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Bob,
If I recall BPhylis had throat cancer and may have some good advice on aspiration and treatment. He also had a g-tube too. I would definately talk to a surgeon. Perhaps a stint could be put in to open the esophagus? I pray that you get better and return home soon.
Cheryl
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Jerrye,
I too am age 44, and live in Greenville, Texas. I have NSC-Adenocarcinoma stage III A-B. I was diagnosed May 12, 2003. If you would like to communicate with me just PM me. I will be happy to help you through this if can.
Cheryl
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Andrea,
Worry is normal, but constant worry is taxing on the body. I agree with Soccermom, you are in a state of "high alert." Please take care of yourself too! Sending up prayers that hubby is fine and that Mom's path report comes back clean!
Cheryl
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Elaine,
I agree too. I do recall Carlton's post about it also. I am always curious about how people were first diagnosed. Becky, every year I had a physical and it always indicated good health, except my white blood cell count would be elevated a couple of points- no red flags though. I never even thought about that. I had no real symptoms that I noticed, until the center of my chest ached on and off. Ekg was normal, so I had an x-ray and a spot the size of a pea, which was barely detectable, showed up. The pulmonologist said I had a good radiologist, because he himself would have probably not even have noticed it. I just have to say that Connie B.'s story gave me such inspiration and hope. I would really like to see that forum return. I still search the internet for others like her, but have found few. Connie I would read and reread your posts! Thank you! You are and will always be my hero!!!
Cheryl
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Rick,
Sharp and crisp design. Does the change give you rights to the name now? Looks good!
Cheryl
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Bruce,
Congratulations on one year. I don't often see your posts, but always enjoy reading them when I do. You are so spportive of others. I appreciate all of the kindness you have shown, and hope that God continues to bless you.
Cheryl
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Heather,
I am almost a 7 months out from radiation and I still have problems swallowing pills. I take a lot of supplements and chase them with a lot of water. What really helps is to eat somthing like a couple of almonds to knock the pills down. Try it it really works for me.
Cheryl
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Peg,
Keeping you and Bill in my prayers. Never give up!
Cheryl
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Mo,
You are one tough lady. I will continue to hold you in my prayers. Your LCS Family,
Cheryl
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Cindy,
I had a CT show fluid around the heart and a plueral efussion too. Mine was caused from treatment. So hoping and praying that yours is too.
Cheryl
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Hello my Dear Friends,
Jack is doing pretty good, despite "LEAVING THE HOSPITAL AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE!!!!" He still has one more artery blocked 90%, which will be fixed Monday. He was supposed to stay in the hospital till Tuesday.
Jack is just about the most stuborn man I have ever known. I am so scared he is going to have another heart attack while at home. I couldn't sleep a bit last night, waiting for him to take his next breath. He is so depressed and crouchy. Thank you so much for the encouragement. This has been such a scarey experience to say the least, but it sounds like it can be managed. Thanks again! I will post more later.
Cheryl
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Hello Everyone,
I haven't posted for few days because Jack had a heart attack. Jack was feeling a tightness in his chest, nauseated, dizzy, fatiqued, and weak. He insisted it was the flu! Finally, he agreed to go to the ER. I told him to tell them he had chest pain to get treated quicker, but suspected it was a heart attack. When the doctor came back with the results of a heart attack, Jack says "No, I just said my heart hurt to get treated quicker, are you sure it isn't the flu?" (Jack still had a hard time accepting the fact that he had had a heart attack, despite all the risk factors he had) The doctor said, "No Mr. Ferguson, you a have had a heart attack and I am sending you by ambulance to Baylor Hospital in Dallas." Further tests revealed 3 major arteries 90% blocked!!! They put a stint in 2 arteries tonight, and will do the 3rd one on Monday. I am so worried about my Jack, I truely do not care to be here on this earth without him. I am exhaustepd and stressed to the max, but he is doing pretty good considering! I will keep you all updated. Please keep him in your prayers.
Cheryl
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MO,
You are my hero! I am so inspired by you. Hey, you even motivated me to go to the movies by myself! Jack didn't want to go. I refuse to sit around and wait. I am thinking of planning a trip somewhere on my own. Jack works for a radio station broadcasting games on the weekends. So I need to get out and do more stuff by myself. Jack seldom likes to do what I like. He hates crowds and shopping. We drove all the way to Wash. D.C. and he stopped short of entering into the city and said...."I can watch it on tv!" See what I am up against? So, It would probably be more fun by my self....or he would stay in the car and wait-seriously.So as much as I love this man, he also drives me batty. He hates crowds. I don't mind them. We are planning a trip after May to Europe. He is actually excited about that trip. Glad your back
Cheryl
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Joe,
My chemo and rad treatments ended Aug. 28th, I had surgery on Sept. 18th, and did microscopy in Dec.. I understand that the chemo leaves your body quickly, but the red blood cells will take awhile to turnover and reproduce. You might want to ask your onc about it. Mine had no problem with the treatments either. I can say that I have felt better since starting them. Chemo is literally posion. It will not only kill cancer, but take you as close to death as you've ever been. It wouldn't hurt to find out just what the chemo has done to your body, and what your body needs. Joe you have always been an athlete from what I can tell, and have high expectations for yourself. In otherwards, be realistic in allowing your body the time it needs to heal. I was shocked to discover what chemo had done to my body. I can remember after treatment thinking..."I got do something to fight this beast myself. " I needed to feel empowered over it. Take back control of my life. Fighting it was almost easier when in treatment...you feel like your doing something.
