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Billie, I have no experience of what you're going through and no advice to offer. I just wanted to let you know that you and your father are in my thoughts. Dee

Welcome Nell and I am sorry to hear about your husband. Dee

Hi Jim, I hope you stick around. You would give real hope to those recently (or otherwise) diagnosed with small cell. We know they're out there - it's goodto hear from them. Welcome. Dee

Oh,I know how painful burns are. I'm really sorry to hear that you have this to contend with. I wish you a really fast recovery. Dee

I'd certainly agree with that. I obviously looked for English sites first but stumbled across this one and never left. I love how clear it is. Dee

Rich, Congratulations - you continue to be an inspiration to everyone here and those reading that you don't even know about. Dee PS I know you've had it for some time now but I love your picture.

I am very sorry. Dee

Welcome Suzanne. It sounds as though your Dad has a good medical team which will make things easier on him. Stay here with us - there is much to learn and I've never seen a question put that no one can answer. Dee

I am so very sorry to hear this. My sincerest condolences. Dee.

Ah that's great - congratulations. Dee

There's the old saying about England and the US - "two great nations divided by a common language". I see it's more internally divisive than that! Interesting points. Dee

Brian and Pat, I have nothing useful to add - I just wanted to you to know that you are both in my thoughts. Dee.

TAnn, I am sorry that the news wasn't better and I hope that Alimta works for you. I was about to post about Jimben too but Cindi go there first. Best wishes Dee.

Jana and Karen, I really hope that this is just a blip and that your Mum will be out and you'll be back here posting as soon as possible. Thoughts for all your family. Dee.

I am sorry to hear your news but take heart from Cindy's post. Good luck with the new treatment. Dee.

Carol, Best of luck and many, many good wishes. Dee.

I can't remember ever having felt so humbled. Your strength and selflessness is just incredible. Dee

WOW -phenomenal news. Many, many congratulations. Dee

Brat, I'm sorry I'm late with this and I'm keeping both of you in my thoughts. Dee

Wow, This thread has gone mad since I last looked at it. The sensible thing to do would be to leave it....however... I'm with Lilyjohn on this. The issues Las raises about smoking aren't invalid but they're not going to help you or your Mum now. Save it for later. The comments on the sensitivity here if people mention smoking has me a bit narked too. If I got breast cancer 'cause I had one too many burgers I wouldn't necessarily want that rammed down my throat. Why does everything have to be blamed away on smoking? What about Becky or Dadstimeon or TAnn? The non-smokers with this bl**dy disease seem to understand better than everyone else that it doesn't matter how you got it. AHHH. I'm really mad so I'll go away before I say something I shouldn't.

Oh Pam, your anguish is stamped al over your post. But, as Val said, at no point did you ramble. Cancer is hideous and frightening but you are doing what you can in the best way you can. I'm afraid that that is all you can do. Unload here more frequently and those thoughts for your sister are on their way. Dee

What Katie B said. Great news! Dee.

Minnie, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is so painful but you and your family will be comforted, in time, from knowing that you did the right thing by her and her wishes. Dee

Welcome Brandy, Dee

Hi Ziggy, I'm so sorry that you have to be here and about your news. I know very little about nsclc but I would say that your husband's reactions are totally normal and I expect that you'll get many replies along those lines soon - especially from those in your husband's shoes. At the moment he seems to be shocked and depressed which is totally normal. If you could get him to read here (or print some stuff off for him) I'm sure that would help. There are many people successfully living with stage iv nsclc and they'll give you and your husband hope. Hang in there and remember to look after you too. Dee