Don Wood

Carole, sounds like a good plan for your hubby. Hang in there. Don

Pam, sorry your sister has gone through so much already. We do know that radiation is used effectively on bone mets where there is extreme pain and/or threat to bone integrity. Best to you and your sister. Don

Dawn, welcome to the site. Sorry your brother had to go through so much already. There is plenty of info and support here, so let us know what specifically you need as you go through this with your brother. Don

Irene, so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Don

Welcome, Absolone! Your presence is an inspiration to us. Let us know how we may support you. Don

Welcome, Corwin. Glad you have found us. Lots of info and support, so let us know what you need from us. Don

Alriiiiiiiiiight, Joanie!

Shirley, I know zippo about colon cancer. My expertise is in lung and prostate, and heart surgery. I recommend you Google "colon cancer" and find a website that you can ask your questions to. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Good to see you post. Don

Yes, I remember you well, Karma. Glad to see you again. Take care. Don

Julie, I am so sorry at the loss of your mom. Your story is beautiful, and you are turly touched by God. May His peace be ever with you. Don

My best to you and Brian. Appreciate the update. Don

Jana, so glad to see your post. You've been missed. Congratulations on the pregnancy! Very happy for you. Best to you, mum and family Don

Welcome back, Di! Glad to hear things are going better for you. Here's to a speedy recovery. Don

Add my hearty welcome to the rest, Doug. Glad you have found us, and glad you have already gained support. Keep us posted on your progress. Don

Welcome! At this point, I can only tell you that there are many survivors of lung cancer -- just look at this forum. My wife has survived so far 2 years and 6 months since diagnosis and she is Stabe IV non-small cell. Let us know how we may support you. Don

My prayers are with you and family, Rosemary. Don

Happy birthday, TAnn! We know how precious each birthday is. And just in time for spring with the azaleas, redbud and fruit trees now in bloom in Houston. Celebrate! Don

Thanks so much to all of you for your well wishes and continued support. Lucie was moved by the outpouring of greetings for her birthday. I was touched as well. We feel your caring and support. Lucie got to celebrate her birthday this past week four times. Saturday a week ago, we went out with another couple to dinner, and celebrated. Tuesday, which was her actual birthday, we two went out to dinner at the restaurant of her choice, and celebrated. Thursday, five ladies from church in a small group with her took her to lunch, and celebrated. Last night, Saturday, we went out with the family -- son and wife, two grandchildren, daughter and daughter-in-law's dad, and celebrated. I think we did it justice. She now has to rest up from all this activity! Take care and blessings. Don

Okay, so I can't count. It is three plus years. Still a great milestone. Don

The way I count it, Tiny, it's four years of survivorship! Congratulations! You are an inspiration. Celebrate the news! Don

My wife had a bout of systemic staph infection right after starting her first round of chemo and radiation. Then a year and a half later, when on Iressa, she developed bilateral pneumonia. Both times she survived. So, yes, it is common. Don

I agree with Ry's observation. My wife got bilateral pneumonia from Iressa, a cousin of Tarceva. Don

I'm glad to see yo planning ahead, Beth. Good for you!

Great news, Laurie! Happy birthday, Mom.

Great news! Enjoy Florida!