Gayle,
I had a similar prognosis 16 – 18 months. Tarceva did wonders for me. I was diagnosed in July 2005, stage IV lung cancer with a pleural effusion. I was told it was inoperable and that there is no cure. I have been cancer free since November 2005. I have no bad side effects and I feel great. I never had a sick day through all of my treatment. Maybe you would be interested in the things I did... I took a lot of supplements and other things, and still do you can read my story posted on Lance Armstrong’s web site. After you read my story you will be able to e-mail me. Type or paste this address in your browser:
http://shareyourstory.livestrong.org /siteapps/personalpage/ShowPage.aspx?c=ijIVI2PFKoG&b=738859&sid=9iIKL0NFLbIUIaMGLmE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">
http://shareyourstory.livestrong.org /siteapps/personalpage/S
If you have trouble copying and pasting the above web site, go to the one below and follow the directions below
http://shareyourstory.livestrong.org Click on FIND A STORY at the left of screen; enter HAROLD in the first name box and NAPLES in the city box. Then click on submit. Click on the last name in red next to HAROLD. If you would like more info let me know. .
Ernie (Harold))