jamie

Shirley, Good for you! Hope you recover fast from that injury!!! Jamie

Jerrye, You did the right thing by switching. Smart girl you are. Wish my Dad would have the b*lls to do the same... Keep your head up Jamie

Hilarious!!! Laughed my a** off! Keep em comin guys jamie

I want to thank everyone so much for their insight into all of this. Time and time again, i feel like i keep getting hit by a brick, and after recieving your posts, I feel better. I know that the doc, is probably being cautious, to not let us crash and burn if something dosent work out, but still. Im anxious to find out and scared too. CHLOESMOM....if you read this... PM me soon, im dying to know what you think of all this!!!!! Again, thank you and ill let you all know whats going on as soon as we figure it out. jamie

Have a blast on that cruise...you deserve it!!! jamie

At least all you guys knew what you were looking at!! Me and My dad couldnt figure out what body part we were looking at after 3 ct's, and 3 PETs. We gave up after 1/2 hour. Said screw it, we'll wait. Jamie

I never even thought about that. I commend you for being so gratious to others. Good to know it can be done... even with this stupid disease. Jamie

You would think the best thing to do would be to talk to your onc.,,, But I get it. My dads onc. is the same way. Dont think they realize how important it is to be clear, and informative. Press the doc. for answers!! You deserve to be informed. I think its good advive to requst all of your reports, slides, everything. Although when I saw my Dads stuff, I couldn't make heads from tails.. Good Luck, Jamie

Does anyone feel like they "know" everyone on this board??? Whenever I get ANY kind of info from or about my Dad, I swear, I want to run home and tell you guys. I always have a million questions, and I dont go to my Dad's doc. apts., so you guys are my info line. My Dad always has me running back to you guys too for things (Although he thinks Im a weirdo for being on the internet talking to you guys in the first place). I keep trying to get him on to see for himself, but I guess he's just old fashioned, and likes to keep to himself. Just wondering if Im the message board addict or something.... Jamie

Sharon, Make sure to let us know. Hope its nothing Jamie

Andrea, Swear I saw it too. Dont know where it is though. Your not crazy it was here...i think... unless im crazy too jamie

lisa, CAN I COME???? just kidding. Im real jealous though. Have a great time and enjoy your break from all of this! Jamie

Bert... Waiting is the WORST!!! Im waiting myself right now, for some very importatnt tests for my Dad. As I am typing this I feel sick to my stomach. Very queesy. Try to keep busy, it will make it go by faster Jamie

Great Job! Keep up the good work Ray!!! We need more of you around Jamie

Go celebrate with your Mom!!! This is great news! Jamie

Becky... WE ALL WANNA HEAR THIS STORY!!!! Jamie

Patut, Welcome to the board. Im sorry I have no answers, (Somehow my Dad missed that symptom), but I do want to wish you all the best. Keep in touch and let us know how things are Jamie

Elaine, Used to think all doctors were like God. They would have to be right??? To care so much for people they dont even know??? Well since my Dad got cancer, I got slapped in the face with reality. I absolutly agree with you. Doctors need to put themselves in our place. Jamie

OK guys, here it goes.... Last week, we were all on cloud nine... After being told from the beginning that my dad was operable...than not... then yes... ect... we thought we finally got a straight answer last week. Some of you guys probably read my post that my dad was going to go in for tumor removal by the end of the month. We were so glad. After chemo and radiation for 3 months, they did a PET scan, and found no cancer left in his lymphnodes! They reffered him to a surgeon, and told him to start preparing for surgery... He met with the surgeon yesterday and was knocked on his butt. The surgeon told him he highly doubts that he is operable, because it was "just a pet scan", and noone should have given him false info. or hope. He said my dad needs a biopsy on the lymph to say for sure. (Which we knew), but my dad's radiologist was so pleased with my dad's PET scan results, and said the biopsy was just to make sure. He was so convinced that surgery would be before June!!! The surgeon said that noone screwed up, its just a difference of opinion, and the biopsy is scheduled for next thurs., but here we are again at the bottom of the valley, when we were on cloud nine, just last week!! Why would this happen??? How could things get so screwed up??? I wonder who is at fault here, the radiologist for getting us all excited, or the surgeon for being so negative. I guess we wont know for sure who's right or wrong until next week, but I feel so defeated. Just when I think we are so lucky, and so blessed, we get knocked back again... Does anyone know of a PET scan giving a false negative??? The surgeon seems to think it may have. (without doing any tests) What do you guys think about all this???

Lois, My dad recieved radiation to his throat as a percaution, and he like you, couldnt swallow anything. He avoided any beverage with bubbles, or that was thick... (pretty much all he drank was water). As far as food, all he was able to eat was pound cake and rice. After finishing radiation, all his symptoms left, and he's back to normal. Just eat as much as you can, of what you can. You have to keep yourself healthy. Just take it slow, and try different things. Best of Luck Jamie

Donna, I always try and wish everyone good luck with everything... but it looks like you guys already have luck on your side! Congrats for the good news... Aw heck, Ill throw ya some good luck anyway Good Luck!!! Jamie

Barbra, From what Ive heard, treating the elderly for lung cancer, or more the "lack of" treatment for the elderly with lung cancer IS a problem. Your mom needs you to be her advocate, and make sure shes getting the right tests, treatment ect... There is always hope... Plus your mom has early stage, and that makes it even better Jamie

Angel, Just want to say welcome, so sorry about your step-dad. I agree with everyone about talking directly to your Dad to see how he really feels. I hope that you will keep us posted... Best of Luck Jamie

Steph, Sorry Im so late in replying, Ive been away a few days. I just want to welcome you to the board, and as I see you already know... everyone here is really great about answering posts. Good Luck to you, everyone is scared about all this, but this board does make it easier! Jamie

OK, I dont know if anyone is really gonna have an answer but...... If the statistics are outdated, and way off... When are they gonna come out with new ones???? I know that were all supposto ignore the statistics, but in my early searches before finding this board, I hung on those statistics. Wouldn't it help if they were up to date and more detailed???? Espically for people who dont have the luxury of finding this place first. Just a question Jamie