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Hi and welcome Tracey, So sorry for all that you are going through. You have found a wonderful place for advice, venting and inspiration from MANY survivors !! Wishing you and yours all the ver best, -Rod

Hi and welcome Alexan, I'm hoping and praying that everything works out well for your Mom. Hang in there. Warmest regards, -Rod

HI Melissa, Wonderful news !! Wishing continued good health and happiness to you and yours. Best, -Rod

HI Connie, I will hold you in my thoughts and pray that the remainder of the tests are good news. My very best to you, -Rod

Hello and welcome Coltrane914, I am so terribly sorry for all that you are going through. My Dad is also stage 4 and is fighting. I know how very dificult this time is for you, but please, please, pleeeease... read the stories of long term stage 4 survivors on this board. There are many amazing people here to help you along the way with advice and inspiration. Avoid looking at statistics on the net. They are old and out date, not to mention... based on large numbers. Your Dad and my Dad are most certainly NOT numbers! Wishing the very best to you and your family, Stay strong, -Rod P.S: Is your user name Coltrane as in John Coltrane ?

Hi Mike, and welcome, So sorry about the stress you are going through. I will hope that your Moms results are Non cancerous, but, if they are... Please understand that it's not even close to a death sentence. As you can see on this board there is a wealth of information, advice and much better than that - Long Term Survivors to help you with questions and much inspiration. Try and relax until you know what you are, or aren't dealing with. Very best regards, -Rod

Welcome, So sorry about your Dad. You have found a wonderful place for advice and I see you have already received a bundle. I am in a similar situation. This horrid desease has multiple trickle down effects from health, anxiety, fear and financial stress. I hope you can find a solution to help ease the financial aspect of your situation. I wish you and your family the very best durring this difficult time. Warmest Regards, -Rod

Hi Jill, welcome, I'm so very sorry for your loss, it must be very difficult for all involved especially Joes son. My heart goes out to you and your family. It's so tragic to lose such a young person to this horrible desease! Please try and let go of any guilt. Nobody knows how to handle these situations. We do the best we can and trust in those who have expertise. Each person affected by this disease is different... there is no hand guide for dealing with these situations perfectly. My guess is you did all that you could by loving and caring for Joe. Sometimes the blessing is not in the cure, but in the teaching and touching of a life lived and shared. Joe was young, but he accomplished love and the creation of a wonderful life to carry on his legacy. Thats a wonderful thing! I pray that you find peace and that time starts to heal you and give you strength. My very best wishes and thoughts to you and your family, -Rod

Hi Bill and welcome, Glad to see you have already received a heep of good advice from these amazing folks. My best thoughts to you and yours, -Rod

Hi Steven, I'm just shocked by this ! I don't know what to say or think. I feel rage at this Doctor.... It's hard to imagine a professional person being so irresponsible! I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I commend you for sharing your story so that others may learn to be more proactive, however... How can one be more proactive when you are doing everything your Doctor tells you with the exception telling you of the cancer ?!!? I'm just deeply shocked and sorry. I'm glad you are in "check" You are young and appear to be of strong mind and body, this will serve you well through your treatment and recovery. It's my wish that this "Doctor" if you can call him one, is held accountable for compromising your health. My very best thoughts and wishes to you and your family, -Rod

Hi Joe, Wonderful to be inspired by you ! May your side effects subside, and may you enjoy MANY more Thanksgivings in good health and good spirits. Best regards, -Rod

Hi Donna, So sorry the your Dad and your family have to go through this again. I don't have much in the way of advice, but I do know that anxiety can certainly contribute to shortness of breath. It sounds like your Dad is in good hands. That mixed with getting through this successfully before gives me a good feeling that you can all get through this successfully again. 72 isn't that old and it sounds like he is a pretty determined and active guy. Your Dad is the same age as my Dad who is batteling L.C. He isn't taking it laying down either, in fact - he's mad as hell and determined to fight this b*stard and win ! I wish the very best for your family. This must be such a knock to have to get up and fight again, but you will ! I will hope and pray the the second time is just as successful as the first. Hoping your Dad feels much better soon, -Rod

Hi Tina, Thank you for all that you do ! Best wishes, -Rod

HI Gail, Thank you for all that you do ! Best wishes, -Rod

Hi Grace, May you and your Husband have many more years of continued success and good health. Best regards, -Rod

HI Tina, That is awesome news !!!

Hi and Welcome Guy, Sorry for all that you and you fiancee are going through. You have a found a great place for advice and inspiration from a multitude of wonderful survivors and caregivers. I wish you both the very best, and will keep you both in my thoughts, -Rod

Hi Laverne, and welcome, So sorry about your Dads DX. I can see you have already received some good advice from the wonderful folks on this board. My very best to you and your family, -Rod

Hi and welcome Marianne, Wonderful to hear that you are in remission. Stories such as yours are a huge inspiration too so many. Continued good health and best wishes, -Rod

Chuck, thats GREAT news!!! My Dads last xray came back as stable and went for a beer or three I was so damn happy!! Continued good news to you all. Best, -Rod

YAY to your Mom and a great BIG HAppy Birthday !!!

Dear Mskim and family, The story of your Mom and her passing just tore my heart appart. God I hate this disease!!! I am happy that you all had your time and goodbyes with your Mom. I am glad she had the dignity to pass at home where she is comfortable. I am glad she had such a wonderful family to take such great care of her. I wish you peace and Gods blessing. My heartfelt condolances, sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Warmest regards, -Rod

Hi Ann, I am familiar with this tragic and heartbreaking case. Although I live in Canada, I will do my best to distribute this flyer and information. Thanks you for your efforts with this matter, John Walsh and Nancy Grace would love you for this. Best, -Rod

Welcome Amy, So sorry about the loss of your Mother. I thnk it's wonderful of you to share your mothers story. No matter how quickly this S.O.B took your Mom, it's still a blessing to have your Mom live and lend strenght through you to help others. Thank you, and god bless, -Rod

I am so very sorry to read this. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you all, -Rod