Darrell
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Franklin
My dad was an electrician!
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You're nuts eppie!!
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Hi!
I was 44 when I was dx'd. I'm going to be around for 45 and a whole lot more!!! It can be done! Keep your chin up and keep fighting!!!!!
Darrell
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Because lung cancer is a cancer that's self inflicted. It's not politically correct for them to divert research funding to the #1 killer because we bring this upon ourselves. People are discovering however, that you don't have to be a smoker to get LC. Additionally, most folks don't survive LC long enough to give congress a good fight or vote!
There are organizations on the 'Hill' that lobby for us everyday. I encourage everyone to find them and help support them through donations or whatever means possible.
Darrell
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Hi Kim,
As Denise and all the others have said, this is the place to come for advice and comfort. We all understand how you feel. The new diagnosis is so incredibly hard to soak in. I don't remember anything the doctor told me after the word cancer. My mind was racing too much. Thank heaven that I had my family there to help me through it.
Yes, she is going to lose her hair with VP16 and Cisplatin. I had the same chemo treatment. She'll also have to take a TON of meds and she'll lose her appetite. Having both radiation and chemo at the same time will wear her down. She'll need to drink LOTS of water each day regardless if she wants to or not. It will be a struggle for her to get anything down because she won't want to.
Keep us posted on how she's doing. We're all here to help you!
Darrell
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Hi Deb!
I hope that you find everything you are looking for. There are some awesome people here to help. We're all thinking about you and hoping for the best!
Darrell
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Hi Susan!
I'm hoping that you get some good news from your dad's treatment. Don't think this is a death sentence! It's not! Help him keep his attitude positive. You're a wonderful caregiver.
Darrell
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Tiffsmom,
I'm so sorry to hear about Tiff's struggles at such an incredible age! He age is her most valuable asset when it comes to this battle. Sounds like you need the right kind of chemo to make it all happen. Have you had her looked at by another doc?
Please keep us posted! We're all here if you need us. She's in our thoughts and prayers!
Darrell
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I'm on the Ohio River in Parkersburg. If anyone needs someone to talk to.
Darrell
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Tears in my eyes as I write this.
Your love showed in every post Carleen. It was evident that you loved him. What an incredible fighter he was.
I don't know what else to say except that I am truely sorry.
Darrell
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AWESOME! I love a great success story!!!
You're awesome Rochelle! You're mom is a very lucky lady to have you as a wonderful, loving daughter. Pat yourself on the back!! NED is the best ever!!! Darrell
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Do you get frustrated at the person who drives slow while you are in a hurry?
Since I've been NED, I'm that person who drives slow. I'm soaking in everything.
A friend of mine told me last week that I'm like a kid seeing things for the first time.
I'm new to NED so I have no worries or fears. I wonder how long this will last? I hope it lasts a lifetime. I never want to lose this feeling. I've never been happier in my life.
Darrell
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Hi Gina!
Welcome to the site. Sorry that you had to find us, but we're glad that you did. As you already know, this is the place for encouragement. I know you are scared, we all were on that first diagnosis, but hang in there. Get tough and fight this. You CAN win the battle.
If you need anything, just ask. We're here to help each other.
Darrell
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AWESOME!! I love it!! Keep going strong!!!!!
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21.3 seconds!!
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That one is easy .. The motel because I love camping.
Which is worse ...
Being stuck behind a slow driver
or
Being the slow driver
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Good luck Don. Proud of you!
Darrell
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Frank,
You are an inspiration to us all! I went out the back yard this past weekend and tried to swing my club but this new hip got mad at me!! So I'm relagated to driving the cart and making sure all of the beer doesn't float away for some myterious reason.
But hey, I can still putt!!
Thank you Frank. You're awesome (even though you have the Steelers on your TV. Would be better if the COLTS were on it.. hehehe)
Darrell
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You're going through a lot and you have such a wonderful attitude!! Keep it up!!! Don't worry about the bloating face. I'm sure it's still beautiful!!!!
Darrell
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Hi Dani!
Great to hear you are exercising. I walk between 2-5 miles and day as well. You can't beat it and the cancer hates it!
If you need anything, please yell. We're here to help you.
Charleen is my hero when it comes to caregivers. She is awesome.
Darrell
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Thank you everyone!
Merideth, yes it sucks. Wish I didn't have it. It's worth it to be NED though. He's given me some medicine but I'm not going to take it right now unless it gets worse.
You guys are so awesome.
Darrell
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Hi!
I've been reading quite a bit on this topic from the forum here, but I still can't discover if this is a permanent thing or not? Can someone help me out?
Thank you!!!!
Darrell
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Hi Amy!
That has to be incredibly difficult. I can't even imagine. I hope that your spirits remain high although that has to be very hard.
We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Let us know if you need anything. We're here to help in any way we can.
Darrell
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Howdy Siobhan! Welcome! I'm sorry you had to find us, but we're glad that you did. If you need anything, just throw it out there. Chances are someone has already been through it and will tell you what to expect. There are many wonderful people here to help you.
All the best!
Darrell
A little update about Carleen
in GRIEF
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There are alot of people here who love you. I am one of them. We think the world of you pray everyday that god will give you that answer you're looking for. Just know we're here for you.
Darrell