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    Frankie Lamb- 2/08/2007

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Frank was a wonderful member of our family here. I will miss him very much. His humor and his strength were inspirational to me. Dear Frank, rest in peace and thank you for all you've done for us.

    Connie and family ((())) I'll be praying for all of you.

    Joanie

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    Best News Ever

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    WOW, WOW AND MORE WOW!!!! What a wonderful report. I can't tell you how glad I am for your sister. Those treatments did the trick :lol::lol: Now Go out and Celebrate at our "Cindy's" hang out! I'll have a Bailey's!

    Congratulations!

    Joanie ((()))

    1 week from today and I'm scared like never before...

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    Just read your post and can offer a little bit of insight. I had surgery in Dec. 05 to stop bleeding at the site where my tumor was. After they patched me up I had a recovery of about 3 months. Frankly, Nancy, it was a bit tough but with each day I could move a bit better. They gave me exercises to do to strengthen my chest muscles. I'm sure you'll get similar. Some days I just didn't want to do them, being sore and all, but I did. Went back to work for four months. Then began bleeding again. Drs. found I had a hospital based bacteria eating away at their work, so they went in again. Had two more operations to re-patch the area. That was in October. I have a visiting nurse who comes daily to change the dressing and surgeon states I'm healing well. I am sore in that area and also numb.

    Chest surgery is not the easiest to endure, but many here have gotten thru just fine. Patience is necessary, though, because the healing process can be lengthy. I wish you all the best next week. Try not to worry too much, as you'll see the time will go quickly and you'll be on the mend. Prayers and hope for a swift recovery.

    Joanie ((()))

    Great News

    in HOPE

    Posted

    I am just so happy for your sister's good results. In reading her profile I realized her treatment and mine are VERY similar. My tumor was also about golf ball size, I had the same chemo and radiation as she. Please tell her that was 4 3/4 YEARS ago!!!!

    Now go CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!

    All the best, Joanie ((()))

    I need to vent

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    A few years ago I had to deal with this issue. In my case, the people who gave the worst responses were people in my own "family"(in-laws). One, who is a doctor brought up smoking right away, and honestly didn't seem to be aware that non-smokers can also get this disease. It hurt. He blamed me, I know it. Another one said "people have to take responsibility for their actions" while in a rather heated discussion about tobacco companies. This occured at a family party, so, for the sake of the honoree, I stopped the conversation, but believe me, I wanted to hit this guy in the head. He does not wish me well. Thank goodness my contact with him is minimal.

    Along the road I'm on I have had alot of bad experiences with people's attitudes. It seems I've lost alot of "friends" so in that respect it has been hard. But it has forced me to rethink what is a friend. Thank God for this board.

    Joanie ((()))

    Recurrent Fevers

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Went for the blood work and saw the surgeon yesterday. Surgeon says I'm prone to these fevers due to the wound I have. I have to ride them out. My immune system apparently isn't the greatest (no surprise there) and I do have to be careful around sources of bacteria. I think I need my own personal bubble :) Seriously though, I'll get the blood results soon and know for sure if there's anything nasty in there. The surgeon assured me that my October trouble will NOT return as the wound is healing well. The bacteria won't have a place to hide. That is good. He also recommended I continue to eat steak, high protein food, lots of it!!!

    Just as an aside, these fevers really get to me. Up until this all began in 2002, I really was not a sickly person at all. Now I feel like I've turned into a sickly old lady (fevers, can't sleep without a pill, my hair is falling out again, exactly three months after the operations, same as last time. Some days I feel alot older than 53. I know you guys know how I feel. I have too much going on right now, none of which I asked for or ever expected. I really never thought I'd miss working, but I sure do. Anyway........

    Joanie ((()))

    Recurrent Fevers

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    Thanks to all for your responses regarding the fevers that keep coming back. I had another one this morning. I have PCP appointment tomorrow and also an appointment with the surgeon who did the work in October. I feel better having their opinions and maybe we'll get to the bottom of this. I really am sick and tired of this.

    Thanks for all your great suggestions and support. I'll let you know the outcome.

    Joanie ((()))

    Recurrent Fevers

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    Yeah, Kasey, this was a problem in the past.I'm supposed to get a CAT scan at the end of February. That is the regular schedule. If this fever causes me more problems this weekend I'm gonna call the doctor. I would think a blood test would indicate bacterial growth. Otherwise, I feel fine. Just need to stop worrying so much!

    Joanie ((()))

    Recurrent Fevers

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    I did mention this on the 5th when I saw the oncologist. He gave me a prescription for Zithromax, but I would only take that if it was above 101.He seemed to think that everyone runs a fever from time to time. Maybe I'm just a worry wart, ya know :roll:

    Joanie

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