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I've not posted in a long time, but I have been keeping up with some of your posts. There are a lot of new members here but I hope some of the older members may still remember us and I wanted to let them know Maurice passed March 18th. When I found this board back in 2006 I found it a great source of strength and inspiration and it helped us tremendously. Unfortunately it became clear a few months ago that Maurice was not going to win this one fight. He had survived 2 other cancers, but not this one. My soulmate is gone and I will love him and miss him forever. wendyr
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(((Randy))) I logged on tonight and saw your post. Sorry this is such a painful time for you. Time seems to go so quickly and then we are left with memories. The song is beautiful and I can easily understand the effect it had on you. Take care, and know that I think of you often. Wendyr
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Laurie, I'm so sorry to read of Bill's passing but I'm glad for both of you that it was peaceful. Please accept my deepest sympathy. God Bless wendyr
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Please accept my condolences on your loss of Charlotte wendyr
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Prayers going up wendyr
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Janette it is indeed a roller coaster and it's what we call 'the new normal' Your hubby and you have been through a lot, but keep the faith as stage 3 is indeed treatable. It's very positive that the radiation has helped and his coughing has reduced. Glad you found us but sorry you have to be here. Feel free to ask any questions, we're here to help. wendyr
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Hi Ernie, so sorry to hear you're having a rough go of it. Hope the treatment works and you come back and tell us you've had a great scan. God Bless wendyr
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Amie, you could try making milkshakes for Dad. Use ice cream with cream or half & half, add some Carnation Instant Breakfast and a scoop or two of protein powder (the kind the body builders use) You can add chocolate syrup or fruit or whatever he likes to make it taste good. Good luck wendyr
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Please go to the medicare disability website or visit your local social security office. Mom may be eligible for Social Security Disability wendyr
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Julia, I'm so very sorry to hear of Aaron's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. wendyr
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I know it must be so hard for you, but you have friends and support here. Lean on us when you need us. God Bless wsendyr
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Hello Lyris,I am very sorry to read of your Mom's cancer and the fact that she is on Hospice. My husband had colon cancer in 1992 and the surgery took out about 2 feet of his large intestine and part of his rectum. He has dealt with bowel problems ever since. We have found that Lomotil 2.5mg along with the BRAT diet works the best along with a pro-biotic, the refrigerated kind you buy at the health food store. We use Healthy Trinity and it works for him. wendyr
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New here- mum was just diagnosed with SCLC
wendyr replied to AllieTaylor23's topic in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
Hello Allie, welcome to our group. You'll find a lot of support and information here. I know that when you first get the diagnosis it's like a bomb has gone off in the middle of your life but your Mum is fortunate in the fact that the sclc is limited and there is much hope. Let us know how we can help you and please keep us posted on her treatment plan and progress. wendyr -
Hi Jane: welcome to our group. My husband also is not interested in staging or prognosis and he just does what the oncologist tells him to do. I think this is a good thing as it keeps his mind clear so he can focus on living. I am the one who does all the research and when we show up at the oncs office, I am the one with the list of questions. I'm so glad you found us. this is a support and information community second to none. Please take the time to read the profiles of our members, you'll learn a lot. In fact you'll learn everything you never wanted to know about lung cancer. Keep us posted on your hubby's progress and treatment and let us know how we can help you. wendyr PS I used to live in Hamilton
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Carrie I am so very, very sorry to hear this news about your dear mother and sad that it has come to this. I pray that God will give you strength and peace at this very difficult time. wendyr
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Michele, may I suggest you and your sisster have the 'talk' at his house, and then immediately after put your plan into action since you will already be there. Ten percent retention at the time of the talk anywhere else sounds like it would translate down to zero percent retention by the time he got home. Let us know how it goes wendyr
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Neil, that is such great news. I'm very, very happy for you wendyr
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You absolutely did the right thing. Please don't feel any guilt and think how happy you made the little guy Sometimes when we are stretched to the max it's important to take a step back and organize our priorities. You did that and you should feel good about it. wendyr
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Congratulations on the safe arrival of your new daughter. wendyr
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Hi Momsgirl, since your Dad has already mentioned you going through more 'stuff' I believe I would take him up on it. Be sure to let him see what you're taking and I'm sure if you or one of your sisters were to take something he wanted, he would let you know. In fact let him know right from the get-go that he has the last word on anything you and your sisters take. As more time goes by and he becomes more of a 'hot property' you may very well loose this window of opportunity. I would act now. Good luck wendyr
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Hi Judy: While I realize it must seem like an eternity since you've been on your cancer journey, the reality is that you're still in the process of just settling into the routine of treatment, scans, dr visits, etc. You have chosen to go to a first rate cancer treatment facility and you're being seen by a first rate oncologist. I applaud your choice as I believe it was a good choice and that is where Maurice goes. In fact you and he have the same onc. They have resources that a lot of local facilities just don't have and the issue of insured/uninsured for treatment or drugs (even drugs on an out patient basis) is simply a non issue for them. Right now I know it's hard to get your head around the fact that you will probably be in treatment for a very long time. This is what the good people on this board call the 'new normal' and they're right because that's exactly what it is, a new normal. Patti asked you if the situation were reversed would you not do everything in your power to help your hubby? Of course you would. Your hubby, your friends and family stand willing to help and do anything they can to make this easier for you. Please do not let guilt cloud your judgement. There is a very real possiblility that an anti depressant could be helpful at this time and I would urge you to discuss this with your PCP or your onc. I wish you well, and send prayers that you will enjoy a good result with Avastin. The combination of Avastin and Tarceva, in a clinical trial, kept Maurice stable for 14 months. Please feel free to pm me at anytime wendyr
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Yes, Medicare will pay for a second opinion. We saw a local onc and then went to MD Anderson in Orlando for a second opinion. Medicare covered both visits. wendyr
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Great news Jamie, keep em coming wendyr
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LC patients feeling a little chilly?
wendyr replied to christineb's topic in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
Hi Christine, I cannot address the issue of feeling deep cold in the chest, but my hubby is cold all the time and we live in Florida. I've seen many comments on lc patients feeling cold but not to the degree you're describing. Hopefully someone else will respond and give you more information wendyr -
(((Randy))) What a beautiful picture of a beautiful couple. Deb's memory and your love will be everlasting. wendyr