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TANN - you've certainly got my prayers.

My prayers go out to you and your husband. Trish

Praying for you and your mom. Trish

My fingers and toes are crossed for you, candles are lit, and prayers are being said. Best of luck. Trish

I surely do believe in magic! Your mom is living proof of it. Hope you have many, many more magical moments with her. Trish

Hi Tammy - sorry you're having to go through this with your dad. I have Stage III SCLC and was treated with 35 radiation sessions and enough chemo to fill a bathtub. I'm surely no expert, but 5 radiation sessions seems awfully small. Maybe a second opinion is in order. Good luck and be strong. Trish

((((((Larry)))))) I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family and your dear Alyce. Trish

I wish I was able to offer some advice re pain, but unfortunately, I can't. Wanted to let you know that I'll keep you, your dad, and family in my prayers. Hope things get better for all of you. Trish

I am honored to be making my first visit to Cindi's pub. I'll be there right after my Taxotere cocktail (hopefully my last). You know I'll need to chase that with a boilermaker! Can I bring anything? Trish

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved Alyce and all who suffer while she suffers. Be strong. Trish

Sorry your dad is having to go through this. I developed acid reflux while doing chemo which leads to feelings of nausea. I found that quitting coffee helped tremendously with that (I was about a 5 cup per day person so it wasn't easy) and I switched to green tea with honey which is really soothing to my esophagus after radiation. Good luck and you and your dad are in my prayers.

Paula Sorry to hear about your mom but glad you found us. Hope everything goes well with your mom. You're both in my prayers. Trish

((((((((Joanie)))))))) Wish I had the magic words or the magic bullet that would make everything okay for you. I'll pray that you're able to find the something that will work for you. Trish

Hi Chuck and welcome. After my initial diagnosis, surgery (pneumonectomy) was the goal. Four months of chemo,radiation and a mediastinoscopy later, I was told that I was not a candidate for surgery. That was very disappointing to me because I wanted the lung and the cancer OUT. I'm still coming to terms with the fact that I have to keep it. Whatever decision you make, I hope all goes well. You're in my prayers. Trish

Thank you, everyone, for making me feel so welcome. I truly appreciate your support and prayers. Trish

((((((((((Karen & Ken))))))))))) Praying that the only news you hear on Thursday is good news. My heart is with you. Trish

Sorry I can't offer any advice, but I will offer my prayers and best wishes that all works out for the best. Miracles happen. Trish

Congratulations on the great news, Heather. Here's to many, many more anniversaries. Trish

Praying for Mike and for you, too, Sue. Hope the news gets better soon. Trish

After a few weeks of lurking in this wonderful site, I've finally gathered the courage to introduced myself. I'm a 48-yr. old wife and mother of a wonderful 12-yr. old daughter. Checked myself into the ER on 8/15/05, and 4 days and a battery of tests and procedures later, was diagnosed with Stage IIIB NSCLC (adeno with squamous features). I began chemo late Aug. and radiation late Sept. (1xdayx25) and went in for a mediastinoscopy on 11/23/05. Unfortunately, hilar region lymph node tested positive for cancer and plans for pneumonectomy were scrapped. Back to chemo (last (hopefully) session scheduled for 2/3/05 and radiation (1xdayx10 - maximum exposure) and PET scan on 2/17/05 for restaging. IF PET is clear, will begin Tarceva; if not, but tumor still responding, back to Taxotere (yuck). I've been fortunate in that I have not suffered any debilitating side-effects, just the usual but tolerable fatigue, hair loss, acid reflux, etc. My daughter's schedule remains unchanged, and I continue working full-time (thank goodness for humane employers). Worst part is having to give control over to the doctors and not knowing what my status will be at any given point in the future. Trying to take it one day at a time, but I've got the patience of a toddler and that part is difficult. Looking forward to sharing insights with all you wonderful and compassionate people and wishing the best for everyone. Trish