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I think Alexis starts treatments after her surgery...in 2 weeks... I heard Nacy Grahmn may leave the show..so maybe she won't be cured.. Days, I also watched, but to be honest... GH handles things better and more realistically they even get experts... so I am hopeful they will do it justice. lets watch and see....

hey folks, GH is usually really good at portraying these things. They have done a great job with AIDS/HIV and not trivalizing it either, like some shows....People get it, they get sick, they die, but not too dramatic. It is well done. The guy playing Sonny, (the character who is bi-polar) Maurice Benard, actually is bi-polar and so this is close to his heart, I am hoping they explore this further....so I am sure Alexis having Lung Cancer will be great. Also on the OC, the grandmother has lung cancer, and that show is seen by millions.. Prime Time you know...

Hey guys, sorry that I have been away for so long.. Things in my life have been up in the air...etc!!! BUT I do watch General Hospital.. For years they have covered AIDS and HIV, then they went on to cover bi-polar/manic depression...which also meant a lot to me...now one of their most beloved characters, Alexis Davis, played by Nancy Grahmn has been diagnose with LUNG CANCER stage 2...they haven't defined SCLC or NSCLC but isn't that good? More coverage the better!! I hope you are all welll!!! lots of love! Steph

I hear ya. From March 27th (the day Mom passed) through Mother's Day sucks now. But I had a really nice dream about her last night. HUGS to all going through the same.

COOL! I am probably moving to New York soon for work. I am doing the Marathon the week before... but I will need to stretch my legs the following week...please let us know..... Steph

I would love to see it! Good job Tina!

Thanks for letting us know!

Sandy, My heart breaks for you. Prayers and hugs during this hard time. Steph

I am thinking that when I can buy at least 10, I can send them out to Lisa, to InStyle (the editor) and or maybe we can send out press releases to see if anyone would want to do a story on it? I worked in PR briefly, so maybe I can write one up???

I think all mags are good, but you know if some "star" picks it up, it will help a lot. InStyle is huge...also what about the Daily Candy? It is a website, I get emails from the LA, Chicago and NY issues and it is wide read? I will also see if Lisa Rinna will plug it on Soap Talk...I am not sure what the rules are, but I will find out... Also maybe I can send one to Oprah.?? It is a great idea, and everyone loves to eat...so.... I am crazed (looking for work again, this industry so frusterating) for like a week, but I will see what I can do....

I got the cookbooks yesterday! They are so great! Andrea you rock! I am going to order a bunch for Christmas gifts! Have you tried to get one of the big mags to put in an article about them? Like InStyle or something? This weekend is the 2 year anniversary since Mom died and I have been so sad, but seeing her recipes in the book and her photo, I am sure she would have loved it. Thanks Andrea for doing it! HUGS Steph

on the line with Buddha, God now for you..sending prayers... and best wishes. Steph

Did anyone see the People this week? Dana Reeve is on the cover with Christopher. It was interesting I was in line at the grocery store and this woman next to me just started talking about lung cancer and how she went and got a lung scan because of Dana! She didn't even smoke this woman! I think it is terrible that so many people are dying, but with the high profile people like, Adam Sandler's Dad, Peter Jennings and now Dana Reeve, it may help people take more notice and action! It is a good acticle anyhow...get one for sure.

HI Peggy, You are so right. It will be two years since we lost mom and it have been in and out and felt really alone especially last year when I returned to the USA. I dropped out of sight, and it was tough. t was hard!! Bless you for your post... Steph in sunny Milwaukee and Chicago today.

So sorry to hear about that. It is sad for the dog too, he just wanted to play.. My Dad always says the thing about pets is that they always die, but I always have a dog, because long or short, the time we have with them is amazing, and even the sadness isn't as strong as the happiness they bring us. HUGS to you and I am really sorry to hear that.

Gail, Thanks for sharing that with us. I did that when Mom passed. I even asked Rick to send them all to me...Fay was such an inspiration. I miss her too. Steph

http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com/parade.html anyone near chicago who is up for it!!!

I am buying two!! I have the check in the mail!!!!! well, well.. truth be told.. I am mailing it this week!!!

Try Humana. They seem liberal enough with their coverage. They are one of the only ones who cover AIDS or HIV related illnesses so maybe they will cover cancer also. Mom got screwed by Pacific Care in AZ. I also think Blue Cross, Blue Shield is the best.. .but I am not sick, so it is easy to say. good luck!

Lance Armstrong was on CNN last night talking about statistics with some doctor...and I can't remember exactly what he siad but it was something to the effect of....not to listen to stats because they are just that and to live everyday and deal with what you are delt...esepcially with Cancer...like mom was told she was going to die quickly and she forced them to do surgery..beating the stats for a while.. I think the point was that no one can tell anyone when they will go and which cancer moves faster and such..it seems so random for everyone.... let me do a search and see if I can find a link to the transcript..because it made sense. I have seen so many people with AIDS die and also many live denying all stats. Also someone said that now her and Chris are together.. that would be nice if this was just another chapter in their love story. I just feel bad for their son.

thanks for info

Barb! Good girl yourself for taking the plunge and introducing yourself. This board is amazing and the people are truely amazing souls. You will draw strength and friendship from everyone here. A big welcome "blaze"!!!

sorry Karen! Hugs to you.

Katie! 6000! wow! You are so amazing. I always talk about doing something to help others in this fight, but you have made a huge difference in all our lives! Steph

Genius I got 20! hahahhahahah. I gave up half way through and read on, but I would have got like 10, maybe 12.... heheheheh. I missed you guys!!