Anniemac

That is just the best news!! Nice to know all the prayers do work!! Annie

Shannon & Mike-glad to see you back home safe and sound. Sure sounds like Mike is doing sooo much better. Get rested up and the housework and chores will wait right there for you. Annie

Ginny and Earl...wonderful!! The news we all hope to get someday. Enjoy the summer. Annie

Gail, CONGRATUALTIONS!!!! Have a great time in CA. Lots to do there and what a nice romantic time you'll have without the kid. Tim and I are having our 20th on July 6, but he will be recovering from his lung surgery, so I'm not sure what we'll be able to do. Maybe dinner out if he's up to it. Annie

I'm also writing with tears in my eyes. I'm so sorry you lost your dad to this horrible disease. He sounds like a wonderful man; how special for your dad to be your best friend. Our thoughts are with you. Annie

Junior, we are praying for a miracle right beside you!! Annie

Yeah!!!! Good news like this is just the best Annie

Sophia, I'm praying as hard as I can for you and your family. Annie

Gina, welcome to the board, but sorry you have to be here. This is just the best group of people and we will never get tired of answering your questions. I'm so glad your L/C was found early, but as you can see by some of the other posts, staging can change as time progresses. I don't mean to scare you, but be sure to stay on top of this and make sure there is no spread. Your tumor sure sounnds small, so I hope your finished with this completely. I've been to Crestline and it is sure pretty. My sister lived in Big Bear Lake for about 10 years. Annie

I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Your mother was lucky to have a daughter who cared so much for her and was able to take care of her so well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Annie

Glad to hear things are looking up, Shannon. It sure sounds like you made the right dicision by going to the treatment center. Keep feeding Mike ice cream sundaes. That's got to be good for him!! Annie

Great, great news!! Annie

Len, So sorry you have to go through this and at such a young age. Boy, sometimes life is just unfair. Lots of great advice has been given to you by the rest of the gang. Once you start treatment you will feel more positive; it's like finally knowing the enemy and being able to roll up your sleeves and fight. Good luck and we're praying for a good outcome. Annie

Shannon & Mike, More good news!! Sure is nice to give the good news instead of the bad news. Waiting for more with baited breath!! Annie

Shannon, So glad to hear Mike is doing better. The people on the board are praying so hard for you both that God can't help but listen. We'll keep them coming!! Annie

Chris, That is good news. I know the treatments can be scary, but it's actually more scary when they are done and your not doing anything to actively fight. My husband had chemo and radiation at the same time and came through it with flying colors. Hope things go as well for you. Annie

Steve, I agree with everyone else. Second opinion (and maybe third) by a good onc at a cancer center. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. You will find the best people in the world here, they are supportive, loving and very informative. No question goes unanswered here! This is the best place to come to vent or just whine when you need to, but I'm sorry too that you have to be here at all. Annie

Ronna, Welcome, but sorry you have to be here at all. Good news!! A year is a nice milestone. I hope the bone scan is good too. Let us all know because we will be praying for you and sending you good thoughts. Annie

Don & Lucie, Great Great Great news!! Always good to be done with a treatment!! Annie

Ginny & Earl, Great news about the empty head. The lump does sound like nothing too. We are all praying that is it so!! Annie

Donna, It doesn't get much better than that!! What wonderful news. Annie

Rana, So good to hear your Mom is feeling better. Sounds like things are really improving!! Annie

Dave, That's the best news ever!! Responding after the first cycle means great things in the future!! Annie

Brandy, I'm new here too and so sorry to hear about your Mom. Waiting for the test results was one of the hardest parts for me. Many, many sleepless nights. I did research on the computer, but that's hard when you don't know what type she has. The best thing I did was call the Alliance for Lung Cancer (800) 298-2436. They have a hotline during the week and they calmed me down and told me which doctors my husband need to see. Just being able to be proactive helped me tremendously. It helped to take away the feeling of being punched in the stomach. They were able to recommend a cancer institute in my area and even which doctor to see. Good luck and know that our prayers are with you and your Mom. Annie

Well, I guess I should move off the newcomers board and into another. Thanks for all the loving support and prayers. I included all of you in a heartfelt and teary prayer last night--just overwhelmed with graditute. Annie