gail

And here is my experience: I had two nodules, one in each lung. the one in the lft was 1 cm, the right lung nodule was smaller. Needle biopsy was done on the larger nodule, inconclusive. Saw an oncologist (because of breast ca history) and a pulminologist, then sent to a surgeon. He took it out a short week later, and it was BAC. Nodule on the right lung has had very little change in the last 6 years. I highly recommend another opinion. gail

I am so sorry for your loss. My you find support and love in the coming days. gail

Good questions! My oncologist had told me that PET scans can read 7mm nodules, so I think another opinion from an oncologist is NOT a bad idea. I have had a long history with cancer and believe strongly in 2nd opinions and third opinions if needed. it will not hurt anything to see an oncologist with your films. Many of us have nodules that have existed quietly for years without any trouble. At the time of my lung cancer diagnosis I had two nodules. I had the oncologist, surgeon, and pulminologist look at the films. They all felt that one was serious and the other was not. 6 years later the cancer is gone and the other nodule has not changed at all. let us know. gail

Great to hear such great news!! Enjoy them both! gail

Beautiful, beautiful babies. The pictures of them together made me teary. It will be fun watching them grow. enjoy gail PS They will need name tags or colors so we can tell who is who

Absolutley, positively WONDERFUL!!! You are a MOMMY!!! Brian is a DADDY!!!! Your parents are GRANDPARENTS!!! Enjoy your sleep while you can Bet you're not sleeping though--too busy smiling! love gail

Good luck and enjoy!!! gail

Bernie Siegel's books saved me too. You should start with Love, Medicine and Miracles and go from there. Many of the books are on tape (CD) so if you are in the car it is a perfect time. He also has mediation tapes--I used them A LOT. gail

I had chemo with the breast cancer, and although I lost my hair, my eyebrows and eyelashes did not disappear. I had thick eyebrows and eyelashes to begin with. I know that one eye's lashes did not return to normal. When I was going through chemo I remember walking up to the Clinque counter and telling this little 20 something that I was going through chemo and needed good concealer. She turned white with fear. It was at my breast cancer support group that I heard about Astroglide. Now that was 10 years ago and NOBODY mentioned dryness. Now they have commercials . . . gail

Prayers for sure dear girl, and a very special prayer to you too or being such a very good friend. Tomorrow will look better. gail

Way to go girl!!! Doggie looks very cute and I bet Eric loves having a dog. Confused on the job--you moving AGAIN??? Leaving the company? Where in PA? That's putting you closer to me you know! hugs gail

gail checking in --back in NJ Am ready for next year's trip!!! It was wonderful. Thank you everyone, especially dear Katie!!! gail

I am not in your shoes, and don't know your pain. But I do think we have to teach people what we've learned through our journey. Through my travels (14 years) with cancers, I have become very vocal with my opinions, especially since John Q. Public DOESN'T KNOW. It's like when 30 years ago (((sigh))) I asked coworker when she was going to have a baby. At that time I didn't know about infertility. Why would I? I was 22, and my mother has 6 kids! How ironic that 10 years later I learned about infertility when I wasn't able to get pregnant a second time. big hugs gail

I have a very good friend whose PET lit up (non lung cancer patient), and all the lit spots were infection, not malignancies. keep asking those questions gail

Please know many prayers are going youur way. so sorry this is going on. gail

Sweetie, I have to be quick--I have a classroom of 3rd graders who just want my full attention for some reason I highly recommend any Bernie Seigel's books--in this order 1. Love, Medicine, and Miracles 2. How to be an Exceptional Patient 3. How to Live Between Office Visits If you go on Amazon.com, you will find many meditation tapes. When I was at my worst I listened every day for 1/2 hour. I am also sending you a PM gail

goodnews goodnews gooodnews Do something special for yourself You deserve it gail

Enjoy your sleeping now while you can!!!1 Those babies are resting up for you. How exciting!!! gail

Oh just lots and lots of good thoughts. I just know that whatever happens, all will be fine. gail

3 weeks post op is NOT a long time. I was starting off my pain meds about that time, but I used the handy tylenol PM to sleep. You really do need to sleep. And I think the people going fishing had a lake in their back yard . . . gail

I also swear by Dr Bernie Siegel. Start with Love Medicine & Miracles and go from there. I also swore by the meditation tapes too gail

Welcome neighbor--I am in Delran!!! We can meet at Castle Harbor Am sending you my phone number through PM gail

Where are you in NJ? What hospital are you dealing with now? That picture looks familiar! I am in Burlington county gail

Hey Don, I just checked the member list and you were #10 to enroll. Take the spirit and love you've given to all here and continue with your ministry. I know you will check back with us periodically . . . You will miss us as we will terribly miss you thank you don gail

I still have Leslie's PMs in my mailbox. I think of her every time I open my mailbox. A friend of mine died in 99 of breast cancer leaving a husband and 3 little boys to grieve. At the same time, one of their neighbors died of colon cancer, leaving a wife and 3 children. Did you guess it? The spouses married 2 years ago. I know Karen would be pleased. And Leslie would be happy for you too. gail