Maryanne

Hi Ronnie, Don't take it too seriously what people say... sometimes things just come out without that person knowing that it hurt. Grief works in so many different ways. I am glad your children are with you right now. And like it was mentioned they are always a phone call away. Please know that we are always here for you. I am so sorry for all you are going through. Maryanne

My heat goes out to you Ronnie.... I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. Please accept my deepest condolences. May the wonderful memories keep her alive in your heart. Maryanne

So sorry to hear the sad news of the passisng of your mom. Always keep those wonderful memories in your heart and there she will live on through all her love ones. Please accept my deepest sympathy... Maryanne

Love this post Jamie.. Iam so thrilled for you I have a feeling this will be the result for now on... you do so much for the awareness of LC with your "playing for a cure" we are sooo proud of you for all the accomplismehts you have given Lungetity. You are definetely a special lady... you shine!! CONGRATS ON YOUR RESULTS!!! Maryanne

Susan, your mom is nothing short of amazing!!! I am so excited to hear she made her goals and equally excited that she has new ones. Awesome!!! Maryanne

Michele your husband is always with you. He left his sick body behind but is soul always lives on... It hasn't been long since he passed give yourself time and in time you will be able to cope with his loss. I wish I had a magic wand to give you, but I just have my support and my shoulder to lean on.. I am so sorry for what your are enduring... We are always here for you. Maryanne

Seems like we never stop grieving, huh Missy... Just when you think you are doing okay... bang something happens to set you off. My heart to yours sweetie.. ((((((((KIM)))))))) Maryanne

So sorry to hear the news about Kim's dad... my deepest condolences goes out to her and her family. May he continue to live on through the wonderful memories you have of him. Maryanne

Hi Sue, Was waiting for your mom's results. We are so thrilled to hear the good news!! We certainly know the feeling... I hope we get the same results.. will find out Thurs. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Maryanne

So good to hear from you Cindy.. we go back along way! So so glad to hear your good news... Now you could relax for another year... yea!!! take care Maryanne

Glad to hear your wife is now home. She must have felt great when she come though that door... No place like home, huh.. Baby steps... she will be fine, pamper her needs... just give it time.. Maryanne

So glad to hear your good news!!!! Keep it coming. Maryanne

I posted the same article that I posted on here earlier on FB WTF (Where's the Funding) which is a LC site.... I received a message, which I though was interesting below... I took off her name as I did not ask her if I could post it.... interesting message... Subject: Lunc Cancer I read you post on FB on WTF site, and just wanted to say that I am also a 6-year lung cancer survivor. I saw your post about a blood test. I went through a clinical trial at the University of kentucky where I received a vaccine to prevent a recurrence of LC. The dotor was Edward Hirschwitz, and he and Dr. Zhong have a patented blood test that should be reaching dotor's offices shortly. Advances are finally being made, but all of us have got to fight to keep it going. Let's keep in touch Maryanne

I am putting this in General but you can move it to wherever. I heard on my local news that there is now a blood test to detect LC in early stages. I am so excited for this breakthrough. http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/12882/ Blood test could detect lung cancer up to five years before CT scans June 04, 2010 by Brendon Nafziger, Writer A blood test could detect about half of lung cancers up to five years before other tests, according to a team of British scientists. In a series of papers to be presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, the scientists from the company Oncimmune tout their "Early CDT-Lung Test" for finding around 40 percent of lung cancers years before they show up on CT scans. The company hopes the test, commercially available in the United States starting Tuesday, will not only save lives by detecting cancer early, but drive down health care costs. The test works by looking for antibodies, called auto-antibodies, which the body produces to combat cancer. As Geoffrey Hamilton-Fairley, executive chairman of Oncimmune, explained to DOTmed News, cancer cells divide rapidly. During division, they release antigens that the body recognizes as foreign, which it combats with auto-antibodies. "Everybody has a background count of these auto-antibodies," Hamilton-Fairley said, which actually increase as we age, possibly because our bodies are fighting off many less aggressive cancers successfully. The research originated with John Robertson, a professor at the University of Nottingham. As part of their yearly check-up, his patients at high-risk for breast cancer had their blood drawn. If they came down with cancer, Robertson went back to their blood samples and retroactively tested them for the auto-antibodies, finding that over half of the cancers could have been found four years before diagnosis. For the current test, patients have their blood samples mailed to Oncimmune's U.S. testing facility in De Soto, Kan., just outside Kansas City. The researchers then choose a selection of around six antigens that they pass a patient's blood sample over. If auto-antibodies are present, they'll bind to the antigens. After doing this a few times for accuracy, researchers develop the patient's antigen "fingerprint." This fingerprint is then compared against a population cut-off to judge the patient's risk for developing cancer. Eventually, physicians will compare a patient's fingerprint against those taken from previous years, and not just population cut-offs, for more accurate readings, Hamilton-Fairley said. "We'll end up with your own individual antigen fingerprint," he said, "and you'll be able to compare that year by year, and over time you'll pay more attention if you stray from the personal profile." For now, they recommend one test about every five years, but as the patient ages or if there are risk factors - specifically, smoking - doctors might look at it more often. Continue reading Blood test could detect lung cancer up to five years before CT scans ...

Wow Judy, I am really sorry to hear all the pain you have been going through. So glad the spasms stopped. Sending good vibes your way and hope they find the problem and fix it fast. Hang in there, there will be a solution. Maryanne

Please accept my deepest sympathies... May your wonderful memories together keep him alive in your heart. Maryanne

Barb... so so sorry for your loss... I just dont know what to say...My heart to yours. You know we are always here for you Maryanne

http://vodpod.com/watch/2465651-dancing ... -can-video Maryanne

Barbara, so sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. I just lost a friend a couple of weeks ago also to LC and I know how much that hurts... my deepest sympathies goes out to her family and friends. Maryanne

We really had great time as usual, and it was great to see JB, Col and little Jack as they were not able to attend last time. Did miss Kasey and Fred immensly as they are always there and a delightful couple. I hope Kasey is feeling better. Again like Ginny said anyone is invited to attend. We really have a great time. Maryanne

For all of you who have known Sharonjo (Sharon) from here I have bad news as to why she has not posted. She had passed.... it has been awhile maybe 9 months ago. I guess she had no one to let us know on here. I know she was the gaurdian of her 2 grandchildren and she did not have a spouse, so I don't know what happen to them. Keep them in your prayers that they are safe... For us that knew Sharon pesonally, she was one heck of a fighter and a wonderful lady. Peace be with you Sharon Maryanne

Oh Barb, what do you tell a person when you read something like this. I wish I had some words to help comfort you. But know that I hold you in my heart of hearts. We are always here for you.. I am so deeply sorry.... Maryanne

Lynnie.... so so sorry to hear the passing of you beloved dad. You told a beautiful story of him and I could undertantd why they call it a celebration of his life. As yes, he was so much more than just a having this dreadful disease. His memories will live on through you and all lhis loved ones. My heart to yours., Maryanne

Hopefully we will get an update... worried about you... Maryanne

Tina no... how scarey... I pray this is not what your worse nightmare is... Maryanne