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My mother breathed her last, Monday morning June 27th around 6:00 a.m. She gave cancer the fight of her life and she made me proud to be her daughter.
Thanks to all who offered support, advice and encouraging words.
Laura
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When I posted my reply I should not have used the word blame. It can sound, when taken out of context, harsh. My apoligies.
The point that I am trying to make (in my opinion) that we as a free society must take resposibility for our own choices. When people choose to bake in the sun and tanning beds and then get skin cancer, who's fault is it? Those who get aids after engaging in promiscuity are they responsible for their behavior? What about the alcoholic who gets behind the wheel of a car loaded, kills himself and somebody's family member? The list goes on and on. These are all personal choices.
I do believe that tobacco companies have been deceptive, especially years ago when our parents and grandparents smoked, but just like the examples I listed above, you would have to live in a cave not to be aware of the dangers in engaging in risky behavior.
I do realize that this is a support forum and it does not help those who are suffering with lung cancer to criticize them. My post is not directed toward them it is simply a response to Las' topic.
In closing,
If every smoker quit tomorrow would there still be lung cancer? Yes, but how many fewer cases?
No matter how much money is spent on smoking-cessation, there is no law against smoking. No one can be forced to quit, it must come from within ourselves. We our priviliged to live in a free society, but along with that freedom comes responsibility.
Now, for those who wish to, blast away.
Laura
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After reading all these posts, I just don't understand how some people want to blame lung cancer on cigarette smoking when it comes to holding the big tobacco companys accountable, but then turn around and say it isn't really about the cigarettes. How can you have it both ways?
I am not defending tobacco companies, it just seems like people are afraid to put blame where it is due, and that ultimatly it come down to the person choosing to pick up a cigarette and smoke it. I believe that is what Las was trying to say.
In case you were wondering, I AM a former smoker and when I smoked with my girlfriends as a teenager we would laugh and refer to our cigarettes as "cancer sticks".
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Good God, why even bother with chemo & attempting to get well and live if you're just going to continue to puff away?
This is the part I can never figure out when I hear that people continue to smoke after diagnosis.
Laura
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Another timeline to consider......
1990
Feb - Terri Collapses in her home
May - Terri discharged from Humana Hospital in St Petersburg, Florida.
Dec - Terri taken to California for experimental implant
1991
Feb - Terri moved to home with husband.
Jan - Terri moved to Bradenton Mediplex Rehabilitation Center.
Apr - Terri's condition is assessed as improving.
Apr - Terri's husband advised to move her to Gainesville Rehabilitation Center to receive advanced therapy to continue Terri's recovery.
Jul - Terri moved to Sable Palms Nursing Home.
1992
Aug - Terri awarded $250,000 in malpractice settlement.
Nov - Terri awarded $1.4 million in malpractice trial.
Nov - Michael Schiavo awarded $600,000 in malpractice trial.
1993
Feb - Michael Schiavo denies recommended rehabilitation treatment.
Feb - Schiavo and Terri's parents have falling out regarding lack of therapy for Terri.
Feb - Schiavo withholds medical information from Terri's parents.
Feb - Schiavo posts Do not Resuscitate order in Terri's medical chart.
Jun - Schiavo threatens Schindler family with lawsuit.
Aug - Schiavo orders medical staff not to treat Terri for potentially fatal infection.
Sep - Bob and Mary Schindler petition courts to remove Schiavo as Terri's guardian.
Nov - Schiavo admits in deposition that he knew withholding treatment of infection could result in Terri's death.
1994
Feb - Judge Penick dismisses guardianship suit.
Apr - Terri moved to Palm Gardens Nursing Home.
1995
Sep - Schiavo orders Palm Gardens not to treat Terri for potentially fatal infection.
1996
Jun - Terri's parents obtain court order for access to Terri's medical records.
1997
May - Judge Shames approves Schiavo action to remove Terri's nutrition and hydration.
Jul - Schiavo's engagement to Jodi Centonze announced.
Aug - Attorney Felos's letter notifying Terri's parents of action to remove Terri's nutrition and hydration.
1998
Jun - Guardian ad Litem appointed by court to investigate Terri's case.
Oct - Schiavo offers to donate Terri's inheritance to charity if family agrees to allow removal of her hydration and nutrition.
Dec - Guardian ad Litem recommends the court not approve Schiavo's petition.
