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I can't help you with your question but I can certainly spare thoughts and good wishes for or Mum and your whole family. Dee

Not lung cancer is good news but I'm sorry that it's taking so long to diagnose her. Dee

This is great news all round, congratulations. Dee

Thinking of you today. Dee

Add my wishes to the list. Dee.

Hello Carleen. We've never "met" before. Although I'm new here I lurked for so long that I remember your posts from before you took a break. It's nice to see you back. Dee.

Hello Jim. I'm not sure that we've "met" before. I take it that you've got the point never to feel guilty about posting good news! In fact I'm pretty sure that Peggy nicked your bio to post to somebody the other day who was in despair. Your story is totally inspirational so keep posting it

Hi. Maryanne (love the photo by the way Maryanne) calls your husband Skywalker and I call him Musketeer. Can't help it - sorry. Glad you've joined, there's a fair few husbands and wives here already. Dee

Hi there. Although my friend has limited SCLC too I wouldn't feel confident on advising you on what you can expect as it sounds as though your poor hubby has really been in the wars. Glad to hear he's getting stronger. Welcome. Dee

I'm with Becky on finding a doctor he likes and with Cindy on telling the old one what you think. My friend's first onc told her 6 months if she's lucky. It wasn't just what he said but how he said it. She got rid of him and here we are 15 months on and she's NED. Dee

Good to see you back. Dee

Hello. I am so sorry that you have to be here. Has your husband already posted? Maybe you could let us know a little bit about your husband's condition and then the guys who know most about it will be able to help you out. This is a good place to be if, regrettably, you need to be somewhere like this. Dee

Good to see you back, mischievous as ever Dee

Stable is good. Keeping Mike in my thoughts. Dee

Fantastic - I am so happy for you. Dee

Your Mum is young and strong. This disease can be treated and there's no reason why your Mum shouldn't be one of the ones who are cured. My friend was diagnosed at the same stage nearly 15 months ago and she's doing well. Let us know how she's getting on. Dee

Love it

Congratulations Cindy. It's so important that survivors post, you reach way more than the 2000 people who have signed up. Dee

Enjoy your break and best of luck for the new treatment. Dee

Thanks to everyone for the views. I have no clue what I'll end up doing. Whilst I really like Cindi's and Maryanne's ideas I can't see that I'd be able to make them work. As Kasey pointed out these are not my friends. I only see them with Claire and so I can't make a casual phone call. I love Becky's idea because that most closely matches my own personality. However, it's not about me and I think Brian nailed it because I think he's summed up what Claire would probably feel. For now I'll do nothing. Can I just say how sorry I am to you patients and caregivers who this has happened to. I'm truly horrified that so many people seem to be abandoned by family and friends when they are most needed. I don't regard myself as anything "special" (although thanks for all the nice comments)I'm just her mate and mates do whatthey can. Or so I thought. Dee

I'm glad you got some relief from the procedure. My positive thoughts that were "winging their way" should be with you soon. I had to send them via carrier pigeon and it's a fair old distance. Yeah, that was cr*p - I know! Also echoing what Patkid said generally. I've got everything crossed for you. Dee

Wow - 6 years! Time for your story in the "My Story" forum? It would be a huge inspiration to newcomers. Congratulations Dee

Peggy, Sending you positive thoughts and strength. You are such a support here and you give so much of yourself to others. It is definitely time for some good news for your hubby. Dee

I think the "15%" issue has been covered! You are another of the many whose posts I always look for because of your amazing attitude. Good luck with the new treatments. Dee

Many congratulations Dee