BeckyCW
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Bobby, I'm sorry you've come here at such a sad time and haven't had as much response as you normally would have, I think. So I'm bumping this post up where others can see and respond.
You might also try reading some of the "My story" entries and contacting some of the people there with SCLC. Unfortunately, my brother DavidC has gone to heaven, but he wrote a good post there that includes a link to an article that makes some good points about statistics (and beating them!).
This is a scary journey, but people do survive and people also manage to live a lot during treatment and to learn things we all never wanted to learn, but things that are nevertheless important. Like how to make the most of every day with those we love.
I'm sorry you and your family are going through this, and I wish you all the best for your sister's long healthy life. There are survivors here, and I hope some will pipe in soon!
Welcome,
BeckyCW
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Oh, Don... I feel like someone just punched me in the stomach and I can't get up. It doesn't seem right that we can't keep picturing Lucy's smiling face nuzzled up next to yours. It's just so hard to believe she's gone - and I never even met either of you in person. Somehow I just thought Lucy would always be there. Somehow, I'm sure she is. My heart is with you, as are my prayers. I'm just so, so sorry, Don.
Hugs and more hugs,
BeckyCW
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Andrea, I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are in right now. I'm really angry this is happening. This disease just has to be stopped. It HAS to be. I'm so sorry. Please take good care of yourself, so you can continue to advocate for the best of care for him and all those you love. And call me if I can do anything.
Love,
BeckyCW
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Amie, thanks for the update! Do keep us posted, as many people go to NYC for work or any excuse they can get, and we just might surprise you and show up! And in the meantime, good luck planning that "other" event of yours! (Congratulations!)
BeckyCW
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I saw the article and thought the same thing, Andrea -- Kept wondering who our closet journalist was.
Self is a popular magazine, and I love them for printing this!BeckyCW
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Andrea, I can't believe it! @#$%^&*!!! I'm so sorry to hear this, and I do hope you have better than expected news soon. You have every right to be angry -- at the diagnosis (or nearly one), at the people who are not understanding what you're going through, at just about everything. Growl and howl and cry... and then get back to youro normal self, fighting for the best care you can get for your dad. I'm just so sorry!
BIG hugs,
Becky
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Andrea, I'm sorry I'm coming in late on this. I can't believe it. I will keep your dad in my prayers, as well as your mom and you & Brian and your future baby(ies!).
Like Lori said, thank God for LCSC which has helped make you such an expert on all this. You're a great advocate for so many -- I'm just sorry you have to add your dad to the long list now. I hope this turns out to be nothing to worry about, really, I do!
Big hub,
BeckyCW
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Rich, it made my day to see you back and posting and in good spirits!
Hugs,
BeckyCW
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Another bump for a great idea.
BeckyCW
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Rich, we're all pulling for you to be feeling much, much better real soon. Sending prayers and lots of good wishes your way,
BeckyCW
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Rose, this may sound dumb, and I'm not a lung cancer patient with all the complications that brings. But I have had my fair share of acid reflux, and I read something simple a long time ago that turned out to really help: When in bed, lie on your LEFT side (not your right side) and something about the position of everything can make it go away or at least feel less awful. Seems like about half the time I have acid reflux pretty bad, if I lie on my left side it will go away. (The other half of the time, I have to go take something.)
I'm sure this doesn't work for everyone, but you might give it a try!
BeckyCW
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Andrea, I'm praying you get another "it's nothing" diagnosis - and soon! You're never a bother, and you are so right to get things checked out. Most of all I hope nothing interferes with the baby-making schedule!
Hugs,
BeckyCW
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Nancy, I'm glad you're home and hope that vicodin does its job so you can be pain-free soon. Take it easy. I'm honored to have met your mom - She's really a keeper! (So's your son.) Talk to ya soon,
BeckyCW
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I talked to NancyB today and went for a short visit at the hospital this evening. For someone in so much pain, she looks and sounds GOOD... and I hope the pain eases up a LOT real soon.
