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Add my prayers to the list for Joanie. Nina

Today I had an appointment for an eye check up. I had put it off for over 3 years (who worries about their eyes with cancer? right?). Anyway, they gave me a form to fill out for medical history. The question at the bottom of the page was do you have any major medical problems that we need to know about? You know...I thought about it...put down copd and problems with A-fib but did not list lung cancer. After all, I am a survivor right? After I got back in the patient room and the doctor came in he was looking at my "history". He said, you did not mention your cancer...what's the deal. I again thought about it and realized I will always have lung cancer, its so much a part of my new normal that I didn't consider it a disease...just a fact of life. He mentioned that he liked my attitude. Am I just being stupid to feel this way? I know it isn't gone from my "history" and could raise it's ugly head any moment..but I finally have decided not to let it rule my every thought and action. I am having cataract surgery on May 23 and looking forward to "seeing" my life in a different vein. After all, I've lasted over 4 years and I just might make it another 4...this next 4 with a better "outlook". Nina

Congratulations!!! Nina

Great news Jimbo. Congratulations. Nina

Welcome Steve. There are many stories here and many long term survivors. Fill in your profile and we can help answer your questions and support you a little better. This is a great place. Your wife might want to join as well. I am over a 4 year survivor now and expect to keep on going. Nina

ooooops...sorry about getting your name wrong in my last post...Of course it is Kathy. Sorry about that Nina

Welcome Kasey. I am sorry you had the need to look for us but so glad you found us. This is a wonderful place for support and information. As others have said it will be a lot easier on you to ask questions if you post your profile. Then all you have to do is ask and we can look and see what you have done so far. Best of luck and welcome. Nina

Happy Birthday Frank. Connie I think it is wonderful that you are celebrating. Frank would love that. Here's to Frank (she says with her beer and donut in her hands). Nina

Charlotte welcome to our group. Sorry you had the need to look for us but you are in the right place. There are many here that can help. If you can fill in your profile it will help us help you. Nina

Glad to hear that it is out. Praying for an easy recovery and NED for many years to come. Nina

Can't wait to get the good results today. 12 years is wonderul. I admire you Connie. You have always been here for us and for that I am thankful. Nina

Jimbo, Glad you found us but sad you had the need to look us up. Keeping my fingers crossed for good results on your last test. If you have questions there is almost always someone here that has been there done that. Again, welcome. Nina

Aaron, Glad to see your response. Keeping my fingers crossed that this week goes by with no fever and that next week you feel like having some fun. Praying that this trial is just the ticket for you. Nina

Randy, I am so sorry to hear about Daisy. I think it is touching that she is with Deb and will be with you when the time comes. I want the same thing for Prissy, Chuck and me. Nina

Debi, your post brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness for you and for Eric. Looks like you will make it long past when your grandchildren turn 8. Congratulations. Nina

How exciting. Wonderful news. Nina

Great news Heather. I know the waiting is awful but I bet you just have a little bit of a spring cold. Nina

WOW! Great news. So glad you let us know...gives us some excitement. Nina

Pot's Active Ingredient Halts Lung Cancer Growth, Study Says April 19, 2007 - Los Angeles, CA, USA Los Angeles, CA: The administration of THC significantly reduces lung tumor size and lesions, according to preclinical data presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in Los Angeles. Investigators at Harvard University's Division of Experimental Medicine reported that THC inhibited the growth and spread of cells in vitro from two different lung cancer cell lines and from patient lung tumors. They also reported that THC administration reduced the growth of lung tumors in mice by more than 50 percent compared to untreated controls over a three-week period. Researchers noted that THC appeared to block a specific cancer-causing protein in a manner similar to the pharmaceutical anti-cancer drugs Erbitux (Cetuximab) and Vectibix (Panitumumab). Results of a large-scale, case-controlled population study published last year found that smoking cannabis, even long-term, is not positively associated with increased incidence of lung-cancer. Investigators in that study noted that one subset of moderate lifetime users had an inverse association between cannabis use and lung cancer, leading them to speculate that cannabinoids may possess certain protective properties against the development of lung cancer in humans. Separate preclinical studies indicate that compounds in marijuana inhibit cancer cell growth in animals and in culture on a wide range of tumoral cell lines ­-- including human breast carcinoma cells, human prostate carcimona cells, and human colectoral carcinoma cells, among others. Most recently, investigators at Madrid's Complutense University, School of Biology, reported in the British Journal of Cancer that THC administration decreases recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (brain) tumor growth in patients diagnosed with the disease.

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I am so sorry about your news. Praying that the rest of the tests will be negative and that surgery will be the answer you need. Keeping you in my prayers. Nina

I had an upper left lobectomy and slept in a recliner for 4 weeks. I walked some, did a few very light things around the house and rested. At 4 weeks we went to Los Vegas but I was NOT 100%. I am still not 100% but I think most of my breathing problems are from the radiation and chemo I had after surgery. Take your time...rest....rest....rest. Becky had some good advice about the movies. It feels good to laugh even though it hurts..know what I mean? And use your spirometer that they gave you at the hospital. It really helps. Nina

Wooooohoooo. Great news Katie. So glad to hear all is well. Nina

Great news Don. Any good physical is worth a wooooohoooo. Let us know about the heart tests as well. Nina

Tears are streaming down my cheeks. How funny! Love it. Nina