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    My thoughts about LCSC

    in GENERAL

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    After recent posts in the NSCLC & Mesothelioma forum, I just wanted to add my thoughts and views about LCSC.

    We all come here for a variety of different reasons:

    - some come because they have LC

    - some were smokers

    - some were not smokers

    - some are recently diagnosed

    - some are long term survivors

    - some are early-stage LC

    - some are late-stage LC

    - some are NED

    - some are dealing with progression

    - some come because their spouse has LC

    - some come because their parent or other family member has LC

    - some come because their friend has LC

    - some come to receive emotional support

    - some come to give emotional support

    - some come for information:

    - about LC

    - about LC treatment and treatment side effects

    - about living with LC and LC treatments and side effects

    - about alternative and complementary therapies

    - about end-of-life care

    - about continuing on after a loved one has died because of LC

    - about financial issues, such as insurance and medical costs

    - some come to provide information

    - some come to support LC awareness and activism

    Each of us comes here with different needs, different perspectives, and different coping styles and skills. Everyone is valuable to our community.

    I don't believe certain topics should be taboo (i.e. smoking) and that it's OK for people to express differing opinions in a respectful manner.

    I personally choose not to read certain forums and posts that I have a hard time relating to or that may be upsetting to me.

    Well, that's my two-cents worth.

    Praying for everyone at LCSC.

    Found a new website...

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Becky,

    Thanks for sharing. We recently unexpectedly lost a nurse I've worked with for over 14 years. I shared these quotes with some of my co-workers. One of them asked where I got them and I told them about this site . . . and then promptly burst into tears. It's just been one of those kind of weeks.

    Insomniac

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Nana Jane,

    Welcome! I am also a nurse although I specialize in patients with diabetes. I thought I had somewhat of a grasp on self-managment of chronic illnesses (my research interest) because of my work with diabetes patients and caring for my own Addison's disease but let me tell you - self-managing the effects of cancer was a whole new ballgame. I can't imagine what it must be like for you after being an oncology nurse. I'm working part-time now and I'm still trying to figure out a balance of taking care of myself and working.

    Fundraising Opportunity

    in GENERAL

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    What great ideas!

    I'm trying to think what I can send for the HE. I'm learning how to make glass beads but I'm not sure anyone would want anything made with the beads I've made so far (let's just say it's pretty evident that I'm still learning how).

    Elaine I love your idea about the theme of the cookbook and I'd think we could use Snowflake's titles to keep things as light-hearted as possible.

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