Are there any 10+yr suvivors of Non Small cell lung cancer?

Looking for a bit of hope.

Hi wsmith,

Yes there are. We belong to a lung cancer support group run by the American Lung Association. There are a number of mebers who have survived over 10 years. You can contact the Group at: http://www.meetup.com/Lung Cancer-Support-Group/

Don't give up hope!

CJD

I Hope So ,Just found out Today -this is what I Have   Tom

HI,

I am a 10 year survivor of nsc lung cancer.  If there is anything I can answer for you I will be happy to be here for you. 

not yet, but i have lived 5 yrs, 3 mo, after initial diagnosis and 4 yrs, 5 mo after recurrence.  have been NERD (no evidence of recurrent disease) since then.

My uncle lived for 12 years following his lung cancer! Had 1 lung removed. He actually passed away of heart failure.

On Jul 09, 2012 11:08 PM MissB wrote:

HI,

I am a 10 year survivor of nsc lung cancer.  If there is anything I can answer for you I will be happy to be here for you. 

Just came from Sisters Dr. sais portion of Non small cell tumor has small cell in it. Looks like it is called Mixed small/large cell. Finding info is kindof cofusing. Any suggestions? Surgery was 7/5/12 took lower right lobe. Lymph nodes are all negative. Chemo will be started in a few weeks.

 

Thanks

I have several friends that have lived over 20 years (one died of natural causes at an advanced age.  I am a 2 year survivor or NSCLC after having 1 lung removed.  I feel fantastic.  I've traveled the world 2 summers in a row, work PT & volunteer in the community.  This might sound odd but I'm really a much happier person now as I don't sweat the small stuff as they say.  I've also gained new perspective on life in the best of ways.  Hope this helps!  Good luck with all, Lisa F.

Hi my dad has nsc lung cancer he responded to chemo but there is still one tumor on his right side that lights up he is stage 4 but pet scan shows the rest of his body is clear we are starting tomo therapy radiation on Monday for him and he is starting on Tarceva tomorrow as well he was dx 7 years ago with stage 2 and they removed one side of his lung it spread to stage 4 just this past November can you advise on traceva or what maintence pill you are taking now and have you heard of tomo therapy which is a form of radiation thanks in advance

There is always hope and I am a 38 year lung cancer survivor. I was given 6 months to live at the time of diagnoses in 1974. I have a strong faith in God and believe that was an important part of my recovery--my faith and optimism. Now at age 80 I continue to be very active--mentally, physically and spiritually. If I can be of assistance please ask.