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Hi Christy, I am so sorry to hear about Darrell's test results. He is young and strong and will beat this. Put it in the hands of the Lord and by his stripes we are healed. Christy, just believe and keep the faith. It is really hard and we have ups and downs but we are survivors... Darrell will beat this, especially with you by his side. Stay strong and hang in there. Prayers for both of you. God Bless and lots of warm and gentle hugs... Karen

Hi Gwamakawen, I too have nueropathy. It is caused by the chemo. I don't know what your dad's chemo was, but what I was being given was Taxol/carboplatin. What seemed to help me was vitamin B-6. Also, did your father get Procrit shots? If so it and the Taxol cause pain in the legs. It feels like electrical shocks in the legs and hips. I took Tylonol for Arthritis and it really worked. Hope this helps... Prayers for you and dad. God Bless Karen

Francine, Sorry to hear your bad news. You are in my prayers. Stay strong and God's speed for your healing. God Bless Karen

Tammy, Welcome and sorry about your mom. I don't know about the brain mets, but I do know about prayer. Your mom and your family are in my prayers. Please stay strong and keep the faith. God hears our prayers... God Bless Karen

Pier, This is wonderful news. "Happy Thanksgiving" God Bless Karen

Kristy, Prayers said for you and your mom. Keep the faith. God is good... God Bless Karen

Cindy, This is great news. We have so many things to be thankful for and our health and clean tests are one of them. "Happy Thanksgiving"... God Bless Karen

Norme, Prayers for you and Buddy for tomorrow. Keep the faith and put it in the hands of the Lord... All will be alright. God Bless Karen

Please make sure you don't let the fever get too high or go on for a long time. I did the same thing as Ry's hubby and ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Please be careful. Prayers for your mom and you... God Bless Karen

Marlon, Sorry to hear about your mom. Both of you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Keep the faith and hang in there... God Bless Karen

Kathi, This is great news about your dad. Stay positive and strong. Will keep the prayers coming to your dad and family... "Happy Thanksgiving" God Bless Karen

Heather, Glad to hear your mom is doing great. Here's wishing you and your family a very "Happy Thanksgiving". Prayers for you and your family... God Bless Karen

Don, Congrats on Lucie's clean x-ray... This is wonderful news. Keep on truckin and blessings to both of you. God takes care of us.. Peace & Prayers Karen

Doug, Congrats on the tests. Have fun on your vacation... Laying in the sun sipping on Pina Coladas. What a life...... God Bless Karen

Donna, Have fun and we'll be thinking about you. Have a safe trip and will be praying for you and the hubby. God Bless Karen

Kristy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I noticed your mom was getting taxotere/carboplatin. Have they tried taxol/carboplatin for your mom. You might want to ask her doctor about this chemo. Prayers for your mom and your family. Stay strong and keep the faith. God Bless Karen

Phyllis, Welcome... You will find the people here very helpful and caring. Sorry we have to all meet this way. But at least we have the support and experiences of others that are going through the same thing. Stay positive and keep up the good fight, you are a survivor... Please keep us posted. God Bless Karen

Dean, I agree with Fay about the PET scan. You really should have this done, I would insist on it. I did with my doctor. I went to UCLA for a 2nd opinion and they said I should have it done. When I came back to my onc, it wasn't a week and she had me scheduled for one. Some times they don't want to do tests because of the cost. It helps, in my opinion to let them know that you have gotten another opinion. It keeps them on their toes and aware that you are consulting with another doctor for treatment. Use all the tests possible to you and get that 2nd opinion. How are you feeling? Have you started to gain back your weight? Drink insure or boost a couple of times a day to gain your weight back. Have you inquired about RFA treatment or Brachy treatment, since the tumor is blocking the airway. How large is the tumor? If you want to pm me, I can give you more info. Praying for you and Gay. God Bless Karen

Fay, Hang in there! Hoping the last two chemos won't be as hard on you. I'll be praying that they will take it easy on you. You are a strong person and have made it through all the other treatments. You are a survivor and an inspiration to the rest of us... Think positive about your tests, they will come back clean. Wish I lived closer so I could give you a gentle hug, so since I don't I'm sending you a gentle cyber ((((hug))))... God Bless Karen

My heart goes out to all of you who have lost a parent recently or even longer. I want to send all of you, warm and gentle hugs in remembrence of your loved ones. May God heal your hearts and pain and make it easier for you as the days go by. Praying for all of you and your families... I too have lost both parents. God Bless Karen

>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<< Thank you Sam. So sorry to hear about Sue. Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones. She will truly be missed. God Bless Karen

Laurie, Prayers for your mom... God Bless Karen

David, You got it. Prayers being said, by His stripes, you are healed. Keep the faith, Iressa will work. Just stay positive... God Bless Karen

Rick, I am praying for your neighbor and his family. You don't want to be intrusive and you also don't want to see him suffer mentally. Rick, praying that you and Katie will be able to get through to him. He really needs us here on this forum. God be with him and help him to understand the need for support. We have all been tramatized by the "C" diagnosis and we all know what he is going through... God Bless all of us, Karen

Don, Prayers for clean scans for Lucie. Keep the faith... God Bless Karen