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Hi Marci: I believe the standard treatment now is for radiation with concurrent weekly chemo. The chemo is low dose but studies have shown that this protocol is more effective than radiation and then chemo. When radiation is over she will probably go to a stronger dose of chemo. Good Luck and God Bless wendyr

Welcome Val. Please let us know how we can help you. wendyr

Lisa, just click on My Profile at the top of the page and fill out the information. Check the box where it says attach my signature and that should do it. The more info you can give us, the more helpful we can be. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

I do know of one lady who has 2 small granddaughters and was told that if the kids were using the same bathroom as she then each time she used the toilet she should flush it twice the day of chemo and the day after chemo. Never heard that before or since, but that was what she was told. wendyr

Nova, not real sure about this but I think Harry will qualify for social security disability. We have a neighbor who was diagnosed with lymphoma at age 57 and was on disability within a month. Please check out www.socialsecurity.gov They spell it out pretty clearly on the website. Good Luck, and let us know how it goes. wendyr

o pos. One son is also O pos and the other son is A- wendyr

welcome debbie

Each time my hubby has a blood test or a scan I get a copy of the written report and keep it in a binder. I've found the best time to get it is when the doctor is going over it with us and I just ask for a copy of it. Failing that you should be able to contact medical records of the facility where the tests were done and get copies that way. wendyr

Hi Rachel: This is a hateful disease and you have every right to be angry. But, sometimes the anger is fuel for the fight. Prayers that the tarceva keeps working for you. I wish you peace and God's love wendyr

Ry and John, so very sorry for your loss. wendyr

Congratulations! wendyr

I know it's no consolation, but my hubby is cold most of the time & we're in Florida. It seems to be a common problem for people undergoing chemo. Good Luck wendyr

The hell with getting off the soap box. We all need to get on the soap box big time. I too am just about done with the stigma that is attached to this disease and we all need to come up with some snappy answers to the imbecilic dolts out there that think they have the right to look down their long noses at us and our loved ones and blame us for this disease. We've all experienced this so come everyone, let's get some snappy answers going. wendyr

Jill, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept my condolences. Prayers for peace for you and your family in the difficult days ahead. God Bless wendyr

Nova: Grandma's cast iron skillet??? Time to get your own........just kidding Seriously though, your post hit a nerve with me. When we assume the role of 'caretaker' it begins with treatment plans, medications, diet, appointments, research etc, etc, etc. and all the pro-active stuff. It it much later that we come to learn what an incredibly lonely job it can be at times. We want our loved ones to feel better and get better so when at first they withdraw a little we figure, well that's ok, he needs a nap or a rest and we're fine with it. It becomes apparent much later that we spend much of the day on our own, in our own world and they in theirs. Maurice and I are artists and have worked together day in and day out for 20 years. Earlier this year a friend asked me what was the hardest part of coping with his cancer & my reply was 'loneliness' Talking to him never did any good as he only got defensive and that made everything worse. He has recently gone on 2 different medications for depression and I have to say it has made a small difference. One of the meds was just started last week so it's probably too early to see any improvement from that, but I am hopeful that his depression will improve. At least today he went down to the beach to go fishing. He didn't stay very long. "too hot, too buggy, not biting" but at least he made the effort. Your post has reached a lot of people's hearts and I think by now know that you are not alone. I do wish you and Harry much peace and hope God's love blesses you both. wendyr

Hi Bobbie: Welcome to the best site on the web for support and information. You've been given some good advice from our members and the only thing I can add is to recommend you get an appointment with a comprehensive cancer center. They have a multi disciplinary approach and are totally up to date with all treatment methods. Please keep us posted and let us know how you're doing. Good Luck & God Bless.............wendyr

I am grateful for Maurice's medical team at MD Anderson in Orlando. They have kept him stable for 9 months. Definitely doing God's work. God Bless them. wendyr

Prayers for Laurie & her family.............wendyr

Welcome Jon: let us know how we can help you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Laurie, only the folks here can understand the happiness of cataracts. So glad that's all it is. Blessings to both of you wendyr

Thoughts and Prayers for Mom and You. Hang in there. Good Luck & God Bless'''''''''''''wendyr

Welcome Patty: I wish you well in your fight. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Welcome Trudy: We know how scared you are, we've all been there, done that. Things always look so grim in the beginning but there is HOPE. Believe it !!! The stats you've been reading are at least 5 years old and no longer apply, so don;t pay any attention to them. Focus on your treatment plan and getting better. Keep us posted and let us know how we can help you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Welcome Connie: My hubby was diagnosed with stage 111A NSCLC Adeno and that was 17 mos ago. Today he's stable & doing fine. Glad you found us and sorry you need us. Good Luck & God Bless...........wendyr