Is my Lung Disease Stable or Unstable or NED?

Posted by Merry, Alumni Mentor @merpreb, Jan 16, 2019

Hello- Having multifocal adenocarcinoma of the lung in both lungs, I am considered a stage 4 lung cancer. However I do not always have an active cancer. Sometimes all my little nodules are very indolent or not active at all. That is considered stable. When I had my first lobectomy on my lower right lobe I was cancer free for 10 years. I was the big NED! I thought that I was cured. He "got it all out" End of story. But 10 years later I not only had cancer but it was comprised of 3 tumors. They were all considered primary adenocarcinomas - they had a different cell make up and size. What! That's when my life changed to unstable. I went from NED to Chronic.
Here is an excellent article about advanced lung cancers:
https://lungcancer.net/living/should-i-be-happy-if-i-have-stable-disease/

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linda10 | @linda10 | Mar 19, 2020

In reply to @meka "Hi Linda, wondering how you were doing. I start radiation at Charlton at 3 today, tomorrow..." + (show)

@meka I’m so happy you were able to get your SBRT started today. Isn’t it amazing how fast and easy it is. That’s where I had my SBRT was at Charlton. Best wishes to you. I’m feeling happy to have made it up before they ramp down. Keep in touch!

linda10 | @linda10 | Mar 19, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@linda10. Hi. Are you exhausted? I wish there was a way to stop the growth of..." + (show)

@merpreb I’m feeling fine! I know it’s frustrating that they never seem to stop. But I’m happy that they’re able to treat them. So many others never had that option

linda10 | @linda10 | Mar 20, 2020

In reply to @linda10 "@merpreb I’m feeling fine! I know it’s frustrating that they never seem to stop. But I’m..." + (show)

So happy! Stable. Heading home. Back in 3 months. Best wishes to all.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 20, 2020

In reply to @linda10 "So happy! Stable. Heading home. Back in 3 months. Best wishes to all." + (show)

Linda- Yahoo! Please stay in touch