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Hi Michael, Very nice to have you join us and hope that we can be of some help to you or your dad. Joan

So so happy for you both. Joan

Just be careful...Last week I threw out my husband's pension check with the junk. Didn't even know until he said "where is that check"!!! I pled chemo brain. Oh well.

I am very impressed! That's so great! My husband keeps telling me to exercise, walk, run, anything. He is totally convinced that's the way to beat this thing. Joan P.S. you made me decide to go out and walk today. Best wishes on scans.

So sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you and your mom. Joan

When I was first diagnosed, my daughter bought me a book called "Dear Mom", thank you for everything, by Bradley Trevor Greive. The best 10 minute read ever!! Joan

Hi Dave, Sending my very best wishes to you and your mom from a fellow NYer. I was diagnosed in May with stage IV. If you or your mom want to talk, please feel free to pm me. Joan

Denise, So sorry for the loss of your dad. He looks like the sweetest man. Joan

Dear Irisheyes, One of the things you say "my dad thinks he is dying" hit me in the eyes. Why would he want to stop smoking when he thinks he's dying anyway. Maybe there is some way you could get him to see that he is going to live. If he knows that, he will see the logic of stopping. Its not just for the lung cancer, but stopping will help him not get other cancers that smoking contributes to. Being a former smoker who was totally addicted, I found the withdrawal was really a 3 day physical ordeal. After that it was mental. Wishing you and your dad the very very best. Joan

Hi Patti & EMiller, My heart goes out to you both. I've been a caregiver for my father when he had Alzeimers and now with myself having cancer. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be. Your parents are very lucky to have children that care as you do and hopefully we can support you through this journey. There is lots that is being done for the cancer today and hopefully they will have a breakthrough soon for Alzeimers. Just wishing you the best. Joan

Hi and Welcome, Hope I can be of some help. Joan

Jamie, My brother is an organic farmer in Vermont. I know he takes it because its just supposed to be very good for something. I'm seeing him on Monday and will find out exactly why and what it does. I also remember many, many years ago, moms used to give it to children. Also, I think because it was supposed to be very healthy. Joan

What an incredibly lucky child you would have. Born of such love. How could that ever be a bad thing. Wishing you the very very best. You're an amazing women.

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you and hope to share many more happy days and anniversaries with you. Joan

Sounds like a good plan. Wishing you and your mom the best. I'm sure everything will be fine.

Congratulations!!!!!

so so sorry for your loss.

Hi Melinda, Welcome. Hope I can be of some help. I really hope your father has a better week and starts feeling much better. Best wishes for this new year. Joan

Dear Carleen, It's taken me 3 days to be able to write you. I feel like I know you both and am heartbroken reading your post. Just want you to know that there are so many prayers being said for you and Keith. Wish I could do more. ((((carleen & Keith)))) Joan

Pat and Brian, I am praying for you both.

Hi Andrea, I'd also love to order the cookbook. Can you just post the address for all of us that missed it. Thanks and happy holidays. Joan

Hi Beth, My sister-in-law was recently going through chemo, actually the same time as I was. Her family was determined that she eat protein, especially turkey, thinking it would make her feel better. She couldn't get any of it down and was actually fading fast. My doctor said it best "All bets are off with chemo" Eat anything you want. Whatever you crave no matter how strange is what you should eat. As soon as I gave her permission, (I practically had to scream at her husband) she started eating, one frozen meatball from Trader Joes, thick shake, etc. and soon was on the rebound. Honestly don't remember exactly what she ate, but the point is that she ate whatever she wanted. Boy, did she thank me.

Hi Nancy, I just saw your original post and want to add all my prayers and good wishes that this continues to go easy for you. Happy Holidays, Joan

So happy for you! Congrats

Congrats!!! Joan