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Denise, Like everyone else has said, I am SOOO sorry to hear about your mom. I know how hard you were tryin to help her...Sorry again. Jamie

Renee, Prayin for you guys, hope this is all over real soon... Jamie

Kate, You do have alot on your plate. My advice??? Just Breathe. Sit and Breathe. Everything will still be there after youve sat... but your going to pop like a balloon if you dont slow down. I know it sounds impossible, but you need ot rest every now and then. Noone can take all that stress with out going bonkers... Just breathe... Jamie

I want everyone with a pug to post a picture! Hey- a mascot maybe? A little advocate for LC???? Jamie

Andrea, What a sad story. I hope they can do something. Prayers comin your way.

Beth, My dad is on Taxtore, but does recieve both steroids the day before and after chemo, they say to keep his white blood cells up, and benedril the day of before chemo cause he had an alergic reaction to Taxtore the first day. I dont think it is at all uncommon, and he gets both through IV... hope this helps... Jamie

CONGRATS on the baby. Nothing better to cheer things up! Jamie

Andrea, You are one of the most selfless people I know. Rarely do you rant and rave about yourself, only about this dam disease and the people it challenges. I think if anything, this disease has made you a great person. If you werent already before... Jamie

Dean, Seems like all aside, your livin the way only you can... Best wishes to you Jamie

So sorry,,, My deepest sympathys go out to you and your family Jamie

TeeTaa, Im so sorry about this. You guys are in my thoughts. Sorry I have no answers... Jamie

Haylee, So sorry to hear the news. Im thinking of you both Jamie

Prayers for you Phyllis!!! Jamie

Ray, Dont worry about the surgery. True we lost our DavidA, but I dont think that will happen again. My dad came out of surgery just fine in June, and boy let me tell you what a relief it was for him to get the alien (tumor) out of his body. That alone eased his mind 200%. Currently my dad is NED, and is going through preventative chemo, which his dr.'s say is the best way to go. I think you have the best plan. Jamie

Thanks everyone for your replies. Im not freaking out or anything, just kind of curious of whats in store for us now. I think after my dads preventative chemo is over (3 more rounds-9weeks to go), Ill be freaking out cause we just have to wait . I know those scans are going to be nerve racking! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks! Jamie

Jane, I know what kind of makeup your talking about, but I do not know if it may be harmful... I do know that I think about that kind of stuff all the time. Weve been remodeling our house for 2 years now, and Ive been inhalaing all kind of stuff, insulation particles, spackle dust, paint and sanding fumes, and I wonder all the time what this stuff is doing to me. I think the bottom line is if it will make you feel better, then stop. If you can get over it, and you dont hear anything about this stuff, keep it up. Sorry I didnt have more infor for you. Jamie

Jim, I am SOOOO happy to hear your good news, and yes I think it will be a well deserved break. I do know that they say all the chemo keeps working after chemo has ended, but I can understand your concern. After my dad's surgery they had to postpone his chemo cause of complications and we were SOOO worried about the same thing. He was supposto have chemo 4 weeks out of surgery and ended up having to wait for 9 weeks. All in all, so far it hasnt made a difference, so try not to worry. Again, congrats...and Im SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!! Jamie

Dani, SO sorry to hear this news,,, but.... I do hope they can give the chemo orally cause I think being happy about what your doing NOW is just as important as getting treatment in this battle. Sorry I have no answers for you, just hoping things turn up Jamie

Sean, Hello and welcome! It sounds like you and your Dad are doing everything right, and the great additude your dad has is going to help him tremendously! Keep in touch and keep us posted! Welcome again Jamie

Heather, This board has just been FLOODED with good news today! Im so glad to hear about your tests! That is the best news! That pup is ADORABLE too! Jamie

Joanie, GREAT NEWS!!! I think having clean scans is the best news ever! Keep it up! Jamie

Herman, I second the "second opinion" advice. I think its always wise to seek the knowledge of others, and not depend on one dr.'s advice. I dont have any answers for the emphesemia thing... Sorry... Jamie

Don, Am so glad to hear Lucies feeling good. My dads on Taxtore right now, and hes not having an easy time with it either. Im glad you guys found something more comfortable for her! Keep the good news coming! Jamie

Ann, CONGRATULATIONS...now lets keep em that way! Keep doin whatever your doin', we could use good news around here! Jamie

Laura, Im SOOO happy to hear that your moms surgery went so well! My dad had his in June, and although he didnt have any complications at the hospital, he did end up with a few at home (nothing serious). Tell your mom were thinking of her, and wishing her the speediest recovery! Jamie