1999
Feb - Attorney George Felos files bias charges against Guardian ad Litem.
Jun - Guardian ad Litem dismissed by the court.
2000
Jan - Judge Greer Conducts Terri’s Feeding Tube Removal Trial.
Feb - Greer Rules to Remove Nutrition Feeding Tube.
Feb – Affidavits filed by 3 doctors state Terri can swallow and is not PVS.
Feb - Greer denies petition to allow Terri swallowing tests.
Apr - Terri Moved from Palm Gardens Nursing Home to Hospice Facility.
Apr - Greer denies motion to return Terri to Palm Garden Nursing home.
Apr - Greer imposes restricted visitor list for Terri.
Jul - Appeal filed with Appellate Court to overturn Greer’s verdict.
Nov - Appellate Court Conducts Oral Arguments.
2001
Jan 25 - The appellate court upholds Judge Greer’s ruling to remove Terri's feeding..
Feb. 8 - Motion for an Appellate Court rehearing or clarification - Denied.
Mar 12 - Schiavo petitions to remove Terri’s feeding immediately.
Mar 23 - Florida Supreme Court denies motion with the to review Terri's case.
Mar 22 - Appellate Court issued a 30 day execution stay.
Mar 29 - Judge Greer moves up feeding removal date to April 20, 2001.
Apr 1 - The Appellate Court denies extending Terri's stay of execution.
Apr 12 - Attorney Anderson files motion disqualify Judge Greer.
Apr 16 - Judge Greer denies disqualification motion.
Apr 18 - The Florida Supreme Court refuses to hear Terri’s case & denies Stay.
Apr 19 - The Federal Court claimed the issue was beyond that court's jurisdiction.
Apr 23 - The US Supreme Court refused to hear Terri’s case.
Apr 24 - Terri Feeding was terminated.
Apr 25 - Schiavo bans Terri brother and sister from visiting Terri.
Apr 25 - Schiavo ex girlfriend (Cyndi) reveals Schiavo lied about Terri’s death wishes.
Apr 26 - Judge Greer refuses to hear new evidence about Schiavo’s lying.
Apr 26 - New evidence compels Civil court Judge Quesada to resume Terri's feeding.
Apr 30 - Schiavo files an emergency motion to have Terri's nutritional feeding stopped.
May 7 - Affidavit filed by Dr. Hammesfahr (neurology) states Terri is not in a PVS.
May 7 - Schiavo charged in the Civil Court with fraud.
May 8 - Schiavo ex girlfriend (Cyndi) refuses to testify for fear of Schiavo.
May 9 - The 2nd District Court of Appeals announces "Oral Arguments Hearing" date.
May 11 - Schiavo motion to negate Judge Quesada's order denied.
Jun 1 - Affidavits by five (5) Doctors were filed stating Terri was not in a PVS.
Jun 1 - Schiavo excused from rendering his deposition.
Jun 18 - Schiavo files an affidavit that Terri is in an irreversible vegetative.
Jun 21 - Chief Judge Demers gave Judge George Greer's Court authority to decide whether Terri should have any new medical evaluation or treatment.
Jun 25 - A three-member panel presided at the Appellate Court hearing.
Jul 11 - The Appellate Court ordered Greer court to conduct evidentiary hearings. The court denied Schiavo's attorneys request to order Terri's feeding stopped.
July 23 - Schiavo filed a motion for Judge Greer to immediately stop Terri's feeding.
Aug 7 - Judge Greer totally ignored or rationalized all the evidence presented to him. Orders Terri's feeding stopped on August 28, 2001.
Aug 10 - Attorney Anderson motion to disqualify Judge Greer denied.
Aug 14 - Greer denies request for Conducting Terri Medical Examinations.
Aug 16 - Attorney Anderson files a Notice of Appeal with the 2nd District Appeal Court.
Aug 17 - Judge Greer grants Terri a stay of execution until October 9, 2001.
Aug 20 - Schiavo files with the 2nd District Appeal Court to overrule Judge Greer stay.
Oct 7 - 2nd District Appeal Court orders Terri to be neurological tested.
Oct 23 - Schiavo files a motion to reverse the Appellate Court neurological tests order.
Nov 1 - The 2nd District Court of Appeals denies Schiavo's motion..
