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didn't work for me either. Im really interested in seeing it though... can someone help???? Jamie

Barbara Dont have any answers for you, Just want to wish your dad the best of luck in whatever may come next... Keep us posted! Jamie

Hi! I dont really have an edjucated answer for your question, but I do think whatever you decide to do about the chemo/radiation, you should check and see what the onc. thinks. After that, I would get a second opinion. I think that because you are one of the lucky people who caught this ugly thing early... you should do everything possible to keep it that way. I wish you the very best, and hope that you will come back and let us know how you are and what you have decided. My dad's cancer was found accidentally too, he thought he had an infection or something, although he hasnt felt right in a long time. He was dx'd at stage 3B. I would take advantage of anything there willing to do. You want to stay healthy! Good Luck Jamie

Im no doc, but if your worried about her lymph., has she had a PET recently? I would think if there was anything there, it would light up. Again, Im no doctor, just my thought. Jamie

So true! Espically the MAN part!!! Jamie

Ry, Wish I could come. I know where your coming from about the weather though, Im in Chicago, and we've been hit by the same storms, just sooner than you guys I think. Today has been another rainy one here....hope it drys up for your party! Jamie

Addie, I think that emotionally... your wiped. I know whenever Im stressed, I feel tired. I think when your mind is on overload, your body says slow down. Take a break, rest while you can, you deserve every single minute of it. If you keep your mind and emotions healthy...i believe this road your on, will be that much easier. Jamie

Missed it today, Ill have to keep an eye out for it... THanks Jamie

Jim GOOD LUCK! My dad is waiting for his biopsy results right now too. You replied to one of my posts regarding my dads surgery. Were waiting together. Let us know, Ill let you know! Jamie

Andrea, I can totally relate. I went to school for something soley to make money and nothing that really mattered. After graduation, then getting pregnant, now three kids later, I too really want to change paths. I would like to do something that counts. Computer Networking seems very minimal after going through all of this. I say Go for it. Life is short. Ive learned that once I had kids, I didn't even want to work. Work was so important to me before my kids. Now I know that the best thing for me and my kids is to not work. When they are all in school, Im thinking of doing something WAY more important. Helping others is like 2nd nature to me, although I never knew it until after I had my kids. For 2 years I took care of my Great Grandma and I never did anything that felt SO rewarding. Then my kids came, and THAT is so rewarding. I dont think I could go back to something that just gave me a paycheck. Do whatever will make you feel great! You have the additude we need! Jamie

Ginny, I too like everyone else want to send you my deepest sympathy. Hope you and your family heal and find peace fast. If theres anything we can do...if you need to talk, you know where we are. Jamie

Rosanne, Was it on TV? Id really like to see it. My journey with my Dad through all of this makes me wonder about Doctors too. Any more info would be great! Jamie

Andrea, So very true. I know when I tell people my Dad has LC, they always ask..."Smoker?" when I say yea, they just kind of shake their heads. I guess that just makes it our job to point out that yes, smoking most probably causes the most LC, but there are a TON of people effected by this disease who never smoked. Somehow I feel like they lose a little sympathy for LC patients who "did it to themselves"...I Hate that!!!! Jamie

Ashley, Just wanted to say So Sorry about your Dad. I am only 26 and my Dad was just dx'd in Feb. With NSCLC 3B. Hope your healing ok, and congrats on that wedding!

when it comes to men...believeable. HaHa Jamie

Dean, Good for you... you make us proud!!! Jamie

ellen, Thank god youve found this site. When my dad was first dx'd, i lolled around on the net too, and almost found myself in a funk. Sounds like your husbands doing pretty good. My dad also has a tumor, and lymph. involvement. He is prepping for surgery now, as long as his biopsy comes back clean. Like your husband, my dad was a little edgy early on. He went through a whole rollercoaster of emotions, before finally becoming content. We still worry, and worry, and get mad, and worry, but there are alot of days that go by that we forget about it...for an hour or two. I believe the best thing that you can do for your husband is "be there". Be a good listener. Come back often, you will learn alot from this site. Any questions?.... Jamie

Fay... What can I say? Just hope your work gets done quickly and with the least amount of stress possible. Why not do mini-projects in your new place... ya know, 10 mini-projects can give just as much satisfaction as 1 "dream house". Who knows, little by little, you can use all that stuff you learned. I for one leave the hard labor up to my husband. Ill just tell him how to do it! Jamie

Beth, I dont have any answers or advice for you, cause Im pretty new to all of this... but just wanted to wish you the best luck with all of this! Jamie

Mo... Have fun! Its sounds like its gonna be a great time Jamie

Take a vacation with that baby!!! Be happy!...No, be THRILLED that you dont have to worry about any of this for awhile! OR...I just read a post from KarenC that talked about helping others through tough times. After reading her post I felt so selfish because all I want is for all "this" to be done and over with. All she wants to do is to help someone else. Maybe its teraputical? I just feel like that was the best post ive ever read. I told her that if im ever in the situation where i dont have to worry about my dad so much, Id want to be so like that...ya know??? Im sure you have alot of advice and expierence to pass on! Like I said though... Take a break! You deserve it! Jamie

Karen, What you are doing is so great. I feel so self-absorbed right about now. Seeing that Dave is doing so well, I can tell that you are so thankful, and to still be here...willing to keep this up...what can I say. Wish I had 1/10th of your stanima. Ive only been dealing with this whole cancer thing for about 4 months, and all i keep hoping for is some miracle so that we could be "done" with it. I admire you... a truly selfless person is so hard to come by these days. I hope that if my Dad is ever doing as good as Dave, I will still have the strength and mind frame to come back and help. Ill tell you this...after reading this moving post...im sure as hell gonna try. Keep it up Jamie

Joanie, I could have sworn that I read a post about donation sometime last week. I looked but couldnt find it...maybe if you search around a bit... Jamie

Dean, So glad to hear your up and tickin again. Hope it keeps up. Jamie

Tann, Congrats to your son! Graduation is such a great time for them. Hope you have a GREAT weekend Jamie