Today I had lunch with a couple that I had been introduced to by Diana. The reason that I met with them was that the wife was diagnosed back in October 2008 with the same lung cancer as I have. They were a really nice couple, probably in their mid seventies. We had a great conversation over lunch and swapped numerous health and treatment stories. Very therapeutic for both of us. It is really quite amazing that 2 similar diagnosis's could have such different current outcomes. Unfortunately, her cancer has spread to her bones which is typical for lung cancer. It's usually the bones or the brain that it typically could spread to. She is now being treated with Alimta, the drug that I have just been taken off of. I have been so fortunate to not have any spread yet and to have a good outcome on the regimen of drugs I was given. We all react and respond differently to these various drugs so hopefully she will have a good response from the Alimta. We plan to stay in touch.
I also know 2 other people that were diagnosed with esophageal cancer around about the same time. One of them is doing quite well and the other is having a really tough time. His cancer has spread to the skin and some other organ. Once again, it is amazing to see such differing current outcomes.
I am not naive enough to think that things could take a turn for the worse for me with this incredibly awful disease. The sad reality is we all end up in the same place eventually!!!
Carpe Diem.
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