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I can't believe this. Kurt and family, I am so so sorry...Beth fought so hard against such terrible circumstances, yet always kept humor by her side for us.
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The journey is complete...Gay, I'm so sorry.
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Take a lot of pictures and plan on sharing your fun when you get back. A change of topic from "C" might be very welcome.
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Hope you're getting spoiled rotten at home, and will be even stronger than before when you re-attack on Sept. 7.
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What great news! Cindi must be sooooo relieved.
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Definitely, if she's just quit smoking, major outbursts may occur. My mother went through them for 9 months after she quit smoking the first time in the 80's. She knew she was unreasonable, but could do nothing about it. It's why she started smoking again.
Whether it's the smoking or just cancer-induced, depression often expresses itself as anger. Suggest she talk to her doctor - perhaps an anti-depressant could help.
In the meantime, duck and cover.
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Maybe, just maybe, the person who died actually WANTED that to be included as an incentive to help smokers quit. Remember Yule Brynner's public service message?
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I'm so sorry. My condolences to all of you.
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Too loud! I have small boys, can you tell? What? What?? SORRY, CAN YOU SPEAK UP??!!
Too many pets or none at all?
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Well, low counts aren't great, but fixable. Prayers that you enjoy the "time off" and that Brian gets a whole lot stronger fast.
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Yikes. Thank God for safety glass, and I hope whoever invented it got rich. Glad you're both ok - your husband will get over it
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I know you're struggling, but hang in there. I think it was Winston Churchill who said "If you're going through hell, keep on moving".
Wishing you a boatload of grit and a few smiles.
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Rachel
in SCLC GROUP
So sorry to hear this. God bless you all.
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Mom's already in the "coke bottle" category for glasses - so amd I - but I'm glad to hear it could be the WBR.
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Oh Ray, I really needed to hear good news! Glad you're doing well.
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Nobody has a crystal ball. Your mother is young, and some people respond unbelievably well to chemo. My mother also has extensive sclc, and everyone in our family has been shocked by how hard she has fought. Chemo and radiation bought her a pretty good year before brain mets were found. Even now, if her onc. suggests chemo she will do it!
A good social worker could be a godsend. As for yourself, be honest when asked questions, but try to remain positive. Most statistics are woefully outdated. Be as supportive of your mother as you can, and treasure every day.
Despite complications, my mother has survived almost 2 years after diagnosis. She is firmly grateful for the "extra" time, and willing to fight for more. Your mother may do even better - she has little to lose with sclc by trying.
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I just found out that my great-aunt, my mother's aunt, has lc also. She is hospitalized, and waiting a more firm diagnosis. The cancer is in her ribs and bladder as well as the lung.
My aunt Alice is 80 years old and has emphysema. We don't know what she and my uncle will decide about treatment. We are all devastated - they are the sweetest people. Any prayers would be appreciated. As I mentioned in another post, my mother is having vision problems and we are very afraid it may be a new brain met. It's been a very sad day.
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My mother has been "plugging along" for the past couple of months - getting a little stronger, but having some new vision problems.
She has the beginnings of cataracts, and has had a very significant vision change in one eye, according to her eye doctor. Mom is having trouble reading because of it.
Mom, Dad and I haven't talked about what this might mean. The cataracts I assume are a result of the WBR she finished in April. But the vision change in one eye...has anyone had this happen from WBR? We're praying it's not another brain met.
I'm very worried for her.
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Holy crow, Fay! Well, I'm gonna assume that being able to have surgery is to be considered a good thing. Need any books to pass the time? Thinking of you.
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Glad to hear you're mending. If you do cause some trouble, make it worthwhile
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Prayers for you both. Sounds hopeful that Charlie can stil breathe well.
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Prayers said. Rest easy, if you can.
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Some of the recent jokes have made me think of funny but entirely true potty-training "incidents" I have encountered with my 3 kids and many pets.
One of my cats like to use the fireplace. Especially if you laughed at him or his food bowl was empty
. Another was so tiny as a kitten, she couldn't climb in the box. I had to put a phone book next to it for a step.
My rottie, as a puppy, "tested" several areas inside the house. Never the same place twice. You could see the thought process..."Is the kitchen OK? Ooops, guess not. How about the dining room? No? Living room? Really? So let me see, the ENTIRE inside of the house is off-limits for potty! Got it!"
Our new puppy hadn't made any mistakes, until he came into the bathroom and saw me helping my 3-year-old use the potty. He promptly squatted on the bathroom floor to join in.
Kyle, my oldest, only needed a listing of everyone he knew who used the potty. Danny required weeks of bribery with M&M's. And still had accidents at 4 because he was "too busy". JJ was the hardest. After we finally convinced him to poop on the potty, I caught him pooping on the lawn - several times
! I think I've finally convinced him only the dog can poop outside.Needless to say, I'm a little harder to "gross-out" than I used to be
. But dog's idea of "almond roca" (from the cat box) still gets to me 
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! I think I've finally convinced him only the dog can poop outside.
. But dog's idea of "almond roca" (from the cat box) still gets to me 
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Cancer is NED, but declining rapidly
in NSCLC GROUP
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Check for anemia! My mom almost died of it, and it happened very quickly. Don't delay. Even the visiting nurse didn't suspect it. My mom was very short of breath and was so weak she couldn't even stand up without help. 2 units of blood were needed.