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    Wigs

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Most high end Beauty Shops can get them or you can try the American Cancer Society (they don't carry them but can recommend in your area). I bought my first one at a Merle Norman outlet and I bought 2 at a beauty school. What color is your Moms hair? I have a great red curly wig and an auburn "bob" type wig that I would be happy to donate to her if she like.

    I have 2 others that I wear all the time and these are just collecting dust (not really, lol). PM me if you are interested.

    God Bless, MO

    Blood transfusion

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I have started to feel like "Vampira" with the transfusions I have recieved, lol. I had 3 transfusions and platelets while undergoing chemo and I am getting 2 more units tomorrow since I am still anemic. It always makes me feel better to get a couple of units!

    God Bless,

    MO

    The "W" in Christmas

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    The 'W' in Christmas

    Had to share this. God Bless,

    MO

    Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience.

    I had cut back on nonessential obligations - extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending.

    Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.

    My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six year old.

    For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school's "Winter Pageant."

    I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be working the night of the production. Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spoke with his teacher.

    She assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal the morning of the presentation.

    All parents unable to attend that evening were welcome to come then.

    Fortunately, Nicholas seemed happy with the compromise.

    So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in ten minutes early, found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room, I saw several other parents quietly scampering to their seats. As I waited, the students were led into the room. Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor. Then, each group, one by one, rose to perform their song.

    Because the public school system had long stopped referring to the holiday as "Christmas," I didn't expect anything other than fun, commercial entertainment - songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakes and good cheer.

    So, when my son's class rose to sing, "Christmas Love," I was slightly taken aback by its bold title.

    Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzy mittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads.

    Those in the front row - center stage - held up large letters, one by one, to spell out the title of the song.

    As the class would sing "C is for Christmas," a child would hold up the letter C. Then, "H is for Happy," and on and on, until each child holding up his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas Love."

    The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her; a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down - totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W."

    The audience of 1st through 6th graders snickered at this little one's mistake. But she had no idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her "W."

    Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughter continued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together. A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen.

    In that instant, we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for our festivities.

    For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear:

    "C H R I S T W A S L O V E"

    And, I believe, He still is.

    Author unknown

    Has anyone had "Thrush" or "Yeast Infection&

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    (((((Cheryl))))),

    I totally sympathize with the way you are feeling. I lost 50+ pounds on the "Can't swallow" diet! Boost, Ensure or any of those type drinks may help if you can stand them. If you can stand cold stuff a milk shake helps (I could do room temp things better than cold or hot). Soups, yogurt, jello anything that would "slide" down on it's own was what I ate. If you can't keep hydrated be sure to tell your DR so they can get you fluids through an IV. Dehydration causes a lot of problems so please do try and drink as much water as you can.

    Like everything else it does get better. I can now eat just about anything I want.

    God Bless and I am praying for you,

    MO

    holidays

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    The holidays can be very hard, especially the "First's". I lost my Mom to cancer 11 years ago and I STILL miss her the most on the holidays. I remember very well how the first Christmas was so I will be praying for all of you who are facing it.

    God Bless you and yours,

    MO

    Having a hard time.

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    (((((David))))), A gentle hug to maybe help a little. When I get tired and cranky like that it is usually cause I am "low on blood" or anemic. A couple of units and I am chipper again. I am getting 2 on Monday :D Maybe you need to have yours checked? Just a thought.

    God Bless,

    MO

    Christmas in Heaven

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Connie, If you don't mind, I am going to borrow this and give it to my Pastor to read on Christmas Eve. We have lost 4 members of our church since Thanksgiving (I go to a very "old" church) and this may be just what is needed.

    Thank you for sharing it with us!

    God Bless,

    MO

    Any Kind of Financial Help???

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    I received $150 from The American Cancer Society to help with my travel expenses but I had to live at least 50 miles from my radiologist to be able to collect. It cost me almost $700 in gas alone to go for treatments (radiation and then PCI) but it did help to get that check. Here we also have local transportation that will take you to a local medical appointment for about $3.00 per day. Maybe there is something like that there? You might call the county health dept. and see if they offer any thing also.

    God Bless,

    MO

    Prayers Please

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Again, Thank you all for the prayers. I just got back from the Oncologist's and he is "Concerned" about my chest x-ray. He has ordered a CT Scan for Monday morning. He said there is always the possibility that the change he sees is from the radiation but we both know that is probably NOT the case. I will have the results Monday afternoon so will let you all know then. The good news is.........I am also getting 2 units of blood on Monday so I will be all chipper for Christmas!

    God Bless you all,

    MO

    What Planet is this Gal from?

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Today I went in for a follow up chest x-ray at our local hospital. I have had several x-rays, MRI's and CT Scans done here with no problems. This morning, after taking the x-ray, the little gal came back in the room and asked "Have you had lung surgery?" When I said no she looked perplexed until I told her I have lung cancer. She then said" That explains that" and turned to walk away. When I asked WHAT it explained, she said my right lung "was shorter" than my left lung.

    Now, had I NOT known I had cancer I would be a basket case at this point! When I got to work I was telling my Boss about it and she said I needed to call "someone" at the hospital and tell them about the conversation. I called the head of the x-ray dept. and after telling my story he said "That was real professional wasn't it" in a rather sarcastic voice. I laughed and told him I thought maybe a short counseling session was in order to which he wholeheartedly agreed.

    I have to tell you I was floored by her comment. I have NEVER had anything as unprofessional happen during this whole process.

    Hopefully she will not start anyone elses day off with a jolt as she did mine!

    God Bless you all,

    MO

    Holidays in the sun!

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Cathy,

    Hope you have a most Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is wonderful that you are able to spend this time with your Mom. I know it will be hard not having Dad there but he WILL be there in your heart. That counts too.

    God Bless you,

    MO

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