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    Bryant Gumbel

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    What I have found when sharing the stats and info on LC with folks is rolling of the eyes ~ like ~ yea right, smoking is not the culprit (sarcastic stone of voice.) Even my 'friends' do it. All I can reiterate is this ~ why do people get lung cancer? Because people have lungs. I also share the 20+ folks I personally know of who were never smokers and lost the fight. Why did they get LC? Because they had lungs ~ that's why. Grrrrrr :twisted:

    Kasey

    God is good!

    in HOPE

    Posted

    I love second opinions and third opinions and FOURTH opinions, Janet. I love your oncologist, I love Christmas. I love NED. I love YOU. Have a wonderful holiday. I will celebrate you this holiday season!!!!!

    Kasey

    In Hospital

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Oh Lilly, that was certainly a long haul. I bet you are ecstatic to finally be home. That 13 hour thing sounds a bit involved, but much better than being isolated from your kids for weeks on end. I sure hope your nutrition gets back up to par quickly and that the 'C' stuff proves to be notning. Thinking of you lots, hon.

    Kasey

    Ok...Update

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Man ~ so sorry, Heidi. I had absolutely no idea all this was going on. It does sound as if you've done your homework and are your own best advocate. Hopefully there will be resolution for you soon. I'm hopeful it wil be sooner rather than later. I've been a bit distracted this past week and obviously missed what was happening. Good luck with it and good luck to your mom and will be thinking of your grandma too. Geez - when it rains it pours, huh? So sorry.

    Love,

    Kasey

    My mom has passed

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Oh Tova..........my heart just breaks for you. Your post just shows the depth of love and devotion you feel toward your dear mother. It truly shows you a young woman of great integrity and compassion as well. You have so many wonderful memories of your mother - some of which you have shared with us here. I hope they can bring you some comfort as you travel this new leg of the journey we all know here as LC. All of us here are with you in spirit and wish we could be there in person to offer you the support you need. I am so sorry.

    Kasey

    12/3/97 - Diagnosed- Survived !!

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Oh how I wish I were there in person to celebrate this milestone with you, Donna. Believe me ~ that day will come. I am intent on meeting you ~ the woman responsible for my still being here. I SO want to be you when I grow up ~ a 12 year survivor. I recall thinking 5 years ago how remarkable 5 or 7 years was. Now I am over 5 years and hope I'm working on 12. I am more than thrilled, Donna. Many, many, many more celebrations just like this one.

    Kasey

    Happy Thanksgiving to My Favorite Support Group

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    I'm late in my well-wishes to you too, Barbara. I am glad it was a special Thanksgiivng and I think I know exactly what you mean. I've been thinking of you and Bill and hoping he is feeling well and you are holding up. This journey is one none of us shoud have to take. But being on it we are ~ and I am glad to be on with you. Belated thanks to you, Barbara, for the wonderful woman you are ~ for Bill AND all of us.

    Kasey

    Richard Kaufman ~ dadstimeon

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    This is so very sad, indeed. Rich was much to many ~ both here and in person. He was the very first person I met in the flesh from LCSC. I went to MA to visit Tracy (years before her own LC dx) and posted here that if ayone was in the vicinity I'd love to meet them. Rich replied and we got to spend an evening together. He and his wife Kathy met Fred and me and we had a few beers, a few laughs, and he gave me a ton of support.

    He had a link to whatever anybody needed. And he certainly had a link to all our hearts as well. His suffering and ailments would have been too much for many, but he bore them with dignity and strength. It just seems the world is a different today knowing that he is not 'there' for us all. I am heartened that he drifted away without any more pain to endure. He has been an icon here at LCSC. It is a sad time for all here.

    :cry: ,

    Kasey

    Dog Socks!

    in HOPE

    Posted

    I bought a new pair of dog socks today. Exactly this time 5 years ago I was going for radiation every day. I have many dog socks, but the very coolest ones were always commented upon by the rad technicians. Those memorable socks are a bit threadbare and pretty sorry looking. I LOVE those socks. But today.......I bouught a new pair. God is good! I will save those old ones though - forever. I will always remember.

    Don't forget to celebrate every day ~ no matter what.

    Kasey

    In memory of Jack Humphries

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Hi Shirley! I remember you and the journey you and your husband had quite vividly. When you said how long it has been, my first reaction was ~ no way it's been that long. I'm sure to you it does seem that long or longer some days, and on other days ~ not that long at all. I will heed your advice and love my Fred the best I can. Cancer has already taught us that lesson, but it is good to be reminded. I am glad you checked in. Hope you are as good as can be expected ~ maybe better on some days than others. Kudos to you for surviving aong with Jack and now without him. We are all survivors here.

    Kasey

    5 Year D-Day

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Oh (((Val))).......I will celebrate YOU and the woman your mother was. Your post drives home for me the crap shoot this beast called LC really is. Your mother and I were dx just 2 months apart. Yes, Sept. 21, 2004 is my d-day. So the question is ~ why one of us is still here and the other not??? Your journey has been a difficult one. The joy of your first pregnancy coupled with the devastation of lung cancer. I recall your incredible devotion and care ~ putting aside all those things expectant mommies spend their time doing to be all you could be for your mama. You were a remarkable young woman before it all. You've come out the other side even more incredible ~ a better mother, a better wife, a better daughter, a better friend. I am so fortunate to know such a woman.

    So Val, today at 5:00 as Fred and I share our glass of wine, it will to honor you and your wonderful mama. You know niether one of will ever be forgotten by us.

    Love,

    Kasey

    3 years and 7 months surviving

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Thanks for the update, Betty. I have followed your cancer journey via your blog. I am TracyD's aunt. I believe you two corresponded for a while. I am happy to see you are still doing pretty darn good. I have thoroughly enjoyed your family pics and updates. I am so hoping you continue doing well and can beat this beast to the ground. Tracy was inspired by you ~ as so many are. Good luck

    Kasey

    Best News!

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Fist-bumpiong right back atcha, Dawn!!! AND doing happy dance too. Vigilant is a good thing and so is celebrating and walking on air. I am thrilled for you.

    Kasey

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