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I'm just so sorry. Just so fast. I would love to have met your mom. What a fighter she was. Joan

I do remember her. When someone so young gets sick, it makes me even more angry that more isn't being done to fight this horrible disease. I'm so sorry to hear this news. It makes me so sad. Joan

Hi Tracey, I'm sorry to have to welcome you, but want you to know that I'm here to help however I can. Joan

I'm kind of surprised that the nursing home doesn't at least provide short term disability. In New York it seems that most companies provide that with no cost to the employee. It would be long term d.i. that an employee would have had to pay for. Has she checked that out? Joan

Nick, My sincere condolences. Joan

I just love to hear such good news. Thanks for sharing. Joan

Bobby, Every day I'm here is worth it. I saw my first grandchild born 5 months ago and will attend my daughter's wedding in a few weeks. Even the regular non special days are worth it though. Just seeing the sun come up is special to me. Everyone should be able to appreciate life as much as you do when you're in danger of losing it. Wishing your sister the best. Joan

Hi Jill, At the very beginning, my pain was helped tremendously by oxycontin, long acting. I still take it, once in the morning and once at night. I would also not listen to the stats. As you read more of our stories, you'll see that lots and lots of times we outlive the doctor's predictions. I also feel that chemo helped me very much. Not a piece of cake, but not anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. I personally feel that having gone through chemo has given me a better quality of life. Good luck. We're here to help. Joan

Kasey, I'm just soooooooooooo happy to hear your news. I'll take a vodka martini if you please. Good luck with Fred's surgery next week. Joan

I'm very happy for you both. Stable is music to my ears. Joan

Hi, Don't know too much about SCLC, as I have NSCLC, but I would like to welcome you. I can help once your sister has started chemo because symptoms are pretty similar and there are certain things we should all do. An example would be to make sure she drinks plenty of water. Anyway, just know we are certainly here for you whatever we can do or help you with. Joan

I too am totally shocked and saddened by this news. My sincere condolences to you and your family. She was a lovely, lovely women. Joan

Thanks for the post. Very well said. Joan

That fantastic. I wish they had that in New York. Joan

Sharon, I think we all needed to hear some good news this week. Wonderful!! Joan

Grace, My sincere condolences to your sister and her family. What a sad loss. Joan

Hi Ernie, Good to meet you. This is a great group of people as you can see. Looking to getting to know you better. Joan

Oh Don, I don't know what to say. I am so terribly sorry. Lucie was my inspiration. I will miss her. Joan

Lori, At about 11:30 this morning I was talking to my husband about you and your mama. I was telling him what a good daughter you were and all about "Rocky". I'm so, so sorry to hear this news. Joan

Joanie, My sincere congratulations to you from the other Joanie

Don, I'll be happy when Lucie's home where she belongs but i'm really glad she's doing a little better. Thanks so much for letting us know. Joan

Gin, I really feel for you. I totally understand what you're feeling and going through. Let's just look at the good stuff. Brain is clear....YEAH I send you all my best wishes for everything else to turn out well. Joan

So glad Len is back to his old self. Keep it up Len and let's see some good test results too. Joan

I'm so sorry for your great loss. My sincere condolences. Joan

Don, It totally breaks my heart to hear this news. I am still hoping for better news tomorrow. Lucie is in my thoughts always. Joan