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Oh Nova, I am so sorry to hear the latest news about Harry. I know absolutely nothing about heart problems (thank God) but it sure does sound like he could be having a heart attack. I do know that sometimes anxiety causes the same symptoms. Is he running a fever? Is his skin tone pale or is he sweaty? Oh, I so hope and pray it's only anxiety and he feels better. I do continue to pray for Harry and you daily. I wish I could do something. All I can do is pray. God bless.

Hello Flyboy, I am assuming you are asking about treatment for SCLC. My husband was diagnosed with LD-SCLC in April 2006 and was initially treatment with Carboplatin and Etoposide (VP16) three times per week then off 18 days then on again 3 times per week. This went for 6 cycles, not 6 weeks. He also had 35 daily (5 days per week) of radiation at the same time as the chemo. This treatment was with the intent to treat and cure the cancer. When he was finished with that treatment he was deemed in remission and at that time underwent PCI (prophylactic cranial radiation) for 17 treatments. Also with the intent of any micro metastasis than may have traveled to the brain to be killed off. Unfortunately my husband did have a recurrence and is now under treatment which they are calling palliative care. I don't know if this answers your questions, but it is our story. There are many on this site who are long term SCLC survivors and I am sure you will hear from them. They are a wealth of knowledge.

Dar, Hope your Mom is feeling a little better today. Bill had to be on Diflucan and Carafate several times. Give Mom a big hug from us. It will get better.

Happy Birthday Katie!! It's my birthday too, the big 60. Hope you're enjoying life. Thank you for all you do.

It's just nice to know you're human and have the same thoughts and fears that we all have. Enjoy life.

Missy, Please accept my prayers and condolences for you and your family.

You will be missed Don. You were one of the first that was there for me in the beginning of Bill's journey. God bless you in your endeavors. You've been a blessing to me.

Dar, I'm so glad Mom is at the hospital and getting the medical attention she needs. This is exactly what happened to my husband last Memorial Day weekend and he didn't want me to call the Dr and he suffered until Tuesday. My prayers are with your Mom for the antibiotics and fluids to get her back feeling better. Hang in there.

I believe they like to deny to see if they can get away with it and if the Doctor will write a detailed letter of necessity that should do the trick. Blue Cross can be very tricky and try and not pay. It's just the way it is. Good luck.

Great news Bill. Thank you so much for sharing and giving us all hope.

Welcome WendyKay. I believe NED said it all and I second it. Stay with us and you'll be comforted by all who have been where you are right now. Blessings to you and your family.

Thank you for the wonderful news.........very inspiring and hopeful for all. God bless.

Drs prescribed Diflucan for Bill's thrush along with esophagitis. You can tell if she has thrush by looking at her tongue. It will be whitish or gray and look like there is a coating on it. Please believe, things will get better.

Mary, My sincere condolences to you and your family. At least now you can rest knowing he is no longer in pain.

Hi Dar, So sorry to hear Mom is having such awful pain. I can remember when Bill had such severe esophagus pain and could not eat. When he started throwing up he was referred to a GI doctor because he had a stricture in his esophagus from the radiation. He ended up having several dilatations. He also did take Carafate and used the Magic Mouthwash some but said it didn't work for him. He too could or would not take pain medicine because of constipation. He was miserable for a time, but just know that what Mom is going through will get better with time. Keep the faith, your Mom sounds like a very strong woman.

Hi Cheryl, It's Laurie. I'm here for you and your family as well as on the LCA Survivor Community. You WILL find lots of hope on this site and we will all be here for you to ask questions or just let you feelings out. God bless.

You might experience fatigue, but hopefully that is all. My husband had PCI which is the basically the same thing and he did very well. He had 17 rounds. He seems to have some short term memory loss, but not sure if that is from the radiation or old age. Blessings to you and enjoy your chicks.

Hi Debbie, Happy to hear your mum is doing ok. My husband started having low blood counts about the end of the 2nd round of chemo, but he had radiation at the same time. He did take Diflucan for his mouth ulcers, which is an antibiotic that the Dr prescribed. By the third round he was very dehydrated and sick and had to stop for a little while. He did have to get blood transfusions and his esophagus was very badly damaged but again, that was from the radiation. Everyone is affected differently and hopefully your mum will get through this with little or no side effects. Blessings to you and your mum.

Absolutely, prayers for the babies.

Flowergirlie, You are an inspiration to many of us. God has put you on this earth for a very good reason. Blessings to you and the kids. Enjoy the race.

Bill went for the followup port check yesterday. The Dr that said the TPA would not work was very surprised that it worked just fine and he got a good blood return. Thank you to you all for your good thoughts and prayers. God is good. I know he's actually the one who fixed it.

Kelly, Blessings and condolences to you and your family.

Welthy, I LOVE your sense of humor. Thanks for the good hint. Bill had his port rechecked today and it works, good blood return. The Dr said, "hope it still works next week." Sounds like he has a lot of confidence, huh? Oh well, next week will tell the tale. New chemo starts on the 23rd.

Cindy, That was a very inspiring post. Thank you so much.

Bucky, Cry, yell, scream all you want. We'll listen. I do know that when a person is diagnosed with brain mets these days, there are so many more options with excellent results that your chances are most likely very good. Prayers for you and your family.