Don Wood

Doug, glad things are going well. Wish you a quick recovery. Don

Fay, you are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations! Don

Congratulations, Tiny. You have gone over the 2000 posts mark! We are fortunate to have you and your support, and you have been with us since the beginning (Jan. 03). You have such a gentle and loving way to support us folks and we much appreciate you being here. Thanks for your caring and contributions here. Hip hip hooray for Tiny! Don

I agree with Jim -- everyone is different and his/her case is different. You need to work with the onc, but keep yourself abreast of what is available. You can do that here. My wife started out with Taxotere/Carboplatin combination. Later, she had Nevelbine. Our next time probably would be something like Alimta. Best to you. Don

Your dad definitely needs a second opinion. He was given a statistical answer on prognosis, not an individual one. Everyone is different. My wife is Stage IV, NSCLC, and was given 9 months. She is now 2 1/2 years out and still fighting the beast. She has had chemo and radiation, and she has had periods of non-sickness, which makes it all worth the treatments. She is still functional. Her oncologist is very on top of the latest and very aggressive in his approach. That is what we like. My hope is that you will hang onto the hope. Don

Cathy, you have my prayers. Taxotere was very effective with Lucie. Don

Welcome, and glad you posted. Sorry about your dad. It is very common for lung cancer to spread to the bones. My wife originally had 5 areas around her body, and since has had several others occur. She has undergone chemo and radiation a number of times, with success. Hang in there. Don

Thanks for the update, Jody. Hang in there. Don

My heartfelt sympathies. Glad you got to share with him. Don

Very beautiful letter. Your mom is very wise, and just a year younger than me! Thanks for sharing. Don

Melanie, I am glad you have been able to come to the point where you can express such beauty. You have given your husband and your family a special gift, and they will be fine. They will miss your terribly, but they will be fine. That is your legacy. Thanks for expressing these precious words to us here. Don

My prayers are with you.

Hi, Randi. Yes, I remember you. I am sorry your mom is in such bad shape. My prayers are with you. Don

The antidepressant, Effexor, has the side effect of lowering sweating. You might inquire about this. It works for Lucie. Don

Our own dear Ry has just made her 3000th post to the forum! Congratulations, Ry, and many thanks for your continued support of us all. Don

I also am not getting a popup for a new message, although I do get a reminder by E-Mail. Don

Betty, I am so saddened by your post. You have been such a good friend on the website here. I pray you healing and peace. Don

Happy birthday, Maryanne!

You have endured a lot, and I am truly sorry you have had to go through it all. My heartfelt sympathies. Don

Prayers comin'.

Hi, Starry! Glad you are posting. My prayers are with you all. My spin on your quote about God is that God will not allow us more than we can handle with His great help. Hang on to the hope and have faith. Don

Chemo is usually the reason for taste change. It should return when the chemo is done. However, my wife's taste preferences changed some even after the chemo. Don

Sorry about the femur lesion. Lucie is presently being treated with radiation for a fibula lesion which has returned. Good luck. Don

Empty head! Great news, Charlie! Don

Actually, the New Jersey license plates would be sufficient.