RandyW

congrats this is awesome news... Love to hear it and glad your doing great...

the biggest concern of radiation and chemo is the nausea that usually goes with them. The facility should be giving you some small doses of both steroids and usually anti nausea meds with the chemo to counter some of the side effects.. 1. Make sure someone stays with you the first day of both appointments. bring along a small day planner for med lists, appointments, results, concerns and questions about things. write everything down... 2. You normally eat whenever you get hungry not when you are supposed to. I used to cook breakfast sometimes at 6 or 8 o clock at night for my wife... and dinner in the am if that was what she wanted. 3. Always keep snacks handy for protein and energy. think fruits veggies and cheese and crackers and things.. you can also call ahead and see if your chemo center offers these things for patients as well. if not you might be able to bring some with you if they approve and they should. 4. for Chemo bring a cd, mp3 player, or a book, and a neck pillow. you will probably be there for a while.. usually a few hours as chemo is a slow IV drip. Hope these help you out some. I ma sorry we have to meet this way but am glad we have..for some inspiration take a look at the Inspirational forum and also the good news forum. the Path less traveled is usually for those deciding against treatment but there are some great poems by Dean Carl in there.. the nutrition and healthy living forums are full of great tips for changing your menu to help your overall health while fighting this disease...

my deepest condolences and thoughts prayers and hugs for strength to the Family and friends. It is so hard ot know what to say in this moment but know that we are all here if we can help with the grieving process and venting process at all... I am so sorry for your loss..

Erika my thoughts prayers and condolences. Many of us have waled the same path before and understand completely... Grief takes time and everyone deals with it differently... hugs prayers and condolences again to you and family..

there are 2 primary kinds of Lung cancer Small cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma which is the most common kind. this is good because more research and more treatments available for Adenocarcinoma then Small cell...

a quick fix for some inspiration and stories of survival are in the good news and inspirational forums here.. 2 of the best in the world in my opinion.. hoping for the best and is nothing. remember though no one can let you get down about this =if you get yourself down then cancer wins ..

many thanks for being a pioneer in cancer research....

hugs to ya.. enjoy peace and quiet and enjoy some time reflecting on family and friends.... I have to work so don't feel to bad !!! A Happy Easter to you and your family as well Lilly..

Hugs and prayers for a great treatment and that that cancer bug DIES !!!! hang in there!!

always have time and room for more prayers for someone...and always praying for the cure...

kudos and congrats on that achievement!!!fantastic news !!!

For someone celebrating 10 years with that attitude your makin me misty eyed this am with Joy.... Congrats and keep on chugging man. Sounds like a great report card to me...

Hi Jody!!! I am terminal too and I dont have cancer!!! My late wife did though so here I am helping everyone else around here! dont put a lot of faith into the you have this much time talk. A lot of folks here have out lived their doctors so many times on that talk its kinda funny to hear it anymore... Only the good lord knows when he is coming to get us so dont let the fear take over . Kick the cancer out and get on going on with life as we like to think... Take a look through the good news forum and the Inspirational forums for the truly uplifting posts of this disease. they will help you with the fear and the apprehension of things I think...

My Condolences again Eris.. Sorry to hear of the loss of this brave young man!!

Might not be able to answer questions but am glad your ok and doing well as can be right now..

congrats on that milestone.... good to hear a happy update from you!!!

this is why we don't elete them.. glad they are helping you..

you learn as you go .... it is a learning process....

I also have found out that long talks with god or whomever you spiritually look to are also healthy for the soul. you can say anything at night under the stars and get it off your mind...this also helps relieve things a bit...

if we can help let us know how ... anytime, this is what we do for our frineds here!!

take a look at this posting and in this forum for some more ideas.. lots of info in here on this topic as this forum was created for jsut that option of treatment. it is a very ahrd one to make but there comes a time and we ahve to respect those wishes of course.. viewtopic.php?f=44&t=39496 http://www.lungevity.org/l_community/vi ... p?p=364955

you have to honor Mums decisions of course and yes it is hard to deal with this one... the best thing you can do is be there. now also keep in mind that pain control is next biggest priority. she should be on some sort of pain med regiment to tolerate the pain..

John tell us about your experience with Lung cancer!!! are you a caregiver or a patientt??? what is going on ??

weight loss can be good if done in mnoderation though. you lose too much too fast as a result of Cachexia nd that is muscle loss which can not be regained. cachexia tends to be more end of stage problem I think in most cases. It can be hard to fight..

always willing to Listen if anyone needs anything !!