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Randy, many prayers for your Dad. God Bless you both. Lynda

Carleen, many, many prayers being said for you and Keith always. Lynda

Dear Carleen, I'm sorry to read about these additional complications. Keeping you both in my prayers as always. Take care and God Bless. How is Keith doing today? I hope his pain has lessened. Lynda

Many, many prayers for Teri. Lynda

Dear Carleen, I'm so sorry this wretched disease is hitting your family so hard. Many, many prayers being said for your Uncle and Aunt, your father and of course, you and Keith. God Bless. Keep the Faith and take care of yourself. Lynda

Thank you everyone for your prayers. I updated on Dad's pain in the NSCLC forum. It's under control and Rich, this is for you, HIS SPIRITS ARE SOOO GOOD!! Dad's a changed man from 36 hours ago. Thanks again. God Bless. This board is a God send!! Lynda

Just wanted to give you a hug (((Shirlie))) Lynda

my message kept repeating...not sure how to delete completely so I just edited this last *repeat*. Lynda

It seems we finally have Dad's pain under control. He's taking oxycontin and percocet's for breakthrough pain. Once we tweaked the amount of percocet needed and when it was taken, relief was almost immediate. Hopefully with the addition of the oxycontin, which will take 24 hours or so to get fully in his system, he will need less of the percocet. It's amazing the dramatic change that took place in my Dad once the pain was under control. He's looking and sounding like his old self again. Hallelujah!! God Bless. Much Love, Lynda

Welcome. You've found the right place for support, encouragement and love. God Bless. Lynda

Greenlass, you will rise to the occasion and you'll put one foot in front of the other and you'll find strength within that you may never knew you had. This is the scariest time, the shock and fear are all consuming but as others have said, once a plan of treatment is in place this in itself seems to open the door to hope and once you get a glimmer of it, hold on tight because hope will keep you sane and allow you to function and live and do what needs to be done as part of the *new normal*. Very shortly after I joined this most wonderful of forums, someone wrote that denial of this disease can be very healthy. Not denial in the sense that you reject reality but that in spite of it you continue to look forward and live your lives and plan for the future just as anyone of us do. Focus on the positive, take joy in the good days and times and remember that there is nobody on this earth that can predict how long anyone of us will be here, so reject doom and gloom predictions if you hear them and carry on. Onward and upward. Welcome and many prayers for your comfort and peace. Lynda

I'm so very, very sorry Jorja. Prayers to you and your family for peace and comfort. Lynda

Dad had is bone scan today. He's had considerable pain the last few weeks. If you could spare a prayer for relief of the pain and a result that we can deal with, I would be forever grateful. Thank you wonderful people. Lynda

it is a rollercoaster ride Linda and you're right, one day at a time...it's the only thing that can keep us sane I think. Many, many prayers coming your way that your Mom can rebound from this. God Bless. Lynda

It seems we finally have Dad's pain under control. He's taking oxycontin and percocet's for breakthrough pain. Once we tweaked the amount of percocet needed and when it was taken, relief was almost immediate. Hopefully with the addition of the oxycontin, which will take 24 hours or so to get fully in his system, he will need less of the percocet. It's amazing the dramatic change that took place in my Dad once the pain was under control. He's looking and sounding like his old self again. Hallelujah!! God Bless. Much Love, Hi Everyone, Dad has been having a rough time of it the last month and half or so. His last two chemo treatments (which finished the first line) took nearly a month to recover from and just as he was starting to feel somewhat better, he developed a pain in his left shoulder/rib area which has gotten progressively worse over the last two weeks. Shortly after, the pain also developed in his left leg. The pain is really wearing him down and despite numerous visits to the GP, we've yet to hit on any medication which offers any relief to him at all. Dad has a bone scan scheduled for Thursday and although the last bone scan in December didn't show any trouble spots in those particular areas, if it is new mets, I guess we will be discussing radiation. In the meantime though, he needs something that will at least make him comfortable as possible. We are seeing his GP again tomorrow and I will ask about the Fentanyl patch. I'm thinking that is the one that has been discussed here before? Everything I've read about it though seems to suggest that a patient goes from morphine to the patch?? The Doctor hasn't prescribed morphine and I'm wondering if she will even prescribe the patch prior to a confirmation of a bone met(s) because I've read that it is indicated only for surgery pain or cancer pain. Any suggestions or ideas on what I should be looking into for pain relief would be greatly appreciated. Maybe there is something better then the patch? It is heartbreaking and so very frustrating to watch our loved ones suffering, as you all know only to well. Peace and Love, Lynda

Geri, I was very, very impressed, whew!!, 80 miles in a few days...I have various pieces of equipment that become *clothe's* hangars long before that When you do get the bike, give it heck!!

Don, thanks for the update. I'm so glad that you and Lucie had a safe and happy trip Lynda

Welcome Jim. All the best to you. Lynda

Welcome Pat. You'll find much support, encouragement and love here. Best to you. Lynda

So sorry you had the need to find us. Best thoughts and prayers for Dad and you. Is your husband a Fire Fighter? My husband is an honorary member of our local station, retired after 9 years as a volunteer. Welcome Karin. Lynda

I'm so glad you decided to post and that you were able to find the support here that you needed, when you needed it. I'm so sorry that your Father has passed on. I wish you many prayers for peace and comfort. Lynda

Lots of prayers coming your way, Andrea. Best to you. Lynda

Oh Malou, I'm so very, very sorry. My heart breaks for you. Please take care of yourself. Prayers to God that he will comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Much Love, Lynda

have a great trip Don and Lucie!! Lynda

many prayers for your friend's wife and family. Lynda