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    First appointment with surgeon!

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Melanie-

    I cannot give you any information of surgery since I never had it but many others here I am sure will be along soon and give you the lowdown.

    It WONDERFUL that it hasn't spread outside of the lung.

    Keep up your GREAT attitude - it goes a very, very long way in this fight.

    Keep us posted!!!!

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Mom has Stage 4 NSCLC

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Hi Jess and welcome even though I hate the thought you have the need to be here.

    Stage 4 is not the best to be diagnosed with but whatever you do, please do not listen to statistics. Your mom is an individual and NOT a statistic. I was diagnosed Stage 4 with mets to my spine and hip and only given a short time. Well, I decided not to listen and I am now at almost 40 months. And I feel great!!!!

    I am so glad you have a support base around you - thats very important. Will you be the one taking her to doc appointments?? If so, bring a notebook, have questions written down and write down the docs answers. Some people also bring a small tape recorder. Docs, as you know, sometimes talk so fast and you get home and say "what he say about that?" Let us know what chemo she is on so others here can help with possible side effects, etc.

    Please keep us posted as to how both you and your mom are doing. Your mom is very lucky to have you by her side.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Neulasta Question

    in GENERAL

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    Kasey-

    Mine started the day after the shot. I went to get out of bed and I couldn't. It was horrible and lasted three days. But with subsequent shots - nothing!!!!

    Hope this helps!!! And good luck to Chuck!!

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Here I am again ;(

    in GRIEF

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    ((((((Michelle))))))

    I have not been on much lately so I am sorry I missed this earlier.

    I feel so bad for you but I also feel that you did everything possible for Don. Remember you calling 911 to get him up the stairs at chemo. You were such a devoted loving caregiver (PM me if you want to know what some of us go through). It was always about him and NEVER about you.

    Your son needs you. If you allow something to happen to you - what happens to him?????

    I agree that you should see another doctor about the meds you are on. There are TV ads about some of these anti-depressants that say they can actually make your depression worse and cause suicidal thoughts. Michelle- if that happens - PLEASE - for all of us who love you and for your son, call 911 or go straight to the ER. Your husband wants you to join him when God feels it is time. I don't think he would want you to leave your son.

    I care Michelle, and so do so many others here. PM me if you ever want to talk and please take care of yourself. I know it must be so hard around the holidays - its hard for me, too thinking of how many I have left. But we care, Michelle - and we love you.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Y'all remember me? Time for an update.

    in GENERAL

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    Hi Mitch-

    I was just thinking of you the other day - there are many here who haven't posted in a while.

    CONGRATS ON YOUR MOMS NED!!!! What a Christmas present that is!!!!

    And let me tell you - you look great!!!! Keep up the god work and enjoy school!!!

    Hugs - Patti B.

    brain mets

    in MEMBER UPDATES

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    Anne-

    I know exactly how you feel - I had WBR in August. I wanted Gamma Knife but they said since the MRI from 8 months prior was totally clear, how many tiny mets may be there just too small to show up on an MRI.

    I panicked before going wondering what would I be like when it was over - and I have to tell you I have been lucky - no memory loss, no nothing!! I wish the same for you.

    If you ever want to talk about it, feel free to PM me.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    In Hospital

    in MEMBER UPDATES

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    ((((((Lily))))))

    So sorry I missed this thread - I have not been on much lately.

    I am glad you are home and I bet you are still huging your kids!!!! I would go crazy if I was in the hospital and couldn't see my son.

    Am sending lots of prayers and thoughts your way.

    You know I got your back, girlfriend!!!!

    Hugs - Patti B.

    I am new to this site

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Lynn-

    You have gotten such good advice already (esp. from Dawn) that I really just want to welcome you to the site and remind you that you can come here for anything - advice, help, or just to vent.

    Also - I want to stress to you to not listen to stats - my first once gave me 12 months top - I am now at 38 1/2 months!!!! And I still drive, and do everything I did before albeit sometimes slower. You dad is a person, not a stat.

    Please keep us posted on how the both of you are doing.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Mom's journey is over

    in GRIEF

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    (((((Kim)))))

    I am so sorry I missed this post earlier - I have been off the site for about a week.

    Words alone cannot express how sorry I am for you for the loss of your mom - its not fair and I hate cancer!!!!

    Thank you for telling her about me and I do believe that she is looking down on all of us - and especially you. Not all daughters and mothers have the relationship you did with yours. She was so lucky to have you - and vice versa.

    I wish you strength and peace.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    My mom has passed

    in GRIEF

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    (((((Tova)))))

    I am so terribly sorry to hear about your mom. I too cried my eyes out when I read your post - such a wonderful loving relationship you had with her. I am sure she is smiling down on you.

    Hugs - Patti B.

    Richard Kaufman ~ dadstimeon

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I am stunned. I guess I too thought he would be here forever. He was such a rock and tremendous supporter to all of us. We will all miss him dearly.

    Sympathies to his family and friends - heaven just got another angel.

    Hugs - Patti B.

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