I'm 58, white female. I had breast cancer in 1997, went through 4 rounds of chemo and 7 weeks of radiation. I took Tamoxifen for 4 years and Femara for one. It never ocurred to me that I might not survive. In October 2002 I was released. Then in March of 2004 I was diagnosed with NSCLG, IV. I had surgery to remove the fluid that had built up in my left lung. I have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. I have a second husband of 19 years whom I adore. I am SO NOT READY to die. My oncologist has said a year, maybe. I feel fine, I work at my office every day, the chemo (first line carboplatin/taxol and second line same thing) hasn't bothered me physically, although I can't focus well, which is probably major internal fear stress. I'm going to a cancer center for a second opinion and I'm a fighter. But I am overwhelmed. I really need some survivor stories to hold close to my heart. How could I not survive when I feel good and look healthy and have actually gained a little weight. Can you help?