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Thank you so much for sharing your story and experiance's, I wish you well on your jouney to recovery. Gabrielle

Thank you for getting back to me. I am really trying to get the answers for her as she is very nervous about the up-coming tests. Your time is greatly appriciated. Gabrielle

Hi All, Mother-in-law has sclc, went through 30 Rad & 4 rounds of chemo. Chemo ended November 29th 2006 and we are awaiting the Cat Scan with barium which she will have on Jan 24th,2007, Now my questions are, Why would they be doing this Cat scan when a Pet scan would show all, Dr. Said that he will do Pet scan after this Cat scan. I just dont get it. Also she has been eating like a champ and getting around alot better within the last 2 weeks, I mean big improvment but she has a cough back that we havent heard in a long time, since Rad.. Her left Leg and whole arm are also swollen but Dr. said its due to the blood clots she has in her port which she is on coumadin for. She still has the port in, why is beyond me. So here it is: 1- Why the Cat scan 2- why the sudden cough ( just like when Dig.) 3- Why is the port not coming out yet. Anything would be helpful, thanks so much. Gabrielle

Thank you randy, I am just trying to get some pics on here. I just got a Picture of My mother-in-law and her three grandkids up there, Its from Thanksgiving 2006. She was pretty sick that day but tried really hard to make it a great thanksgiving. I am so sorry for your loss Randy, I am here if you ever want to talk. GAbrielle

This is the best site I have found I Don't know how to thank everyone for there prompt response's to my question and for sharing your stories, I already feel like I know so many of you by your stories, your logs of doctors appt., tests and meds, right to your pictures. For the first time since my mother-in-law was dx with this monster, I really feel like there is some hope and I have to say that reading so many of these stories have brought a piece of mind to a lot of unanswered questions. What a great community !!!! Just want to wish all a very Happy New Year and as soon as I figure out how to get Pics on here and more of our story I will. God Bless, Gabrielle

Hi everyone, I have a question, My mother-in-law has small cell lung cancer and completed 30 radiation treamnets and 4 rounds of Chemo and is done for now, she finished Chemo Nov.29th and is waiting for a PET Scan, My question is: How long do they wait to do the PET Scan after chemo, The doctor is wanting to wait and says she needs to heal but everything is looking good so I cant see why he would want to wait.. Any reply's are welcomed. Thanks so much and may God bless everyone on this journey to recovery. Gabrielle

You are truly an inspiration and may god bless you.