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Prognosis getting better all the time
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Visited oncologist today with great results. Diagnosed with limited SCLC on Dec 12, 2008. Prognosis was terrible and was told to get life and paperwork in order. What a difference in 16 months. Now…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by grdn4u Dec 17, 2010.
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Izzysmom08 commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your INSPIRATION! Just surviving Vietnam was an accomplishement-you are truly a ray of sunshine in what can sometimes be a very dark place!
God Bless YOU!! Keep us posted of your continuing miracles!
Merry Christmas…"
littlelady4220 commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"This gives alot of hope to alot of people. Was this limited or extensive sclc?"
Maria commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"What a wonderful story. I survived 5 yrs of straight chemo of Alimta. I survived 37 straight treatments of radiation. I survived 2 which included three surgerys of in and out with med ports because of complications. I…"
Tammy Simon commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"Cecil,
I had to tell you, you have just an amazing story. Keep telling it, it will give someone just hope.
God Bless you and Merry Christmas."
Tammy Simon commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"Hey everyone I'm going on my fifth year free of stage 3B lung cancer and stge four COPD with esphasium. My drs had me dead in a year because of the location middle right lobe with nyph nodes near and behind esophagus and left lung not…"
Shelly commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"My husband is a survivor of small cell lung cancer since 2007. Went thru full rounds of chemo and radiation. Then, prophylactic brain radiation. He's lung cancer free and at this point he only gets a CT scan once per year.
Miracles do happen!"
Diana48 commented on sclcsurvivor's blog post Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
"Cecil.....good for you, I know a gal who is in her sixth year of survival from SCLS also. People have to hear about the good facts as well as the bad facts. Keep your chin up and be thankful each day. Merry Christmas to you as well."
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Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
I have survived SCLC (caused by agent orange in Vietnam) for 3 years I survived (though my family was told I only had hours to live) a seizure caused by SCLC in 2008I survived 6 different lines and 88 treatments of chemoI survived 88 sessions of radiationI survived 15 sessions of brain radiation and my last MRI confirmed I still have a brain.I survived (though my family again was told I had hours to live) a recent episode of acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by my SCLC.I am not trying…See More
sclcsurvivor replied to sclcsurvivor's discussion Vietnam Vets and their spouses in the group Veterans
"Hello Sarge,
No problem, glad to have your help.So many vets and widows need help.
Cecil"
Sarge replied to sclcsurvivor's discussion Vietnam Vets and their spouses in the group Veterans
"Please keep me in mind to assist as well...........have been through the process and may be able to offer some ideas also.
Cecil: Don't mean to jump into your space, but maybe more can be better in…"
sclcsurvivor added a discussion to the group Veterans
Vietnam Vets and their spouses
The Veterans Affairs has an extensive list of diseases linked to agent orange exposure while sering in Vietnam. Lung cancer is perhaps the one that affects most Vietnam Vets. If you or a loved one served in Vietnam and have lung cancer I would be delighted to answer any questions you have and help navigate the process.Cecil See More
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This is an open group for Veterans to discuss lung cancer and how to access care and benefits. Thank you for serving!
sclcsurvivor replied to dancer's discussion Type 3 a lung cancer/ alreafy 100% totl & Pernament for PTSD
"My understanding is that as soon as you have 2 100% P&T disabilities you get the Aid and attendance. If the new disease hasn't been rated yet you need to have that done. Would be happy to help any way I can.
Cecil"
grdn4u replied to sclcsurvivor's discussion Prognosis getting better all the time
"Thanks for sharing the good news. My friend is angry right now and soon I will let her know about this support site. She isn't talking to her friends right now so we call and wait for a response. It is encouraging to read stories like yours.…"
sclcsurvivor replied to Sarge's discussion Surgery??
"Hello Sarge,
Great you are reaching out to support her. I have SCLC and like her it was caught early. Staging is either limited or extensive. Limited means contained in one lung. She is right, seldom is surgery an option. While SCLC grows fast and…"
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Who says you can't survive small cell lung cancer?
I have survived SCLC (caused by agent orange in Vietnam) for 3 years
- I survived (though my family was told I only had hours to live) a seizure caused by SCLC in 2008
- I survived 6 different lines and 88 treatments of chemo
- I survived 88 sessions of radiation
- I survived 15 sessions of brain radiation and my last MRI confirmed I still have a brain.
- I survived (though my family again was told I had hours to live) a recent episode of acute…
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