Ellen B.

Thank you for posting! Ellen.

What about The Netherlands? Ellen.

I agree with Kelly. People want to hear that they aren't at risk. They are afraid! Ellen.

Welcome Julie, Ellen.

Pat and Brian, Hoping that the new drug will work! You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen.

Fay, You are an inspiration, I admire you! Please, stay the way you are! Ellen.

Yes, I agree with you. Maybe, part of the problem is that most people with lc don't survive. They can't organise a 'awareness month' like the many survivors of breast cancer. What do you think? Ellen.

Welcome Lulu, Sorry to hear about your Mom. But don't give up hope! Your moms psych. problems reminds me of my MIL. She had a lot of problems, had depressions and attempted suicide. Then she got coloncancer. To our surprise, she handled it very well! She was strong and wasn't depressive at all at that time! Unfortunately, the mental problems came back after the treatment for the coloncancer stopped. I don't know about your mom, but there is a possibility that she is stronger than you think! Ellen.

Pat and Brian, Glad that you got home safely. But very sorry to read that Brian is so sick. Praying for both of you! Ellen.

Welcome, Toni. Ellen

Kim, Welcome. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, but I'm glad that you found this support-group. Ellen.

Jamie, prayers coming for you and your family! Ellen.

Pat and Brian, Have a wonderful weekend!!! Ellen.

How is this? Seeing the answers, I get the impression that the docs in the US see no harm in flu shots. Well, it seems to be different here. Henk asked his pulmonologist, but this man advised against a flu shot because he is on chemo! Ellen.

Bunny, thanks for the update. This is very sad news. Pat and Brian, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ellen and Henk.

Pat, Sending prayers to you both and to your children. Ellen.

Pat, My prayers and support! Ellen.

Millie, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! Ellen.

Absolutely wonderful news, Trish! But I don't understand the part about the insurance. Do they have to give permission beforehand? If so, how long will this take? And what happens if they refuse to give permission? Ellen.

I don't know about the number of smokers here but I do know that it is less than, say, 20 or 30 yrs ago. Many people try to quit. Also, we have a lot of extra tax on cigarets. I don't know if the extra tax helps people to stop smoking. I guess the government hopes not, because they 'need' the extra tax-money. I don't think they use it for research on LC or LC-prevention! I don't know about Italy, but we have a lot of LC patients! Ellen.

Oh Beth, I don't know what to say, this must be so hard! You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Ellen.

Eppie, So sorry to hear this! I hope that the WBR will be effective. Ellen.

Praying for good news! Ellen

Trish, I hope your mothers vision will improve! I don't have lc but I certainly know about double vision. Had it myself a few month ago. I couldn't walk, read or watch TV because of it. I'll keep you and your Mom in my prayers. Ellen.

Jamie, I don't know why all these bad things are happening. But I agree with Don, can't put it better myself. You and your family are in my prayers! Ellen.