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    Writing an analysis, would appreciate your input

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Very good Brian!!! thanks for choosing this subject.... Many people feel that the lack of funding for lung cancer research is a direct reflection on the fact that lung cancer has such a negative stigma attached to it, namely smoking. Some people feel that people dealing with lung cancer brought the disease on themselves if they were former or current smokers. My platform is that regardless of anyones past smoking or non smoking history we should have enough empathy to recognize the need for better treatments with a better quality of life. By the way, treatment is moving in the right direction just at a very slow pace.

    As a cancer survivor we totally understand cancer etiquette. However, a person that asks the "Did You smoke" question obviously does not. It doesn't necessarily mean that person is placing blame although this does happen but it could mean that the person is scared. Looking for a reason "why" you would get this disease. This is a very scary disease but it is survivable.

    Hope this helps!!

    God Bless!!

    Jamie

    Anybody pull their cancer card?

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    I have been reading a book called "Crazy Sexy Cancer" and after reading Patti's post I thought I would ask you survivors if you ever pull your cancer card out?

    I know I have....Especially during treatment.

    I must confess that I parked in the pregnant mother's parking spot at the grocery store numerous times during treatment. Never questioned about it but I definately had a good excuse..

    XOXO,

    Jamie

    Anyone else need to vent about this??

    in LC SURVIVORS

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    Okay Patti,

    You and I are on the exact same page here. I can totally relate to what you are saying. Have you ever read, "Crazy Sexy Cancer". If not you should take a peak. Cause Kris Carr is the first person I know to address these issues in print. It is a very good book. This really helped me to relate to alot of the survivor-emotion issues.

    My best friend of 24 years and I hardly speak, she said that I was too judgemental cause I didn't want to go and party like a rock star with her e4very night. Certain members of the family would tell me to quit pulling the cancer card... I tell them that if they get cancer (and I pray they don't) that they can pull their cancer card too... You should try pulling it, it does come in handy sometimes especially when insensitive neighbors want you to baby sit their sick child. Hello!! I have cancer!!!

    Hang in there girl and keep your spunk!!!

    Attitude is everything!!!

    God Bless!!

    Jamie

    Survivor--what does it mean?

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    Did you know that the Latin word for survivor is supervivere meaning "super to live"?

    And yes it is!!!

    The definition states that it is a:

    a person who continues to function in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks

    To me, this means you are a survivor at diagnosis...

    Why can't the doc say...

    You have cancer and but you are a SURVIVOR!!!

    What do you guys think?

    God Bless!!

    Jamie

    Getting to Know You - November 6

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    So I would say that you don't eat ice cream every night cause being from TN, I know you are a UT fan...

    How did you time the April 1st babies..Now that's talented...

    1. I wrestled on Bourbon St. in the ring.

    2. I was 5th in the nation amateur women's 8 ball champion.

    3. I was a guest of Tower of Power and hung out with the sax player.

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