Wendy

Yahoo Jamie, Enjoy the summer! Wendy

I have been on Tarceva for 2 1/2 years and have had pain come and go over the years. My doctor attributed it to MAYBE chemo, maybe age, maybe a bad mattress, maybe maybe maybe Aging. Who knows what the culprit is for me, I just treat the symptoms and somehow they go away or move to another location of my body. If it is the Tarceva, I say bring it on - Tarceva has worked great for me for 2 1/2 years. Wendy

Sandra, I don't have any experience with the surgery after radiation for spine mets but I have a friend locally that just had the procedure that put cement into the holes in the spine. She wasn't having any pain prior to the surgery, the doc just said that they should fill the hole BEFORE it becomes a big problem if it collapses later. The procedure was pretty tough on her. I will see if I can get her to send you more specifics personally. I hope you are soon feeling better. Wendy

My sincere sympathy. Wendy

More prayers being sent to you, Jerry and Mom. Wendy

Congratulations and cheers to many more anniversaries ahead Lilly! Wendy

Welcome Penni! Wendy

Fabulous news Tracy! Time for a celebration, Wendy

Dar, So sorry to hear this news. I hope that the results were misread and that better days are ahead. Wendy

Dave, I have been taking Tarceva for 2 1/2 years now and for me the fatigue comes in spurts. One week I will be feeling great, the next I just can't get enough rest. I haven't resorted to adding any drugs to offset the fatigue. I too have heard that taking it at night helps some. Wendy

Welcome Ellie, Sorry to hear that your treatment has been a bit rough. I hope your next treatment goes much smoother and that you have better days ahead. Wendy

Hi Nancy, Sorry to hear that it is time to change your treatment course! I did have vp16 but it was in a combo with cisplatin. Overall I had very limited side effects and good results, so I have my fingers crossed that the vp16 is the magic bullet. Wendy

What great news on your mom and to add to the celebration your first baby too! I agree with Randy, once you have the new little one, you will have to show us pictures. Good luck for an easy delivery, Wendy

Diane, Welcome to LCSC! Wendy - 4+ yr non-small cell survivor

Marianne, I had my first port done right after I had lung surgery so I was unable to wear a bra and it made the incision quite painful. I just had a new port put in (I had the original taken about about 2 years ago) and wearing a bra day and night for about a week made me so much more comfortable. Maybe that would help you with the pain. I hope you are feeling better soon. Wendy

Welcome! Wendy

It is always great and inspiring to hear about other long term survivors!! Thanks for sharing, Wendy

Yahoo - time for a celebration! Wendy

I am a 4 yrs 2 month survivor. When I was initially diagnosed I was stage IIIa, and in January 2006 I was restaged to iv because of mets to my bone. The roller coasters that dealing with cancer can bring are pretty touch some days, but I try to focus on things that bring me joy and happiness. I try not to punish myself when I am feeling down - I embrace it and then let it go. I wish you all the best in your journey. Wendy

Christine, My prayers are being said for your step father and your family. I hope that this is a false alarm and that lc isn't the culprit. Wendy

My prayers are with you and your family. Wendy

Hi There, I have been on Tarceva for the last 2 years, 4 months. The drug has me stable and still Going Strong! I hope your sister starts feeling better soon, Wendy

I will be thinking about you! Wendy

Welcome! Wendy

Prayers are being sent. Wendy