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    Further Progress of Breast MRI....4/3/06

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Hi Cindy,

    My two cents worth....I'm soooooooo happy about the SOB gone, and the CT scan. I feel the same way about other tests. In fact, if I'm not told, I just don't go. At the same time, I would definitely check this out cause I know it'll be nothing. "Just Do It". You know you'll feel better.

    Joan

    Good News from Lehman Brothers

    in LUNG CANCER IN THE NEWS

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    Lehman Brothers Lung Cancer Center at Weill-Cornell Medical College

    Weill-Cornell Medical College recently announced the establishment of a

    major Lung Cancer Research Institute. The Lehman Brothers Foundation's

    previously announced grant of $6 million will help support the

    establishment of the Lehman Brothers Lung Cancer Research Center, a

    core

    component of the new Institute.

    The gift represents one of the largest given by The Lehman Brothers

    Foundation to date and will help fund the creation of a

    state-of-the-art, 1,900-square-foot cancer research laboratory, as well

    as support the recruitment and retention of world-class experts in the

    genetics and molecular abnormalities of lung cancer.

    Introduction

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Hi Rose,

    First of all I'd like to welcome you and congratulate you on your NED dx. Thats wonderful. Unfortunately, I know that feeling your describing only too well. I don't know how anyone can be "normal" after hearing that you have LC, but there is a "New Normal" that does take its place. I truely enjoy every day more than I ever did before. I appreciate things more than ever. I look at people, things, sunsets, rainy days, sunny days, etc. in a whole new way. In a way, this "new normal" is a better place to be, if only I could have had it without having to get LC.

    In other words, take it day by day. You just can't worry about what may or may not happen. You're wasting time and that's just too precious.

    :D

    Joan

    mom dx & refusing tx

    in HOPE

    Posted

    I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. As far as your mom, you need to let her know that everyone reacts differently to treatment and depending on that and when they are dx, it makes a big difference. It sounds as if your mom is fairly early along, and if thats the case, she may even be curable. Not to even go for a biopsy would really be a shame.

    There are many people on this board (including myself) who are living very well with LC. Let her know we're here for you both if she's willing. If not, we'll certainly respect her wishes.

    Wishing you both the best.

    Joan

    My trip to Cancer Treatment Centers of America

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Darrell,

    Glad to hear how well things are going. You sound great.

    Thanks also for the menu. I had also gone to a nutritionist through Sloan Kettering and he told me almost the identical stuff. That should make us both feel good.

    Well, keep up the good work and don't worry about the hair loss, it certainly looks better on guys :D

    Joan

    Depressed

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Hi Roger,

    Been there. I stopped twice, once cold turkey and once with the Patch. The patch was wonderful. It took away the cravings. The rest is the mental part. The first three days are the hardest. When I stopped cold turkey I literally slept for 3 days. With the patch I was able to function. I kept cutting it down until it was so small I was able to throw it away. I used to say to myself, "do I want to live or die". "Do I want to let these little white things control my life?" I didn't. Believe me, it's easier than you think....3 hard days.

    Good luck.

    Joan

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