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November 2016
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My name is Nigel Waring, I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma 3B in the right lung on the 12th January 2010. I started with chemo but could not handle it so after just three months I went onto Tarceva, had a good run of 31 months from that then changed to Alimta which I'm still on and have found it to be very stable. I've survived for almost five years by following the instructions of my Oncologist and the advice given in all the booklets and leaflets. I am a teetotaller and a vegetarian, I try to avoid added sugar, fats and high GI food, most of what we eat is fresh fruit and steamed vegetables along with some Sanitarium products for protein. I try to live as normal a life as possible, still planning for the future, we still travel as much as ever, this year we have been to Japan, South Korea and Siberia, in a few weeks we will have an escorted tour of the gardens in Tasmania. We do have plans for next year but we will see how the Ebola goes before we book anything. I've recently taken out an Australian Amateur Radio licence with the call sign VK2WQP, have some equipment but still working on setting up an aerial. I'm a member of the Support Group at Jacaranda Lodge in the San Hospital Grounds.
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November 2014
Hi Melanie Rose..I too am a Stage 4 Lung Cancer sufferer and have now undergone 2 cycles of Chemo (Carboplatin and Gemcitabine)and 5 days of Radiation on the pelvis (mostly for pain management) I`m about to start my 3rd Cycle of Chemo on Tuesday (as long as Neutrophils count is ok) I have suffered neutropenia and spent a few days in isolation as the Chemo knocked the Neutrophils about a bit (immune system)I now take it easy and careful not to expose myself to cuts or viruses.There is talk about reducing my Chemo down to 80% to help my immune system but my next blood test will tell the story (on monday)I hope to have my next CT scan in One month and hopefully this will show the Tumor is reducing.I have completely changed my diet (LOTS AND LOTS of fresh veggies and Fruit) and have tried to keep fit and POSITIVE Minded (as possible)The Chemo has lots of side effects.For nausea I take PRAMIN Tablets....but prefer Normal Ginger (1000mg) Tablets as they work better for me. I take Endone and panadol tablets for the pain (NOT Too much Endone..as they bind you up)and half a Diazapam Tablet to help me sleep.It Is important to have supportive/positive people around you and I pray that this will help you through this horrible time.Please dont hesitate to contact me if you need any more info/recipes/or things that may help you.
Greg & De Reilly
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