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Hey Jen, My love and good wishes are with you and your mom too! You are all the bravest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My heart wishes miracles for us all!!! Hugs, CathyR

She's gorgeous!!!! Enjoy the prom! Create good memories. Hugs to you, CathyR

What would I ever do without you? I don't want to know. Thank you for all the good thoughts, prayers, love, and hugs. I know this is not something easily talked about, but, you've enabled me to do that here which is a bigger gift than you shall ever know. I will keep in touch as often as possible! Hugs and light to all of you!!!! CathyR

Well, family and friends. It's just been suggested to me that hospice home might be a good alternative for me now. The disease is progressing rapidly. Many, many mets to brain and spine. Making decisions this week-end. I love you all!!! Hugs, CathyR

Please accept my prayers as well. Thinking of you both!!!! Hugs too!!!!! CathyR

Thank you for all your encouragement. just found out that this beast has indeed gone to the brain. I don't know how many mets yet, will find out tomorrow, but they are starting one of sixteen WBR treatments tomorrow. I'm sccaaared! Oh boy, Do I need to get out the shovel yet? Sorry to be so maudlin. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I need you like crazy!! Hugs and love to you all, CathyR

Well, I started back on chemo yesterday(Taxotere) only to discover that I now have some spinal mets and have to start radiation today. I also have a brain mri set so please say prayers that I have an empty head. LOrd,this part came on quick. I'm a bit freaked out! Need words of encouragement! LOve goes to you all!!! CathyR

Shirley, My sympathies to you and the whole family. You ALL fought a good hard fight. Just know that this new family you have found is ready and willing to listen anytime, anyplace. Hugs to you!!! CathyR

Thank you all for your replies. I little more information here. I am feeling a bit better. Pain is subsiding. It was plueral effusion. No cancer cells found in the fluid. Over half a liter taken. Liver is good. Starting back on Taxotere next Monday. Adrenal glands look good. NO masses according to this CT scan on adrenals. Thanks for all your good wishes! Love to you and yours! CathyR

Wow. What an up and down week for me. I just got back from Philly. Attended my daughters wedding. That was great. On Wed., I had a CT Scan done with results that were not the best. It showed fluid on my left lung in particular. Had a thoracentesis done today. Wow! That hurts!! They took a half liter of lfluid out so I hope that helps with the SOB and maybe even some of the pain I've had on the left side. They want me to have an oxygen tank at home as well. A couple of masses got larger so I am now off the clinicall trial study. I wish I had never come home now. I'm still in pain tonight, but expect to feel much better tomorrow. Thank you all for being here and listening to me gripe! I'm ready for a big Texas sized margarita with salt!! Hugs to you all, CathyR

Curtis, You and Becky have been on my mind all day. I'd like to say I can't imagine what you are going through, but unfortunately, my husbands death from lung cancer 5 years ago does let me know exactly how you're doing and what you are going through. I think Becky would have been so proud of you for sticking with this site and encouraging others as much as you have with all you have on your plate. You are a very exceptional man and your words and thoughts have meant so much to many of us. You have many friends here Curtis. Don't ever hesitate to call any of us if we can ever be of help. Lots of love and hugs to you, Becky and your darling Katie! CathyR

I, too, am hoping for the best for Bill and his wife!!!!! Many prayers and hugs! P.S. I consider hugs to be unverbalized prayers!!!! So hugs to you both!!! CathyR

Prayers are being sent your way!!!!We are all pulling for you and your mom. Stay strong girl!!!!! Hugs to you both, CathyR

It's been 3 months since my last bout with chemo and losing my hair. Today marked a milestone as I actually had to go to the hairdresser and have my hair trimmed and shaped. Oh nice!!!!! It' very thick and somewhat curlier. Hugs to you all, CathyR

Hi Uncle Doug I, too, want to welcome you to our wonderful family of lung cancer survivors. We invite you to "talk" anytime you want. Please keep us apprised of your cancer and we will do the same. By the way, where are you from? I didn't see a city or state mentioned on your profile. Take care my new friend. We're all rooting for you!!!! Hugs, CathyR

Melanie, You and your husband are always in our prayers! Stay positive and remember that knowledge is power! We're all here for you both!!!!!!! Hugs to you! CathyR

I, too, am sending a donation via Paypal. Andrea, this is such a wonderful gesture on your part. What a great group of human beings we have here!!!!! \ Hugs to us all!!! CathyR

Brian, It's been 3 1/2 years since my diagnosis of lung cancer at the ripe old age of 50. None of us know how long we have left. The cancer, though, teaches us to live one day at a time. I am now in a clinical trial and hoping for a miracle. It's been known to happen. The important thing is keeping the pain under control and being optomistic and realistic at the same time. Sometimes thats difficult. But, get all the support you can and just love you father. We are all here for you! Hugs, CathyR

TAnn I am so happy for you. It certainly is a big deal to have another birthday. I know that I no longer complain about getting older. This cancer certainly does teach you some things, huh? Anyway my dear friend, I hope you are celebrating and looking forward to many more. Hug to you TAnn!!!! CathyR

Patti, So sorry for your tremendous loss. Just keep reflecting on the good memories. I know you have many. Hugs to you and your family! \ CathyR

Congratulations on being Caryolyn's mommy. What a privilege! I'm an truely happy for you and it's so nice to have this kind of news published on our web site. Best of luck to you and your family. You are indeed blessed! Hugs to you all, CathyR

Karen and Dave, I am sooooo happy for you! Thank God for pea brains! You both deserved a break. Keep on trucking. Hugs to you, CathyR

Thank you Ginny! Hugs to you, CathyR

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has heard anything from or about Ray A. It seems like its been a very long time since he posted. The last I remember he had an operation for mets on the adrenal glands. Anyway, Ray, I MISS YOU!!! Are you out there? Hugs to you all, Cathy R.

Nina, My congrats too on the two year anniversary. It's a wonderful milestone. And, we ALL want more time. Many prayers are being sent your way. You've been such a big support for all of us. And, I am grateful to know you! Hugs to you, CathyR