Hi Everybody, thanks so much for your kind words. I haven't decided yet about treatment, but it will depend on the results of the Pet scan for sure. That will give us a better picture of everything else that's going on and certainly help to make a plan for treatment. With so much going on, with 3 different kinds of cancer, I can't be having surgeries on top of surgeries without knowing how all of this will impact the other issues. The other thing is at what stage all of this is at, because I don't intend to put myself through aggressive treatment when in fact, I should be looking at a maintainance kind of treatment. In any case, there are too many unknowns right now and my lung surgeon certainly agrees with me on waiting for the whole picture before we make a plan.

I'll keep you posted on how things go, and thanks again for your support. All of you know what this is like because you have been there too.

Take care all.

Lorraine   

Hi Lorraine

Am guilty of missing your initial post on this thread but just wanted to add my virtual hugs and support as you get your head round 'more decisions' regarding results/treatment for this latest rotten news.  Wish, like all your forum buddies, there was something more I could say to comfort you but you know we are a 'good listening lot' when you need company/a chat. Hope you do not have to wait too long for the PET scan so that you can move forward - its good that your consultant is on your wavelength.  Jules x

Hi Jules, not to worry about missing my thread. Its' difficult to keep up with all the new posts on here everyday and I am so thankful to just have the support of all of you. The difficulty right now is this waiting for the Pet scan as all of you know how hard that is when we don't really know what we're dealing with. At least once I get the results of that scan, it will be pretty clear just how extensive this cancer is and how best to deal with it. The ironic thing about this is that I feel good overall, i.e. I have no pain to speak of, (except this bladder cancer which gives me a lot of discomfort) and I don't have a cough, shortness of breath, etc. so this is really weird. However, I'm told that once someone with lung cancer starts to experience pain, cough, or discomfort, the cancer is quite far advanced. Well, this waiting is hard, but I have no choice in the matter, so I'll just have to wait until I get an apt. for the PET scan. My doctor thought I should hear within a month. It will be a long month for sure. All of you know what that's like. What a difference it makes to be able to communicate with people who do really know what this cancer journey is like. I certainly have good friends and I know they support me emotionally as best they can, but unless you've been on this road, you really have no idea how it is. Thanks to all of you for being there.

Take care everyone and thanks for the hugs and support. I'll post whenever I have more info. I hope all of you on this cancer path have some peace and comfort in your day to day journey.

Lorraine  

Hi Lorraine,

Two nights ago I read your latest news and felt so sad that I couldn't respond to you.

I am sorry, I hope it wasn't selfish of me but I just couldn't stop thinking how unfair life can be.

You have been such a support on here for so many people and you do not deserve such news again.

Funnily enough I only asked after you but on someone elses thread the other day.

I am glad you have a caring family to support you and help you through this whatever way you decide to go.

You also have your virtual friends on here.

Will be here anytime I can to listen.

Loadsa hugs

Annabel. xx

Hi Lorraine,

Two nights ago I read your latest news and felt so sad that I couldn't respond to you.

I am sorry, I hope it wasn't selfish of me but I just couldn't stop thinking how unfair life can be.

You have been such a support on here for so many people and you do not deserve such news again.

Funnily enough I only asked after you but on someone elses thread the other day.

I am glad you have a caring family to support you and help you through this whatever way you decide to go.

You also have your virtual friends on here.

Will be here anytime I can to listen.

Loadsa hugs

Annabel. xx

Hi Annabel, no need for an apology for sure. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself and ask, "why me?" but then, why not me? Why anyone? There is always someone worse off no matter how bad our own situation is and we don't have to go far to see it. I'm starting to come to terms with it, whatever it is, and when I get more info, I'll have a better idea how to deal with it. This waiting though is really hard and my head is all over the place. I hope I don't have to wait too long for that PET scan and the results from it.

I really appreciate the support from all of you. I'll keep you posted when I hear more.

Take care all. Hugs

Lorraine