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Darrell

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  1. Hi Troy!

    A Navy man here myself. Ahoy. Sorry you had to find us, but I'm glad you did.

    Radiation and chemo at the same time.... I went through that. That was the most trying time of this whole ordeal for me. I had absolutely NO energy. I had to will myself to eat for all I wanted to do was sleep. Keep her hydrated as much as you can. Milk shakes are great for her right now. She may not like the taste of things she enjoyed before. Be patient with her. Of all of the things going through your head, she has the same feelings as well as the non stop pain. But never stopping her love for you because of it. Even if she can't tell you.

    We're here for you.

    Darrell

  2. Tell you what. I know too that it can come back. But as long as I keep doing things like eating right, sleeping enough, not drinking, taking my vitamins, drinking my NASTY green tea, abstain from smoking and trusting in the man upstairs, I'll be fine. :-)

    ohhhhhh almost forgot, not letting my neuropathy drive me nuts!!! grrrrrrr!!! LOL

  3. Oh the joys of scan time! I've always done it a little differently. I go in expecting the worse. I'm surprised when I don't hear it. Thanking the man upstairs that I've been surpised each time so far.

    Best of luck to you on your scan results. I hope you receive the best news possible! Keep fighting!

    Darrell

  4. Hi Angela. Doc wouldn't do surgery on me either after I went into remission. I wish it were out of me, but I every day I thank that man upstairs that he's given me another day.

    Your mom is a fighter who is loved by many. She's incredibly lucky to have someone like you supporting her. She knows that. Keep it up because she needs that.

    Darrell

  5. Hi Patches! Welcome! Sounds like you have a fighting spirit although you are most certainly scared. You've been through alot already and we all understand how you feel.

    Please let us know how your're doing.

    Darrell

  6. Mark,

    You've been fighting this for a long time. Keep it up!! I'm hoping and praying that you are going to receive some great news!

    Here anytime you want to talk.

    Darrell

  7. Thanks for all of the advise and help! I am feeling better after getting off that ride. The camping was fun too!

    Thank you so very much again for everything!

    Love you all!

    Darrell

  8. Hi Marco Jo!

    Sounds like your sis is doing great! I too have SCLC and have placed it in remission after 6 months. You let her know that she can do it! She may want to look into a great diet. I'm avoiding all sugars and red meat. I'm taking protene supplements to help build my muscle mass back so that's an option if she enjoys a healthly lifestyle which I think she does. Since she's not working, encourage her to take a look at the thread at the top of the SCLC forum from one of the members who wrote a note on how he beat SCLC. It's very informative and inspirational. She needs to make sure she's exercising to keep away the blood clots.

    There are alot of people here to help you and your sis. Whatever you need, just drop a note.

    Much love,

    Darrell

  9. I guess I'm going to have to take a trip to Cedar Point because the roller coasters are about the same as my cancer docs can make one! Second opinion is completely different. Doc says is not cancerous but we'll have a look at it in a month to be completely positive!

    I'm back to NED! Thank you for all of your positive thoughts!!!! :-)

    love you!

    Darrell

  10. fightfordan,

    I know exactly how he feels sweetie. I had it on my hip and back. No matter what i did I couldn't get comfortable. The more pain, the more pain meds. I firmly believe that the pain meds actually made things worse. I told them to reduce everything. I felt so much better and stronger! Not saying that the case with your FIL.

    You need to get your post out in the open forum so more people can respond. There are alot of people out there who will be more than happy to help you (including me!).

    Keep your chin up. Get those boxing gloves out. He can beat this. It's doable.

    Love, Darrell

  11. If there was ever the most beautiful cyber flower garden to come to, this is truely it.

    I have an appt set for Monday for a 2nd opinion.

    I'm not going to let this stop or even slow me down. I'm heading to the mountains to go camping with my old dog Jessy.

    Love you all!

    Darrell

  12. Hello Jay!

    Sorry to hear about your mother. I'm glad that she has someone as devoted as you are looking after her.

    I spent a week at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion Illinois. It's the same regiment you could expect in OK City. They offer not only the traditional radiation/chemo, but a more advanced radiation called tomotherapy. Additionally, they introduce you to homopathic medicine, religious intervention and physical therapy. All of this, combined with a diet designed for your mom will make her feel tons better when she leaves there. I did! And I met alot of new friends who are going through the same there. There are also group sessions for caregivers.

    As far as the t7 tumor goes, I had one of those puppies. Radiation took care of it. Quick and simple.

    Tell her to keep fighting and don't give up! It's all about attitude and how badly she wants it!!

    We're all here to help.

    Darrell

  13. Wow! I've been riding along this NED wagon for a few weeks now and I could have landed on the moon if you asked me. I've been flying that high!

    Unfortunately, my ONC let me know today that the cancer has spread to my pelvis bone. He told me that I had all the radiation to that area I could have. The chemo that I just finished isn't going to work either.

    Has anyone had this happen to them? My god, I can't believe that I don't have an answer to this. I'm calling Chicago tomorrow and asking them. But can someone please tell me if they had or know of someone who's had this effect their pelvis?

    Please help me.

    Love you all.

    Darrell

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