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    (((((Pat)))))

    I am so sorry to hear this. Hope that they can find out whats wrong soon and that its an easy fix.

    I can fully understand your fear of insurance running out - when we thought we were going to have to go under COBRA, I called down to Columbus and spoke with someone from the Ohio Insurance Regulators and they told me that even after COBRA runs out, there are options to extend it.

    You know you have my thoughts and prayers!! Please keep us updated.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    been

    in HOPE

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    Hey Dave-

    Glad to see ya back. Have missed you. And you know how terribly I miss Sandra. My Nick has been trying to design a tattoo with the LC ribbon in it to "honor" me as he calls it. I will have him take a look at yours as its really nice. Of course, his dad says no tattoo but he will be 18 in July and he can sign for himself then.

    Come around more often - I don't post much anymore but do keep tabs on most everyone.

    Hugs - Patti B

    New to site

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Welcome Jim-

    So sorry you had the need to find us. The others are right - your dads cancer was caught early and there is a good chance for a cure. I was unfortunately not diagnosed until I was Stage 4; told I would be here for a year; just passed my 3 1/2 year mark and feeling great.

    Chemos differ with different people. Yesterday was my 70th chemo and I have NEVER thrown up. I only get Kytril in my IV, nothing additional. I have recently developed some constipation and I like to take senna tea. You can find it at Health food stores. One warning - experiment with it - never start out with a tea bag and the recommended steeping time - I did that and found it to be the gift that kept on giving!!! Don't you just love a web site where people talk about bowel habits??? Or their log jams as Ned said!!!

    As others have said, once your dad starts on chemo and hopefully gets over the fears of it, he will start to feel better. My first chemo, my girlfriend told me I looked like a deer caught in the headlights. And guess what, he is ALLOWED to be nervous and scared - this is big time stuff.

    Let us know how he does. Your dad is lucky to have you by his side

    Hugs - Patti B

    Checking In

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    Hi Kasey-

    I am so glad your cancer is still DEAD!!!! You are not one to be beat!!!

    Good luck on the excercise thing - ever thing of yoga?? My son loves it and altho I cannot contort the way he does (could it be cause hes only 17 and I am just a few years older? LOL) but it might be something you like. Here, the public schools have it as adult education courses for really cheap!!!

    Whatever form of excercise you do, I know you will do great.

    We all love ya and thanks for being a friend!!

    Hugs - Patti B

    Guilt???

    in LC SURVIVORS

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    Judy-

    We have had many threads about smoking and the blame we take from others. There are so many here who NEVER smoked but the public doesn't want to see that because then they could become victims of this cancer. And I agree - if I met someone with cervical cancer, I wouldn't asdk if they were promiscuous and contracted HPV. Its stupid and its ignorant.

    You should have no guilt. We didn't know back in the day and smoking was glamourized for so long. I can remember sitting in my doctors waiting room in a chair that had a built in ash tray!!! And the docs all smoked too.

    So forget about the guilt and concentrate on staying healthy NOW. We can't change anything from the past.

    And I am so glad you fired that jerk!!!

    Hugs - Patti B

    Introducing myself.

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Hi Kay-

    Welcome to the board.

    I never had surgery so I cannot give you any information on that but others with be along soon who have. I just wanted to let you know that your mom will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Keep us posted as to how you both are - your mom is lucky to have you by her side.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Mom's cancer is growing, now what?

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Connie-

    Some of the chemos listed in the other posts are only for non-small cell, I see your mom is small cell.

    I would run, not walk for a second opinion. There may be some clinical trials that may help her or who knows what but I do know that I for one will keep looking for options. Of course, that depends on her but a second opinion never hurts.

    Hoping for a turn-around in your moms health.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Haven't written in awhile

    in GENERAL

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    Anne-

    I am so sorry to hear this news. I dread dealing with my 17 year old son when the time comes - I cannot imagine having little ones.

    Have you considered getting a second opinion??? I know that when I am told no more options I WILL get a second opinion or go to a cancer place like Cancer Tratment Ctr of America. I wouldn't want to think that something was overlooked.

    Prayers for you to have your pain subside and many many more days of memories with your children.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Adenocardenoma Stage IV

    in LC SURVIVORS

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    Van-

    Good luck with the pleurodesis - I have never had one but many here have.

    After you meet with your oncologist, let us know what your plan of action is - maybe we can give you some pointers on side-effects of certain chemos.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Bill Has Died

    in GRIEF

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    Oh Barb-

    I am so truly sorry to hear this. You and Bill always seemed invicible to me. I have enjoyed the emails and PMs we have shared and I just want you to know that you can contact me anytime you want to talk.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and hopes for strength to get through this difficult time.

    RIP Bill - you were a true cancer warrior!!

    Hugs - Patti B

    My friend Sabina

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    (((((Maryann)))))

    So sorry to hear about your friend. Thats shameful that they let her go that long without a CAT scan.

    Please convey my sympathies to her family.

    Hugs - Patti B.

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