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My husband tells me that he's sorry that I have to go thru this. I said, "you are the one going thru it, I am just here for you." He was here for me when I went thru some really personal tough times in my life. I told him that he took care of me, and now its my turn to take care of him, and that's why God brought us together. He will never be a burden to me, I love him and will do anything for him. I wouldn't have it any other way. This is what real love is all about. Aren't you so glad that you have it? Not everyone has it and we do so that's one thing to be so thankful for. God Bless all the caregivers, and God please let our loved ones know that we love them and will always be here for them.
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It took a few times for my husband with radiation till he felt better. He also had it in his hip, he was so happy to function again. I pray it works fast for you!!
Rob is also thinking about a port, his veins are flat and he got cellulitous last week. Maybe he should get one too..... 
Tess
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Hi Bruce,
Sounds like you've been through a lot! Sorry you have to be here like the rest of us, but we all have each other. It really helps to talk to others going thru the same things. Welcome
Tess
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My husbands Dr says that Zometa makes the bones slippery (like teflon) so the cancer cells won't adhere to the bone, and also strengthens them.
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My husband has has Zometa not the other. He gets achy from it for a couple of days.
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If you believe in God at all, believe in his promises. YOU will be with your husband again someday in heaven. (if you believe) We don't understand why things happen the way they do, but someday we will. Time will help heal your broken heart. Your husband is still here with you too. Just believe it! He wants you to go on and be happy again. We all have to die, we don't have any control over when or why. My husband is getting worse each day. I know it will happen some day... but I really do know he will have no more pain or sorrow, and I really want that for him. He is suffering here, so I can't be selfish and want him to stay here with me. I know my heart will be broken too. God will decide when to take him (and all of us) and all we can to is learn to accept it and go on. You will go on, you might not think so now, but you will. I am so sorry that you are so greif stricken. May God comfort you in your time of need.
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Fay,
Somthing MUST go right for you NOW! I pray that God makes it happen and you get the GVAX!
Tess
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Its so hard for all of us here, caregivers and those with cancer.
Your dad sounds like a wonderful and brave man. I lost my dad 8 years ago and I still miss him so bad. Our dad's are our first heros in life. Its hard to see them get sick when we always thought of them as strong and fearless protectors. I am so sorry for your children too. Just give them as many good time with grandpa as you can. God bless and take care of your children's mom!
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My husband had some nausea and loss of appetite. He also said food tasted bad, and that he was so tired from it. He never had a cough before or after the radiation though. I imagine that would depend on the location of the tumor in the lung.? Make sure she drinks a lot of water!
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YOU GO GIRL!
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Well, we made it thru the radiation for the second time. Rob did the 3D radiation on his 6th rib (right side) without feeling so sick as the first time around. I know its because we did go where we could get the 3D and it wasn't so hard on him. He was tired but not half as much as the first time. He did 15 treatments this time. I think last time it was 30 treatments in three different spots. I would reccommend the 3D to anyone! We had to drive 135 miles every day, 5 days a week up I-5. It took us 3 hours a day to get his daily treatment. It was worth it. He still has the pain however, we hope since he finished yesterday that the pain will subside more. It has gotten better, more tolerable now, but hopefully it will disappear soon. After we went to the lung cancer specialist, Dr West in Seattle, he told us the same thing his Dr said. The second chemo should be Gemzar and Navelbine (Rob call in navy beans, easier to remember
). So he will start this on Friday the 16th. Maybe it will work, he has a 10% chance. Then the next thing is Iressa. (another 10% chance) Then possibly a clinical trial. Hopefully, he will be able to try all these things. (if needed) I wonder if he will lose his hair this time? Hopefully, the next time I write we will have better news! Thanks for being here everyone! Its nice to have others going thru the same things to tell our trouble to! Tess
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Judy, and anyone else wanting to quit smoking, PLEASE!! Check out this website. If anything can help you this is the place: www.whyquit.com . There are many articles to read and you will learn how to deal with this terrible addiction!! YOU Won't be sorry!! Also the Zyban really does take the cravings away. Its amazing too!
Tess
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My cat lays next to Rob in bed when he's in a lot of pain from the bone mets. She lays right next to the rib that hurts and she purrs!
He used to think he would never get attached to a cat. He's since changed his mind. I told him that PeeWee (my 12 yr old female cat) knew he was hurting and she was trying to comfort him. He believes it now! She also butts us with her head when she wants a kiss. I kiss her head and she just keeps purring. She is a very special cat, and she even keeps him company when I have to go out. He's turned into a cat lover now 
Tess
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God has blessed you and you have blessed all of us with your amazing grace from God!
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it kinda sounds like a ruptured disc if its not cancer. I had one, and its very painful! The sciatic(spelling??) nerve that goes down the back of the leg is usually caused from a ruptured disc. Hope its that, and not mets. It can be fixed. Good luck to your mom!
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So sorry you are going thru this too. My husband is a lot younger than your dad, and he starting to get weak now too. His second round of radiation really poops him out! Praying for you and your dad! He is lucky to have you!
Its so hard to watch but we have to put our faith in God. Take care,Tess
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TAnn,
I feel for you. I am sorry you must go thru this pain. It is so great for you to have such a great husband to help you. He must love you a lot. I wish you both the best.
I take care of my husband who is going thru a lot pain too, cancer is in his rib. Sometimes the pain is so bad, all he can do is lie on the couch (seems to be worse in afternoon till bedtime) and take morpine, which still doesn't take all the pain away, it just makes it bearable. He has two more days of 3D radiation to go, and Hopefully he will start getting some relief from the pain.
Us caregivers can only do so much to help our loved ones in pain and suffering, the main thing we have is love. What do we have if we don't have love? Well,
I'm rattling on!!! You know what I mean! Tess
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I hear ginger is good for upset stomach. Maybe a ginger ale??
Also chamomile tea!! Keep trying and something is bound to work.
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The Doctor is not GOD! Everyone is different and he is only guessing. So what if that is what he thnks. Your mom doesn't have to believe it! Right? My husband asked his Dr and she said "maybe one or two years". Sounds like a guess to me!!
Tess
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You need to tell your mom what you told us on your last reply. Be honest and tell her the truth. Also another great place to learn about quitting and to learn about the addiction and how to break it, go to: www.whyquit.com
Its a great place, and it just might give her the tools she needs. If she wont' read it, print some of the pages out and have her read them. This is the best website I've seen yet! Good Luck!
Tess
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You are going to beat it! You've done it before, and you'll do it again. I just know it! Praying for the best news ever!
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Hi,
My husband was given ice water during chemo to prevent the black nails and to keep them. It worked for him! He never lost his hair either. He was also told to use tea tree oil after chemo on his nails.
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Deb,
Hang in there, things will look up! Praying for you now.....
Tess
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Connie,
God is good! So good to get happy news for you!
Rob is also thinking about a port, his veins are flat and he got cellulitous last week. Maybe he should get one too..... 
I'm rattling on!!!
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I can't say anymore than has already been said by everyone here. YOU ARE a SHINING LIGHT HERE! We all love your posts, you always cheer everyone else up. I hope we all have cheered you up too! GOD BLESS YOU and keep you in his care!
Tess