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What special blessings Joe. You will be so busy! Take care Sandra

Oh Marci. That is a lot to deal with and my heart goes out to you. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sandra

Hi there. I am glad to hear that your mom's first treatment went well. I don't have any experience with that chemo mix but do know that everyone reacts differently. My words of advice are make sure she drinks lots even if she doesn't feel like eating. It helps get through it quicker. Take care Sandra

Hi Jen. I don't have any experience with surgery but know that there are many success stories here. It is a good thing if he is offered surgery so I will pray for that. Best wishes Sandra

Hi there. I am so sorry to read about your husband Danny. I am sure you thought hard about not pursuing further treatment. It is so hard but quality of life for our remaining time does become more important at some point. I am praying that he recuperates and that you have many many more good days together. Please come here for support as there is lots of it. Take care Sandra

Hi Linda. I am sorry to read of your best friend, your mom. She is blessed to have you by her side. You have come to to a place with lots of hope, information and support. Please keep us posted on how you and your mom are doing. Sandra

My continued prayers for your daughter Denise. Sandra

Hi there. I am sorry to read about your mom but you have come to a great place full of information and support. . Yes, there is always HOPE. Just take it one day at a time. There are many longer term survivors here to inspire us all. I am sending my prayers for successful 1st line treatment and the possibility of surgery in the future. Please keep us posted on how you and your mom are doing. Sandra

Many prayers for your dear dad Jen. Sandra

Hi Cynthia and welcome to this site. I see you have received lots of good information already. So hopefully surgery continues to be an option for you. You will get through it and you have members here to help you. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Sandra

Hi there. I should have posted this sooner. At the end of my last navalbine injection, this past Monday, I experienced a major pain episode, all down my right leg. That is the leg that has the dropped foot. They gave me some speedy pain medication under my tongue and it subsided. I do know that chemo drugs can definitely affect your nerves. My left leg has not been the same since and is giving me pain and major trouble with sleeping. I have another injection scheduled for Monday but am going to cancel it in fear that I will do more damage to my left leg. I will discuss with my med onc as well. Has anyone else experienced such a pain episode during a navalbine injection?

My name is Sandra. I have a wonderful family, a loving husband and 2 wonderful children, 1 of each, ages 13 and 14. I live in beautiful Victoria, BC which is one of the most awesome places to live and raise a family. I was diagnosed in Sept 2007 so have been on my LC journey for almost 2years. I worked full time as a senior financial executive until I was diagnosed. I went back to work for a bit a few times because I just loved my job. But since January 2009 my health has prevented me from working. Instead I spend my time at home with my family. I enjoy going to all my kids activities and having lots of friends around the house. I am here often and have found this site to be most helpful in my journey. I have also made many good friends on this site. Welcome to everyone here, lurkers and all. Please drop in here and tell us more about yourself. Sandra

Have an awesome time Dave...enjoy!

Hi Connie. I am so sorry to read the latest about your dear mom. I would be freaking out about my hair as well. Once is quite enough. I have no advice about that particular drug but I pray that is does it's job. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. Sandra

That's great news Tammy. Now just take care of yourself and recover fully. Continued best wishes Sandra

My best wishes for Michelle. Sandra

Well hopefully it will stop sooner than later. And that can only be accomplished with survivors and family member advocacy. It has to stop...it is just so awful. I am angry along with you. Sandra

Hi Katy. I am sorry to hear your husband Gene isn't doing so well. I hope things will improve. You do deserve a break and if he is adamant that you go then you absolutely should. I know I would want my family to go even if I couldn't. It always does my heart good when they are out having fun even if I am not able to be with them. If you go, please have a wonderful time. It sounds like Gene is in good hands. Sandra

Hi Ceedee. I too experienced severe side effects from alimta later in the week after chemo. It just knocked me right out for a few days. But then I would bounce back. I definitely would not have wanted to be alone. I eventually went off of this chemo due to my low tolerance. Be sure to tell your doc of all your side effects and you can make a decision. I know some here have had side effects but that the drug did help. Let us know how you are doing. Sandra

Hi Kimberly. Your mom is a fighter. Best wishes for her on the chosen treatment plan. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. Sandra

Hi Maddie and a belated welcome to this group. I am glad to see you reconsidering Tarceva. There are side effects but they can be managed and compared to some other chemotherapies is quite manageable. Some members here have successfully been on Tarceva for years. And it is also easy to tell fairly quickly if it is working. So minimal risks and side effects as far as I am concerned. I was on it for awhile. Best wishes with your decision. Sandra

I am sending many prayers for your friend Ginny. Each of us deals with this in our own way and it is good you are letting her do just that. Sandra

Hi Lisa. I am so sorry to read about your dad. He has already been through so much. It seems to me that quality of life is very important at this time. And I think he does need to be told that he has lung cancer so he can properly participate in decision making. You have come to a wonderful place full of support of people that have walked in your shoes. Please keep us posted on how your dad is doing. Sandra

Hi Mary. I am so sorry to read about your dear dad. You have found a good place though full of support and information. Yes treatments can have an affect on your immune system but there are lots of precautions that can be done to prevent that from happening. I am sending prayers for successful treatments for your dad. Sandra

Hi Nicole and welcome to this site full of people who have walked in yours and your dad's shoes. Read the stories here of people who are successfully battling this disease. And most of all please know there is always HOPE. I am sending prayers for successful treatment for your dad. Sandra