[large cell neuroendocrine -HELP!]

Hi Hockeyma,

I was dx w/ stage IIIA, Large cell and the division is clear cell in July of 2003. Not a common lung ca.

Had lobectomy , radiation and chemo, and have been fine ever since. Keep the faith.

Mare

[attitude]

Don, let us know if you find the book. I think it's too funny. If the title is that funny, than I think the book will also be as good.

[appetite]

I finished my chemo 1/24/04 and ever since my appetite has changed. I used to have a great appetite and now I don't care if I eat I have to remember to eat. Has anyone else experienced this? I've talked to Dr.'s and no one seems to know. My health is fine.

[WHAT A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

Sounds like it was a great day!

[FOUR YEARS]

Way to go Cindi!!!!!!!!!!!

[Single]

Don,

I don't pretend to know how you feel, but I saw what my mom went through after 53 yrs. of a wonderful marriage. It's been 7 yrs for her now and she has ajusted. She will never be the same. Single was very hard for her also.

Iam very sure Lucie is watching and taking care of you. My heart and prayers are with you. You have been a great support for so many people on this site. I hope we're doing the same for you, Don.

Take care and be kind to yourself. Support groups can be a great help. Good luck to you!

Love,

Mare

[Lucie Wood]

Don,

Iam so sorry for you loss. I have not been on the site to much lately and had no idea. I was so shocked to read this. You are in my heart and prayers. Please take care and know you are in the thoughts of many!!

Love,

Mare

[Help diagnosis needed]

I don't know you age, but menopause can give you heart papitations and sleepness nights. It might not be cancer related. I tend to agree w/ anxiety.

[Ginnyde 4000]

Way to go Ginny!!

Mare

[I NEED YOUR OPINIONS]

Hey Joannie,

I will be clean 3yrs on 9-15-06 and I still feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop or to build up my strength for another go around. It's always in the back of my mind. Should I be doing something or am I a wait duck also. And I feel like I have to do alot and get alot done with my family. (More so than usual)I guess this is part of being a survivor. I have never know anyone to survive stage III more than four yrs., so that's in the back of my mind also. Oh well I guess I should just thank heavens that I'm here.

Mare

[NO CANCER]

Just an update. Little Julia had her brain surgery on the 15th and it was benign!!! Thank heavens!

Thanks for all your prayers.

Mare

[Brain Tumor]

My girlfriend Jen's 5 yr. old daughter Julia is having brain surgery 8/15 @ Children's Hospital in

Phila. Couldn't be in a better hospital. Please pray it's not cancer.

Thanks,

Mare

[Radiation Burns]

Radiation burns have to do w/ skin type, how many treatments your having, where they are located and how strong they are. Good luck. Ask radiation onc. or your pharmacist and they can tell you what to use. I used over the counter burn treatment cream.

[Percoset]

It is addictive and come off of it slowly. I had physical and mental addiction. I cryed and had pins and needle feels in my hands. It took about one wk. But I think it would depend on how much you took per day.

[Terrible taste]

I had it from chemo. It went away in about 2 wks. after chemo was done.

[Problem sleeping??/]

I did , it's common when first dx . It's stress. I tryed all kinds of pills the only one that worked was valium. After a few wks and reality sets in I was ok. Good luck.

[Attitude :)]

Love it Peggy!

[Tarceva Rash- something actually worked!!!!!]

I used that shampoo and conditioner while having chemo, and it's very good. It makes your hair grow back faster. ( I really didn't like the smell, though). It's amazing that it worked on your rash. Good for you!

[Diagnosis NSCLC Stage IIIA]

Hi! I was dx w/ stage IIIA in July of 2003 had surgery in Sept., chemo and rad. and have been clean ever since. Hang in there and take whatever treatments they offer. Good luck and take care.

Mare

[Congratulations Katie and Rick!!!!!!!]

WOW!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! Way to go Katie and Rick. You guys deserve all the attention and way to goes you can get. Keep up the great work!!

We are proud of you and love you!

Mare

[Need Hair Opinion from the Women of the Board]

I had long hair when it started to fall out. It was very messy. I was cleaning it up from everywhere. Had it buzzed about one inch long. It was shocking but was less messy.

Good luck and take care.

Mare

[TAnn at Peace]

Iam soooo sad to hear about Tann. She fought so hard and will truly be missed. Love to all her friends and family.

Love ,

Mare

[Lung cancer awareness magnets]

Hi everyone,

Haven't been around much, working to hard. I read the summer newsletter. How do I go about purchasing

the magnets??

[radiation burn]

Hi Don,

I had radiation to my chest in Nov 2003. I have a round scar on my back between my shoulder blades which is six inches in diameter. They blasted the crap out of me and it worked. I had stage III . So far so good. It was really hard , but I'm here and it was worth it. I tryed aloe and it helped alittle, but the burn cream I used was better, and I can't remember the name(ask onco radiologist) but oxicon helped the most.LOL . Good luck and take care.

Mare

[Does this really happen?]

It was a great letter, but what THAT Dr. did does not surprise me one bit!!!!! When the going gets tough, they bale. NOT all but most. It's the exception to the rule that stay! Very sad.

I had to back my fathers Dr. into a corner to tell my father he was terminal and at that he never truely said the word terminal. What's up with that? I would want to know the truth, but they stay with the theory of hope which is great and wonderful to a point. If you ask for the truth it should be brought to the table.