Cheryl
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Lisa,
I have a follow up microscopy scheduled for June 14 th. Until then, I am scheduled to go weekly for IVs. However, that is subject to change. It will depend on coordination of work and treatment schedules.
Cheryl
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Natalie,
Your mother is simply stunning. What gorgeous hair. She was a petite lady. I bet you look like her too. Thanks for sharing.
Cheryl
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Kim,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing such a private moment for your family with us. It really helps to put many of us at ease about the "unknown." I think that it is only human to fear death, and you have comforted us despite your own grief. You are such a comfort to so many, please stay wih us and let us comfort you when you need it. God Bless you and your family.
Cheryl
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Joe,
I wanted to know what my diet was lacking, and what my body may or may not have been producing. So, I had a wet and dry microscopy done. I was able to view enlarged, colorized photo results on a tv screen. I kind of figured that chemo would cause some changes, but geesh! All of my red blood cells were spiked, instead of nice round granule shapes. There were also "significant ROTS masses" in my lymphtic system, fungi (candida) , and crystals (toxins) were also present. My PH was poor @ 5.5. Other tests done were for cholesterol, blood sugar, RBC WBC, etc..
Basically, there are 4 causes of health imbalances: chemicals, radiation, diet, and emotions. The microscopy will indicate if the immune system is imbalanced; nutritional deficiencies; bowel, liver, and kidney toxicity and stress; reduced oxygen to cells; hormone and thyroid problems; and poor digestion of protein; to name just a few of the health conditions analyzed by the test.
After this test was done, I started getting treatment via infussions to resolve my paticular health conditions. Dose this guy offer any kind of treatment, and is he a medical doctor? If so, then insurance may cover a good portion of your treatment. I totally believe that diet and your body's own immune system can help cure this beast. Now having said that, our genetics and environment factor in heavily. I am fighting a monster that has killed four family members already. I am too buisy living to die! I can't serve God in the ground! Joe, I think we are in something like 4% of the population to get diagnosed with this disease at our age.
I use to pray to God to call upon me, and show me how he wanted me to serve him.....be careful of what you ask for, huh! Ha! Now the picture has been made more clear to me. I am still figuring it all out, but atleast my disease has given me a sense of purpose in life. I suspect he has chosen you, and all of us here as well. It is up to us to answer that call. I am sorry for the detour from the topic being discussed at hand, Ha! May God bless you and your family.
Cheryl
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Hi Pretty Lady,
So glad to see you post too. Oh, there is nothing worse than being nauseated. I had it pretty bad toward the end of my treatment from the top of my stomach being hit with radiation and the chemo combined. I couldn't even keep water down. So, go to the ER and get hydrated if you aren't getting anything down! Pudding was the first thing I could keep down, it sorta stuck to my stomach I guess? I am keeping you in my prayers.
Cheryl
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Colleen,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am praying for you and your family.
Cheryl
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Cory,
Welcome to our family here at the LCS board. Glad that you found this board, because the support and knowledge you will gain here is phenominal! There is no place like it!
Many of us on the board have had experience with surgery. I underwent the same procedure as you described your Dad will undergo. It is called a mediastinoscopy. In my case, cancer was found in my mediastinal lymph nodes So, the surgeon closed me back up and I was told that I would need to undergo chemo and radiation first to shrink the nodes. After treatment, I did have the surgery. So I hope that all goes well for your Dad and he gets the surgery, but don't get discouraged if he has to undergo treatment first. I will say a prayer for him.
Cheryl
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So sorry for the duplication here. I took an ambien hoping to get some sleep. I have a conference to attend tomorrow and need to be alert. Anyway, I wanted to ask the creative minds out there for any fundraising ideas? Ry....David C's big sis ( Sorry- ambien kicking in now, time for bed
)?Thanks!
Cheryl
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Hi All,
Great News! I received notice today that I was awarded money for a grant I wrote to head up a Tobacco Awareness Program! The money is coming out of the Tobacco Settlement Fund for the state of Texas. It wasn't as much money as I had hoped for, but it is a start!. I will solicit more funds to promote this program from my community through donations and fundraisers. Hey, I am not to proud to ask for money when it comes too Lung Cancer Awareness!
Cheryl
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Carolina,
I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. It sounds as though your MIL lives life on her own terms despite this D**n disease. "God Bless" her and your family.
Cheryl