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Shelly, Keep your head up. You need to stay strong for Dad. Hope all is ok after the onc. appt. Let us know Jamie

After my Dad quit for good (In Jan.-one month prior to dx), he was coughing like crazy. He called the doctor, and the nurse told him he was probably "cleaning out his system". He had all sorts of stuff coming up and the nurse said it was probably bits of tar and toxins stuck in his throat and lungs, airway ect.. that were finally breaking loose. Hoping this helps, and also hoping its nothing... Jamie

Curtis, Sounds like your on the road to healing. Your little girl is adorable. With 3 kids myself, I know why you would be worried about her and the transition, but one thing ive learned is that kids always bounce back. And alot quicker than adults too. I dont think God lets them stay sad or angry for very long...after all your only a kid once. Post when your all setteled in., we love hearing from you Jamie

Heather, I often wonder if any dr.'s come and view our site. If they dont I think they should... From my own expierence, I feel dr.s are just plainly "not aware" of how their comments or additudes come off to patients. I also wonder if sometimes we as patients and caregivers look to much into what or rather "how" they are saying something. My dad met with his surgeon last week, and really nothing he said bothered him...just the way he said it. I dont know if this is the greatest thing to do but... my Dad is very outspoken, and plans to go to the surgeon and tell him personally what he thinks about this guys additude. Not rudely, just said he wonders if hes aware of how he comes off to patients. I wouldnt be scared if I were you. You seem to be doing GREAT! Just a few thoughts Jamie

Margaret, Good for you have a ball!!!!! Jamie

Fay, If I were you, I would call in the troops. Everyone I know would be commisioned to come over. Hope its going great over there.. What EXACTLY are you demolishing???? Jamie

Don, I for one, didnt know you were going anywhere, so I will be wishing you tons of fun on your trip. Cant wait to see that picture!!!! Have you been to Scotland before? Do you guys have family there? Ive never been out of the country, rarley leave the state for that matter, but in a beautiful city like Chicago, do you really have to?? Have a fun safe trip, we'll all be here waiting for a pic! Jamie

Hi there, If you are scared, youve definitly come to the right place.... When my dad found out he had a HUGE tumor (size of a grapefruit!) on his lung... before he was even dx'd with LC, I came here. Scared out of my wits and really unsure of what to think of all this. Everyone helped me tremendously. I urge you to read everyones posts, and talk to your doctors. There is always hope in any case. Until you really find out what is going on, try to stay off the internet (except this site)...cause I did that, and I had myself in a crazy state for nothing. Please let us know whats going on when you find out... we'd love to hear from you. Good luck and best wishes... Jamie

Faylene, Thanks so much for the info. Noone really knew what I was talking about, probably cause I didnt know what it was called. Chloesmom mentioned the test you did too, and she went to the same surgeon as were looking into, so im guessing that it is the right one. Thanks again for the info...I knew someone would have it for me here!!! Thanks for the good wishes, Ill be posting an update later today to let everyone know how the biopsy went. Wish I could get results today too, but guess thats not gonna happen. Oh well, Ill have to play the waiting game like everyone else! Thanks Again, Jamie

David... My deepest condolences for you, your Mom, and your whole family. It must be heartbreaking to lose a twin sister... hope your mom heals quickly. Jamie

Adrianna, Youve come to the right spot...although I have no answers for you... im sure there will be a ton of people who do. Just want to give you my Best wishes and good luck... Jamie

Becky, Gonna post those little guys picture when they are grown up??? We'd love to see em!!! Jamie

Andrea, Im glad your moms done. Im gonna send ya a PM, in case you didnt catch the update on my Dad yet. I think it helps to just to recap; cant tell you how many times if sifted through posts, trying to look ahead... Jamie

Lea, If you DO get your own board...can i still come? I swear Im just a kid too! Just kiddin, but I do think its a great idea! Jamie

have a blast at the weddings! Good luck with the tests in a few months... be sure to let us know Jamie

Andrea, CT came back clean today!!!!! Biopsy tomorow.. I'll be letting ya know! Jamie

Peggy, Please do come back and check in with us! You have so much going on right now, we'd love to be here for you. Keep in touch Jamie

Hi Ray, My dad has not had the surgery as of yet, but is going in for biopsy tommorow to hopefully get clean results, and then surgery.... Anything I should be asking our surgeon??? We never know what we should be asking! Any advice welcomed Jamie

OK guys, Im also gonna post this in the Test time board... Quick update, my Dad's CT came back clean...so ahead with the biopsy tomorrow!!! . Hopefully, it will come back clean too, and then after that we have a scheduled "breathing test?" . Anyone know what kind of test this is?? Im not sure of the actual name, the surgeon didnt really want to get into it until (and IF) everything came back clean Hope we get the results from the biopsy soon, because if it is clean then surgery is a GO! Wish us luck Jamie

There comin' your way! Wishin your Dad all the luck in the world!!! Let us know how it goes! Jamie

Happy Birthday Shordy!!! Im sure your Dad is "up there" singing you the same tune!!! Jamie

Great news heather!!! Jamie

Andrea, Stop worrying worry wart! Im sure everythings goin great. Jamie

Kay & Ray, Sounds like great news,,, keep it up Jamie

Beautiful, just beautiful Jamie