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    Chemotherapy Drug Concession

    in ADVOCACY

    Posted

    I am not sure you addressed Donna's questions and concerns. One thing to note is that while there are new oral dose therapies, most medicare patients will not have these covered until the year 2006. Further, uninsured, under insured and people, like me, without prescription coverage but who do not earn a little more than a poverty level income are not eligible for these drugs. Thus, in some ways, these newer therapies again draw lines and thus create another set of haves and have nots. It can't be said enough times that the fact that such discrepencies exist in this country is abominable.

    A capitalistic economy does not have to include discrepancies in health care.

    elaine

    Random Thoughts and Observations

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Heather

    is your company large? Maybe they could sponsor a quit smoking clinic at the workplace. It is easier for people to quit smoking if they have a support group. Maybe this could be in conjunction with the lc walk! Just one way that things could be so that no one has to avoid anyone's eyes and so that you will feel like you helped (and you might be subjected to less second hand smoke!)

    love and fortitude

    elaine

    Totally confused

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Why are you seeing the surgeon in three weeks and not seeing an onc in the meantime? (I do realize you need to see the surgeon).

    Can you get a referal? I hope so!

    love and fortitude and wishes for the best of all results!

    elaine

    Random Thoughts and Observations

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    My two cents.

    Everyone who smokes knows they shouldn't smoke. Anyone beyond their mid to late twenties probably think that the possibility of dying from smoking exists. (The very young often feel invincible). It is an addiction. I doubt the presence of Heather or Kim's hat is going to stop an addicted person from smoking. I don't mean this to sound mean-spirited.

    As those of us who have rasied children know, guilt and shame do not change behavior in a postive way. Guilt and shame do change behavior, however. In your example, the people avoid you or looking into your eyes. It has not stopped them from smoking.

    If you have friends who smoke, and if you care about them, let them know that you will do anything you can to support their efforts to quit because you don't want them to face what you have faced.

    None of these smokers wish to do you harm nor do they wish to be looked down on. People are human and do stupid human things. Some of us do more stupid things than others.

    elaine

    Hyperthyroidism -- an informal POLL

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I posted this on another thread, but I am moving it to this one.

    I wonder too. I have never been treated for the condition, but have had symptoms all my adult life. Drs always thought I had either hyper and then thought I had hyp--so I would be tested and then the results would come up normal. I have since found out that the tests do not catch quite a few people who actually ha ve a thryroid disorder.

    To this day, I can't say that I do, but that I have had symptoms and a very low normal body temperature, which it is coming to be known is just about indicative of a thyroid condition.

    I have also read that a low body temp can cause people to be more susceptable to cancer because the body is not warm enough for cells to do what they need to do--(not a very good medical description ) -

    I am wondering if anyone else has ever noticed that their body temperature is low==chronically low prior to DX.

    elaine

    SEARCHING

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    It reminds me of the recent posts in the Joke forum--about chickens and eggs.

    But seriously, I wonder too. I have never been treated for the condition, but have had symptoms all my adult life. Drs always thought I had either hyper and then thought I had hyp--so I would be tested and then the results would come up normal. I have since found out that the tests do not catch quite a few people who actually ha ve a thryroid disorder.

    To this day, I can't say that I do, but that I have had symptoms and a very low normal body temperature, which it is coming to be known is just about indicative of a thyroid condition.

    I have also read that a low body temp can cause people to be more susceptable to cancer because the body is not warm enough for cells to do what they need to do--(not a very good medical description :shock: ) -

    I am wondering if anyone else has ever noticed that their body temperature is low==chronically low prior to DX.

    elaine

    More on Frank and the Bear R Rated

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    I KNOW I HAVE TO TALK REAL LOUD BECAUSE FRANK IS IN ALASKA, AND ALASKA IS FARTHER AWAY FROM ME THAN PA IS.

    FRANK, I USUALLY HATE TO HAVE TO BE THE ENGLISH TEACHER, BEINGS I MAKE A LOT OF TYPOS MYSLEF, BUT BARE IS NOT A NOUN.

    BARE IS AN ADJECTIVE. ADJECTIVES DESCRIBE THINGS (NOUNS).

    HERE IS AN EXAMPLE:

    BEARS ARE BARE--AS IN THEY DON'T WEAR ANY CLOTHES, WHICH IS WHY THEY HAVE ALL THAT CUDDLY FUR YOU LOVE-- 'COS IT'S COLD UP THERE WHERE THEY LIVE. THAT'S WHY YOU DON'T VACATION IN HAWAII--NO BEARS!

    I WONDER HOW LOUD I WOULD HAVE TO TALK IF YOU WERE IN HAWAII.

    SEARCHING

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I had never heard that statistic about those who quit having an increased risk for the first five years. Wow! I quit unsuccessfully several times in the last five years--sometimes for long periods, and smoked way less when I did smoke. The thing I had noticed is that having never coughed, once I quit and cut down, I began to cough.

    Oddly enough, since DX, I don't cough more than a couple of throat clearing coughs a day. One reason my DX was delayed is that I had a bad cough last fall, that worried me. Our family was reeling from the sudden death of my sister in law, so I told myself just to wait until after Thanksgiving to go to the Dr. My cough disappeared. So I thought might as well wait until after Christmas. .....

    September 25th

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Natalie

    Your posts bring tears to my eyes. But they also tell me that you are strong and are getting along even though you hurt.

    I don't visit my mom at the cemetary often either. You know, she is not there, she is with you and in you and everything you do.

    I don't think you are being selfish, but do try to find the joy in seeing your friend's happiness. Lots of happy times can bring tears of regret.

    love you and wish for you fortitude in abundance

    elaine

    To my friends...

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Sharyn,

    Thinking of you and your dear parents. I am sorry you are struggling right now. It's a good sign when they suggest the gamma knife. I will continue to send good thoughts your way!

    elaine

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