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I always admired the dignity with how Carole fought this horrific cancer, she was a beautiful and brave person through it all, and I will miss seeing her cheerful, hopeful posts. Rest in peace sweet lady.

{{{Tammy}}} I am very so sorry for your loss. Greg fought the good fight and was very brave at the end. I hope that you and your family can find peace knowing that Greg is now without pain and waits to see you again.

{{{Linda}}} No real advice to offer, but wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and hoping you will be feeling better and better each and every day. I know this might seem like an obvious question but your symptoms sound like my mom's when she gets an abscess on her lung (once a year or so), and I was wondering if the doc has you on a steroid...the only thing (with the antibiotic) that knocks out the infection.

Hi, I am sorry that your dad and family are facing this horrific disease. You are so right, the minute you get the news, you immediately feel as if you are thrust onto the middle of the worse roller coaster ride you have even been on in your life. You are doing great in terms of supporting and advocating for your father, and I hope all will eventually settle down for everyone. All the best - keep the hope!

Congratulatons Colleen!!! Keep that fighting spirit always!

{{{Marci, Mom and family}}} Thinking of you and hoping that things settle down for your mom real soon, and she can continue with her treatment shortly.

{{Tammy}} I'm sorry about Greg's latest struggles and hope that the docs will be able to help him get back on his feet and home again real soon!!

(((Rob))) Wishing you a successful surgery on the 16th and good results thereafter!

As you asked in your post, nothing will stop her until she 1) wants to quit and 2) is ready to quit. My mom (diagnosed in 2006) quit around 1988 after she was suffering with severe COPD, and even as I watched her struggle to breathe over the years, I continued to smoke until about a month before her diagnosis. Smoking is such a powerful addiction - one that is very hard to overcome, even when we see what it has done to our loved ones. You have planted the seed with your daughter, and hopefully one day, she will find the will to quit.

Agree with the others, get a second opinion. In my mom''s case, her first team of doctors would not even consider the possibility of surgery because they said her lung function was too low. Knowing that surgery was the only possible curative action, my brother personally wrote to a thorasic surgeon at the University of Penn (Dr. Larry Kaiser), and he agreed to take a look at her case. He did and within 6 weeks, he operated on her and removed her lower right lobe and some surrounding lymph nodes. We believe that without the surgery, she would not be here with us today. You will have fight and advocate for your mom to get the answers and the course of action that gives her the best chance for a cure! I wish you all the best...don''t give up.')

Dear Jude & Amanda, I was very saddened to hear about Don's passing. I didn't talk to Don very much personally but have been following his story since I first found this forum, and I was always touched by the kindness and compassion that he displayed to all that posted on this forum. He never complained about the hard road he had been on for these many years, but instead focused his energy on offering his loving support and advice to fellow posters. Amazing man - and one that I will always remember. May you find peace during this very difficult time. Diane

I am so very sorry to hear about Raney - my deepest condolences are extended to you and your family.

I am so very sorry to hear about Raney - my deepest condolences are extended to you and your family.

{{{Carrie}}} I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

(((Hawkeye))) I am so sorry - you and mary and family are in my prayers.

{{{Grace and Girls}}} - My thoughts are with you and your daughters as you face this very difficult day.

Congratulations!

{{{Lilly}}} When my mom first came from from surgery after an extended stay in the hospital, she felt much like you feel now but as the days turned into the weeks, the progress that she was making suddenly became evident. You are healing...and soon you will see evidence of it. It's okay and natural to have some down days as you are recovering but do not lose hope - your healing is in the works!

{{Randy}} - thank you for sharing this picture of you and Deb on your wedding day. I am always touched by how much your love for Deb continues even today and always will!

{{{blueeye}}} Don't have too much more to offer as everyone here gave your great answers but I just wanted to tell you that I am sorry about the loss of your mother, who you obviously loved very much and who loved you back. And may memories of your mother keep you and warm you during this very difficult period.

I'm sorry that you and Mary have to go through this but it's so nice to see that you both have a great support system in family members and 'porch' friends alike. I hope that Mary's transition back home will go well and more good times lie ahead.

Barbara, you are in my prayers! I hope you will feel uplifted and refreshed again...

((Hugs)) - I'm so sorry that your sister was taken from you at such a young age but happy to hear that you have such found memories of her and that she continues to live on in your heart and always will! In a sense, she never left!!

Rest in peace, Liz. I only knew you from reading your postings but they always struck a chord in me by their uplifting demeanor though in the midst of battling this horrible, horrible disease. May you find warmth now in the arms of God! My condolences to all of Liz's friends and family.

Dear Moonstar, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of John, and send you my deepest condolences. May you have peace knowing the John is with is God today, and has no more pain. Peace.