Connie B

This message is from a NEW MEMBER who's user name is "ronda" She had this message posted in someone elses thread and I felt it was in need of being moved to the right forum and a new thread. *********************************************************** Hello, My name is Ronda and I just found this site. I lost my oldest and dearest friend to lung cancer this past April. I am 54 years old and she and I met in high school in 10th grade and remained friends through out the years. I was with her when she passed she died after a brave battle lasting less than one year after her diagnosis. She had small cell cancer and by the time it was diagnosed it had spread. Other than to keep her comfortable there was not much they could do. She was given one round of chemo but ended up so sick that they had to stop. She left behind a husband and 2 sons. Her name was Teri and she was not only the life of the party but she lit up the room with her dynamic personality. I was glad that I was there for her and that she is no longer in pain. At the end I prayed that God would take her, but I miss her so much. I think that I had a delayed reaction and there are days now that I break down and cry. Especially when something happens that I would normally call and talk to her and now I can't call her. I reach for the phone and then remember she is gone. ******************************************************************

Hi Jim, I too just wanted to send off a warm hello and welcome to LCSC. Sorry you had the need to find us, but I'm glad we're here to offer support and information. I too am glad to hear your doing pretty good throughout your treatments. It's not always a cake walk, but it sure is doable. It will be behind you before you know it. I look forward to getting to know you.

Hello Lisa and Welcome to LCSC. As we all know Lung Cancer doesn't discriminate. It's not just a smokers disease and the truth is, it never has been. No one deserves lung cancer or any kind of cancer. ((((Lisa)))) As for Chemo, I know what you mean about being scared. We who have walked the walk know just how scary all this is. It SUCKS! But keep one thing in mind, NOT EVERYONE gets sick or has HORRIBLE things happen to them while they go through there chemo. To be honest with you, they have come a LONNNNG ways with chemo's and anti-nausea medications. Your Onc Doc or his nurse will give you all the information as to what may or may not happen. One thing I can share is having a positive attitude honestly does help. Doesn't mean your not scared, but try hard to think positive about beating this monster that lurks within. Don't be afraid to ask questions, as we ALL know there is NO SUCH THING as a dumb/stupid question. And please know we are all here for you 24/7. Take a minute and read over some of the members (MY STORY) messages. You'll see a lot of hope and get some good info from reading over them.

Happy One Year Grimie!! Sorry you haven't been able to post, but maybe you can try and give us an update as to how your doing. Were you unable to post because of health issues, or computer problems? Wishing you all the best.

It truly is a wonderfully GOOD DAY!!! Congratulations Grandma-ma, I'm guessing Bill is wrapping his arms and heart around all of you today and everyday. I too wish he was with you all to share in your wonderful joy. We know he is here is spirit, we just wish we/you could see his face and hear his voice. ((((TERI))))) Love & Great Happiness to You All, Connie

Andrea, You might want to ask Dr. West how they would treat two cancers. I don't think it would be treated as LC & COLON (as one cancer). I would think they would treat one different then the other being they are two separate primaries. But, that would be a good question for Dr. West. As for a group, ACOR has many many many cancer groups. I think it's www.ACOR.org

I moved this Post to the General Forum because people weren't reading it and answering your questions in the " NEW TREATMENT / CLINICAL TRIALS Traditional NEW TREATMENTS, TARGETED THERAPIES, &/or CLINICAL STUDY information can be posted here. " forum. You should get more replies here. Good luck.

Yep Chris your right, every year this subject does come up. However, in my humble opinion October seems to run 12 months out of the year. Pink goes on every month and all year long......... I have mixed emotions about it. Yes, I have very dear and wonderful friends who are breast cancer survivors, and I have lost friends/family to breast cancer and that just breaks my heart. I have lost friends/family to lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, etc.etc., and for me it just pisses me off that they don't fight as hard for ALL the cancers in this world. I don't know who THEY ARE, but it sure doesn't appear fair to all the other cancers to have to take back seat all the time. The Livestrong Foundation is the ONLY Foundation I have heard or seen over and over again talk loud and clear about the fight against Lung Cancer and that it IS the number ONE cancer killer. I never heard ACS do it EVER! All ACS does is talk about smoking cessation programs. HELLO we HAVE LUNG "CANCER". Then I think to myself, Well.......we'll just have to ride with the breast cancer force and HOPE and PRAY other cancers might or will benefit from all the $$$$$$$ that goes towards breast cancer. But again, have you SEEN all the beautiful Breast Cancer Clinics around the world??? Who the hell is paying for all those beautiful clinic's. And ALL the pink gifts they get in a Pink Bag after there first doctor's appointment with the Onc Doc. I've seen several Breast Cancer Clinic's and I had heard MANY MANY women talk about all the gifts they got from the Breast Cancer Clinic's! Hell all we lung cancer survivors get are dirty looks and smart *ss remarks about us having lung cancer. There's NO DOUBT in my mind that a LOT of that money is being pissed away. This world has become so corrupt when it comes to the all mighty buck it just makes me sick. And I have a feeling we wouldn't want to know where all that money REALLY GOES!! But, I do wish all the Breast Cancer Survivors long and healthy lives. And I think after ALL the money they have collected over the years, they SHOULD be A LOT CLOSER to a CURE then they are. But, what do I know???? I'm never against trying to find out how things are done or how to go about getting funding if it would benefit lung cancer. I know how it was done with SGKF. A bunch of wonderful women (moons back) sat on the doorstep of the Capital until they were heard, and low and behold they were and good for them. They put Breast Cancer on the Map. It's just my -2 cents worth. You see I put a - (minus) sign before the 2??? LOL! Hugs to All, Connie

Happy Days are HERE AGAIN!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Bump. We STILL Have many many many of our friends MISSING! PLEASE FRIENDS, CHECK IT and LET US KNOW how your doing or Just SAY HI!!! I have seen Bucky lurking on the board just a little while ago, I'm hoping she's okay. (((BUCKY)))) Hugs, Connie

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!! YOU GO GIRLFRIEND!!! Yep, you NEED TO CELEBRATE! ((((((((((((((PATTI)))))))))))))))))))) Sending you POSITIVE HUGS And HAPPY HUGS to CELEBRATE!

