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That's just incredible, Jamie. I'm so very happy for you and your family. Trish

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for your dad. Trish

Welcome, and thanks for sharing your remarkable story. You're an inspiration to all of us. Trish

She is a beauty! Congratulations and enjoy her. Trish

Sending prayers for good results. Good luck, Nina and Judy. Trish

Hi Andrea, Sorry to hear about your friend's diagnosis. I was also diagnosed IIIB, with hilar node involvement, no effusion (although I developed a pleural effusion during treatment). I started with carbo/taxol, added radiation 6 weeks into treatment, and then another 3 months of taxotere following radiation. I'm now NED and have been taking Tarceva for 15 months. Hope treatment goes as smoothly for your friend. Keep us posted. Trish

So glad it's just sunburn! I could relate all too easily to your story, though. Maybe paranoia is just another tool in the survival kit. Take care and stop flashing! Trish

What great news, Terrie!!! Kudos to your family for spoiling you today. Trish

Great news! I'll say prayers that the CT scans show the same. Trish

Pit Bulls. I'm absolutely terrified of them. Trish

Lost In Space Trish

Yay for Mom!!! I'm also happy-dancing for you guys. Trish

Hi Robin, I had low-dose Taxotere while I was on radiation and when my counts were too low for full-dose. It's been 16 months since my last Taxotere treatment and I'm doing great. I hope it works well for your mom. Trish

Welcome back and good luck with the tests. Trish

Hang in there, Missy! That baby's just about perked. Prayers for a short labor and easy delivery and a happy, healthy baby. Trish

It's 703 days that I've been smoke-free, and each day I pledge that I will not smoke today. Just today. I'll worry about tomorrow when it gets here. Congratulations on 2 months -- that's a major accomplishment. Remember -- one day at a time. Good luck. Trish

Hi Michelle and welcome. I had the same combo that your dad will be receiving along with concurrent radiation. You've already been given lots of great advice about possible side effects, etc., so I won't add to that. What I will say is let your dad eat whatever he wants whenever he wants. I gained 15 pounds at the start of treatment but lost that and an additional 10 pounds by the end of treatment. If his radiation is aimed near the esophagus, he may have lots of difficulty eating as radiation progresses. I'll say some extra prayers that treatment goes well for your dad. Take care, Trish

Sorry about the recurrence, John. I have confidence, though, that you'll knock those cancer cells out once again. Hang in there. Trish

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Teri. I'm praying you find peace in the days ahead and I look forward to reading your's and Bill's book. Take care of yourself. Trish

Just California rolls. No raw fish for me! Trish

Time to put the warrior hat back on and battle the beast again. I'm confident that you'll knock the cancer right out again. Sending prayers. Trish

Great news, Lorrie!

Welcome, Suebee. It also helps to keep an organizer or folder of business cards, test results, prescriptions, etc., in one place. I understand that the Lance Armstrong Foundation offers one for free to cancer patients. Good luck tomorrow. Trish

Hi Shelley, I had both low-dose (once a week) and high-dose (once every 3 weeks) Taxotere. Low dose was kind to me -- I really didn't suffer any bad side effects. The high-dose did take a toll on me -- low blood counts, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite. Not unbearable, but not particularly pleasant. Good luck to your mom. I hope she enjoys the cruise. Trish

Welcome, Joann. Trish