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It's what you DON'T know that will hurt you! There are individuals on here that are much younger than you, 18 and 19 years old. Go and find out. Depending on how far along you are with your pregnancy they will be able to x-ray or scan if the baby is fully developed. Blood in your speutum is nothing to ignore. Let us know what happens, we will all be wondering!

Chills and fever are not good. My husband ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Call the doctor. Regarding naming hospitals, I am sure others in your area will be happy to reccomend something to you if you ask.

Ok, just want to get my 2 cents in here! As others have said, the Bernie Siegel books are great. Someone gave them to us as a box set of tapes (3 books). It was great, we listened to them in the car on the way to treatments, etc. They are wonderful on tape because he is so calming and reassuring to listen to. All the best to you.

Way to go David A!!! So happy for you and your family.

Rick thanks for posting the update. Judy we are all here for you! You just yell if you need anything, prayers, pain pills anything.

Today I sent an e-mail to Mitch Albom asking him to do something on his show during November for lung cancer awareness month. He replayed old interviews with Warren and did a nice tribute to him on his show. I thought he might want to honor him further by doing something for others with lung cancer. The tribute by David Letterman was also very nice. He was almost teary as he talked about him and the band played all Warren Zevon music the entire night. Haven't e-mailed him yet. Norme, Warren used to play piano for the Everly brothers. Does that go back far enough for you?

WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO JUDY IN CHAT?!!! No cooking with Judy during chat? No salivating over what Judy is making for dinner during chat? No jokes, no insulting Dave G, no.... oh my God I need a Zanax. Seriously Judy, we all wish the best for you. Thanks for the update Dave our chat host.

Hey luc, We went to our primary care physician and he referred us to another cancer center, sent all records etc. When we got the news that our cancer center felt surgery was not possible we discussed it with our primary and he sent us to the U of MI. hospital for a second opinion. As he explained to us, these guys have so much business they couldn't care less. Also, our oncologists seemed happy we went, weren't offended at all but then U of M concurred with their opinion.

You are right it does need to start earlier. My husband told me he remembers smoking at age 5. He and his buddies had a little camp in the woods and they would steal their mother's cigarettes and smoke them at the camp. Wonder they didn't start a major fire! The posters are a great idea.

Thanks so much for posting about your mom! I was wondering what was up with her because she hasn't posted or joined us in the chat room the last couple of Wednesdays. I have missed her! Please tell her we are all thinking of her and expecting her back on here soon. Please keep us updated will you?

Hey Gina, thanks for letting us know it's back on again. I want to send an e-mail to my musician brother-in-law to watch it. My husband missed the beginning last time so he can see the entire show.

Warren Zevon (56) Mesothelioma

Actually he elected to delay treatment until he finished his last album. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to sing and finish the cd. He talks about this in the special and also how he would start chemo as soon as it was done. Don't you remember him joking with Dave Barry about how he'd look without hair and where he said he thought it was a sin not to want to live? I bought his new cd last weekend. I think it's wonderful, he says a lot of good-byes to people through songs. I especially like "Keep Me in Your Heart." Mitch Albom is playing past interviews with him on his radio show and doing a tribute as I write this.

What a wonderful tribute to Margaret. I am sure she realized how lucky she was to have found you.

Well he gets my vote for putz of the year.

Just dont' mess up your make up for those pictures. All the best!!!

YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! So happy you are scheduled for surgery! Barbara's "rate the pain" comment reminded me of when I was in labor. The nurse asked me to "rate the pain between 1 and 10. I answered "52". My husband looks at her and says, "I think it really hurts!" All the best, have Jack keep us posted. Where are you hiding him?

Hi Heather, Unfortunately we have something in common. My husband was also diagnosed due to Vena Cava Syndrome. He had a pressure in his head and went to the doctor. Due to our primary doctor being very aggressive and going past the schedulers, we had the CT, biopsy, and radiation started within 24 hours! Once the pressure was relieved he felt much better. The body is an amazing thing, the blood will find new paths back to the heart. We were also told to go and get our affairs in order, take a trip or do whatever we wanted to do. Our doctor said, "If I told you that you had 2 weeks to live what would you want to do?" Like you father, my husband also decided he could prove the doctor wrong. He went through three different chemo therapies with some success and was later put on Iressa. His tumor is shrinking with the Iressa and he feels pretty well now. He was diagnosed in June of last year and he was only given 4 months. Your dad is right there is hope, many people on this board have been living with their cancer for a long time, and others are cancer free.

That is too weird Mainecoon. I am so glad to see you posting again and hanging in there. Take care of yourself.

Yes Judy, if they didn't think your mom had a chance they wouldn't be doing surgery. SURGERY IS A GOOD THING! There are so many here that are inoperable. I am guessing she is at a 3A stage if they are operating. All the best to your mom that they are able to remove it all.

Well from reading this board for so long now, it seems that a lot of the older people are given a break from chemo and treatment to regroup and get their strength back. It sure does seem like she could use a rest. Also, some of her problem may be due to dehydration, especially the stumbling. We've had several members end up in the hospital from dehydration. Try pushing fluids and see if it makes a difference.

Ok, watched this and it was absolutely wonderful. There wasn't a dry eye in the living room when he sang "Keep Me in Your Heart." You forgot to mention Ry Cooder was on! As you might guess from my member name, I'm a fan of his.

Kick butt Peg! My husband had a good amount of shrinkage with Gemzar, I wish the same for you.

I wish I would have seen the special on Warren. I heard his new recording of "Knocking on Heaven's Door" the other day, very nice. I missed him when he was on David Letterman shortly after his diagnosis.

So sorry to hear that you are experiencing yet ANOTHER setback. We are all here pulling for you & Bill. Thanks for keeping us posted, I was wondering how you all were doing.