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Woke up, logged on, found this post. Am completly shocked. The funniest man on the board. He will be SOOO missed. David always brightened my day. I am at a loss for words. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. Jamie

David, (I know youll be checking all these posts when you get out of there)... hope all is well. Ive been off the board, and returned to find you in the hospital!!! What the heck? Hurry back, I miss your jokes.... Prayin for ya always... Jamie

Hi everyone! First off, just wanted to apologize for not replying to anyones posts really. (HUGE remodeling project at home & kids are home from summer camp). I thought that I would write to tell everyone that my dad is doing well these days. Its been 6 weeks since his surgery, and seems to be healing well. Only complaint is of the fluid/air bubble on his back (he calls it his boob ). Its just now starting to go down and deflate a little. Before it used to be a big hard lump right behind his armpit. Now its loose and actully deflates itself when he lays on it. Its weird though cause if its deflated and you put your hand on it and he coughs, it pops back out and stays there till the next time he lays on it! Very strange... The best news is that he WILL BE GOING TO SEE THE BEARS. If anyone remembers before surgery it was his goal to be better by July 30th to go see the Chicago Bears train in Burbonais Illinois. He goes every year. He didnt make it and was SOOOO disappointed. He decided that he feels well enough now to have a good time, so is going for the last training weekend this Fri! Im glad he is going, hes been pretty depressed all shut in and in pain, having some insurance problems, and all in all just getting cabin fever. I hope this trip will cheer him up! Just thought Id give a quick update. I havent posted about my dad in a few weeks.... Jamie

GEESE David! Im so sorry to hear about all of this! This has been been a rough couple of weeks for you! I hope all this turns around and the good luck floats your way! Ill be sending all my luck to you.... Jamie

IM WITH YOU DAVID! I too, never go ANYWHERE! I think we should team up and steal all of those hall passes, so I dont have to be green with envy everytime someone writes about all there wonderfull trips.... Either that or we will just ground everyone so that they cant go anywhere! Jamie

Have fun girlie!!! SO glad to hear about the NED... write me when you get back! Jamie

I agree that alot more can be done for ALL cancer research, but this is a great giant step in the right direction! I think its great. Dont know if I could con my 5 year old son into trading in his original m&m's for PINK ones though! Jamie

David, Im glad to hear that your feelin' better now. Im hopin and prayin that all this sick stuff stops!!! Jamie

Don & Lucie, This IS good news!!!... Im thinking of you both all the time... Jamie

Bill, My dad had both chemo and radiation to the lung and throat at the same time. I dont think he had any problems from the combo. of both of them, although the radiation alone was worse for them. Im not sure what your dr. is thinking... Jamie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA!!! Jamie

Peggy, There is only one reason that I come here aside from asking my silly questions all the time.... the reason is that I CANT LEAVE!!! One day missed on the board and I feel like I HAVE TO CATCH UP! I dont know if we care for each other so much that you guys TRULY are like family or what...but I feel like no matter what... I need to check in with all of you ALL THE TIME! Jamie

Beth... PM ME!!! MY DAD IS GOING THROUGH THE EXACT SAME THING RIGHT NOW!!! I would like to hear whats been going on... maybe we can help each other.... hes in alot of pain... noone here seems to know of this, I posted awhile ago about it, and noone knew. Jamie

Amy, Keep us posted, were here for you... Jamie

Ginny, Earl is so lucky to have you. You are so strong...proabably stronger than you realize... Jamie

Tess, I am sorry to hear about this... this weekend was not a good one here on the board. (The understatement of the century). I have no words.... Im so sorry Jamie

Havent been on the board, and I came back specificly to hear about Tbone's condition. I am SOOOO sorry to hear the news... I was praying as my PC was booting up for good news.... Again, I am SOOO sorry Jamie

David...This makes me so MAD!!! Im hopin and hopin this chemo works... it will, dont even worry about it. Jamie

Don Im so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, we are here for you... Jamie

Sending you all strength and comfort... Jamie

Elaine, Guess its my turn to add to the mass confusion.... I think a 10% response rate means in tumor its shrinkage, and in meds its people who have a response to it. Im no doctor, and not sure which it could be Jamie

David, I just caught this thread, and was wonderin' how you were feelin'. Im sure its nothing to worry about... and yes, get that drivin' in before your wife grounds you! . Oh, and yes... we know how much you love your car. I partial to the big SUV's though. I went from driving a 1986 Fiero (Two seater), to a 99 Dodge Durango. I wish I had some money, because I would be at that dealer buying myself a 2005 Lincoln Navigator or even a Ford Pickup-one of those big 350's or something. Anyway, now Im rambling... hope your feelin' better. Jamie

Good one! Jamie

Bruce, Glad to hear that all went well, and that you got to go home SO soon!!! Lucky you! Well we will all be waiting on that pathology report, so post as soon as you have the news!!! Jamie

Karen, Vent anytime! Sometimes you just want to strangle someone sometimes. Weve all been there. Jamie