On 3/18/2007
Sailman wrote:
Hi:
I am a man age 51 was diagnosed with NSCLC stage 4 (2 years ago). Since then I have run the gamut of the platinum chemo treatments have had two surgeries to remove lymph nodes and tumors. One a lobectomy of the left lung (actually more of a wedge resection) and removal of a tumor on my pancreas the size of two golf balls. When the chemo stopped working I was lucky enough to be recommended to Rational Theraputics' in Long Beach California. They are quite unique because they take a tissue biopsy and subject it to a range of chemo chemicals to see which ones may have the greatest chance of killing the cancer cells. To make a long story short. now on Tarceva I am in remission as the full abdominal and chest cat scan of three weeks ago showed no evidence of cancer. So to go from doctors telling me go home and enjoy your last few remaining months (then running a 105 temp and feeling awful) to today playing golf, riding my motorcycle and doing all I can to help other cancer patients who are looking for hope. I encourage you to contact them. www.rationaltherapeutics.com . I wish you great hope. Believe in miracles and the power of prayer and also contact RT. Tell em Rick Carroll sent you.
Dear Sailman,
My dad was just diagnosed with NSCLC stage 4 and I would so appreciate speaking with you about what works and what doesn't. He is super healthy otherwise. 67, active, not over weight, non-smoker, positive outlook.
Please let me know if you are willing to talk.
Kindest Regards,
Jennifer