Terrie

The HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to you, Lucie, dear!!! I will clink my water bottle in your honor!!

Frank - Welcome home! Glad to see your post this a.m. I didn't realize before that you are from Valencia - we're not that far away! I'm from Beaver County! Hope your treatments go well - I will keep you in my prayers!

Don't have any information on this, just prayers and best wishes for you both!

Oh my, Rosemary - Sending up prayers right now for you and Fred! God bless you both. We're all here for you, but I am sure you know that!

I also live in the Pittsburgh area and had wonderful doctors from Allegheny General. I couldn't have asked for more. I had friends willing to send me to NY and help with the kids, but I needed to be closer to my support system, including my family. In the end, I was happy I stayed here, however, Pgh. is only about a 30 mile trip for me. I wouldn't have gone to the local hospital even if they could have performed the surgery -just wanted someone who specialized in lung cancer surgery. Good luck with your decision and God Bless!

Don't have any input, just wanted to send you a (((HUG))).

Add my prayers to the bunch - for your Dad and that upcoming surgery!

OH HAPPY DAY!! LOVE TO HEAR THAT KIND OF NEWS!!!

Therapy was never offered or suggested to me from any of my doctors - I just assumed it was an "insurance thing" and I wasn't eligible. Although I am NED and thankful to be there, I still have issues and wish I had someone to talk to from time to time. All I was offered was an antidepressant which I still take, but I think talking to someone about my experiences might make a difference.

Cheryl and Jack - Add my prayers to the bunch. I'll be right there, also, holding your hand. Terrie

Amy - What GREAT news - I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers! Terrie

Larry - So glad to hear your wife is feeling so well!!! Happy anniversary to you both - I agree with Don, I think a BIG celebration is in order! Terrie

Will surely say my prayers for you and Tom - Terrie

Add my wishes to the bunch!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA!!! Terrie

The news sounds great and the doctors sound confident - that's GREAT news! Will continue to keep you in my prayers - Terrie

Dan - Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers - Terrie

I haven't been on the boards much lately - a little browsing and reading when I can. I would just like to share that two years ago today I was given my diagnosis - I can't believe I actually forgot the date until now!! WOW! Just came back from vacation with my family - thanking God for the miracle that saved my life! Thank you all for being here each and every day - you support and inspire people in ways you don't even realize! Terrie

My prayers are going up right now for our dear MO - Terrie

I was originally diagnosed as NSCLC - squamous cell - and treated as such. Had chemo and radiation as such, then had the tumor removed - even though they said the treatment didn't shrink the tumor - and final path came back neuroendecrine carcinoma - typical carcinoid. Was told that was a GOOD THING. Then about six months later my pneumologist told me different pathologists may not agree on the diagnosis, but let's "go with this for the time being". After years of misdiagnosis (believe me, I could write a book!) and lots of treatments, several surgery attempts - I have faired VERY well!!! I will tell you, however, still wage a "mental" war occasionally over the quacks that let this go for so long - and me for believing them - but that's another story. I really only did research AFTER my surgery, because I didn't know the final path till I went for a followup with my surgeon. I didn't receive treatments for NE, because they thought they were dealing with NSC at the time. My onc., however did say it was a very slow growing type. Good luck - like everyone said - take a minute to let all of this sink in and move on with your fight!! Now that you have the knowledge, you have the power - you go girl!

What wonderful news!!!! OH HAPPY DAY!! Terrie

Kayd and Ray - What wonderful news!!! You must have been thrilled to hear that things looked so good - here's to continued shrinkage and disappearing spots!! Terrie

Dear Ginny- Many prayers going up right this minute for the Duke, your sister and your friend. You certainly do have a lot to deal with right now - glad the Duke will be trying something new to make him feel better! I am not familiar with that drug either - hope it does the trick! Terrie

Debbie - Thanks for the info - I had the same questions, and never really thought to ask anyone!! Terrie

Cat- Prayers that your scans come back with great news!! Terrie

I will do the "clean scan jig" and send some vibes as well as a prayer for good scans - Terrie