Hi Lorraine i am so sorry to hear your bad news.I myself have finished chemo & radio therapy. for lung cancer.There is still something on my lung so i have to have another pet scan,People tell me i look well  but i do not feel that great, you  seem like a strong person  keep on fighting & do not give up.Alixx

Hi there Ali, thanks for your vote of confidence. Sounds like you and I are on the same, or similar road with the lung cancer anyway. I just got word today that my apt. for a PET scan is on Nov. 19th with a follow-up apt. with my lung surgeon on Nov. 24th. At least I'll have some info on what's going on and where I go from here. I'm glad I don't have to wait too much longer because this waiting is crazy-making. I just want to know where I stand and what we do about it. Once I know, I'll certainly let you guys know.

I don't know what I would do without this forum to communicate with all of you who understand what this journey is like. Thanks so much for being there.

Lorraine

Hi there Ali, thanks for your vote of confidence. Sounds like you and I are on the same, or similar road with the lung cancer anyway. I just got word today that my apt. for a PET scan is on Nov. 19th with a follow-up apt. with my lung surgeon on Nov. 24th. At least I'll have some info on what's going on and where I go from here. I'm glad I don't have to wait too much longer because this waiting is crazy-making. I just want to know where I stand and what we do about it. Once I know, I'll certainly let you guys know.

I don't know what I would do without this forum to communicate with all of you who understand what this journey is like. Thanks so much for being there.

Lorraine

Oh Lorraine, I want to say lots of rude words and have a rant for you  -  I will tomorrow, I promise!  What disappointing news and its going to take some time to make an informed decision.  Im glad the scans and consultation are pretty soon, at least thats a bonus.

I love people who say how well I look  -  I have aged 20yrs in the past 5yrs - lost my lovely long hair - cant wear makeup because my eyes are damaged through chemo - have thick brittle nails - weight gain - burst veins on my face thru chemo - a body full of scars - one boob and a portacath protruding from my chest.  I was either a hell of a minger before and no-one dare tell me - or all my friends have been on a course to learn how to lie well with a sincere look on their face haha!   We know they mean well though dont we? bless em!

Keep busy sweetheart - come here for a virtual hug - and do whatever you feel  will help you through the waiting. We will all be with you every step of the way. xxxx

Hi Max, I had to laugh at your rant about how the treatments have changed your appearance. The description you give is hilarious. I do know what you mean though - I can relate to the changes that this cancer and its' treatments have on one's body. If one was vain, it would sure be a terrible shock. I try to take good care of myself and my appearance, but I never was one to go all out with make-up and such, so it hasnt been as hard on me as it may have been otherwise. I'm more interested in living as well as I can for as long as I can, as long as I have reasonably good quality of life. When I no longer have that, I would just as soon cash it in. However, right now I'm trying to keep an open mind about what my next steps are going to be after getting the results of my PET scan and follow-up apt. with my specialist. Its' going to be a long week. I'll be back on here ranting and raving for sure, so bear with me. LOL Thanks for your support. Keep me up to date with what's going on with you Max.

Hugs to you too.

Lorraine

If we didnt laugh, we would go crazy heh?!  Am always here for you and will be with you every step of the way whatever you decide - as will many others I am sure. Speak soon.  xxxxxx