[I lost my mom on Wednesday]

Oh Erin...I sure do understand how you are feeling...It gets better (a little) with time. Moms are just so irreplaceable and important in our lives especially those of us who were blessed with wonderful Moms. The only good thing in all of this is that Mom is no longer sick but young and healthy and peaceful. Wishing peace for you in the days to come.

With Love,

Janet

[brain surgery-again!]

Go Mom Go....Janet

[Need some answers]

Hi Lisa,

I understand how you feel , nothing is worse than seeing our parents who were once our rocks become so weak and helpless. I am certainly not an expert but am willing to share specifics of my Moms symptoms and progression if it will help someone else. I didnt see any info on what stage your Dad is in??I also didnt like my Moms doctor but she was too sick for us to shop around. Anyway....pm me with specific info on Dad and specific questions....I think sometimes the doctors dont like to tell us much because they dont want to be wrong but it is frustrating not to know. Anyway, stay strong and tell Dad you love him every day.

Much Love,

Janet

[What is going on?]

Karen,

Sorry that your husband was not able to make the clinical trial...I have no input just hoping for resolution of your most recent setback.

Janet

[My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell, this week]

Hi Jodi,

So sorry for what your family is going through but it sounds like you all will be a great support system for Mom. I agree with the previous posts...enjoy every day and spend lots of time with Mom. Hoping for a good response to treatment for Mom.

Janet

[Needing advice on Hospice]

Hi Nancy,

When my Mom needed oxygen they came pretty fast, even on a Sunday so I agree you should call and complain. Janet

[A mama update]

Hi Lori,

Hoping that your Moms pain improves soon and she does well with her therapy.

Janet

[new fight coming up]

Welcome Jeff...hope you find a lot of information here.

Janet

[Dear Aunt has LC]

Hi Michele,

Hoping for a good response to chemo for your Aunt...keep us posted.

Janet

[A Big Loss!]

Hi Michele,

My sympathy on the loss of your Dad...

Janet

[Watching my Dad decline..........]

Oh Nancy...it is so sad to see our parents go downhill like this but as long as he is not suffering you can try to enjoy quality time with him. Leave nothing unsaid so that you have no regrets later. Praying for peace for you and Dad.

Janet

[New to the site]

Hi Marian,

I agree with the others...run dont walk to the doctor. Unfortunately, ignoring it will not help...you have to be strong for your daughters sake and take care of yourself. Let us know what happens.

Janet

[Update... Thank you all.]

Christopher,

I am very sad to hear of your Dads passing but glad he had his loved ones with him. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family in the coming days. I know only too well how sad this time is.

Love,

Janet

[Home from my mom's]

ibby,

Prayers for your Mom to regain her strength

Janet

[Losing my mother..]

Sparrow,

It has been a few months for me but I constantly worry about if I should have given more meds, Did I cause her tosuffer at the end??etc So I have no advice just commiserating with you.

Janet

[I am new here-I miss my Dad]

Hi Jackie,

I know how you feel...I lost my Mom on Nov 17th and the pain is sooo bad. I also wish for a sign that she is ok but I havent even had a dream. It is also hard for me to remember my Mom without thinking of the horror of the past years...I also wonder about doing the right thing but I think that is common. Hoping for peace for both of us and everyone on this board.

Janet

[Questions re: treatment plan.]

Hi Tammy,

My Mom also had stage 3 non small cell squamas and she got chemo and about 35 rounds of radiation. Sounds like you need clarification from the doctors. Good luck and keep us updated.

Janet

[Dad had stage 4...]

So sorry for the loss of yur Dad..hoping for peace for you and your family in the days to come.

Janet

[Mom diagnosed on 01/01/06]

Hi Connie,

Welcome to you and your Mom.

Janet

[His Pain Is Over Now..............]

Oh Brenda, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope it gives you peace to know he is no longer in such pain. Praying for peace for you and your family in the days to come.

Janet

[A Big Loss!]

Hi Michelle,

So sorry on the loss of yur Dad. I lost my Mom on 11-17 and I know I am still in a lot of pain. Prayers for all of us on this board.

Janet

[Pain...Pain....and More PAIN!]

Hi,

so sorry your Dad is in so much pain..it must be terrible seeing him suffer. The main goal of hospice is to keep him comfortable so maybe they will prescribe different meds? Hoping Dad gets relief soon...let us know

Janet

[Do I have to become immune?]

Hi Lori,

I believe it is impossible to calm down and relax when yur Mom is so sick. Unfortunately, you are her best advocate, not the docs and nurses...you know her better then anyone else and what is normal for her. Keep on looking out for her...she is lucky yu are her daughter..

Janet

[Time for Hospice]

Hi Karen,

So sorry things are going poorly for yur husband.This is such a rough disease for patients and families as well. Prayers for peace and strength for you and your husband

Janet

[Giving up on treatment?]

Hi Darci,

I agree with the others, it is ultimately his decision. I can understand at his age not wanting to do something that is going to cause pain and not allow him to eat. Just be ther to support whatever decision he makes and enjoy the times you have together.

Janet