Finished chemo and radiation for local recurrence of adenocarcinoma non small cell

Hi @merilee and welcome to Connect.
Allow me to introduce you to a few people. First meet @major @burrkay who are also dealing with lung cancer. Major has small cell lung and Burrkay's wife has stage 3b lung cancer. I'd also like to tag a few other members of the Cancer group to join me in welcoming you @irvkay312 @hopeful33250 @travelgirl.

@merilee a welcome milestone to have just finished treatment. How are you doing? What side effects are you managing? We look forward to getting to know you.

Hi and welcome.<br />
<br />
As I've learned since my Islet Cell Cancer (middle of Pancreas) was<br />
diagnosed in 2009, a lot has to do with the type of cancer it is. In other<br />
words, some are slow growing and some are faster in growth.<br />
<br />
I did OK with radiation, chemo and targeted chemo, by getting enough rest,<br />
eating a healthy diet of food (fruits and veggies) and of course not<br />
overdoing excercise and energy useage. My Islet Cell is slow growing and<br />
they approximated 5 years. Well, with those things "it took 6 1/2 years<br />
before it mestsized to the liver--that was a warning from the doctor who<br />
noted once in your liver it's in your blood."<br />
<br />
Things have been changing since the above, fatigue, GI, GU tracts,<br />
digestion, etc. So you just have to try and live within your bodies means.<br />
<br />
Kay<br />

Merilee: Congratulations on finishing your treatments! As one who has had reoccurrences of a rare type of cancer I understand how great it feels to have treatment behind you. Congratulations also on being part of Mayo Connect. You will find kindness, support and encouragement here. Best wishes as you get on with your life!

Thank you..have ct monday and as everyone worried about that....i also am hopingy hair doesnt thin anymore..and hoping it will thicken ..soon ?

My good thoughts and prayers go with you on Monday. I hope that the results are good.

I have lung cancer also. No treatment at this time. I am trying a plant<br />
diet for my immune system but need more information. Sent for Food<br />
Revolution email/information. Very good! Ocean Robbins and John Robbins.<br />
<br />
Have you heard about the "Liquid Biopsy" at Dana Farber" Cancer<br />
Institute? Trying to get info, but can't seem to reach anyone about this.<br />
Wonder if Mayo Clinic has any information. I'll have to ask someone? Betty<br />

Hi,<br />
<br />
My mother also had lung cancer and passed at 65; she was told<br />
when they opened her up that "lung cancer is one of the most<br />
aggresive types and had she sought treatment at an earlier time<br />
relative to some body changes she passed off--they may have<br />
been able to save her or prolong her life.<br />
<br />
Personal experience with Islet Cell (pancreatic) indicates to<br />
"learn of the aggresiveness of cancer type and deal with it<br />
at soonest possible time." Since WBC can often help in<br />
avoiding infections, it doesn't often help with cancer unless<br />
your able to keep your WBC count high and not lose your<br />
protein intake before it's able to work for you.<br />
<br />
Kay<br />

Hi sorry you are here. But welcome to the group. There are lots of nice and helpful people here.
I wish you the best..
Travel Girl.

Hi @merilee, thinking of you today as you go for your CT scan. Let us know how you are doing when you get a chance.

Thank you ct on monday, all turned out ok..pet scan end of June early July to see whats going on since radiation, they wait a few months due to inflamation from radiation...going to visit sis in VA for a few weeks, so will have scan when i return..i
live Wisonsin...take care all