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    My 37 year old mom died

    in GRIEF

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    Holly,

    I'm sorry I didn't get to meet your mom. I am sure she was an incredible person. I'm truly sorry that GOD has taken her from you so soon. She was very fortunate to have you as a daughter. Continue to have that kindness and love. I will pray for your emotional healing. Submerge yourself into being successful with whatever you do (school, life, other activites). As you know, life is too short to wait for things to happen. You make them happen. Your writing sounds as if you are a very bright girl and I know you will use those talents you have well. Good Luck to you and God Loves You!!!

    LOVE AND HUGS!!

    Jamie

    Thank you, Tarceva!!!!

    in HOPE

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    That is awesome news Leslie!!!! I am so happy for you!!! I'm sure that positive attitude of yours has alot to do with your success also. Here's to NED on the next scan!!!!

    GOD BLESS!!!

    Jamie

    November 3 ~ Brian's update

    in GENERAL

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    Pat,

    First of all, I want to let you know that you and Brian are such an inspiration. Not just because of what you guys are going through but because of the closeness in your relationship and the love you have for each other. Everytime I read one of your posts I can see that. I can't imagine how tough it is for you right now. I know you two are strong and will work it out together. Brian is so lucky to have you by his side. What a comforting feeling that must be. I'm sending many prayers your way and I know Brian is going to be alright!!! Hang in there!!!

    GOD BLESS!!!

    Jamie

    Jamie's story updated

    in SHARE YOUR LUNG CANCER STORY

    Posted

    My story begins around September of 2004 at the age of 35. I was teaching middle school band in a Memphis City school. After leaving school, I would pick up my little boy (2 years old), go home, cook supper, clean house on occasion, give the little one a bath, spend time with my hubby (also a middle school band director)and get the baby to bed. Very similar to the lives of most working mothers. The only difference was that I was so exhausted in the afternoons, I could barely stand up. I had developed a terrible cough and had lost alot of weight. I went to my doc. and they gave me antibiotics for about 3 months- increasing the strength each visit. Unfortunately, none of the medicines worked and they finally did a chest ex-ray and there it was-----the mass. At first, I was told it was sarcoidosis or scar tissue and that lung cancer was at the bottom of the list. The pulmonologist scheduled a biopsy and lo and behold, he called me with the results. My life was turned upside down!!!!! After the initial shock wore off that I had NSCLC, I started preparing for the treatment that lay ahead. I ended up getting 2nd and 3rd opinions and another biopsy because of the stage (IIIB). I was inoperable. Another blow to the heart since I was told surgery was the only curative. I could not believe what was happening to me. I mean, 35 years old, I still felt like a little kid. During treatment, I met many wonderful cancer survivors and stopped feeling sorry for myself. I completed my treatment and had long decided that failure was not an option. The tumor had shrunk 75 to 90 percent and the nodes had shrunk at least 50 percent. I almost kissed the onc. What success!!!! Life had changed so much since diagnosis. I began to realize what was truly important in my life. I developed a very close relationship with GOD and felt so clean and worthy. It is a really hard feeling to describe but it's one you will never forget. I felt I was truly blessed to have had the opportunity to finally know HOW TO LIVE!!!! At this time, I am on Tarceva and am doing great. Stable scans each time I have gone to the clinic. The great news is that, I get to spend alot of quality timewith my little boy, I volunteer at my cancer clinic, I helped form a cancer support group, I teach insrumental private lessons to a number of middle school students that can't afford them and I host a Concert, Jazz, Solo and Ensemble competition for middle and high school band students with all of the proceeds going to a lung cancer foundation. I live to help others, to enjoy my family and I love my life. I am so very lucky to have had this opportunity. So, my story ends on a happy note. Live Your Life to the Fullest----You Only Get One Chance!!!! That's my motto and I'm sticking to it.

    Thanks for listening!!! I am currently entering my 2nd year of survival and have had the glorious opportunity to meet many awesome people. I am but one in this lung cancer journey and I find my strength in the numbers. LCHELP.COM ROCKS!!!! This site has been my rock!!!! My personal website that contains details of my cancer journey and can be read at www.caringbridge.org/tn/jamie and you can also view the fundraiser at www.lungevity.org/playingforacure. I have various opportunities to speak on behalf of lung cancer awareness and my successful treatments and I jump at the opportunity.

    Lung cancer does not discriminate!!!!

    As stated by my oncologist at M.D.Anderson, my cancer is non smoking related even though I was a smoker!!!

    Awareness, More Funding, Early Screening is the key and I will keep on fighting for our voice!!!!

    Thanks so much for listening and for your time!!

    God Bless You Friends!!!

    Jamie

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