Don Wood
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My wife was tired to some extent most of the time -- from treatment, from medication, from stress. Your mom had chemo and surgery, plus she is working. A job, whether sit-down or not, has certain stress. With all of that, I am not surprised she is tired. Don
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Of course, you're tired and frustrated. You wouldn't be human if you weren't. I was tired all through my wife's LC and I didn't have two little ones vying for my attention. Come here and vent anytime. That's one of the things we do for each other. Don
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Welcome, Peggy. As many have said, your mom needs to see an oncologist soon. The family doctor is not equiped to handle lung cancer. My wife was 65 when she was diagnosed, and her prognosis was 9 months since she had Stage IV NSCLC, with many bone metatheses. She lived a very productive life for 4 years. I wish you and your mom well. Don
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Her spirit is there in the house, Sarah.
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Great news, Jen!
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Kimberly, my heartfelt sympathies. I believe, as you do, that your dad passed to a peaceful, painless place. Don
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Careful there, Ann. I have two sons and a daughter who went to Texas A&M! LOL
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I left her a PM, but she hs not responded.
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My prayers are with you, Ann.
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Well, rats, Don. I'm sorry it wasn't all good news, and I hope there is something that they can do to treat the tumor. Don
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Well, our own Val, our Treebywater, has made her 2000th post. Val joined us almost 2 1/2 years ago, when her mom was diagnosed with Stage 4, NSCLC. Her mom passed away in July '05, and Val has continued to be with us, giving her loving support and good information to all here. Thanks, Val, for being here for us. We appreciate your efforts very much. We look forward to many more posts of encouragement. Don
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Welcome here. Lots of info and support. My wife was also a nonsmoker and did not live in a house with secondary smoke. I believe statistics say 20% of owmen with LC and 10% of men with LC never smoked.
My wife was Stage IV nonsmall cell, and was given 9 months. She lived a productive life for 4 years. So, yes, there is plenty of hope. Keep the faith, and let us know how we may help you. Don
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Today, March 15, is Lucie's birthday. She would have been 70, and I really thought she would live to see it.
I did not want to dine alone tonight, so I invited family to join me for dinner out. My daughter, my older son and his wife and my granddaughter joined me. We all shared stories about Lucie and enjoyed the company and food. It was a good thing to do for me, and hopefully them as well. Don
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Good to see you posting, Ralph. I am praying the brain met thing gets taken care of. Don
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Hi, Susan, and welcome. Your mom's case sounds similar to my wife's. My wife was 69 at diagnosis and had bone mets to spine, hip, leg, rib and skull. Those mets that were painful, including the spine, were radiated, and she started on carboplatin/taxotere as well. Statistics said she would live 9 months, but she actually lived a 4-year productive life. Because of the spinal injury, she had to be on low dose morphine all that time, but it worked for her. I wish you and your mom well on the treatments. Don
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Sounds good!
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Enjoy!
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I think "loss" is a lot less offensive than other things that are thoughtlessly said. Lucie and I got to where we did not take offense at people's remarks, but were grateful they cared enough to let us know they were with us. As Becky said, right now you are reeling from the death and it is an emotional time for you. Don
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I live in Houston -- traffic!
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Did you know Chicago has an Irish rabbit?
O'Hare!
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My heartfelt sympathies at the loss of your dad. I was overseas when my dad died and I missed the funeral and everything. You can get through that, believe me. I am happy for you in your expectant state. I hope that will bring you joy. Having a wife and kids helped me move on with my life. Blessings. Don
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I think you are on the right track and I'd ignore the nurse. First, they should control your husband's pain so he is comfortable. When we first went to the onc, the first thing he did was get the pain under control. That is why my wife could function through her 4 years.
Second, it is your husband's choice to make whether to continue treatment. You are not selfish to want him to be as comfortable as possible with whatever time there is. Hang in there. Don
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Sharon, that is super news! Whoo Hoo!
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Wonderful!
Argh! Hospitals
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Unfortunately, that scenario is played out a lot in hospitals, especially on the weekend when the regular staff isn't there. You are correct -- each patient needs an advocate who "sqeaks for the wheel to be oiled". It is a normal thing you are running into. Glad you are there for your mom. Don