Nov 16 - Terri's medical testing plan will be determined before a mediator.
Dec 19 - Attorneys meet with a mediator in an attempt to agree upon the tests .
2002
Jan 18 - Mediated agreement failed, testing is back Greer’s courtroom to be resolved.
Jan 25 - Attorney Anderson petitioned the court for an evidentiary guardianship hearing.
Jan 29 - Judge Greer approved Schiavo's motion to cancel the evidentiary hearing.
Feb 7 - Schiavo files with the Florida Supreme Court to overturn the Appellate Court's October ruling which spared Terri's life.
Mar 14 - The Florida Supreme Court denied Michael Schiavo’s appeal.
Jun 19 - Schiavo objects to the medical and neurological testing.
Jul 1 - Judge Greer conducted a 3+ hr hearing involving three issues:
1. Schiavo’s Plan to Enroll Terri into a Medicaid Program
2 Termination of Schiavo's Attorney Fees
3. Equal Payment for Terri's Examining Doctors
Jul 10 - Court Hearing again was for the purpose of allowing certain medical tests that were requested to evaluate Terri’s true medical and neurological condition.
Jul 12 - Judge Greer ruled -not-to-pay- Terri’s doctors for their professional fees to examine Terri. Notably, in a previous hearing, Judge Greer -approved- payment for Schiavo’s doctors fees.
Jul 22 - Judge Greer approved three of Terri’s desired neurological tests and rejected a dozen other.
Aug 28 - Judge Greer established the dates for Terri's trial.
Oct 2 - Schiavo files petition to prohibit the media from seeing Terri’s recent neurological examination videotapes or airing the video’s to the public after they have been presented to the court as evidence.
Oct 2 - Schiavo petitioned the court to authorize Terri’s cremation.
Oct 11-22 Terri’s trial
Nov15 - Judge Greer conducted a hearing in response to a motion Attorney Anderson filed requesting time to investigate recent evidence suggesting Terri’s heart failure may have been caused by physical abuse.
Nov 22 - Greer orders Terri’s starvation death to begin on Jan 3, 2003.
Dec 9 - Attorney Anderson filed a ‘Notice of Appeal’ to the 2nd District Appellate Court.
Dec 9- Attorney Anderson filed a motion with Judge Greer to ‘stay’ the January 3rd feeding termination date.
Dec 10 - Schiavo filed a motion with Judge Greer to strike attorney Anderson’s motion to ‘stay,’ requesting a court hearing to argue his objection.
Dec 13 - Judge Greer acquiesced to Michael Schiavo’s attorney motion to conduct a hearing, which resulted in a ‘stay’ being granted, pending appellate resolution.
Dec 18 - Schiavo filed a motion with the 2nd District Appellate Court to overturn Judge Greer’s December 13th order.
Dec 23 - The 2nd Appellate Court denied Michael Schiavo’s attorney motion to overturn Judge Greer’s December 13, 2002 ‘stay’ order. Furthermore, the Appellate Court established filing dates and scheduled Appellate oral arguments to take place on April 4, 2003.
2003
Guardian Removal Petition Still Pending…
On November 15, 2002, attorney Anderson filed a petition with Judge Greer to remove Michael Schiavo as Terri’s legal guardian. The petition included a declaration of Adversary Proceedings, charging that Michael Schiavo violated a dozen or more specific Florida Statutes while serving in his capacity as Terri’s legal guardian.
Apr - Appellate Court Hearing.
Jun - Appellate Court Upholds Greer.
Jul - Appellate Court Denies Court Review and Stay.
Jul - Appellate Court grants 30 day stay.
Aug - Terri hospitalized under mysterious conditions, denied visits from her priest.
Sep - Emergency hearing to allow visitation and obtain current medical information.
Sep - Michael Schiavo ordered by court to give discharge summary to Terri's parents.
Sep - Judge Greer scheduled October 15, 2003 for the removal of Terri's sustenance.
Oct - 15 Terri's sustenance removed at Hospice Woodside in Pinellas Park, FL.
Oct - 20 Florida Legislature and Senate meet in special session Terri's bill is introduced.
Oct - 21 Terri's bill approved, signed into law. Governor Bush issues executive orderr.
Oct - 23 Michael Schiavo announces plans to sue Governor Bush and challenge Terri's Law as unconstitutional.
