[Getting to Know You - August 31]

I didn't have a first car until after I had my third child. So it was 1984 and I had a "believe it or not" mustard color Pinto Wagon it was a 70 something. The hood would blow off if the bunji cord was loose and you couldn't drive over 45 miles an hour or it would smoke up the whole road.

[First time post]

Welcome Sandy & Jim

I have also had the procedure done twice. Both times was in the E.R. with a thoracic surgeon. When I needed it done again we decided on a Plurex cath. now I drain at home whenever it gets uncomfortable.

Since radiation we don't get any fluid any more so I think it has finally dried up.

Vicky

[Hello]

Hi Libby,

I am new to this community too and want you to know I will be praying for you and mother.

In Christ, Vicky

[Getting to Know You....Tuesday]

Anything with Pasta & Cheese. Also Spinich, Chicken & Alfredo Sauce Pizza.

[New Member August 05]

Hi Katie

My maiden name is Brown.

I do plan on staying this looks like a great group from what I've read so far.

I was self employed when diagnosed and my husband is a business owner also so we had no insurance and are part of the Parkland Plan now. I had radiation at UT SW Medical Center on Inwood with Dr. Timmermon who is awesome.

[New Member August 05]

Hi my name is Vicky and I am a 45 year old mother of 3 with Stage IV lung cancer. I was diagnosed on Jan 20, 2005.

I am doing great even though all three attempts at Chemo were failures God is sustaining me. I will complete my 10th radiation treatment today at 2:30 and then I will see my Oncologist on Wednesday afternoon and start Tarceva.

It has been a rough road with many set backs including bleed outs, blood clots, transfusions, etc.. where I almost didn't make it but God isn't through with me yet and I have way too much to live for.

My children are daughter 26, son 23 & son 21 and I have a grandson that is 6. My oldest is also expecting her second child in March.

I have a group of friends that come to my house on Monday nights for Prayer & Worship and they fast for me 1 day a week. I can't lose with friends like that.

I am a survivor! And I am glad I found this community. Feel free to visit my website..

http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/vicky