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Lilly, you spoke exactly what I have thoughts of. I too struggle to pinch a dime not knowing if I spend it I will take away from my family if I should die. I sometimes (alot of times) feel my life is at a standstill not knowing what to do. But I try to be positive as I'm sure you do. Funny we all think pretty much the same at some point during all this. Thanks for the post, makes me feel no so alone...

Steph, your in the best place you could be and that is this site. A lot of stage IV survivors here that I'm sure were told 6 months and have been here alot longer. Stay Strong....

Great news Fred, congrats on both, stable and no smoking.....

Wish I could have been there to see it. Congrats you deserve it.

Great news Don, thats things that we want to hear even if it is not related to LC. And Peggy I've seen the commercial I thought they were lima beans ? lol

It was about 2 months for me, I pushed myself to walk everyday even if it was to the end of the driveway. I went back to work then also full time. But as said above it depends on your condition before the surgery. There is light at the end of this tunnel.

Prayers your way for mom to get better and feel more comfortable, and for you to stay as stress free as possible until mom gets better.

Mike, I agree with some of the others, It's what you mom wants to do. If she is willing to treat then let her, but if she feels at her age not too, respect that. I'm stage 3 (the second time around) and have done very well with all the treatments. Keep us in touch.

Hi Graham, lots of good advice here. Sorry you have be here. Speak to her doctors about the cough and that she needs some relief from it, I am sure there is something they can do. You stated your wife had memory problems, is she aware of what is going on ? Thats got to be hard. Write with more details.

Gail, what can I say....ALL the above....

I don't do self exams either, I have fibrocystic breasts any way and all I would feel would be lumps. But I will say after going through radiation all the women there were being treated for breast cancer. Scary that it effects so many, even met a lady who was only 27 and had been battling it for 4 years. I was told by my rad onc that I was too young to be in there with my disease but she said I would fit in with all the breast cancer patients and boy was she right a bunch of them. I guess its personal preference but I do agree after what we have all been through why search for something else, let the docs do that and of course the sandwich machine (mammo).

Kaylei, it is stories like yours that keeps hope in all of our hearts, thanks for sharing.

Marilyn, sorry you have to be here, the most I have learned from this site is you have to be your own advocate, be demanding and fight,fight and fight. And as said above there seems to be someone here 24/7. Your in my prayers

Sorry about your mom, my mom was classed terminal 3 times in the beginning she lived 6 years and the cancer was not what took her. Have faith...

Welcome Leo, this site is a God sent, visit often for hope and prayers..adding your mom to my prayers'

Glad you found us, I agree you are doing the right thing seeking another opinion. Pray for good results and keep us updated.

Boy I sure am glad about this post, I was worried about not being able to think clearly and was wondering if the cancer had gone to the brain. Thank God we have spell check.....haha Ernie, you made me laugh...

I feel it is normal, we have been through alot and it takes time, everyday will get better but Ive just come to terms that there will be days we will want to avoid the world, and I agree with the previous post, walking does help, I took the dog around the block the other day and felt much better when I got home. One day at a time.... Hope tomorrow is better for you.

Neil, read my profile, Ive got a recurrence in my mediastinum nodes. I have 4 more radiation treatments to go (I will be through on Thurs.) had a total of 37 also have had chemo weekly with the radiation. Other than being tired it has been do-able. I still have 3 more chemos to go through but will be finished with everything on April 13th. I never lost my hair, minimal nausea in the beginning, no soreness in the eshopagus as I was told could happen. Ive done great and I too am will be 47 next month. Was glad Dr. West posted to this question that made my day. Hang in there Neil

WONDERFUL !!!!

I agree 1 more, ask about a picc line I did it was placed in the bend of my arm and after the first week I dont even notice its there, you can bend your arm and do most anything. Blood is drawn and chemo given in the same line. Good luck

I was originally sent for cyberknife, but was not a candidate, I was also told its around $12000.00 to $14,000.00 per treatment and treatment plans are 1-5, so I would think cost is why insurance is so against paying for it. Sad isn't it, our lives are put on a pricetag....

Heather so sorry, I think your husband made the right decision with just the radiation. Hopefully this will help his pain and let him make his trip. We are here if you need to vent. Take care of yourself.

Heather, you are one strong lady, my prayers are with you. This is one awful disease, Stay strong...

I have a sore throat, no feeling of a lump and have 9 treatments left after today, but Im very lucky because Ive really had no swallowing problems except for the sore throat, Ive gained 3 pounds, the did tell me to take small bites and a drink of water after each bite. This last 13 treatments have been redirected so I guess my eshopagus wont be getting sore. I do take the magic mouth wash at night before I go to bed. Good luck.