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Andrea, Know im late, but just wanted to congratulate you guys!!! Jamie

Shellly, Hope your Dad recovers fast from this little "set back". Im sure he will. Praying for a speedy recovery Jamie

Jane, I too was wondering and worrying about you and your brother. Im glad to hear that he made it through his surgery ok, and is now in good spirits. That will help...keep us posted Jamie

Lesli, I forgot to mention in my last post to you that Im right by you in Chicago...if you ever need to talk, feel free to pm me Jamie

Tjsmom, Wishing you the best of luck... Come back and post with your dads news... Im sure it will be ok. Dont have any answers to your questions, but just wanted to wish you good luck...keep us posted Jamie

Fay, I cant imagine losing my Mom. Im sure with time all this will get easier for you, your family and your Dad. Hoping you heal quickly... Jamie

As the mother of a 7, 5, & 3 year old, I can honestly say, that I know for a FACT, by expierence that this is SO TRUE! Hilarious Jamie

Jerrye, So glad your now happy with this new one. Good Luck, and i know things will keep looking up for you. Jamie

MO Sounds like you've got a great team. I bet that makes this whole thing alot easier. Wish my Dad had that going for him!! Jamie

Hi Star, My Dad has NSCLC, but I think what your looking for is advice in general. I think as long as your Dad understands the seriousness of this all, and comprehends everything explained to him, he will make the right choice for him. Make his doctors explain, and if hes not getting it.. have them explain again...and again. In the end you just have to support him, whatever his choice may be. Keep your dad infomed of what may lie ahead, and he will make his choice. The best thing for you to do, i think, is be there for him when he needs you. I dont know much about SCLC, but remember that there is always hope. No doctor can tell you how long a person will live... if you need anything feel free to PM me... Im a good listener. Jamie

Dean, Get well soon, and come back. I miss your postings!!! Jamie

Hi Jonathan, Yes indeed! Ive heard so many mixed stories about him. Some love him, more hate him, but it's never really about his surgical ability. Everyone mentions his additude and bedside manner. My Dad did say he seemed really doom and gloom. How did your mom's actual surgery go. I guess were really torn. I'll tell ya what though... Whether it is extreeme liking or utter distaste for this man... Everyone who has met him definitly has a strong opinion about him!!! Is he the only surgical oncologist there?? Jamie

momma L & Leandra, Seems to me that we have a lot in common. My Dad is also 3B, PET came back with lymph. clear last week, hopefull for surgery to remove tumor that shrunk about the same %!!! Only difference is.... WHERE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!! (I'll have to take that up with him ) Jamie

Yea...do tell more!!!!!! jamie

Ginny, Sending some good luck your way with everything you have going on over there... Jamie

I can see that GREAT PICTURE Jamie

angelb, Your absolutly right. The best thing you can do is be there. Your presence alone will be a huge comfort to your stepdad and your family..keep talking to them too, maybe it will help... Jamie

Leandra, I was waiting to hear from you today! That IS great news!!! Hope everything keeps going up up UP!!! Make sure you keep us posted kay??? Jamie

Hey I think my kids turned my brains into pudding too!!! Great news...keep it coming Jamie

Sounds like things are going your way! Keep it up Jamie

cathy, I havent lost my Dad, but I have lost two close family members in 1 week. Its a rough ride. With time, you will have more control over how you feel, but hey who am i to say, im still not "over" my guys being gone either. If you ever need to talk, PM me, and I'll gladly answer. My Dad has NSCLC too. So I can imagine the road you have traveled. Jamie

Dean, Love to hear about how that lovley few days went. Looking forward to your story Jamie

Elaine, My Dad got radiation to his throat, and just under also, and he had a nagging painfull cough. Not sure how long, but he did say that for him Chemo was a breeze, and radiation was killing him. I know everyone is different, but thats just his story.

Dave & Andrea, Thanks for the info... Im still not clear if he wanted the CT for the tumor or the lymphs. Noone has really mentioned the tumor latley, and last we heard it was small enough and in a location where it wouldnt be a problem....that said, it must be the lymphs that they are checking with the CT. His PET was less than a month ago and all was clear. The biopsy should tell us for sure too. Jamie

Andrea, My dad likes to wait to get his results at an appointment so the dr. can explain stuff, maybe thats why it is taking so long. Im not sure how there doing the biopsy, but i know that they are putting him out. His surgeon must be doing it because he said he wanted to get familiar with his case so that is why they are doing it at his big hospital, instead of my dad's little one where he gets chemo. Why the need for the CT if the PET came back clean....dosent the PET light up for every little thing???