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    Lucie's Report

    in HOPE

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    Don,

    What a joyous Thanksgiving this will be for you and your family this year. Lucie is doing so well! What a strong lady she is! She has overcome so much this past year.

    God Bless,

    Cheryl

    Discouraged

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Fay,

    Being on chemo period can really bring you down. I hate that you have to have chemo during the holidays, or anytime for that matter. Out of all the treatment I recieved, chemo was by far the worst for me. It made me so tired and achy. It really messed up my stomach too. I am praying that your stomach problems are just an ulcer, or perhaps even as a result of the chemo.

    Cheryl

    Been feeling fair and partly cloudy

    in GENERAL

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    Becky,

    Glad to know that this just isn't unique to me. I hate the coughing attacks too. I don't want people at work to think "That girl thinks she better? Is she delussional? She sounds like she is on her last leg!" Ha! So, I sit there in meetings trying to repress my coughs till I just can't stand it any more. THen have to let it rip! THanks for info about pneumonia shot too!

    Cheryl

    Crunch Time.

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    If it were not for this board and Becky I would not have gotten the surgery. I had a mediasteinosocpy; whereby, my surgeon inserted a scope through a tiny incision in my throat to determine cancer spread to the lymph nodes in the center of my chest. Had there not been cancer, he would have flipped me over and performed a lobectomy.

    My surgeon closed me up and referred me to an oncologist and radiaologist. He said come back if there is shrinkage, but don't wait. I will not do it if you wait!!!! I did not no anything about too much radiation preventing surgery until I saw Becky's post. My radiologist and onc.did not agre with the surgeon about surgery. I had the call and speak to my surgeon. MY onc said he agreed that it may up my survival rate by 5 %, but the radiation doc wasn't so optimistic. My surgeon sent him a copy of a study confirming all of this. The radiation doctor was unsure then of the amount of radiation to give me.

    Some have the surgery first then treatment, but the treatment definately made the surgery easier for my surgeon to remove the tumor and hot nodes. MY docotor likes to do the surgery about four weeks after treatment. It was no picnic, but when it comes to life verses the alternative.....well you know the answer to that! Keep us updated!

    God Bless,

    Cheryl

    help with coughing

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Linda,

    My dry cough is a result of RT. I also have acid reflux from the RT, which causes me to start coughing. My husband says that I don't do it in my sleep...so I suppose it is from breathing deeper when awake. I find cough drops and hot beverages help some. My latest x-ray showed a cloudy area in the lung I had surgery on. My surgeon thinks it is a infection of some sort, which is contributing to the cough. Yet, I have no fever, nor sputum. I asked if it could be aspirated fluid, he said possibly. It would really help to know the source, huh?

    Christy, meat and bread were the last things that I could eat. It took longer for tyhis to go away than 3 weeks. So hang in there!

    Cheryl

    Been feeling fair and partly cloudy

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Peg, I too went to my doctor for the flu and pneumonia shot, but was told to ask my onc about it first. My RBC was still down at the time. My onc gave me the flu shot and I have yet to get the pneumonia shot. I understand that it is supposed to last several years. Was Bill's shot combined or something?

    Don, I have to remind myself not to think the worst. You are right about not "borrowing trouble."

    Cheryl

    Been feeling fair and partly cloudy

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Hello Everyone,

    I had another postop appt. with my surgeon this past week. An x-ray showed something cloudy going on in my lung that I had surgery on. The Dr. thought it was some kind of infection, maybe bronchitis. I still have the dry cough, but no breathing difficulties or fever. I asked him if it could be aspirated fluid , because I still choke at time on fluids. My esophagus does not close fast enough when I drink, or I will choke and hav a coughing attack due to acid reflux. I have no pain any longer, like I did when going through radiaton. However, sometimes just swallow wrong. Any how, I have started that exaggerated, irrational thinking process....could this be pneumonia? What if its cancer? THe doctor didn't give me anything for it and said, "I'll see you back in Feb.!" Now, I had a CAT scan done only 11 days prior and Onc said nothing of a cloudy area in my lung. He said, "All looks O.K., just a lot of changes due to surgery. You also have a very small plueral effusion due to the trauma your lungs have been through, which is normal"

    Would an infection look like this on an x-ray? Has anyone experienced any of this?

    I have been feeling anxious and not sleeping well. Any insight would be appreciated.

    Cheryl

    Must End My Pity Party

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    Norme,

    So glad your are back on line. I missed you! I am so sad to hear about Buddy's colon cancer diagnosis. He has already been through so much, as have you!

    I am sleeping about like you, only 3-4 hours per night. I hope that your sleep has improved. I have ambien, but hate to take it regularly because it interfers with my circadium sleep cycle. However, it does offer short term relief. Have you considered it?

    Norme, please know that you can't possibly be positive all of the time. You certainly don't have to be for us. Just know that you are stronger than you think. You have been taking care of Buddy, the house, animals, etc. since Buddy became sick. I just want you to know that we are here for you when ever you need to vent.

    Cheryl

    Tim's Cancer is Back

    in GENERAL

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    Annie,

    What tough news, but Tim is one tough cookie. I sure hate this for you guys. Tim has already endured quite a bit. Hopefully he will regain his appetite and put some weight back on now that chemo has stopped. Prayers are being said that the Iressa works!

    Cheryl

    Update

    in HOPE

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    Dave,

    You are truely an inspiration. Put on those boxing gloves and let's fight this disease! Just know that God is watching over you and in your corner!

    Cheryl

    The Bus Stop

    in HOPE

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    Deb,

    Wow, your story was amazing! It also really made me appreciate just how lucky I really am. I like Dave's comment too,"what if God were one of us."

    Cheryl

    Mom needs some uplifting

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Kristy,

    I will keep your dear Mom in my prayers. The treatment itself can really make you feel tired and sick, which can can alone emotionally discourage your Mom. Not to mention, she was only recently diagnosed in Aug., the reality of actually being staged is tough to comprehend too. I can remember lying in bed just shaking, afraid that I was going to die. Eventually, I realized that, "Yes, I am going to die....but, not today." So, I got up and put one foot in front of the other. It is hard, but it does get better. Perhaps your Mom needs to talk to the doctor about an anti-depressant.

    God Bless,

    Cheryl

    It's back and I need some info

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Cathy,

    I hate that you will have to relive this dreadful experience again. Our friend Fay A. has had atleast two lobectomies. Fay helped me get through my surgery, as did numerous others on this board. We are here for you just the same.

    Cheryl

    How Did This Happen??

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Andrea,

    My heart is heavy for you. I imagine being on oxygen all of the time can really play havoc on one's outlook on life, which in turn could affect her appetite. I hope that you are taking care of you! Your Mom is in my prayers.

    Cheryl

    My wife Ada

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Jim,

    Thanks for posting. You see, hearing from you helps us to feel Ada's presence on this board still. Jim, your Ada was something extrodinary. She never felt sorry for herself and was so very brave. Her posts gave me strength and hope. All the other web sites or so morbid. Ada was one of the first people to respond to me when I wasfirst diagnosed, she sounded so positive an supportive.

    She never really talked much about herself, she was always more concerned and interested in you. I would like to know more about her. Would you mind sharing with us what Ada was like, what were her passions in life? She left this earth before I had a chance to come to know her better. Even though I only knew her for a short while, and never met her in person, I felt like she was my friend. I really miss her!

    Sincerely,

    Cheryl

    Dick passed away today

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Cheryl

    I am so heartbroken for you. My goodness, this is such a tragedy. Dick's prognosis seemed so good following surgery. I am so very sorry. Please know that you are a part of this family now and I hope you do continue to post. I will keep you in my prayers.

    Cheryl

    My Bald Head

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Fay,

    I agree with the others, you have a very nice shaped head. I would much prefer to see that nice smile though! It would be nice to place a face with your name. You have been such a vital member on this board, offering your support and wisdom. I for one reaaly appreciate you.

    Cheryl

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