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    Is totally tired normal??

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    My father never had radiation so I dont know anything about those side effects, but Im wondering how his blood counts are. Chemo can lower your counts and make you very tired. Im sure they check it before he gets treatment, but maybe before his next treatment ask if his counts are a little low and mention the fatigue.

    up for a moment, then way downnnnnnnn

    in GENERAL

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    Its true what they say about this being a rollercoaster ride. Two weeks ago I was elated when bone scan was clean. Now Im in a depression as my father has missed three weeks of treatment.

    Youre right, why do they have to go through this. My father was good to every person he's ever met. He's quiet, kind, unselfish. WHY HIM???? WHY AGAIN - he battled lymphoma TWICE!!!

    I guess Ive not been any help, I just felt like yelling with you.

    Always praying for you Shelly.

    question about different chemo

    in GENERAL

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    Hello Friends,

    In a previous post I told you about my father being delayed treatment due to low platelets. I emailed onc and he told me he will switch from carboplatin to Navelbine. Does anyone know anything about this drug?

    He also said his other choices would be gemcitabine and cisplatin but he favors navelbine. I wanted to know what you thought. Thanks so much.

    if you could pray for my father

    in HOPE

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    Some of you probably read my other post regarding my father's platelet count which has made him be denied three times for treatment. I was hoping if you could remember him in your prayers that he can get this chemo in him to kill those cancer cells and be ready for surgery. His name is Matthew. Thank you so much. Know that your intentions are in my prayers as well.

    my father was denied treatment AGAIN

    in GENERAL

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    Hello Friends,

    I am just so sad tonight. My father was denied chemo for the third week in a row due to low platelets. He got a platelet transfusion on Monday and it only raised the count a bit. Today all his blood was low, except the platelets that went up a bit but not enough for treatment. They are going to check his blood again Monday and if platelets are high enough, they may transfuse whole blood and then give him chemo.

    He really doesnt seem sick. He's just a little more tired than usual, but youd never know it was so bad that he couldnt have treatment. Im just worried too many weeks are going by without chemo in there to kill those cells. He's only had two of the eight treatments he was supposed to get before surgery.

    Im praying so hard. Im just very depressed tonight. Thank you for listening.

    Changing things up

    in GENERAL

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    Carleen, if we met in person I would be hugging you right now. I agree with everyone else that stable is good while you find another drug. Remember the fatigue is from the treatment not the cancer. He's doing his body good with sleep. I know its hard to watch though.

    Take care of yourself with that heart murmur too. Its good you are taking some antidepressants. Have you tried some counseling too, with a priest, minister, or counselor of some sort?

    We are here for you to vent to, and we are here praying for you every day.

    Im sending love, hugs, and prayers your way tonight, my friend.

    Surgery Again

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    I agree with Tiny, your calmness and your approach is wonderful. Know that you have prayers going up for you and thats great that you feel so good and the doc is confident about your response to one of the trials. I hope one comes along soon!!

    Love, hugs, and prayers coming your way, Ada.

    Mike' gone home

    in GENERAL

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    I dont know what words to type through my tears. It is amazing to feel so much for people we have not met in person. I truly am so so very sorry, dear Shannon. Your faith in God is such an inspiration, I cannot tell you how much I admire you. Prayers, hugs, and love coming your way tonight.

    regarding my mom

    in GENERAL

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    I think of you so much during the day, Shelly. I do pray for your mother.Please dont carry guilt over things that happened in the past. I remember my father telling me a long time ago not to ever feel guilty, because all the things that happen for the good and the bad are all part of being part of a family. Families fight, laugh, hurt each other, have great times together, etc. I remember apologizing to my father on my wedding day for all I put them through during my teenage years. He said a parent doesnt hold a grudge, mistakes are made and chalked up to youth.

    Dont feel guilty about moving, Shelly, Im sure your mother knew you had to do what was best for you and your husband, and from the sounds of your relationship, the distance in miles did not put distance in the bond you have with her.

    I dont think many moments pass in my day that I am not either praying or thinking about lung cancer. I'll feel hopeful, or I'll cry, or I'll get angry, or I'll get mad because everyone else's father is fine, why does MY FATHER HAVE TO HAVE LUNG CANCER?!?!

    You said you can hide your shame here in anonymity, you have no shame to hide.

    ((((((BIG HUG)))))))))))))

    Mixed Emotions

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    I dont blame you for being angry. The anger and sadness hit me in when I least expect it sometimes. Its good you came here to vent tonight. Prayers for your nephews and a hug for you.

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