It might be time for you to take charge and talk to his doctor's and see what steps you can take to make these last days as comfortable for him and all around him as possible. Talk to a Social worker or contact hospice. I'm sorry, but it doesn't sound to me like your wonderful dad is in any condition to make major decissions. Your dad is hoenstly from what you say, sitting there waiting to die. That's very VERY hard on the family and even through he doesn't know it, it's hard on him too. Make some phone calls to the doctor's, his Onc Doc, who ever. They will direct you in the RIGHT direction and they can also get you off the hook for (feeling like the bad guy)! Your doing all you can because you love him, now you need a little help. Take care.

(((((((((((((Andrea))))))))))))))) Our little munchins are always perfect in our eyes and hearts. Love to you All, Connie

Having lost my dad when he was 56 and I was 17. My mom when she was 66 and I was 35. My sister when she was 43, and I was 36. (all to lung cancer). My son when he was 25 and I has 48, I've learned one very important thing. There is no good age or good time to lose or say good-bye to the loves of our lives. It all hurts the same no matter how old THEY ARE or how old WE ARE! We miss them forever but we carry them with us in our minds and in our hearts everyday of our lives here on earth. ((((GROUP HUG))))

When I was in chior in Highschool our Music teachers taught us to breath with our abdoman and not our chest or shoulders. I still breath that way to this day. Once you learn it and do it for a while you never go back to the old way of breathing.

Next time she wants to "Pin You Down" Put her in a head lock and tell here straight out, "Listen Lady, your not the boss of me!" LOL Just kidding, but I think you made your POINT LOUD and Clear. GOOD FOR YOU!!! We gotta do what we gotta do! ((((JUDY)))) I'm still cheering you on, and going to keep sending you positive vibes.

Marci, On the Front INDEX page you will see all the different forums we have. You might want to click onto. ALTERNATIVE and COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES If you wish to share any alternatives to traditional treatment for LC, please share it here. NO ADVERTISEMENTS PLEASE You might find some helpful information in that forum. Good luck.

OY OY OY OY OY~!!!!!!!!!!! (((((((KASEY)))))) Just can't think of ANYTHING to say on this one! OY!!!!!

I'm trying to research this for you my friend. Don't know of anyone that has had this problem, but I'm looking..... Love & Hugs, Connie

Oh Lilly, DAMN I HATE hearing your having all this pain still. Where is this pain at? Maybe someone here can MAYBE put some light on this. Or maybe they might have the same thing. Oh Sweetie, ((((LILLY)))) We'll talk soon. Love & Hugs, Connie

I KNEW IT WOULD BE OKAY BARB!!!!!! Your going to be around my friend for many moons to come! Enjoy!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Here's to many many many moons!!!!!!!

Well I've always told people to do what EVER WORKS for YOU! Everyone does this journey differently and what works for one may not work for others and visa versa! If it makes YOU feel good then don't second guess it, go with it. It's your life! Sending you Good Wishes.

Why You Shouldn't Take Your Husband Shopping After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women - - she loved to browse. Yesterday, my dear wife received the following letter from the local Target.... Dear Mrs. Samsel, Over the past six months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Samsel are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras. 1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of c ondoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking. 2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals. 3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom. 4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away.' 5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M's On layaway 6. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department. 8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' 9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose. 10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he Asked the clerk where the antidepressants were. 11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the ' Mission Impossible' theme. 12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' By using different sizes of funnels. 13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!' 14. October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he Assumed a fetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!' And last, but not least. 15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, and then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' Regards, Tom Richards Target Manager ******************************************** I laughed so hard when I read this I cried!! Hugs, Connie

I thought for SURE I was ready to handle the hair loss issue. WRONG! When it started to fall out, I was taking a bath, and I ran my fingers through my hair and my hand was full of hair. So, I sat there and CRIED and CRIED and CRIED! But MIND YOU, I was ready for this. Well, after sitting there crying and my hubby coming in saying it's no biggy and we'll get through this, I got out of the tub, put on my robe and we went out to the garage and took the (dog clipper) and we buzzed my head. (yes Dog Clipper, it worked!) Then that night I went to bed and I STUCK to my pillow like velcrow. My hubby and I just laughed, and I damn near pissed my pants. TOO TOOO FUNNY! The ONLY two area's I DIDN'T lose my hair was my eyebrows (HOORAY) and my freakin LEGS!!!!!!! Can you believe it? I STILL had to SHAVE MY FREAKIN LEGS through my treatments. But true! Hang in there kiddo.

Okay Geri, Now I am JEALOUS! Walk on the beach, seeing Kasey & Fred.......... so the truth is, you've been out and about and ENJOYING LIFE? Is that what your saying???? AWESOME!!!!!!!! WOW, 7 years are just around the corner. Another AWESOME! I'm very happy you took a minute and checked in with us. So, my hubby and I are heading out this winter going south in our travel trailer. Maybe we'll have to check out Myrtal Beach either going down or coming home. Have a nice time on vacation and we'll celebrate your 7 years when you get back. We'll throw in a extra party for the breast cancer too.