Kasey

Prayers already said, Lisa. Try to keep those crazy thoughts under control until all testing is done and results are in. FYI........flu around here has been brutal. Many people very sick for extended periods of time ~ me being one of them. 3+ weeks and still wasn't really back to what my normal is. Keep that in mind! And be sure to let us know how she's doing. Kasey

I'm glad you stopped by, Laurie. I CANNOT believe it's 3 years!!!! For some reason that seems to be much too long. I am glad you have all those wonderful memories! Just wondering if you are in a new location?? Hope you are doing well and have lots of good in your life. You certainly added good in mine the time you were here. Thanks for that. Good luck and hope to see you around from time to time. Kasey

Hi Susan, You find yourself in the exact same position all of us here were in when first diagnosed. It is hard to step back and take time to just take some deep breaths. It seems that you still ned a lot of info from your medical people, so don't go trying to guess what's going on. The internet is full of great info and also scary and inaccurate stuff as well. It's best to get all your info and THEN try investigating. Right now you are just stabbing in the dark. I am from PA too. Where are you? The folks here will have their expertise to share, but we all will need to her the whole story ~ like just what type of lung cancer you have. No need to get into SCLC and NSCLC yet. Just a few things to get you started: keep a notebook with all the info from each and every appointment; get copies for yourself of all scans and reports; it's a good idea to take someone with you to all appointments (easy to not hear ~ or hear incorrectly what you are being told);ask lots of questions; second, third, AND fourth opinions are good things. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you as you gather your facts. Take the anxiety meds and take time to breathe, and take in one step (day) at at ime. Kasey

Ah Judy ~ we should have been chatting at 4:00 this morning. I was up 4 times last night. I've been struggling with sleep for quite some time now. Some nights I don't sleep at all. Ativan has stopped working so I just am tired all the time lately. I do not, however, have the intestinal distress you are experiencing, or the worry of second guessing my decisions. I find your strength and attitude quite remarkable, you know. I've no advice to help you with decision-making. I just hope you know that there are manyof us out here who would change things for you by our sheer will if only we could. I believe you are being treated at a wonderful place and guess they know what they are doing. I do understand, however, how weary you must be being on treatment all this time. I hope when May comes it brings some peace of mind that decisions made are the right ones. Wish I could make you feel better. Kasey

Hi Debbi, Just wanted to be sure to welcome you for now. You will have many questions and people here will have some of the answers for you. You mention Philadelphia. Is that where you live? I am originally from right outside of Phiia, butl ive a bit further west now. There is a group from here who meet in King of Prussia a couple of times a year for lunch. In fact, tomorrow, 3/26, we will be there! Hope you can become part of our group. Be sure to keep us updated and hopefully we can chat more personally sometime soon. Kasey

Judy - didn't see your post BUT I do think we need to talk sometime. Love to you! kasey

Hi Dave!!!! Sorry to have to meet you here. Hopefully there will be lots more folks stopping by to welcome you and offer support. Being diagnosed early is a very good sign. I know there are small cell survivors here - sure hope they find you and respond. I found this support site 6-1/2 years ago when my doctors told me I had no light at the end of my tunnel. And here I am all thee years later. Please be sure to keep us all updated as your treatment schedule unfolds. Many here can help you with questions you may have. Kasey

I forget what everybody looks like!!!!!! And I miss Jack too! It's hard for us to plan a weekend in advance since we are making frequent, and often last minute, trips to the dairy farm. I know March 5 and 19 we will be there. As of today, March 12 and 26 are open. Then we get to April. April 2 or 16. That's what we have for now. Hey Ginny.......what about Ellen??? Don't you have her phone # and/or email? Haven't seen a thing from her since forever. Last time she said she could feel she wasn't doing as well as she had been. Worried. Hope this finally comes together for us. Kasey

Hi Doc!!! I posted to you on FB, but wanted to say a big welcome here! I'm so glad you are feeling great! I also hope you get a good report and find that you do, indeed, have things under control. MUCH progress is being made for LC. Our job is to keep doing what we can until the nexxt best thing comes along!!!! Best of luck to you and I look forward to seeing you around here! Kasey

Well, Eric, it seems Snowflake has cleared up PA for you. Yes, it is the state of Pennsylvania wihich is in the Northesstern part of the United States. It is just a bit SW of New York State. And the movie 'Witness'.................MUCH of it was shot right here minutes away from where we live. Thanks for your words of compassion too, Eric. We are lifted up by the many kindnesses of folks such as yourself. I posted a bit of an update in the Inspirational forum. Waiting to see you in PA of the USA !!!!! Kasey

