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Hello Lorna and welcome, I am sorry about your need to be here on a site such as this but glad you have joined us. I have no answers for you, either, but a couple of suggestions. Have you addressed these concerns with your husbands doctor? It would seem to me that you would know best if there is a change in your husband's appearance, such as the way you describe his stomach and the breath issues. I have heard that some medications can cause a type of reaction that can cause bad breath and perhaps that is the case here? I would make a list of things that you have ANY concern about, regardless of whether they seem like small issues or not and have a talk with the doctors. It is always best to keep them informed of anything that seems not right. Now, keep in mind that there are many people here that have been in your situation. Ask any and all of your questions and know that someone will be along with words of advice and tons of encouragement and HOPE. We are here for you, let us know how we can help and know that we will do our best. Please keep us posted on your husband as well as you, My best to you both, Chris

Hello Gabrielle and welcome Sorry you had reason to find a site like this, but glad you have joined us. Please let us know how we can help you and your MIL out and know that there will be someone here to answer your questions, offer advice, prayers and give you HOPE. Keep us posted and remember we are here for you, Chris

Hello and welcome! I am sorry you had reason to find a site such as this, but glad that you posted. Please let us know how your dad is doing and how we can be of help to you. Wishing you all the best, Chris

I am so sorry to read this. My prayers and condolences to her friends and family. Chris

Sarah I am so sorry for you loss. Please accept my condolences, Chris

Hello Con and welcome Sorry you had need to find a site such as this but glad you have joined us. As you can see already, this is a wonderful group of people. Let us know how we can help you and know that we will do our best. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Chris

Hello Trish and welcome Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. I am so sad to read this. I believe and this is only my opinion and certainly not gospel, but I think when a person is faced with an illness like lung cancer they feel the need to protect those closest to them and so they with hold a lot of the truth about their conditions. This has been my personal experience and as you know first hand, it does little to make this situation easier. Please let me know if you'd like to talk further about this. Drop me a PM if you'd like. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chris

Hello Tanner and welcome I am sorry you had the need to find a site such as this one, but very happy you have joined us. Please let us know how we can be of help and rest assured that these wonderful people in this community will do everything we can to help you and your wife along this journey. Have a look at some of the postings in the good news forum and you will find a ton of positive messages and a lot of HOPE. There is so much support on this site, maybe it would he helpful for your wife to join us, or at least read some of the messages posted by our many survivors. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Chris

Hello Alicia and welcome Sorry to hear about your dad but glad you found this site and have joined us. Please let us know how we can be of help. Chris

Hello and Welcome I am glad you posted. Please read through the various forums here. You will learn so much from these people. I am sorry about your Mom.. My best to you Chris

Dear Gwen I am so sorry. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris

Hi Robin I cannot really shed any light on what to expect from the chemo, just remember to drink plenty of water before and after and if the doctor has given you anti~nausea meds, take them regardless of feeling sick or not. It is better and easier to take the meds and be prepared as getting the nausea under control after is much more challenging. Will be thinking of you as Friday comes. Let us know how you are and how we can help. Chris

Thank you for sharing this information. I believe it is of utmost importance to discuss with your doctors EVERYTHING you take, be it vitamins or other supplements while undergoing chemo and/or radiation therapies. It is always better to err on the side of caution.. Chris

Hello Valerie Merry Christmas.. Chris

Hello Karla and welcome I am sorry you had need to seek out a site such as this but glad you found this one. Please let us know what we can do to help you and your husband along this journey. My best to you both Chris

Darrell F. Barnes Darrell Franklin Barnes, 45, of Parkersburg passed away Dec. 7, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 3, 1961, in Hammond, Ind., a son of Jimmie Barnes of Homosassa, Fla., and Doris Marrett Brown of Amarillo, Texas. Darrell was employed with Coldwater Creek, where he was an IT manager. He was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Gulf War and a member of the American Legion Post 15 and VFW. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Jimmie and Carol Barnes; his mother, Doris Marrett Brown; one daughter, Kari Jo Barnes of Somerset, Ky.; four sisters, Cindy Miller of Dallas, Texas, Elizabeth Winters of Lindenhurst, Ill., Nancy Pierce of Amarillo and Sandra Brumley of Bloomington, Ind.; two brothers, Phillip Barnes of Ropesville, Texas, and James Barnes of Elkland, Mo.; special friend, his beloved pet dog, “Jessie”; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by one half-brother, Clifton Brown; and his paternal grandmother, Edith Hornish. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg, with Virgil Beall officiating. Interment will follow at the Evergreen South Cemetery with full military rites by American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dear Shane I am so very sorry about your Dad. Please know that you and your Mom are in my prayers. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Chris

Hello Kevin and welcome I am sorry you had a reason to find a site such as this but very glad you posted. It sounds as if you have been through enough already with the events that lead up to this point. I sincerely hope the tests come back clear. Feel free to lean on us. There is always someone around that will be here to offer you advice, support and hope. Even if you just need an ear or a shoulder, just let us know. My best to you Chris

Hello Mitchell and welcome I am sorry about your Mom's diagnosis but very glad you found this site and have posted. You already can see what a wonderful group of people this is and you have gotten some great advice as well. Please let us know how we can help you along this journey. Ask any and all questions and know that there is always someone here that will be able to offer you suggestions, advice and support. My best to you Chris

Jen What great news!!! I am so happy for you and your family. Chris

Pammie What a lovely post. So wonderful to see such positive and uplifting words. My best to you and happy happy holidays! Chris

Hello Trish and welcome I am sorry you had reason to find a site such as this but glad you have posted and joined us. You have gotten some good advice here and I cannot add much to it. Ask any and all the questions that will come up and know that there is always someone here that can and will offer you advice, guidance and support and hope. My best to you Chris

Julie I am so sorry about your Mom. My sincere condolences and sympathies to you and your family. Chris

Hello and welcome lewellen I am sorry about your Dads diagnosis but glad you found this site. You have some valid questions here. If you and your Dad are not happy with this oncologist, please take John's advice and seek a 2nd opinion with a cancer center or even simply a different oncologist. Keep us posted here and let us know how we can help, My best to you and your Dad, Chris

Hi all I did spend several more hours looking into all the different sources of information today and yesterday. I was going to gather up all of the links etc and attempt to post them in a coherent manner (lol) but when I got reading through them, it hit me that the whole issue about the effectiveness is lost in most of those sites. Most if not all of the sites I had been able to get through were either PRO as they were written and posted by either companies trying to sell the product, or CON from the major drug companies, etc. My best advice and I am definitely no expert here. If you feel that this is something that would be beneficial, by all means, talk to your doctors first and as long as there is no medical reason to avoid it, try it! It is my understanding that the flavor is really nice and it is full of vitamins etc. I honestly believe that if you BELIEVE in something it will work and have results, sometimes above and beyond any and all expectations. Wishing you all well and hope this helps some Chris