Donna G
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Ray that sounds like great news to me
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Michelle I am so sorry for your loss. In he picture cuddling the dog he looked like such a loving man . I know you will miss him. I pray for your peace. Donna
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Sounds like great news. Keep us posted. Donna
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I had gotten too thin when I was diagnosed . During treatment every day at the clinic in radiation they offered me nutritious drinks, then I 'd go to chemo and they would feed me, then home to sleep , eat, by the time I finished my treatments ( 4-5 months) I had gained nearly 70 pounds. If he is real thin go ahead and get something like boost and push it along with meals several times a day. The nutrition will help him.
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That is good news . Thanks for sharing it with us. Donna
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Mine was about 3-4 cm , the size of a golf ball. It was pressing on nerves that travel through the apex of the lung is the only reason I found out that I had it, no other symptoms except chest pain or burning feeling.
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Shirley, I don't know what to say it is such a loss. I am so sorry. I read here that every one had a chance to see him and he had a time to accept his illness. I hope Michael met him at the gate and has planned his birthday party. I know Randy will always watch over you. Praying for your peace and your families. Donna
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Shirley , I am so sorry for your loss. I can't believe he has left us so soon. I know you will miss seeing the twinkles in his eyes. I only knew you guys a short time but it was easy to see how much you loved each other. May you find peace and comfort. Donna
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When I read your post I was thinking , some of us have friends with opinions telling us what we should and shouldn't do. It must be very different when many of your friends are doctors who really think they know what you should do. I imagine it has it's advantages and disadvantages. Wish you well with your decision Sam. Donna
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Debi , I agree with Sam. You have to feel comfortable with your choice. I have been able to attend the semi annual Twin Cities Thoracic Onocology Consortiums ( boy thats a mouth full) and I heard a Physician from the Univ. of Mn speak on his research into developing a reliable test for "micrometastasis". You see many Stage I survivors are told their pathology has clean margins and no sign of metastasis, but pathologists are unable to see single or microscopic metastasis at this time. So even though with the best technology today you are told you are clean they have found that about 40 % will have evidence of disease within a couple of years. (refer to Dr Sam's post). This is another good reason we need to fund research , so doctors as Dr Michael A Maddaus can develop better staging tests to more accurately decide who needs chemo and who does not.
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Your message ought to be uplifting to any one with brain mets, here you are posting only 4 days after surgery! Hope the radiation goes as smoothly. thanks for the reminders of all we have to be grateful for.
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I am sorry to hear how much your Dad has had to go through this year. I hope you do get a second opinion. Back in January when all started, did they do a CT of the chest , you said he was having a lot of tests, could not swollow , then had a seizure due to lack of O2. If he had a CT of the chest did a tumor show up then ? It sounded as if all was snowballing down hill after that with the bowels etc. Problems with blood clots has happened to others also who have a tumor. Please keep us posted. Donna
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O No! Shirley I am so sorry. I know spending more time in the hospital was the last thing that Randy wants to do !!. Is he on west hall again? I hope he gets over this quick. Donna
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rayroy, I am so sorry. Please know that I pray for peace for you and your family.
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August Pancoast Meeting called to orderHello all I am doing fine, other than an unrelated trigger thumb, and Injured rib catilage. You should know I love to celebrate, my 56th Birthday is Monday, tuesday Connie says at group we are having cake because 3 of us have birthdays this month, Connie too! That should be fun. Now how are all of you doing? I heard my mentor in now a 16 yr Pancoast tumor survivor and he is back up north here working at the golf course again this summer.
Rocco hows the radiation side effects , any better?
Judy B Is the thoracic pain sydrome being helped
Rita Bubb In june you said your 6 month check up went well , did the accupucture help your pain?
Laurene from Canada, who was a 2 yrs survivor in Feb are you still checking in?
Please check in . Donna
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Sounds like your sisters road to recovery in full of twists and turns. She is so fortunate to have you willing to go with her for the ride. Keep us posted how it looks over the next hill. Donna
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Welcome Barbara I see you're CT scan is coming up soon, I pray that you will be posting in the GOOD NEWS ribbon
Did that surgery take care of the pleural effusion problem? How did you do with the chemo? I hope that you find good info and support here. Now that we have met you , please let us know how the CT came out. Donna -
Could you ask them for a happy face? Now I wish I had when I got those 2 dot tatoos for my lung radiation.
Keep us posted how the radiation goes. Donna -
Those positive thoughts are called Hope and it sounds that there are good reasons for you to have hope - you say the brain tumor is small, the lung tumors is dying, the small tumor will be history on Friday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Waiting to hear how things went .
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Mainecoon, we are so sorry for your loss. We all know how difficult Friday's service will be for you and how hard it will be the next day when every one is gone. You have said that you are not a sensitive guy, perhaps that is what she saw in you even if you do try to hide it. We saw it in your posts. She said a few months ago don't worry she will be allright. I hope you will know that in a special way she will always be with you , all your shared memories will always be with you. I have read your doubts concerning an afterlife , I hope that she will send a message to you that she is painfree now and watching over you. Donna
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Sorry to hear that your battle has become more difficult. Brain mets sound very scary but many have overcome them. Your youth also is on your side (your 43 yrs old I believe). Please keep us posted re what the radiologist tells you tomorrow. Donna
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Boy I wish that would have printed out! I was going to post that at the station at the hospital. Great points! Wonder if Bloch printed this "book"
Keep it coming! Donna
Keep us posted how the radiation goes. Donna
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Jeannie Welcome! I do believe all of us get "tense" at check up time. Congradulations you just had your Third Anniversary as a survivor. That is always something to celebrate.