Lung Cancer Support Group
Lung cancer is a cancer of the lungs characterized by the presence of malignant tumours. Most commonly it is bronchogenic carcinoma (about 90%). Lung cancer is one of the most lethal of cancers worldwide, causing up to 3 million deaths annually. Although lung cancer was previously an illness that affected predominately men, the lung cancer rate for women has been...
I have had bilateral nodules in my lungs for about a year and a half. My pulmonologist wanted me to get CT scans every 3 months for 2 years to make sure they didn't grow. Then they could be considered non cancerous. My insurance wouldn't cover it, and I forgot as other things came up over the last year or so. I had one this Spring, and they were fruitful and multiplied, and grew. I opted to have a biopsy and it was discovered that I have epithelioid hemangio endothelioma. It is a rare form of cancer that doesn't have a lot of standard treatments that work. It is slow growing, and I still could have 5 to 10 years. I am waiting for the oncologist to call back with an appointment. Please tell me someone has heard of this. I've had the week of weeks trying to be patient and wait, and have done a lot of research. What a blow to the gut.
My perspective comes from my experience with my husband. His final diagnosis gave us 3 months and we celebrated all the time we had. Yes, tears were involved, but every day we decided what we wanted to do. Visiting with others, and spending time alone were valuable. We were blessed to have the time to do what so many others are left with "if only....."
My love, my prayers, and my hugs will be with you always. Sharon