Laura Ann

Hi TAnn, My mother just completed her 7th(out of 12) WBR treatments. She is is on 16mgs of Dexmethasone a day. So far she as tolerated the treatment fairly well. She is, however, not a complainer and it is sometimes hard to know how she really feels. I am interested in your experience with the treatment and hope you do well. This cancer is the worst kind of hell on earth. That being said, my faith in God is stronger than ever. Hoping for the best for you. Laura

Hi, I have noticed on some posts that a patient indicates "no distant metastisis". Can anyone explain what the location of the metasis indicates. Thanks, Laura

I have been reading messages on this site for several months now. For whatever reason I have been reluctant to jump in, but here I go. My mother was diagnosed with NSCLC in November 2003. I have been her main caregiver and medical care advocate since the first of the year. To say that this has been a learning experience would truly be an understatement. This web-site has meant so much to me. I can't begin to describe how much information I have received as a result of coming here daily. Also there is a feeling of comfort I receive when I come here, I can't explain it, it's just there. My husband and kids know that whenever I "disappear" for short periods of time that I'm on that "website". Taking care of my mother has brought new meaning to my life. I don't know how many others have experience this, but being so involved with the care of my mother has helped me to cope with this terrible disease. I thank God that I found this website. Laura Mother diagnosed 11/2003 NSCLC Inoperable stage 3b Met to right fibula 08/2004 Right fibula removed 09/2004