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  1. cathyr

    Tough Time

    Tina and Charlie, My prayers to you both. I agree that "one day at a time" is the best any of us can do. Just know you are both in all of our prayers. FEEL BETTER CHARLIE! Hugs Tina!!! CathyR
  2. Beth, My prayers are with you! Hurry up and get out of that hospital. We don't want you there. We need you here! Hugs, CAthyR
  3. Peggy, That is great news! I am very excited for you both. Please, please don't you or anyone else ever feel that they can't post good news for fear of making anybody else feel bad. Believe me, everytime we hear something positive it gives hope to all of us! Now go enjoy your holidays! That's an order! CathyR
  4. Margaret, Get better soon sweetie! We miss you. Prayers to Dr. Mazurik that she is able to help you. CathyR
  5. Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how you feel as I lost my darling husband 4 1/2 years ago to lung cancer. Now I fight it for myself. Ahmed was very lucky to have you fighting for him. My heart goes out to you and your son. Many hugs, CathyR
  6. Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your dear fathers passing. It makes it doubly hard at this time of year. I'm so glad he "left you a message." Now you have a guardian angel! Hugs, CathyR
  7. I am posting this so that anyone who is taking Iressa can check this out for themselves. A report 2 hours ago from Astra Zeneca (mfg. of Iressa) just announced that Iressa has proven to be no more effective than a placebo and may be taken off the American market. The web site to check this out is http://news.google.com/news?q=iressa&hl ... a=N&tab=wn It said that new patients and any existing patients still on Iressa will probably be switched to Tarceva. I just wanted to give you all a heads up! CathyR
  8. Sharyn, I'm so sorry. I pray that you and your family have the strength to get through this. May peace be with you. CathyR
  9. cathyr

    Sad News

    Oh, Don and Lucie.... so sorry to hear about a possible brain met, but I am very happy the other spots are gone. I know that the two of you together are kicking this beast to the curb. All my good wishes and prayers are with you. Hugs, CathyR
  10. Congratulations Dean Carl! What an accomplishment. I'm so proud of you. Believe me, you have touched all of our lives as well. I know I'm a better person having met you in my lifetime! CathyR
  11. David, So glad you are home. Just continue to get better so you can kick this beast in the you know what! Have a great holidays! CathyR
  12. I am just curious. What causes weight loss for cancer patients? My doctor is always happy because I don't lose weight. Does the appetite get affected eventually or do people lose weight because of nausea? Thanks for your answers! CathyR
  13. My prauers are with you! Please keep us informed. Have a wonderful, happy and healthy Thanksgiving! CathyR
  14. cathyr

    Update

    Prayers are coming your way, Francine. We all wish only the best for you. CathyR
  15. cathyr

    feelin sad...

    Tami, Your birthday IS a big deal. I hope this next year is a healthy, happy one for you. I, too would love to celebrate your day with you if I could! Please know that we are all thinking of you and are so glad you are here to celebrate another birthday. They are precious birthdays to all of us. Take care my friend! CathyR
  16. cathyr

    Cary's Dad-updated

    Prayers are with you Cary! I hope your dad rallies. CathyR
  17. Cheryl, If anyone can fight this new battle I know that you can. God bless you and Jack. You are two very special people who deserve only the best. I am thinking of you. Hugs, CathyR
  18. cathyr

    okokokokokokok

    What wonderful news! Thank you. We all needed to hear something terrific! Way to go! CathyR
  19. Good for you! We all need your support so very much. Thank you for your efforts and I pray for you and Steve. CathyR
  20. Heather, Great job! Congratulations and many thanks for all the contributions you have made. Thank you. CathyR
  21. Karen, I am very sorry for your loss. We are all very saddened by this news. CathyR
  22. Just a note to say that all the allergic reactions started reducing immediately after stopping Iressa. The swelling if almost all gone after 3 days and the rash is greatly diminishing. CathyR
  23. Hey family, Well, I had an allergic reaction to Iressa which has prompted my onc. to take me off of it for 9 days. Then he will try to put me back on it by having me take it every other day for a week or so. In addition to a very bad rash on my face (basically raw skin), my face swelled up particularly my eyes. My neck and chin were also very swollen (fluid). I gained 6 lbs in 1 week. Lovely, huh? I am getting a little scared now because I have always thought of Iressa as being the end of the line. I have unsuccessful with Cisplatin and Taxotere chemos. Is there any other treatments? Has anyone else not been able to take Iressa that was offered another treatment? I just found out that my cancer which is NSCL adneocarcinoma is also with BAC features. It started in the left lung, but I have multiple nodules in the right lung now, too along with 2 enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinal area. Any positive stories would be a big help now. It's my birthday this Sunday and I'm so happy to celebrate another year, but at 54 I don't want this to be my last one. I'm much more scared than I've let my family (biological members) know about. Thanks for any suggestions or advice. CathyR
  24. Elaine, I am just sick by the thought that your husbands company would do something as dreadful as they did. I agree with many of the others here that you should seek an attorney's advice and file with the State you live in for wrongful termination. Many prayers are going out to you. Stay strong and know that we are all here to offer whatever support we can! Hugs, \ CathyR
  25. Nicki, I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to be stigmatized with the term "lung cancer." Nobody asks anyone with breast cancer if they ate too much fat in their diets. Please go on with your studies so you may some day make a difference in this disease. My daughter lost her father and I lost my husband to lc just 4 years ago. I have had the same disease for the past 3 years. So, my poor baby will lose both her parents to this. She, too, has promised me that she will do all she can to bring focus and attention to lung cancer. She's in law school right now. I am as proud of her as I know your mom must have been with you. Hugs, CathyR
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