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Annie, That is great news. So happy for Tim, keep up the good work. We will beat this awful disease. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us....... Karen

Hi Gina, Sooooo happy to hear NED, yahoo...... I have been meaning to e-mail you, but was in Corona Regional Hospital for pnemonia. You had asked who my doctors were, Onc is Dr. Evangelines Reyes, in partner with Dr. Jangiani, Compassionate Cancer Care, 900 S. Main Street. It's across the street from the hospital. Pulmonist is Dr. Yang on Magnolia in Corona. Prime Care of Corona is the medical group. Who are your doctors and who is the doctor at Corona Regional? I am so happy that you are doing so well. "Awsome News" Maybe we can get together for lunch or something here in Corona. God Bless and prying for a "Cure" for all of us..... Karen P.S. If you want to private e-mail me that's ok.

Denise, Prayers for you and your family. Keep the faith, God is good and hears our prayers. God Bless all of us....... Karen

Cary, Congrats, this is wonderful news. Praying for a clean MRI for your dad. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us....... Karen

David, Congrats on the catch.... Sounds like you had a great day! Keep a positive attitude and keep getting stronger. God is good and takes care of us. God Bless all of us and praying for a "Cure"........ Karen

This is wonderful news. God is good and hears our prayers. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us..... Karen

Norme, Praying for clean ultra sound and PET for your Buddy. God is good, he hears our prayers through Jesus. Keep the faith...... God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us...... Karen

James, My condolences for the loss of your mother. She is with our Lord and no longer in pain. Prayers to you and your family..... God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us Karen

Cheryl, That is wonderful news....... Praying for a "Cure" for all of us. Thank you for keeping us posted and praying for a speedy recovery for your hubby. God Bless Karen __________________ Dx'd 3-03, 3a, nsclc (38) Radiation & (8wkly) Taxol/carbo, taxol/carbo (every 3 wks for 12 wks)

Sorry, I was in the hospital and was just catching up on the posts. My heart goes out to Ada's family. I really enjoyed her posts and the care and concern that she had for everyone. May she rest in peace as God takes care of her now. She will always be special on this board. My sincere condolences to her family. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us...... Karen

Linda, I don't have an answer for you, but wanted you to know your dad and family are in my prayers every day. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us........ Karen

Heather, This is great news. Don't you feel guilty at all about not posting for awhile. You are taking care of your mom which is very important and will post the good news when you have time. Praying for your mom and family every day. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us......... Karen

Hebbie, Everything will be alright. It is better to have it checked and be safe. I now know what to look for and am now aware of the symptoms. From now on I will have everything checked, no matter how minor. You are in my prayers everyday. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us....... Karen

Don & Lucie, So happy to hear that Lucie is doing great. She is a real trooper. Prayers to both of you. Hang in there and enjoy each other. What an inspiration the two of you are to all of us. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us..... Karen

Cheryl, You are truly blessed and are a survivor. Take it easy and take the healing process one day at a time. I am so happy for you. You are in my prayers. God Bless and praying for a " Cure" for all of us...... Karen

Sam, You are an inspiration to all of us. Please hang in there and keep fighting. Keep the faith and praying for you and all of us everyday. Thank you.... God Bless and prying for a "Cure" for all of us.... Karen

Hebbie, I too had a cough for about two and a half weeks. I was running a low grade fever and was running out of energy. I went to Loma Linda Medical Center ER (we were out camping) on the 13th of Sept.... They couldn't find out what was wrong, they did chest x-ray, blood and urine, IV for hydration (2 bags.) Lungs were clear, no fluid so they gave me Cipro (Antibiotic). I told the doc I had this same med 4 yrs ago and didn't work for me. They wouldn't listen, they know what they are doing. Went home from camping on Sunday, went to onc on Monday (can't break the fever 102.0) taking tylenol every 4 hours. Onc gave me new prescription for antibiotics on Monday. Went into Onc for Procrit shot on Tuesday, was given IV for hydration. Tuesday night ended up in Hospital for 102.4 fever. Did x-rays. blood work, urine and determined I had pnemonia (admitted) WBC's normal, RBC 3.2 and Hemoglobin was 6.00. Still no fluid on lungs. Was given antibiotics and IV's for hydration, blood transfusion to bring up RBC and Hemoglobin. It all worked. No more fever, cough subsiding. Was in the hospital for four days, still on antibiotics, came home from Hospital 4 days ago. Not trying to scare you, but have everything checked out. Just sharing my recent experience, everyone is different. I also had 38 treatments of radiation, which ended May 15th, 2003. I very seldom get sick, I was in shock. My onc didn't think I had pnemonia, but doc in ER said I did. I have an appointment with my Pulmonary doctor just to make sure all is well. Are you running a fever, how is your RBC's and WBC's and Hemoglobin (for women should be at least a 12.0.) Just have all of these things checked, better to on top of things instead of something sneaking up on you. You are in my prayers and good luck..... God Bless and prying for a "Cure" for all of us Karen ********** Dx'd 3-03, 3-a, nsc, radiation and chemo (taxol/carbo)

Norme, Sorry to hear about your Buddy. The doctors will do everything possible. Please keep the faith. You and Buddy are in my prayers. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us........ Karen

Jack & Cheryl, Welcome Home and Congrats on the success of your operation. Take it easy and get well. God Bless Karen

Janet, You have a wonderful son. He is truly an inspiration for young people and it shows what a great mom and mentor you are dor him. Prayers to you and your family. God Bles and praying for a "Cure" for all of us..... Karen

Kathy, Prayers for you and Tim. Keep the faith....... God Bless Karen

Fay, Keep up the good work. These are things that are truly not missed. You are in my prayers everyday. God Bless Karen

********************************************** My prayers to Judy and her family. God is good, all we have to do is ask in Jesus name and we are healed.... God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us Karen

Hi All, I went through the same thing at the company where I worked. This company is a Non-profit Org. (Affordable Housing and Senior Housing) really big in Southern CA. I went out on medical FMLA 1-10-03. On the 10th of April I received a call from HR and my boss saying they could no longer hold my job (even though a temp was doing my job). I asked them, if I get a release from my doctor to come back to work I would like to do that.They said no I am sorry, it's too late. I worked in the Construction Department. Listen to this, there is a girl who works in the office in accounting. She worked for company for 5 years, I worked for the company 2 years. She went out on sickleave for surgery June 2002, after having her surgery, they found that she had cancer. They hired a temp for her job and they paid all her benefits for her the whole time she was off of work. She returned to work April 2003. I inquired to HR about this. they could not give a straight answer. They said she was a pilot test to see how it would work out for others. I said well I want the same thing. they said sorry no can do. I said is this pilot program example in the employee manual? HR, said no it's at the attorney's being rewritten. I said it doesn't work for you. I should get the same treatment and benefits as all other employees. (PLEASE DON"T INTERPRET THIS WRONG EVERYONE)Oh by the way the girl that they held the job for and paid all of her benefits for while she was out ill is a black girl. I am caucasion. Is this fair? I have no job now. Talk about stress, the company didn't care. This company is very well known in Southern California, works with urban development, re-development depts. in the cities, news media, newspaper coverage, federal money for building all these affordable apartment complexes. High profile scenerio, I could ruin them. I have too many city official contacts. Thanks all for listening......... God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us....... Karen P.S. I was told no on the 91st day by HR and this other gal wasn't even on FMLA the whole time she was out. ************************** Dx'd 3-03 nsc 3-a Radiation/Taxol/Carbo

Cheryl, Special prayers for you for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us...... Karen