Laurie

Hi BerhAnn...Welcome , so sorry to hear your Mom has LC. nMy Mom was diagnosed w/ Sclc too... I am offerring you my suport! I did the samething you did ...I took care of my Mom. I couldn't imagine life without her either. I hope you will get helpful info and support here. I wondered how they diagnoised the spine mets? My Moms spine ha arthritis it lights up? Email me if you think I can help. God bless you and your Mom Laurie

I'm so sorry to hear of Greg's passing.. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie

Hang in there .... although my Mom is now cancerfree she had a collapsed lung and twice I thought she was going to die... recently I couldn't get her to get scanned cause she swore treatments were killing her....thats the ugly truth....All I can say is learn as much as you can and come here and get your feelings out cause cancer is the rollercoaster we are all are on .... Hang in there demand only the best and turn the rest over to God or realize that you can't predict or control this beast.... I hate cancer it sucks... God bless you Laurie

Carleen! So good to hear from you! Glad to here you and Keith are doing so well... I still think you would be an excellent writter your posts always speak to me and my heart... Many blessings to you and Keith this holiday season and may you always enjoy each and every day together! Laurie

Ann, I'm so sorry.... Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You are a wonderful daughter and you are doing the best that you can.... I had such a hard time letting go of my Nana that I blame myself for her prolonged suffering ...I'm the one who she worried about leaving...... Sometimes all we can do is Cherish the moments and memories...love with your heart and turn the rest over to God....He will watch over you.... and you and your Mom will always be connected in spirit. I know that she hears me and I feel her warmth surrounding me and carrying me from a place wHere mracles and dreams come true and no one has to endure cancer or chemo... Bless you Ann Laurie

Geez Marlon I'm so sorry! Whats going on? Does she have any other tumors in her ovaries? Prayers for you and Mom Laurie

Wonderful news David! Wishing you all the best! Laurie

Fay, You are a beautiful person. I agree with you so much....Don't let your words add to your pain... "Watch your thoughts for they will become your words... watch your words for they will becojme your actions... watch your actions for they will affect your morals... live with integrity and put love first for your own sake..." Altough it is so hard.... Let a higher power guide us... The message boards are a place for all to vent the messages are medicinal and powerful...the words are of hope and comfort...sorrow and encouragement.... God Bless us all in this battle Wishing you all the best Fay and happy holidays Laurie

Hi Holly, I am sorry that your husband is experiencing this pain and I don't have any great medical advice but I just wanted to send my support and let you know that you both will be in my prayers! Keep us posted Blessings and hugs Laurie

Hi Carly, My mom is in remission from Sclc and has a fractured spine .... I have seen others with this ... the treatments seem to speed up the osteoporosis...? I have talked to others here who have had it....are you taking osteo meds? Praying for strong/healthy bones for you! Bless you! Laurie

Hey Sandy, Congrats on the good report...Sorry to hear about your other issue.... My Mom was in quite bit of pain which finally got her to get scanned... well...She ended up having "just a fractured spine"... We were so happy that we didn't have to face cancer again we totally forgot about the spine..... I'm thinking to myself how did we get to the point were a fractured spine is the good news and "minor".... I think the chemo and rad is speeding up her osteoporosis...Sue and I used to email about this.... God bless you and your family this holiday season....enjoy Laurie

Thank you everyone... I am so sorry that I haven't been posting much.. I have moved three times in the last 6 months and don't have a computer at home anymore... I was so overwhelmed and down about not being able to make my Mom get scanned.. I couldn't post .. I felt paralyzed it was so hard to not be able to "control" the situation.. Well whatever that means... but at least getting scanned for now is a start.. hopefullly I can come out of my shell and be supportive.. I have been lurking.. and feeling so many emotions that I felt like I couldn't post.. ?????? Thanks and prayers to all Laurie

Sandy, You are such a beautiful person.. Many prayers to and blessings to you and best positive vibes for continued good health. Laurie

Lori, I am so sorry to hear about Lenny .. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family... Laurie

Yippeee Celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great News!!!!! Laurie

Ginny and Earl, I love your pictures! Many blessings to you and the "Duke" you guysare amazing! Laurie

Hello Everyone, Just wanted to report that my Mom's scans are clear except for one small spot which they rechecked on her lung and it was scar tissue.... Oh thank God I was literally "Holding my breath and unable to function.. " God Bless you all Love and prayers to you and your families Laurie _________________ MOM DX SCLC 10/02 COLLAPSED LUNG CISPLATIN/VP16 4X RADIATION URL X30 REMISSION CLEAR SCANS 2/03 PCI BRAIN RADIATION 3/03 X18

Hello Everyone, Just wanted to report that my Mom's scans are clear except for one small spot which they rechecked on her lung and it was scar tissue.... Oh thank God I was literally "Holding my breath and unable to function.. " God Bless you all Love and prayers to you and your families Laurie

Prayers needed...... Thank you Bless you all results on Monday.. Laurie

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I will be praying for you and your family. Laurie

Carleen, I agree with everyone else .... Keep up the fight and demand answers!!! Hugs, thoughts and prayers for you and Keith. Laurie

Jay, I'm so sorry to hear your news... I'm sending positive thoughts and Hugs your way. (((((((((JAY))))))))))))

Thanks for inquiring all..... My Mom is doing fine. She is still not getting scanned but has no symptoms. (If there are people reading this.. please don't take this as a good thing).... I just cant do anything about it.. It is her life. But I am planning a 40th wedding anniversary for her and my dad on Nov, 15th.. I will try to get caught up and post more.. so sorry to lose touch.. my life got out of crazy... Blessings to all of you Laurie

Hi All, I have been so busy and things have been hard but I wanted to say that I have missed you all so much...and am thinking and praying for each and everyone of you!! God bless you.. Laurie

Ray, I am so sorry to hear about your Father's death. You were so good to him and he was a wonderful man. God bless you and your family. Laurie