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My good friend and colleague passed away last night of nsclc. He fought for three and a half years. I talked to his wife tonight, and his body was just tired. I told her I would be telling you...she was a lurker here on lchelp...and that I would ask for your prayers. Eternal rest be granted onto Mike, oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always. May he rest in peace. Jen

Connie, I am sorry it has taken me so long to post. My dad went through EXACTLY what you describe. I can remember posting on this site that it was almost as if he was in worse depression after remission than before it! I think it is great that she is not on an antidepressant...we had to almost FIGHT dad to take one. He did though, and after about a month ( I know that seems like forever!) he started coming around. His hair took FOREVER to come in. I would say near six months...but when it did, it came back black (from mostly gray!) and thick. The best things come to those who wait I guess! Does your mom come on here? I used to read some of the great posts from on here, so that dad could have hope and courage...but I do remember being so frustrated because he would sit and watch those birds for hours and hours. He would hardly even move. It was hard. Today, two years later, dad is still in remission, has a full head of hair, is honery as ever, and has gained back most of his weight. He was overweight when this whole venture started so gaining back ALL of it wouldn't be the greatest thing in the world! Stay strong and know we are thinking of you. Kudos to mom for going through that tough treatment...life just isn't fair! Jen

Oh Debi, My heart breaks for you. You have been such a solid force here, and I am so saddened to read your post. I am in shock, really, as I haven't been on in a while, and when I come back, I read your post first. Please know you are in my prayers. Eternal rest be granted unto him, oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always. May he rest in your peace. Jen

I am fighting back the tears. Please know you have my prayers. Eternal rest be granted unto her oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon her always. May she rest in peace. Jen

So interesting. I have felt the way you have felt, and when I first started coming here less and less, I felt so much guilt. I wanted to be there for everyone...however, I realized that that was the best part about this site...there is always someone there. I am one of the lucky ones, who doesn't come on as often because things are so good. But I know there are so many who have it the other way. Enjoy your trip, and know we are thinking of you. A special blessing and thanks goes out to the family we all have here. Blessings, Jen

Dar, You wouldn't want it any other way. Stay strong, and know we are all praying for you and mom. Blessings, Jen

My dad ate a TON of watermelon when he was getting treatment. It served the purpose of hydrating and nourishing. Just be double sure to wash the outside to keep all germs away. Blessings, Jen

CP, Welcome aboard, althoughI am sorry that you neede to find us. Please know you have our prayers. No kind of cancer is good, but there is always hope....stick with that. Blessings, Jen

My prayers. Jen

Hmmmm...that is a tough one. I guess if you have any fears, talk to the doc. Dad's hoarse voice did improve, so we were lucky there...but it is generally pretty rough in the morning still and it gets better. Good luck...keep us posted. Jen

Nova, I am so, so sorry. It breaks my heart. Please know you are in my prayers. Eternal rest be granted unto him oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always. Jen

Girl...you DON'T deserve this....please know I am thinking about you! Jen

Nick, ARen't plants a wonderful way to remember. Think of all the things your mom would have loved to have...had she the space, the time, the resources, the idea...her gardening is living through you. I LOVE to look at my garden and think of the memories, the newness, and the joy that it brings to me and the ones I love! Great post! Jen

Thanks Andrea...I will search it out. Anyone wanting to be my friend, can find me at South Dakota State University. I use the same Picture, and my first name is Jennifer...

Just a smile here. I am new to Facebook (I am a little old for it, but have been able to connect with old friends!) and I was searching through the groups on FB that deal with lung cancer. I posted on one of them my dad's success story, and already I had people tell me thanks, for giving them hope. OF COURSE, I told them to come here, to LCSC, to meet this wonderful family! Jen

You guys are the best. Thank you so much for your support. It was hard today, saying goodbye at the car. The girls were so good in the back of the car, and I was so proud of them, because this is a big adjustment for them too. I am being so selfish, and I know it...but I am going to miss them so much. We were such summer friends...going to the pool together, watching the kids play. A favorite was putting our two slip and slides together at the bottom of the jungle gym slide, and watching the kids have a ball! Thank you for your support...you guys are the best. Jen

Carol, Glad to see you posting. Your husband is such an inspiration to so many. Blessings to you and your family. Jen

Here I am just surfing the net, trying to find solace in my current situation, and I can't find it...so I thought I would post about it here...to get it off my chest, and maybe a few of you will send me words of happiness... My closest friend here in town is moving to Poland for a year. Her husband's job is sending him there, and thus taking her and their three kids, who play with my own kids. I am watching the hubub at their house across the street, and I just want to burst into tears. It is a loss. It is breaking my heart. She was so good to me through everything with my dad. She was a shoulder to cry on, and a true dear heart. I'm sad tonight. Jen

whew. I have been thinking about you. Glad to know it is under control. Keep that chin up! Jen

Dad got the great news today that he is STILL cancer free! This is amazing news! Every day is one day closer to the magic 5 years! Please, let this give you all hope and peace. I wish so much that we all could post this amazing news. Thank you all for letting me share it with you. We are so very blessed by God. Blessings, Jen

Dad goes on Monday for his next check-up...he has been doing so, so well! He is back to tinkering with lawn mowers, chopping and splitting trees, and has gained quite a bit of weight...probably more than he should, but also a sign that he is back to his old self! Of course, those of you who know me, know that I am starting to bite the fingernails, grab a few too many chocolates, and wake at night, unable to go back to sleep...I will do this until we get the continued good news. We have NOTHING to suggest there is ANY bad news...but of course we are dealing with cancer here...a true beast. Please, keep us in your prayers.... Blessings to you all... Jen

What a beautiful soul. I am sad today. Thank you for posting this. Jen

David, Welcome. I am so sorry you need to be here, but you have found a wonderful family of people who are blessed by our friendships and tears we shed with each other every day. Please know we are here for you...keep us posted. Jen

I am so sorry to read your post. Welcome to a wonderful family here at LCSC...please know we are here for you and will help in any way that we can. I know where you are...I have been there. My dad was diagnosed with SCLC, which was VERY scary. We have, however, been blessed with remission, and continue to pray every day for all those suffering from this dreadful disease. Stay strong and know we are here for you... Blessings, Jen

Rick, I am probably not the one you want to ask, "what else," as I am a real believer in prayers. Keep em coming... diet is a good option too! Stay strong and know we are here for yoU! Jen