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Yes, a good looking bunch indeed! it was certainly worth the drive, even with the weather. BTW lunch buddies, by the time I got back to NJ late Sat night, (had dinner with parents in PA), we were without power, and as of this posting, still don't have it. Hubbie & I are staying in a Hilton gail

I think I had those feelings of doom for a very long time. It would come and go. I learned to acknowledge the feeling, spend some time with it, and then let it go. See you Saturday! gail

Absolutely!!! Zero tolerance for some!!! gail

We lost our 13 year old dog last July. I still miss him every single day. that said, I cannot imagine how people do this when losing PEOPLE they love. Google this book: How to Survive the Loss of a Love by a Dr. bloomfield. And hugs to you gail

My lung cancer was my third primary. The oncologist told me that having one primary puts you at higher risk for another. Yipee. It was also explained to me that very small nodules may not light up. And they do sound small. My small lc was removed 7 years ago this April. No further treatment. gail

Best news I've had all day!!! Great!! gail

take that ball and RUN with it!!! Great news for sure gail

Many of us are from the Phila area. Fox Chase, U of Penn, Jefferson--all renowned cancer centers. That said, all of my doctors are at Pennsylvania Hospital, and I think they are terrific. Several opinions are wise. gail

thanks all for your input. I told her about my post and she was very happy. I have my own medical team at Pennsylvania Hospital, but I wanted her to hear options. Will let you know the outcome. gail

thanks all for your input. I told her about my post and she was very happy. I have my own medical team at Pennsylvania Hospital, but I wanted her to hear options. Will let you know the outcome. gail

Friend's dad just had a CT for a spot on the lung. When my lc was found, I was already under an oncologist's care because of the breast cancer, so I just did what he told me, went where he sent me. So here is my question: Which doctor did you see next after the CT scan? Surgeon? Pulminoligist? Oncologist? And those of you in Phila: what surgeon did you see, and which hospital? Would you recommend them? I just want to give her some info if needed. gail

Breathe slowly and stay in close touch. We have all been where you are and feel your stress. One step at a time. gail

Thank you for sharing him with us today. gail

Wish I could do more then just send a cyber hug gail

We lost our beloved dog this summer after 13 years, and we still miss him terribly. This was our first Christmas in the house without him. here are 2 websites that I found that helped immensely. I hope they help you like they did me. http://www-hsc.usc.edu/~cypert/dick/inheaven.html http://www.aplb.org/resources/rainbow.html gail

I know I've been away from the group for a while and decided tonight was a good night to return. Health is just FINE! I am doing just fine, and Life is Good! most of the time When school started in September I became a little bit busy with a class of 25 that included many special eds and even a non-english speaking boy from Thailand. The special ed students have kept me hopping, and the Thailand boy has been a fun adventure. Put with that a brand new math series that take me 1/2 hour of prep each night (and remember I've taught for 30 years) The son is a senior (will graduate next December) and just got a 3.0 this semester . We are redoing the house, and I realized one day last month that I am actually looking to the future. Cancer has been in my life since 1993. My son was in first grade, then 6th grade, then 9th grade. In one year he will graduate from college. I think that cancer cloud is finally lifting. gail

So very good to catch up with you. I can only imagine how your year has been. gail

Hugs , hugs and more hugs. Even in your grief you are thinking of others gail

I am so very very sad for this news. It was such a pleasure to meet him in June. I will treasure that night. gail

I hear your pain, and I imagine the pain was bad, but a couple of thoughts-- MEN DON'T GET IT!!! It worries me sometimes because I have a son I truly don't think they have long term memory and something I remember from a Dr Phil Show A woman was on who had lost a young son tragically. She was in deep pain for a long time, telling Dr Phil she could not get past the day of his death. Dr Phil asked her if her son would want her to remember the one bad day or all of the good days. gail

I have had sooo many alarms that I actually had my thyroid removed last year and did not tell many people at work--I just left one day and didn't com back. I told people later that I had used up all of my "medical crisises cards" I'm glad she's okay gail

So, so glad to hear from you. Have been WONDERING how you were, especially since I've been in my own classroom preparing. I have to tell you I almost choked when I read the "Great Expectations" component. Like we in education don't already do that-- Did you mention what you teach? gail

Oh Trish!!! A teacher, a sister, AND a breast cancer survivor here. There is too much on your plate, but the plate is there in front of you. I cannot begin to tell you how much I leaned on my sisters through my breast cancer and chemo. Can you try to enlist her neighbors to help, especially with the kids??? People not involved with cancer don't know what to do. Reach out to them and ask. A neighbor picked up my kid every morning for school. Your sister is a teacher? My school does dinners when someone is hospitalized/recovering. hugs and more hugs gail

Another gail here! Before my marriage I was Gail L too!!! And look at my profile--breast cancer AND BAC too. Let us know how your doctors visits go gail

No advice and no opinions, but . . . trust your gut. And sooooo good to see you gail