Oct - Dr. Jay Wolfson of Tampa, Florida assigned as independent Guardian ad Litem.
Nov - New Guardianship hearing in Sixth Circuit court.
Nov - Disability advocacy groups file Amicus Brief.
Nov - Judge Baird to hear case on Terri's Law. Governor not properly served in suit, appeals venue.
Nov - Governor Bush petitions to remove Judge W. Douglas Baird on suggestion of bias.
Dec - 3 Terri's birthday. Supporters convene at Woodside Hospice. Terri receives more than 1,000 birthday cards and gifts.
Dec - Governor Bush denied discovery in Schiavo v Bush. Governor denied subpoenaing witnesses.
Dec - 20 Guardian ad Litem dismissed by Judge Demers.
Dec - 22 Judge Baird rules that he will issue a summary ruling on Terri's law without a trial. His ruling is withheld until appeals by Governor Bush are ruled upon in the Second District Court of Appeals in Lakeland, Florida.
2004
Jan - 8, Judge Demers denies petition for reinstatement of Guardian ad Litem
A young Terri on Christmas Eve
No simple answer
Terri is not entitled to a divorce. Instead, her guardian must allow her a dissolution of marriage.
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How can anyone say how anyone other than themself would want to live? You may think that Christopher Reeve's life was not worth living, but he must have thought it was. What about the woman who's face and hands were burnt completley off from a terrible car accident. She said she is happy to be alive. The only person who says that Terri does not want to live is her husband , who by the way already has a relationship with another women whom he has fathered two children with. In addition, there is in question how Terri's present state came about. Some speculate that her "husband" was abusive and he did this to her. It does seem odd that he wants her body cremated immediatly upon her death and will not allow any autopsy or any post-mortem testing. The bottom line is that there is nothing in writing that states Terri would not want to be deprived of nourishment. The last time I checked it is punishable by law to deprive an ANIMAL of food and water. Pease don't start talking about God's will, a new born baby would die when brought home if not for human intervention in providing nourishment.
Laura
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1. God
2. Family
3. Health
4. Highlands Latin School
5. George W. Bush
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Flippen' sweet news!
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The same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I emailed Rick and he said that the sender apparently deleted it from their outbox. I never got the message.
Laura
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Jim is gone
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Margaret,
I felt very sad reading your post about Jim's death. I don't know what else to say....I hate cancer.
Feeling your pain,
Laura
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Bill,
One important thing to know is that there are different size port-a-caths.
Believe it or not the surgeon who installed my mother's port, installed the wrong size. This was actually her second port and we are certain that we explained that the port was going to by used for drawing blood, IV fluids and possibly future chemo. The first time an attempt was made to access the port (for blood tests) the nurse could not get a return. After this happened a couple more times a port dye study was ordered to determine if the port was functioning properly and it was- for infusion but not aspiration. When we went back to the surgeon and questioned him on this, his response was that he did not realize that it was to be used to draw blood or he would have put in a larger port. I was so mad I could spit. Now we are faced with the possibility of having to get yet a third port. Just make sure that the Doctor installing the port understands exactly what the port is going to be used for.
Laura
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As you can read in my signature, my mother is a stage 4 NSCLC patient, however this is not her first battle with this disease.
I have been reluctant to share this "story" for various reasons, but mostly because the incredible amount of guilt I feel for not being more more vigilant regarding my mother's history of disease.
In 1992 I was 31 and living about 100 miles away from my mother when it was discovered that she had lung cancer. Back then, I was all about myself and my life with my husband and three year old daughter. Mom assured me that the cancer was early stage and contained in the right upper lobe. Mom immediately quit her pack a day 30+ years smoking habit. She underwent a lobectomy and was told no further treatment was needed. She even quoted the surgeon as saying "you'll never have to worry about cancer again!" At the time I thought that sounded strange, after all none of us is immune to cancer, however I thought it best not to question her when she seemed so relieved and happy.
Over the next few years I really didn't think much about the cancer although in the back of my mind I often wondered if Mom worried that it might come back. There were times I thought, should I ask mom if she is getting checked or screened for recurrence but I really was afraid to sound pessimistic. After 10 years had passed I felt safe to say that I had no worries about the cancer.
When I received that dreadful phone call from my father in November of 2003 I was devastated. How could this be happening? The rest of the story is there in the signature.
