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I did send an email. Hopefully I will hear back from her.

Cheryl, I have not been on this board for long, but you seem to be so helpful and kind. I can't imagine that you have any reason to feel guilty about blowing some steam off today. I am so sorry that people made you feel uncomfortable. In this day and age there is really no excuse for that. I have been having some pretty crabby moments myself when people don't seem to act as I believe they should. For the most part I can't stand the pitying attitude - I find it totally destructive. At least YOU know that you are not defined by your cancer. You are as much yourself as always - maybe just a bit stronger and a lot more enlightened.

Now I want a Darn TACO and I was just about to join the CHUBBY CLUBBY for lung cancer people.

Is it too late to join??? I know most of you started last month but I really need to get some motivation to drop some weight. I don't know if it is my attempt to squeeze in all the healthier foods on the "cancer fighting" list but it is giving me a problem squeezing into my clothes!! I think people expect me to be losing weight... but I seem to be gaining it instead.

many prayers coming your way!

I guess hospitals give new meaning to clicking your heels and saying... "There's no place like home..." Enjoy --- and STAY there! Lisa

I hope you get a good night of sleep tonight! Were you at U of M? I know Ann Arbor got a hit of snow... so I hope you get home early and safely. Lisa

That is really a wonderful excerpt! Pretty timely for me right now too.... Thanks. Lisa

There are so many options.... many of the chemos are easier to take than others. Not every person has a hard time with side affects. If you want to fight - then survey your weapons and find the one that suits you best. We will be here on the front lines with you -- not matter what you choose.

I am wishing all the best for you.... with a much easier time. Please let us know how it goes. Lisa

I'll be watching the board to see when my neighbor gets home!

I know once you get the meds you'll be off and fighting "like a bat out of hell" as Meatloaf so eloquently put it...

I'll try...

May this be the battle that wins the war for you Becky.

I can't figure out how to get a picture posted here... !

You are always supporting so many people on this board. You really need to do whatever it takes to support yourself too. I am adding my prayers to those already offered. I get so much help, encouragement and I guess just plain FIGHT from reading your posts. I know you will fight the depression as well as you are fighting the other obstacles that get in your way. If you need weapons in your fight (be they medical, or otherwise) I am sure you will find them. Lisa

I have been checking this board all day looking for a post to see what happened at his appointment today. I will most certainly include some special prayers for him tonight. Lisa

Hello, I started Iressa as a first line therapy within a clinical trial. Once Iressa was approved in the US I started taking it as a prescription. I have very few side affects - just rashes and some nausea. I take it at 4:00 so any fatigue hits while I would be sleeping anyway. It has kept me stable 15 months. If you decide to try it I wish you the very best of luck. Lisa

I hope you stay comfortable tonight. I will be checking a lot tomorrow for news on how you are doing so please post after you get back. Lisa

What wonderful news Joe!!! All those good healthy habits of yours are really paying off! I wish you the best with your next two treatments and look forward to hearing all about your big celebration to mark the end of treatment. Lisa

I am so sorry the doctors are trying to rob you of your fight. Don't let them. It sounds like both of you are strapped in and hanging on -- re- read the posts on the failure rate of doctor's predictions whenever you lose hope. While all humans are terminal in one way or another... we all have the same goal of quality time. I wish you both the very best. Hang in there. Lisa

You have had so much to deal with so quickly. I am sure it is overwhelming. I'm glad you are found this site... no one should try to face all of this alone. I suppose it sounds weak to congratulate you on your daughter's wedding - but congratulations on the recent happy event in your life. It is difficult to focus on non-cancer issues when surrounded by this beast -- but try to take care of yourself and keep your own energy and health up during this difficult time. Remember that we are here. Lisa

I hope she has a speedy recovery!!!! Lisa

I hope it means that the chemo is hitting any bad cells out there 10 times harder than it is hitting the white blood cells! I hope you are feeling stronger soon. Lisa

Enough is enough for you already!!! I am praying you only have to slaughter one beast at a time. Lisa