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    Where to Begin.......

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Stephanie,

    I'm so sorry you had to be hit from all sides at once. Just having a LC diagnosis is enough to send anyone into a tailspin. But with your own dx, I just really feel the pain your going through.

    You do need to feel there is hope though.

    I also have a best friend who is my daughter (age 27), getting married next month. My son's wife just gave birth (3 weeks ago), to my first grandchild. Just like you, they decided not to wait for that baby. And believe me, it was the best gift they could have given me.

    Even though I'm also stage IV, I have to say this last year has been one of the best in my life. I know that sounds pretty weird, but in certain ways, it's true. My dx has enabled me to spend the time with my loved ones that I wouldn't have otherwise and to enjoy each and every second of every day. Medicine has also come a long way and every day they are coming a little bit closer, even if only by prolonging our lives.

    So, don't dispair, even with your dx. Enjoy every day and just make sure you get the proper care for your mom and yourself. Second opinions are really important.

    Well, I think I've rattled on enough. Best wishes and welcome.

    Joan

    Had First Chemo Treatment Today

    in GENERAL

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    Hi Tom,

    So much great advice, all that's left is for me to wish you the very best of luck. You do have the best attitude which will surely help you through this.

    It wasn't as bad as I imagined it would be.

    Just (another) to be sure to keep up on the liquids & eating, especially the drinking.

    All the best.

    Joan

    Vitamin B-17

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Hi Jim,

    I don't know how old you are, but I remember the actor Steve McQueen, who had lung cancer, going to Mexico for some kind of apricot pit therapy. And even more recently, I don't remember who, but some celebrity also tried it. Didn't work for either, but would love to hear some positive outcomes.

    Joan

    Update on Jeffrey

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Hi Trish,

    I'm really happy to hear how well Jeffrey is doing. I've been watching and waiting for your post. Your story is definitely inspirational to lots of people and I am just praying for Jeffrey to have continued success against this grusome disease.

    We've just got to keep on going and keep on going and keep on going.

    Joan

    Mom

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Maybe if you can explain to your mom that when she had breast cancer, she needed to go to a breast cancer doctor, she will understand that now she needs a lung cancer doctor.

    There is so much doctors are doing today. This is not a death sentence.

    I hope she'll try with a second opinion, but if not, we're here for you either way.

    Wishing you both the best.

    Joan

    Back pain and stage III

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Hi Mel,

    I was diagnosed because of back pain. I'm on a very low dose of pain meds and didn't have radiation. The chemo did a great job for my pain.

    Everyone is different and reacts differently. The main thing to remember is that this is not a hopeless situation, even if indeed it has spread to her bones.

    Wishing you both the best.

    Joan

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