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Hey Stephanie, congratulations on the job!
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I don't think everyone has read the post from Hebbie in the Activisim section regarding the Tour of Hope race for cancer research. Our very own John is riding in the race and has kindly offered to match contributions up to $500.00. This is an easy thing we can all do to help fund cancer research.
John does so much for all of us I thought we should help his pledge card a little (John hope you don't mind me doing this).
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:37 am Post subject:
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I will be riding in the DC ride. Any support (no matter how small) would be very much appreciated.
https://secure.laf.org/Donations/TOH_Do ... =200096907
Thanks in advance,
John
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My husband had Gemzar by itself. He got the best result from the Gemzar. Taxotere was stopped because it didn't seem to be doing anything. The Gemzar killed one of his tumors, and shrunk the other considerably. He is now on Iressa.
I hope it works for you too!
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When is the race and the cut off for donations?
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Welcome Chuck,
There are many others on here that have lost loved ones this year and I am sure they will be of some comfort and help to you, if they see your post. You will find many of their stories and memorials of their loved one in the grieving forum. How about writing your own about your wonderful wife?
All the best to you.
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The beginning is so hard Kim. We all know what you're going through. You and your mom need to both get anti anxiety meds if you don't have them already so you can focus on the fight ahead. Although they say your mom is inoperable now, once she starts treatment, the tumor may shrink enough to be removed.
I also ask those that have passed away for help. I figure they have more pull over there than I do!
Wishing you and your mom all the best.
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Well when my husband was in chemo and not feeling too great all the time, we watched tons of movies on TV. It was so relaxing to just veg on the couch and watch movies we hadn't seen before or some of the old classics. Lot's of cable channels show movies all day (and night) long. We really enjoyed seeing Rear Window and some other old ones.
Also, books on tape are great for someone not a reader.
Is she a person that has ever done quilting, knitting or anything like that?
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What an amazing accomplishment! Think what a difference this will make to so many families.
In the Detrioit area today they were doing a telethon for the Children's Leukemia Foundation. I was driving to work listening to a man talk about what the children go through during treatment, and how hard it is on parents. I had cried all my eye make up off by the time I arrived.
The one amazing thing though was they said they expect to cure childhood leukemia within our life time. They feel they're getting close. Isn't that something?
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Gee Ray, Deja Vu.
My husband said the exact same thing many many times. It improved for him and for you, this too shall pass.
You got to rest up for the big New Jersey get together. I'm jealous!
Hang in there Ray.
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Go to the ALCASE site. I believe is is alcase.org and you will see the lung cancer ribbon, it is crystal, or clear. You can purchase them on their site.
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Well first of all Donna, it's a major foundation with lots of money and paid employees doing all the work. Remember the saying, "it takes money to make money?" All you have to do is click and you can make a donation, how much easier could they make it? We don't have paid marketing people and advertising firms working for us. It's done well because it was someone's job, it's our lives not our job.
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Oh James, what a shock. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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You gotta do a lot better than that to offend this crowd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My husband found that if he drank a lot of fluid before, during, and after chemo, the cramps stopped. Try drinking lots and lots of water and see if that helps.
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Oh my gosh,
I did a search and Candy last posted condolences regarding Katie's dad passing away under the title "Peace". Her signature reads as follows:
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Candy
Husband Hugh - 12/29/43 - 9/28/03
SCLC diagnosed 12/02
So sorry, about Hugh
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First, Mary's advice is excellent and I am sure others will share with you their experiences regarding cancer centers near you, so I'll skip that part.
Regarding a second opinion and have you jeopardized that by waiting, absolutely not. Most people I believe get started and then as they research other options, or get turned down for surgery, they go for another opinion. Also, carbo/taxol is pretty much the standard protocal to start and would most likely be her treatment anywhere you had taken her. So yes, go for another opinion. Is she getting radiation? Seems like she should be.
All the best to you and your mom.
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JUUUUUUUU TEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
So glad to have you back where you belong (my satchmo, you like it?).
We have missed you, but have been enjoying your daughters updates. You take it slow!
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Several members on here have mentioned parents or other family members dying of lung cancer. I hope they see this.
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The picture of us was taken at a wedding while my husband was undergoing radiation and chemo. It was a wedding that was extremely important to us, we really wanted to be there. I remember when we went for chemo that week we asked for Procrit to help him recover faster from the chemo. The nurse said, "Look you can't believe those commercials where people are back to work and baking cakes after Procrit." We just looked at her and said, "We don't care about baking a cake, we just want to go to a wedding Saturday." Anyway, he got the shot and we made our best friends son's wedding. I'm glad your mom made it your family wedding too.
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NO!
You do not tell an employer about your history and by law they are not allowed to ask. Due to the Americans with Disabilities Act, they can only ask if you can do the job "with or without limitations." They won't ask unless they are idiots and you shouldn't volunteer your health info, number of kids etc.
Good luck with the job!
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Why don't you explain exactly what you're having problems with and I'm sure someone on here can help you.
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So I wonder how you get to be one of the 20 in the trial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please answer some questions...
in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
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It's so great that you want to be there for her and she and her family are really going to need the support. When my husband was first diagnosed it was just such a shock. Both of us immediately just wanted to be with our family.
We have 3 children and like it or not dinners had to be made, kids had to be taken to soccer, hockey, etc. We were fortunate that friends stepped in and helped us out whether we asked or not. How about calling in a few days and asking her husband what night you could drop dinner or could you watch thier child or something? This is just as hard on her husband and he will need help especially when she is in treatment and not feeling well. We had one person that brought dinner once a week, and my mother would sneak in and do laundry.
Oh, and just a suggestion don't ask what you can do, because most people will say nothing but thanks for the offer. Pick something and say I'd like to offer to _______________ what night would be good?
It really helps to know you are cared about. Just let her and her husband know you're there.