Maryannk

Hi, Maryannk. I just wanted to tell you what a cute pup you have there. : ) What is he/she?

Maryann, I was just diagnosed in October with small cell lung cancer, limited stage and am currently undergoing treatment - radiation and chemo. I would love to talk to you and learn from/compare experiences. I am totally new to this board and am not sure how it operates.

Did you do PCI after you finished chemo and radiation. That is what my oncologist is recommending now. Did you do carboplatin or cisplatin? Thanks.

Mary Ann, I am so happy to hear that you are cancer free and I know you are worried about the return of cancer because it is so previlent (sp?) of its return with lung cancer. Has the doctor given you any idea what the statistics are regarding it's return. Time frame, possibilities of beating it a 2nd time, or anything else. I too am worried, not so much for me but for my child who is 10. I want to be here for him as long as possible. He has been through alot in his 10 years and I don't know what losing his Mom would do to him. Sorry if any of these questions are too personal to share with me. I hear so often that "Well, even if you get a year or two more with him, that would be wonderful" Yeah it would be wonderful but am I being selfish for wanting more??? Prayers that you are going to stay cancer free for a VERY long time.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter