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    Janet K is gone.

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    Fay,

    I am shocked and saddened to hear that we have lost another member of this board. Janet was so young, only 44.

    My heart goes out to her husband and 13 year old son. Did she have pneumonia or was it cancer?

    Fay, how are you my dear? What were you in te hospital for? I hope and pray you are doing well!

    Cheryl

    Back in the saddle again!

    in GENERAL

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    Hello Folks,

    I thought I would post just to update everyone on my recovery from surgery. I went back to work almost 2 weeks ago so I would not lose my job and insurance. I also walk a mile daily. My breathing is good, but I do have a tickle in my lung which makes me dry cough when I breath deep. Jack says that I don't do it at night when I sleep. The doctor says that it is normal given all the treatment I have been through, but that it should get better. My surgeon is very positive about my recovery. He and my onc don't think I need post chemo follow up. My pulmonologist said that I don't need to see him unless something comes up. I will go for a CAT scan on the 31st and my onc will read it that day at my appt.. I still have plenty of aches and pains from the surgery and am anemcic, but overall feeling good. I worry still about the supraclavicular node which showed some uptake during my first PET scan, but hope that the chemo took care of it. Makes me want chemo just as a precaution. Anyone have some kowledge of postop chemo and it's benefits, despite preopt chemo? My doctors think I have been through enough and need to heal. Hey, and I sure would hate to lose my dark, curley hair sprouting up! Did anyone elses hair come back different than their original hair? Plus, I heard that you may not lose your hair again with continued chemo- anyone experience this?

    I am still mouring the loss of Apache, but I got another horse. She is also a Tennessee Walker and very gentle. I probably won't ride her for a while due to my surgery, but I am enjoying just grooming and getting to know her. She is very gentle. My 4 year old neice wants to ride my stallion. I told her "Honey, he is not broke yet." She then replied, "Well, why don't you fix him?" I tell you what I am about to get him fixed! Ha! He will not leave my new mare alone!

    Take care my friends and God Bless,

    Cheryl

    Back Home

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Girl,

    What a trip! Glad to see you made it home in one piece! The agency I work for cannot afford to send me to conferences anymore due to budget cutbacks. That is o.k. by me! I hate being away from home. I am so glad that both ordels ended on a good note! PLus, I am quite proud of you Deb for making the trip!!! I think you proved to youself that you can do anything with determination.

    Take care,

    Cheryl

    More tests

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Hey Becky,

    Glad to hear about your visit to MD Anderson. I will pray that your tests all come out good for you. It is good to know that the Irressa is keeping you stable. You said that they're were other options? Do you mind sharing some, and what did he say about RFA? I just want these doctors to be proactive and aggressive for you! It sounds like he was impressed by your determiation to continue to work and manage a 3 year old, as am I.

    Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts,

    Cheryl

    Our Friend, Janet K.

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    Dear Janet,

    Praying for a speedy recovery and that you get to go home soon. Sorry that you are having to go through this. You sound like a very strong woman, who has an incrediable family! So take care of yourself and do what the doctors tell you to do!

    Cheryl

    I feel lost and hopeless

    in GENERAL

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    Carleen,

    Here is that telephone number to Angel Flight (800) 296-1217. It is a group of volunteer pilots who will fly patients fee anywhere in the world for treatment.

    I hope today was a better day for you? I had kind of a melancholy day myself. Jack went to stadium dedication at his old high school in Bossier, La., and will have a reunion with some of his friends. I just wasn't up to going. Even though I went back to work this week, I am in pain still from the surgery. I just am not up to the festivities planned. So, I am at home alone feeling sorry for myself, but glad to sit and do nothing. I wanted Jack to go to have an evening with the boys, without CANCER for a change!

    Anyways, I hope this number helps!

    Cheryl

    I feel lost and hopeless

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Carleen,

    Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so touched by the love you have for Keith that you would gladly take on this dreaded disease and all of the suffering that comes along with it.

    I am sorry that you are discouraged by your onc. Stable is good news, despite what he said. There are aggressive oncs and surgeons out there. I hope you find one.

    Carleen, I will find a telephone number for you tomorrow when I go to work for Angel Flights. It is a group of pilots that will fly sick patients anywhere in the world for treatment. Please keep posting, we are your family and here for you both.

    cheryl

    bad news

    in GENERAL

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    Dear Jay,

    I am so sorry about this news. Please keep us updated on your progress. You are so brave. Know that your Mother will be right by your side every step of the way! We are also here for you!

    Cheryl

    I think I know why im going nuts today

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Dear Ray,

    Waiting for test results is the worst! But you know that worrying will accomplish nothing, and wastes precious energy. I think being sick for a week in bed has also really brought you down in the dumps too. Whenever I feel bad I get depressed and find it hard to be positive.

    Ray, it is also understandable to wonder about life after death. I know I have. However, your not living life to the fullest when you think about death all the time. Please try to focus on the "now." Just have faith that there is eternal life after death. Prayers for clear scans!

    Cheryl

    Tim is in Heaven now...

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Kathy,

    I am so saddened by your loss. I can certainly relate to your husband being your best friend. I too would feel lost without him. If we, the members of this board, can comfort you in any way please let us know. I think re-doing the waiting room is such a splendid idea in Tim's memory!

    Chery

    Big Red Lightbulb.....

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Hi Faith,

    Sorry that you are experencing this. Yo said it was painful. Does it itch? If so, what about natural remedies such as.....cornstarch, or vasoline. Do you think your scalp is extra sensitive to soap because of he chemo? Mine got scaley when I lost my hair. My sister went to Whole foods and bought me this special shampoo called OLiva, with Olive Oil and Aloe. Good Luck!

    Cheryl

    Recurrence

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Alisa,

    You stated that you actually ended up being diagnosed 3A. Was there mediastinal involvement? I also noticed you recieved no radiation. Would you mind sharing your experience. WE are the same age and DX.

    Thanks,

    Cheryl

    no antioxidant supplements with chemo?

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    A.,

    I was told the same thing by my chemo onc. If I recall correctly when I asked my chemo onc about vitamins and supplements, he said "that chemo is supposed to fight the cancer cells, as do antioxidants. The chemo becomes less effective when taking the antioxidants. It would be counterproductive." I don't know if that helped.

    Cheryl

    Just Courious

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Dear Guest,

    Have you had chemo in the past? I still have some residual ringing in my ears since having had chemo. Certain chemos like Cisplat can cause ringing in the ears. Symptoms may not show up for months or even years because of the way the drug acts on the body.

    Cheryl

    my father was restaged IIIb - please any positive stories!!!

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    LInda,

    My PET scan showed some uptake in the supraclavical node, when I was first diagnosed. It does not feel enlarged to the touch. I was given chemo and rad, then evaluated for surgery.

    Linda, I am sorry that the surgery has to be put off. I bet that the treatment will work and your Dad will get the surgery! I know time is of he essence when were dealing with cancer. When will the onc start treatment again?

    Cheryl

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