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Very nice, Marci. I wish the same warm thoughts and blessings right back at you. Merry Christmas wendyr

I can only say ditto to Ned's post. That says it all wendyr

Kelly: your mother's 'friend' (and I use the term loosely) may not have contacted her since for some time, but you should take the high road and simply send her a note to let her know that your dear mother has passed and let her know the date she passed. If the 'friend' feels any remorse at the news it will be her problem and not yours. wendyr

Charlene: that was a beautiful post and tribute to your dear mother. I am so sorry that she has passed and left you to grieve. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. God Bless wendyr

Welcome Lori and please keep us posted on your visit with the pulmonologist. wendyr

Hi Kathy: Welcome to LCSC. Sorry you had to find us but this is the best place on the web for info, support and help. My hubby is stage 3a and was diagnosed 20 months ago. There are survivors as you will find here. Good luck with your chemo and please keep us posted on how you're doing. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

(((((Patkid))))) tomorrow will be a better day wendyr

Welcome Stacia: Hopes and prayers for your Mom and for you. wendyr

A great post. Glad you touched on the 'tyranny of positive thinking' Some people expect the cancer patient to be upbeat and positive continually. Its just not possible. wendyr

Welcome GranFran: Very sorry to learn of your diagnosis but this is the very best place to come to for help and support. Please keep posting and let us know how you're doing. I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Ann, I'll be praying for you and hoping that another door will open which will be bigger and better for you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

You can also try 'magic mouthwash' It's only available on prescription but the pharmacist compounds it. It's made of lidocaine, mylanta and benadryl. If thrush is present then nystatin can also be added. My hubby used it to numb his mouth, throat and esophagus during radiation. Good Luck wendyr

While we all hope for NED (no evidence of disease) there is nothing wrong with stable. Stable is good. I'm sure your dear wife will start to feel better soon. Make sure she drinks lots of fluids and stays properly hydrated. It can make all the difference. Congratulations on Stable wendyr

Very sorry for the loss of your dear father. Please accept my condolences wendyr

I would definitely call the pharmacist at the VA wendyr

Hello Felicity: I remember you very well and I am so sorry to read your post. Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear Mark. You have done the right thing in not letting anyone take anything without your approval. Those things have to be done on your time and when you are ready. Please come here whenever you need to, whether it's for support or to share your grief. Prayers that God will give you peace and strength for the difficult days ahead. wendyr

Hi Ken, glad the port went ok. Good luck with chemo. I'm sure you'll do just fine. God Bless wendyr

Hi Hopeful: Let another Floridian welcome you to this amazing group of people. I cannot address large cell but I'm sure there are many here who will be able to help you. Don't hesitate to post questions or ask for help & info. We're here to help and support you. God Bless wendyr

Marci, It's pretty common for a lung cancer patient to 'take out' their anger and frustration on the one closest to them. In this case you're it. I had the identical situation with my own mother. All of her anger was directed at me as I was the only one there taking care of her. When my brothers came around - quite infrequently - she was as nice as pie to them. A totally different person. I found it amazing and I admit to feeling hurt. Her hospice nurse told me that what was happening was totally normal and that I should not take it personally. Easier said than done! She also told me that if my mother got totally unreasonable and out of control I had a perfect right to tell her to stop it. I never had the heart to go that far, and I just kept taking care of her and absorbing the abuse. I hope you can find a happy medium in which you can care for your mother without the stress that caregiving always brings and somehow find harmony with your aunt. Perhaps the next time your aunt tells you not to stress over the bathroom you could suggest she clean it for a change. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Hi Aaron: Sorry to hear of your neuropathy. I cannot help with any supplements but I think Neurontin and Lyrica are used for neuropathy. Hopefully others who have had this problem will chime in. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Hi and welcome. First of all eliminate all other causes for the fatigue. As others has said, he very well may be just worn out. If it is depression, then treatment is available. My hubby suffered from severe depression for 8 months. Couldn't get out of the bed or if he did, then he'd just sit in his chair. He tried a number of drugs, see profile, but now has found an anti depressant that works and he's a different person, more like his old self. Sometimes you have to try different drugs in order to find one that works. Hope he gets good treatment for depression. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Welcome Cy: Sorry you had a need to find us, but we're to offer any help and support you need. Ry is right, Tarceva combined with Avastin can be a very good combo for some. Please continue to post and let us know your progress. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

I'm very sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. wendyr

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. wendyr

Leslie, I'm so sorry for your loss. It was good that you were able to be with her, for both your sakes.Please accept my deepest condolences in your great loss. God Bless wendyr