[NED!]

Lynnel,

That is wonderful news!!!

Best wishes,

Dee

[Anyone heard from CindiO?]

Cindi,

That's a great report.

Best wishes,

Dee

[new guy.. needs opinions..]

Rob,

When I was first diagnosed I did research on the internet. I read everything on the staging of the disease and the statistics. It was not a pretty picture. When I first met with my onc. he came out and told me without me asking. You have stage 111b lung cancer you will not be here in two years. Guess what he was wrong!!! I am stable, feel wonderful, and doing great, and getting fat as a pig. So statistics are not everything.

I hope this helps a little.

Best wishes,

Dee

[why some people with lung cancer still smoking?]

HI Bucky,

I quit right away, but I was very sick when I was first diagnoised. It was very hard though. There are still times when I want a cigarette but I know I will never pick one up again. I don't think I would have done as well as I have if I had not stop smoking.

Best wishes,

Dee

[I wanted to share this]

TAnn,

It made me cry and he's not even my son. It was just beautiful. You must be very proud.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Memory]

TAnn,

I have never had whole brain radiation and still have short term memory problems. Just talked with my doctor several months ago because I was worried. I was telling my doctor I had forgotten the way to her office that morning. She did a head ct just to be sure and everything was ok, and it was. I also saw the report about having one drink a day. Maybe I need to start too.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[NERD.....]

Fay,

That is just wonderful!!!

Best wishes,

Dee

[I'm Cured]

Jim,

That is wonderful news.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Katie and Rick]

I like to add my two cents in also. I would like to thank everyone who makes the board work.

Thanks a bunch!!!

Dee

[Not Quite Empty Headed]

Sounds like you have found a good doctor. It's nice to have a doctor you and Karen both feel comfortable with. Here's to know change!!!

Best wishes,

Dee

[See how your state rates...]

Virginia is a tobacco state after all so I am not surprised to see that F either.

Thanks,

Dee

[Temodar is kicking my butt!]

Chery,

Sorry that you are having such a hard time. Hopefully tonight will be better for you.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Us too........need your advice and support.]

Karen,

I'm so sorry that your Mom is having to go through this. You know that support is as close as your computer. Everyone here is so wonderful. I will say a prayer for you and your Mom.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[For those who remember....]

YEAH!!! What goes around comes around.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Cold Turkey??]

Hi Tami,

Hopefully they will show this again. Would love to watch it and tape it. I would love for my daughter to see it. She and her husband still smoke. They have four little boys. I have told her several times that she should stop smoking for herself and the boys but all she ever says is she knows.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[My first WBR experience]

Cheryl,

I think you are a very brave soldier. Hopefully as each day passes things will improve. Try to keep your spirt up and tell yourself everyday that your going to beat this monster.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[AMERICA // AS SEEN BY FRANK LAMB]

Frank you write beautfully. Thank-you so much for sharing that wonderful story.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Tarceva side affects - AGAIN]

Hey Beth,

Doubled check the name of that cream and it is called Udder cream. I don't know why my hubby calls it Udder Butter.

Dee

[Good Thoughts/Prayers Appreciated (not a big deal thing)]

Have a wonderful and safe trip. I know your Mom will be so happy to see you.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Living Wills]

Don,

Thank you so much for this post. I had know idea.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[NED NED]

Cindy,

that is just wonderful news.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Tarceva side affects - AGAIN]

Hey Beth,

Sorry you are having a bad time again. You may want to try (well get ready for the name)- Udder Butter- Walmart carries it and it is very reasonable. It was originally made for cows. My husband swears by it. He has very,very dry skin. Hope this helps.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Brain Mets?!?!?!?!!!!]

David,

Sending out prayers. Keep up that great sense of humor.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Chemo/Radiation & Menopause]

Hi Di,

Had my first chemo treamtent in November of 2002 mine was very light in December and then did not have another one unitl last month. And then I had one for about two and half weeks. My doctors did not tell me that this could happen. I told my doctors that God had a weird sense of humor to put me through the cancer treatments and the menopause at the same time. The hot flashes were the worst. My husband thought I was going crazy at times. I would be pulling off my shirt and bandana and a few minutes later I would be putting it back on because I was freezing. I quickly realized that the best clothes to wear around the house were a buttoned pajama shirt over a tank top, never buttoning up the shirt so it could be removed quickly. Hope this helps.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Just a Hello]

Jane,

We all need to look after ourselves. Welcome back!!!

Best Wishes,

Dee