Maryanne

Hello Absolone, and welcome to our little world. There are wonderful people here. Many of whom have beat the odds, over and over again. You will get much encouragment here, which we certainly need at times. You are an 8 year survivor, that is wonderful. Can you let us know what kind of LC you had and what the staging was at that time? Things have changed so much in 8 years, but whatever you had done, certainly worked for you. If you can fill in your profile, it will show up at the bottom of your post. That way we will be able to understand more about your situation. Hang in there and know we are here for you. Maryanne

Irene, my condolences to you and your husband. It is a very difficult time for you. But at lease his suffering is gone. He will always be kept alive through all the memories that he left you with. Come back anytime. Maryanne

Hi Bill, Just another opinion. Joel was stage 1B had his upper left lobe removed. He also does not have to have chemo, but his Oncologist strongly recommends it. So he has an appointment on the 31, to set up a time for his adjuvant(preventive) chemo. Don M. who is a regular on this messge board, had stage 1 also. He had a lobe removed 1/2/04 did not have Adjuvant chemo and just had surgery on his remaining lobe in January. He had said if he had to do it over again he would do the adjuvant chemo. Better safe than sorry, thats how I feel. Maryanne

Well Joanie, that was the best news. You must be so relieved. With everything you have been through, you definetely needed that. I am so happy for you!! Eat hardy, but not too much!! Maryanne

You know Karen, I noticed how nice people are when they find out about the cancer. We had a situation where Joel has to get his adjuntive chemo but had problems with some teeth. Well, the dentist was completely booked and did not have an opening till some time in April. When I explained about the chemo, the receptionist said she will see what can be done. Well we got a phone call that night around dinner and was told that they juggled their patients around, spoke to one patient who just needed a cleaning and put her in April, and gave Joel her spot. His dental work is all done now and he can start his chemo. The dentist was so incredibly nice to Joel, he gave him a couple of perscriptions to take before and during his chemo to help with the problems that can happen to your teeth from the chemo. He told us this was safe to take during chemo, but of course we will ask the doc. Anyway, people really come through when you need it most. Take care and I pray for Dave to get well. Maryanne

Okay Charlie, Keep the good news commin.... Maryanne

Thats wonderful news Katie, thanks so much for all your hard work to make it happen!! Maryanne

Hi Julie, Thank you for coming on here and sharing that with us. I have tears rolling down my cheeks. What a beautiful passing she had with all her children there, and to open her eyes at the last minute and looked at you. You are a wonderful daughter and she loved you so much. All these signs are all positive things that she is happy and wants you to know that. And yes, she is in a much better place. She left her physical sick body and her soul lives on through you and the wonderful memories you have of her. You will meet her again when it is your time. She will always be near, if you need her. Maryanne

Well, I too have my own opinion which I also, like Sharon feel is private. But I think a simple solution would be to just grant him a divorce and let him get on with his life. I know he has a family by another women. Then the parents could do what they want and take care of her. I did not think up this idea on my own, I heard it from Gov. McCann, and it made me think. That would be a win win situation. Maryanne

Hi Pam, So sorry to hear what a delimma your sister is going through. Just want you to know I pray everything turns out right for her. Maryanne

Hi Bill, That is GREAT News. You must be so relieved. You sound like you are in good hands with your Doc. Good Luck, keep us posted Maryanne

Oh Melanie, so sorry to hear that. I pray everything will turn out fine. Maryanne

Hi Doug, So sorry you had to find us. But you have come to the best place for support, guidance and on hand infomation. You must be so scared right now, as we all have gone through that. Hopefully, they caught yours early and it will be operable. If it is in the later stages, the advice I can give you is do not listen to statistics. That would really scare you. LC is not a death sentence, there are so many people here who have beaten the odds, it happens everyday. Hang in there, be positive and keep us posted. Maryanne

Hi Pat, I am really sorry. I know these many of these posts are not very encouraging to you. But unfortunately, that is a fact that you could feel perfectly fine and have LC and not know it. My husband, Joel was diagnoised just from a routine physical, and he just asked for a chest x-ray as he is a smoker. He was floored when the x-ray came back with a mass on his lung. We really thought it was somekind of infection as he was feeling great. We even question the doctors results. Pat, you seem to have some doctors who seem baffled, so maybe you should go for another opinion and they will be able to get the staging for you. Maybe someone on here who lives near Rockford Ill can help you with a doc. for a 2nd opinion. Keep us posted. I will be thinking of you and sending you hope and strength. Maryanne

Yo Beth, You are too funny, in fact you all are Just in case you can't find anything to rent from the video stores, may I suggest the TV series 24. That of course is, if you don't follow it on the telli... It is commercial free and we are so hooked on it. Gives us something to really look foward too. We just finished the 2nd season, and poo the 3rd is not out yet. Bye my Kristy Ally's Maryanne

Hi Val, She is so sweet.... thanks for the "little" update. Maryanne

Hi Brian, It is so important to listen what Don,Sharon and Melanie said, Don't listen to stistics as people here beat the odds every day. All you have to do is read some of the profiles. You must be going through such a hard time right now. The initial shock not knowing whats next is extremely stressful. Just hang in there and be there for your dad. Having the support of his love ones will be a tremendous help to him. Maryanne

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Tann Happy birthday to you!!!!!!!! You will have many many more!!! Maryanne

Great news Debi, Way the go.. Maryanne

Hi Ali, I also want to welcome you to the board. I am so sorry you had to find us, but we are the most optomistic ( as Cindi put it ) people you will find. The only advise I can give you is don't listen to statistics. Most people on here are statistics. They have beaten the odds time and time again. I pray everything will turn out good for your husband. You seem to have nicely blended family whose support will help make a difference. Sending out healing meditation to Jim and strength to you. Please keep us posted and you will find we are always her for you. Maryanne

Laurie, that is great news, girl congratulations on your great scan results. You must be so relieved. keep it comming... Maryanne

Hi Becky, I was just thinking about them and was going to post. I just want them to know that I am estastic that they are getting away, alone. You are a wonderful couple and with everything you have been through, you deserve this time to yourselves. I know they will have a memorable anniversary, And I wish them many,many more to come. A champaign toast to you both at Cindi's Bar HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.....KAREN & DAVID... Cheers, Maryanne

Wow, she is adorable. Your whole family is. You are truly blessed and so is John, but I am sure you certainly know that. Thanks for sharing.... Cutie... Maryanne

Hi Lori, Thank G-d I did not lose anybody, but Iam a caregiver to my husband, and take care of my mom who is 94. She is in a nursing home but has all her wits about her. I visit about 3 times a week and I do her laundry. Then I take care of Joel, cook ,clean , cried with him when he was going through all this and feel the anxiety during his test. New ones are coming up, more anxiety. I am tired also, I would love to be waited on. I don't mean going out to dinner, we do that, I just need someone just sometimes to take care of me. I guess I need a mom, to come over and just take over for a little while and say I am here you relax and let me take care of things. So I kinda know what you are going through. Oops, have to go and make dinner. see ya later. Maryanne

Well Beth, thats the way to do it. Now your cookin, Have a wonderful time tomorrow, make some memories. So glad to see you are feeling better. Maryanne