
The Story: http://www.cancerforums.net/about9079.html |
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onecoyote
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Joined: 15 Jul 2008
Posts: 67
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| Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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Thank you to everyone here at the forum. I tell everyone I meet at the VA hospital how wonderful it is to come here and chat with people who understand what you are going through. I count my blessings everyday for the opportunity to have my husband by my side, healthy and happy.
We had a checkup yesterday with cardiology and surgery. They said Danny is on track with his recovery and there was no further need for cardiac anti-arrhythmic medication. Danny does have to wear a Holter monitor for 24 hours just to check how his heart is doing without meds. So, no more visits for 3 months....hooray!
Mary, so glad to hear from you. I know how busy life can get but especially caring for a recovering hubby. You are right when you said a pneumonectomy is easier than a lobectomy in terms of recovery, no drainage tubes ect. The bad part of a whole lung removal is the loss of lung function. Danny now has only 40%, he is doing well considering but it is hard for him to get used to. Well wishes to your hubby and I hope you are taking it easy.
To everyone here, thanks for the opportunity to read your stories and to share mine.
Onecoyote(Charlene)
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Husband Danny, age 65,
diagnosed June 6, 2008,
downstaged to 2A squamous cell NSCLC.
Pneumonectomy performed on Sept. 4, 2008.
"Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!"
Eleanor Roosevelt |
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B&H1997
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Joined: 13 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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 Great News!!!
I am so happy for you and your husband! It is always wonderful to hear good news in the forum and yours is SUPER!!
God Bless You Both,
Bernice
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Husband was diagnosed 6-5-08 with Stage IIIA Lung Cancer- NSCLC- Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
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koikkeril
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Joined: 29 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Slow Steady Recovery |
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GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND....
Always thinking of you with prayers...Koik
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Husband diagnosed with stage 1V NSCLC Febuary 2007.....Lost his battle August 27th 2008 but lives on in my heart. |
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