Things are different now though. Mom is not going to be "cured". But I have not made the mistake of before by not getting involved. I have posted in the past about my strong feelings regarding caregivers and advocates, my mother's story is the reason why. Had I been more involved in 1992 maybe my mother would have gotten yearly CTs, chest xrays whatever, it would have been better than nothing. I know that "what ifs" mean nothing now, but I can't help but feel that I and the rest of my family had our heads in the sand.
Laura
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Hi,
Thanks to all for the responses.
Reily, yes mom is taking Warfarin(Coumadin) for the blood clot. The Marinol seems to be making her feel better, though it's hard tell when she feels bad because she never complains.
Snowflake, funny that you should mention Cheetos. I was going to the store yesterday and I asked Mom if I could get her anything and she said she would like some Cheetos. I couldn't believe it! That is too funny.
The Marinol is quite expensive, a twenty five day supply was about $460.00. I thought I should mention this for anyone who might be following this post.
Thanks again,
Laura
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I'm in the minority. I am just not a fan of change. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate your hard work. Thanks Rick.
Laura
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My mother is now taking Marinol to stimulate her appetite and it appears to be effective. She started on Monday at 5mg a day and was increased to 10mg Wednesday evening. While she has not starting eating huge portions of food, she now can eat small meals without getting nauseous. I am so happy about this! Mom's Oncologist said that usually one out of five patients will see improvement so I am feeling so blessed and thankful. One of my worst fears has always been that she would stop eating. A special thank you to Snowflake for her suggestion.
Laura
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Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Hey Snowflake,
Sorry, I'm pretty bad about following up on my posts. To answer your question, yes my mother is now on 5mg.(started out with 2.5mg.) of the Marinol. After researching it on the net, talking to a Pharmacist and finally her Onc. we decided to give it a try. So far she is into day three and I can't really see too much of a difference in her appetite. I am still hoping it will help. Thank you so much for the info.
Laura
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Dear Margaret,
I think there are many, many people here who can feel your pain and your joy. When I say joy I mean that there is something special between those who are so close to the person who is suffering. Joy because you savor the time left, joy because you have a chance to say goodbye, joy because you learn what it really means to give of youself completely and ask nothing in return.
My mother is loosing her battle, she knows it and I know it. She has time to make plans, this is good for her. I asked her the other day if she had her choice of knowing in advance that her life was ending(as in her case) or to not know by some unfortunate event that would end her life without warning, with no hesitation she said she would want to know. "I have time to get ready" she said.
There comes a time when one has to make peace with one's situation and accept what the future holds. I believe when that time comes for each of us we know it. It sounds as if you are at peace.
Laura
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When I first discovered this site I was really surprised at how many members don't reveal the States or Citys in which they live. I think it could be helpful for the newcomers, or those seeking second opinions, to gain information about hospitals and doctors in their area.
Just a thought.
Laura
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Does anyone know of anything other than Magestrol or Megace that is used to help with appetite stimulation. My mother is down to 109 and is withering away. Due to other complications, my mother cannot use the two medications I mentioned. Bulking up her diet does not help at this point, as she has no desire to eat.
Please help.
Laura
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There are opinionated members here. I got a PM from a regular user of this board calling me a "capricious little bi***".
People do and say things that are unexpected. I am not going to deprive myself of the knowledge and support I gain from this site because of one person's actions, nor should anyone else.
Laura
Mary Agnes Mouser 7/19/1939-6/27/2005
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Mary Agnes Mouser
Mary Agnes Mouser, 65, of Hodgenville, died Monday, June 27, 2005, at her residence.
A native of LaRue County, she was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Boston. She worked at Heartland Catering.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin and Mary Alma Bradley Hornback.
Survivors include her husband, James Patrick Mouser; two sons, David Mark Mouser and James Patrick Mouser Jr., both of Elizabethtown; four daughters, Laura Roberts and Julie Mouser, both of Louisville, and Jennifer Corbin and Penny Simpson, both of Elizabethtown; three brothers, Fred Hornback and Frank Hornback, both of Hodgenville, and Roy Hornback of Elizabethtown; two sisters, Ann Walker and Janice Kleinhenz, both of Louisville; six grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin of Tours in Louisville. Burial will follow in St. Joachim Cemetery in LaRue County.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210.
Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.