[JUST A POST TO SAY YOUR GOOD WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS]

I would like to second Ry's post. Those last wishes go double for you Ry.

[Shoulder Pain as LC Symptom]

I thought there was something wrong with my shoulder, like a torn tendon. It was the CT that diagnosed the lung cancer.

[I Think It's Time For a Roll Call....]

I'm here! I've been in PT since March to build muscle and have a CT this Friday. Otherwise... status quo

[Chinese herb may hold key to lung cancer cure]

I thought lung cancer was already responsible for more deaths than breast cancer in women? Interesting about the herbs. I hope they lead to some quick meds.

[Pot and Lung Cancer]

very interesting

[Lung Cancer & Supplementation]

There are many different studies going many different ways. Some studies of late have shown that antioxidants do not necessarily protect cancer from chemo as many oncologists believe. My oncologist is fine with the diet and excercise part of the alternative/complementary path, but will not allow supplements while on chemo.

[John]

Ry,

My heart breaks for you. I know this is a tremendous loss for you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.

Lisa

[Cottage Cheese and Flax Seed Oil????]

There are a few posts on this in the alternative med forum. I think there may be some validity in the nutrition aspect of the diet. Some believe the restrictions are a bit harsh.

[turmeric research]

I agree, this is very exciting. Be careful to check with your doc before taking the supplements that are out there though, because they interact with some meds and can cause bleeding or gi problems in the wrong combinations.

[Introduction]

Welcome Colleen!

I hope you and NED have a long and happy time together.

[Newbie]

Linzy,

I understand the fear. Even considering cancer is scary. Also remember, that even if it is inoperable lung cancer, many of us continue to do very well and stay stable for many years with all of the new treatments they are discovering. Keep positive and keep us posted.

["Half-n-Half" results!]

I'm all for taking in the positive! I hope he gets lots more positve news for years and years to come.

[NED]

[NED]

[Going, going............]

You seem beautiful to me. I wish you success with your treatment.

[PET results]

You have my prayers.

[Oh for Crying out loud!]

Ry,

I am hoping and praying John is back on his feet and telling bad jokes in no time.

Lisa

[Its Coming FOlks]

awesome! thanks for the heads up!

[It might be back!]

From another melanoma and LC SURVIVOR, I am praying and betting you will battle this one off. I wish you the best.

[Roll Call...]

Ry,

This was a great idea. I have been looking for updates and am never sure where to look. I am thrilled to hear Hebbie's news and everyone is always in my thoughts.

[The Budwig Diet]

I have taken pieces of certain plans and diets throughout my diagnosis. I do not follow any plan to the extreme but I do eat cottage cheese and flax seed oil on the idea that it can only help. As for anything that may compromise treatment.... I leave that part out.

[Pot and Lung Cancer]

I would guess that smoking marijuana as dealer's sell it to the general public poses more of a risk due to chemicals and impurities ingested through the lungs.

[Tarceva and supplements/vits]

Great advice Rich. My doc did not want me to take much more than a multivitamin with Iressa.

[DO NOT CLICK ON LINK IN LATES REPLY TO LISA O'S NEWS STORY]

Someone submitted an inappropriate link.

[Exercise tips for cancer survivors (and caregivers)]

That is a great article. Too many excercise enthusiasts are all or nothing. I really liked this article.