Well a big hi to y'all. I'm usually not in here but had to share my wildlife story. I actually hit a..................bird once! Cried for 2 days!!!! Bet nobody can top that one! Anyhow, just had so say this to Eric....................why not come to PA??? Free lodging and real Amish. You haven't lived until you've had Lancaster County shoo-fly pie!!!!!!! Kasey

Hi Helen!!!! I love dogs, gardening, grandchildren, and being retired too! It sounds as if you are on the right track. I was dx'd in the fall of 2004. I was staged at llla OR b ~ depending on what doctor you ask. Here I am all this time later doing pretty good, if I do say so myself. I'll be thinking of you and sending positive energy your way. Keep us in the loop. Kasey

Frances girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have I ever missed you!!! I am more than thrilled over hearing dad's great news. Give him a great big hug from ME! Although I've missed your sweet and beautiful face, I am so very happy you don't have the need to be visiting here more often than evey 3 years to deliver wonderful news. And to top that off....you've brought Mike out the woodwork to boot!!!! I'm smiling from here all the way to you, sweety! xoxo, Kasey

Sorry, Ginny. Amazing - 4 friends all with LC. I agree with that strange prognosis. I don't think these folks who spout the stats know much about anything. When will there be some major breakthrough? Thinking of you often and thanks so much for your card. Means a lot. Hope lunch gets on the books before too long. Ever hear from Ellen? I thought you had her # and/or email or something. Thinking about her of late too. Haven't seen anything from Col or JB either. Tell Barb that the docs don't know everything. Kasey

Our very best goes out to all of you, NIck!!! Saw the pics on FB and he is one good-looking little guy. Bet you Mom met him long before any of you did! I like that thought. Congratulations many times over. Kasey

Prayers have been headed your way ever since Fred and I first heard about Tomas. You ARE headed to the right place. If ANYONE ANYWHERE can do what needs to be done the best it can be done it is NIH. We will wait to hear from you and take it from there. In the meantime - I know you know all about taking deep breaths, right? And you know everyone here is great at carrying each others' worries. Recall the carrying the pork chop? Well, I've got yours, dear girl! Love, Kasey

I just love you, Nick! Kasey

I agree with Donna - lets' have a Super Snow (as in Becky Snowflake) party!!!! And I am with Eric - let's get the scoop on everything! Big time congrats, Becky. Kasey

Life is hard ~ and then it gets harder .

I'm so sorry, Nicole. You were strong support to your mother these years we've come to know you. Hope the many wonderful memories help see you through these dark days. Kasey

Ah Jean........don't know what to say. I look at your avatar and see the joy in both your faces and I hurt for you. I have not lost Fred, but I weep whenever the thought of living without him enters my mind. I have no doubt, I could not move on and ever be happy again. From what I hear, it is important to keep busy ~ VERY busy. Not sure I would even want to. So I have nothing of any comfort to offer you, just wanted you to not feel so lonely tonight. Wish I could help. Hope you know there are those here to listen and who truly understand ~ some of us to some extent anyhow. Others walking in your shoes get it even more. Just feel the need to say - so sorry. Kasey

Marinaa ~ not sure you will get many replies here as this is a lung cancer site. Perhaps look around for a breast cancer support site. Good luck to you and your mom. Kasey

Oh Ellie, how moving a sentiment. I'm sure you made Christmas the absolute best it could be for all - especially for your brother-in-law. Hope the holidays were wonderful to you. Think of you often - especially during college football season. Some day.........................I'm gonna meet you in the flesh! Was the flower business busy during the holidays? Love, Kasey

Of course you know Fred and I could not be any more thrilled for you!!!!! Hope we all can get together soon. Last we saw you I was rather under the weather. Next time - everyone healthy and happy and eating a great lunch in KoP!! Love and HAPPY NEW YEAR, Kasey and Fred

Oh Denise, so sorry to hear of all your poor mom's woes. Enough is enough, I say. Let's rule out lc ~ what do you say. Seems as if she has enough to contend with without adding that to the mix. Here's hoping the scans and any further testing prove nothing new and that she can begin to feel better. You, poor girl, have had more than a plateful here of late. With all you have, you could be a full menu caterer. Enough is inough for you as well. Kasey