She's hoping to go home tomorrow (Fri.), or at least Saturday. Her son and mom were there, and they are both so nice. Must run in the family. Her mom's been staying right there with her since the surgery.
Anyway, Nancy says she will get online and catch up when she gets home, and she asked about all of you. I will see her again tomorrow evening if she's still in the hospital, but with any luck, we'll be talking on the phone instead, with her resting more comfortably at home by then!
Keep those good thoughts & prayers coming for Nancy! She's strong and is getting ready for the treatment ahead.
BeckyCW
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Thank you, Connie! I missed a phone call from NancyB tonight, but got a message, and she sounded good, relatively speaking! I'm hoping to see her tomorrow. Let's all keep her in our thoughts & prayers.
BeckyCW
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Thank you, Peggy. I didn't read your other update until after I'd already posted, myself. (Wasn't looking closely enough to see there were multiple pages... but was glad to see that many people supporting Carleen!) I appreciate the update, and my heart is with Carleen.
BeckyCW
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Carleen, I'm am so, so sorry you've lost this baby. I have no additional words of wisdom, I just want to echo those who have written above. We love you and care so much about you. You're dealing with so much pain right now it's incredible, and it's very important that you not try to do it alone -- or even with "just" our virtual support. You have my prayers, and so many, many others are praying for you, but you also need hands to hold and arms to be around you. And while a doctor can't relieve a broken heart, he or she can really help you get through this most difficult time, too. It's time to pull out all the stops and ask for the support of those who love you and those whose mission in life is to help people through times like this. Please do that for Keith, and for yourself.
Oh, dear... I feel like I'm lecturing, and that's not at all what I mean to do... I just care about you an awful lot. I think of you constantly and want each minute to be easier than the last, until finally you'll be able to do as Don says and fill that gaping hole with loving memories. They are not the same as having your Keith back, but those memories will be so precious when that times comes.
Hugs,
BeckyCW
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Andrea, I'm glad to see this before I take off for Montana tomorrow. I'm breathing a sigh of relief... and glad you're being careful to take care of this!
Hugs,
BeckyCW
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Carleen, I wish all of us could be there to give you hugs, listen to you vent, and try to help in some small way. I'm so, so, so very sorry for your tremendous loss. You are in my prayers,
BeckyCW
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Nancy, my thoughts, prayers, and heart are with you!
BeckyCW
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Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear this news, and I know you're still processing it yourself. Please keep me posted and let me know if there's anything at all I can do... You have my prayers and all good thoughts in the meantime!
((((hugs))))
BeckyCW
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Tomorrow, June 15th, will be a year since my little brother DavidC went to heaven. I'm trying very hard to focus on THAT and not on what was going on a year ago - all the pain and anguish - and not on the loss that I (and all of David's family and friends) feel every day.
I try to think of funny things Dave would be telling us from heaven if we could only hear him. At church on Sunday, several hymns mentioned cherabim and seraphim -- and what popped into my mind was David chuckling and saying that now HE knows what they are.
I remembered him standing at the front of that church and playing his trumpet as I walked down the aisle at my wedding, and I remembered how proud I was of him and how special that was. And for once I was able to smile some instead of just crying. I think he liked that. Not only did he have a great and well-known sense of humor -- he also hated to see people hurt and would do anything he could to help others see the good side of things. So I think he's doing that for me now. (He's probably been trying all year, but hasn't been getting through my thick head. That's another thing about my brother, though... He didn't know how to give up.)
Thanks, everyone, for being there for him and his family, and for being there for so many people.
If you have a chance today, please raise a glass or light a candle for a great man -- a brother, son, husband, father and friend who crammed a lot of life into 40 years.
Thank you,
BeckyCW
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Gosh dang it, Nancy. Leave it to you to be "interesting!" I'm praying the docs come up with a plan that works real soon, and in the meantime, hang in there.
Hugs,
Becky
I think it looks great!
Self is a popular magazine, and I love them for printing this!
I am in shock now.
in GRIEF
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I'm so very sorry for your loss.
BeckyCW