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T-bone, So sorry to hear the pain is bad. Did you try switching to something else? Im sure you did, but there is so much pain med's out there, something must help! Jamie

Sharon, Just new to this whole surgery thing (My dads was less than two weeks ago), but the dr. said that swelling and pain are completly normal and this is just the beggining of it. It will go on for some time. Now, I dont know if "some time" means 5 months out, but thats what he told my dad. Might want to check it out just to be safe. Jamie

HA!!!! Very good one!! !! Jamie

Some dr.s do and some dont. When first dx's, out dr. called. All through chemo and radiation-no one called. After surgery while everyone else was meeting with surgeons to hear updates, ours only called, no one to be seen in person. I guess the best thing to do is ask next time if someone can call when the results come in. Or... call yourself. Im sure if they are in, there wont be any trouble in calling. Jamie

Ginny, I too pray that our Earl is peaceful and comfortable. I doubt that with you around he will lack in either of these things. Stay strong. Jamie

Beth, First off, let me extend my deepest sympathy to you, your daughter and your family. Next, let me tell you that your words show how much you love your husband. You seemed to make the most of the time you had left together, and im sure that made this a little easier. You are so right about your daughter. Everything happens for a reason. I can tell your husbands memorial service will be a meaningfull one. It seems that he was very loved. Keep your head up... your a strong woman... it shows in your words. Jamie

Shelly- You stay with this board!!! What would I do without your smileys to make me laugh when Im down and out??? Were all here for ya. Lung cancer, breast cancer, parent, sister, who cares?? Your part of our family and we care about whatever is effecting you. We want to know if your parakeet gets a cold. Stop right there and realize what you mean to everyone here. We love you and well always be here...no matter what! Jamie

Cat, Were prayin for ya! Jamie

Great news sandy!!! Keep it coming! Jamie

Joan, First off... so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your best friend. My great grandma was my best friend and she passed last april. Its so hard, but it does get easier. Your mom is always gonna be with you, and keep talking to her. She hears you! Jamie

Happy Birthday Robert.... And many MANY more! Jamie

Hi everyone! Haent posted in a few days cause I was sick as a dog with some kind of flu/cold that Im sure my lovley children came home from camp with. My dad is feeling pretty good. Going for walks everyday with the dog, or walking down to the seven eleven for a slurpee. He seems to like getting out because hes so bored. His pain is under control now that they prescribed him viocadin. He was sent home with tylenol 3 -and it just wasnt doing the trick. They told him if needed, he could get percoset (sp?). He would have to go into the office though i guess because its a stonger drug or something. All in all... pretty uneventful. There is one thing... my dad says around the incision for the chest tube, there is alot of swelling, and the dr. told him its normal and his body will absorb the liquid. We were scared that they took it out to early , but the nurse said its normal. Happen to anyone else?? More updates later. Thanks for wondering... Jamie

Ginny, I am so sorry to hear that yet again our Earl is down. I hope things turn up for you soon. Your doing your best for him, so sleep well... Jamie

Jim- YEEESSSS!!! Im so glad that youve gotten great news! Have a blast on that fishing trip! Jamie

Karen, Dosent it make you appreciate our board that much more??? It sure does for me! Good job speaking up! Jamie

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Jamie

Deb- What can i say... it was tooooo beautiful. Jamie

Praying for them both... Jamie

Ginny, So sorry to hear Earl still isnt feeling well. Hope things turn up soon. Keep your head up. Jamie

Andrea, Do I really need to say it again??? OK I will... you always inspire me! Jamie

Greg, Welcome! And a big CONGRATS to your health... If YOU need anything...please let US know! Jamie

T-bone, You scared us! Thank god your ok... stay that way will ya??? Jamie

Chreyl, GET BETTER!!! Prayers and best wishes comin your guys way! Jamie

Hi Rich, My name is Jamie and my Dad has NSCLC stage 3b. He has just come out of a successful surgery (lobectomy) on Tuesday, and prior was recieving both chemo and radiation for 8 weeks. The chemo and radiation cleared up the cancer in surrounding tumor tissue and also in the lymphnodes. (dont know if you have any lymph. involvement.) The surgery took out the tumor, and so far, everything looks great. I would definitly try the surgery. From what Ive gathered, its the most probable way of trying to get "all of it". Not alot of people have that option, and i would take full advantage of it. Cancer is not something to play with as im sure you know. Best of Luck Hope this helps! Jamie

Nancy, Congrats to getting your life back in order! We havent gotten that far yet... still have a ways to go. Dont worry about the new job, Im sure you will do just fine! Congrats again! Jamie