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Sharon, He did have direct radiation to the throat... something to think about. THe only thing is though that it stopped hurting before the surgery... ill post tommorow...thanks for the reply. Jamie

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! Go out for dinner and celebrate... or go for a couple of drinks that may be better! Jamie

Renee, Dad had alot of swallowing problems do to radiation to the throat. He did have what he called "sunburn" like pain, and it was diffucult for him to eat or drink for awhile. He said drink nothing with bubbles (soda espically). He mostly stuck to water, or i would try flavored water. He ate alot of soup, rice and pound cake. The pain lasted for him all through radiation but cleared up about a week after he was done. Hope this helps! Jamie

Thanks Andrea, I learn somethin' new everyday! Jamie

Andrea and anyone else who may know... My dad hasnt had to take Iressa as of yet... but I was under the assumption that Iressa is for anyone that dosent need chemo or radiation, and that it would stop the spread....am I wrong? Ive also heard that Iressa is chemo in a bottle... whats the deal with this stuff? I feel dumb but I really dont know... Jamie

Hi & welcome... Shelly as some good advice, espically the breathe part! Mt dad is farther along than your mom, but after chemo, radiation, and surgery... he is now cancer free. I hope your moms outcome is as great as my dads. She's so lucky to have caught it now rather than later. If everything works, she may be able to have that surgery! Be there for your mom, and ignore the statistics. Try and stay off the web... this is the best place for questions (ive found)... Keep us posted, and if you have any questions... feel free... Jamie

gonna sound stupid... what time is it here at 8 eastern time? Thought you michigan folks were central time like us!? Jamie

Andrea, Ya know the poll dosent apply to us, but just want you to tell your mom were all thinking of her, and hoping she finds something without all the side effects to help her! Jamie

OMG!!! Too funny! Jamie

Shelly, Good luck with everything... and have a blast camping... Me and my dad are big campers... we spend 1/2 the summer at the campground...have fun! Jamie

David, the big ugly dog is my husbands.. her name is Hadies, and shes an English Mastiff/Rottwiler mix... shes very dumb, and lazy. The little adorable puppy is mine.. Biggs and hes a Pug. My husband Steve thinks it would be HILARIOUS to mate these two. The big one hates the little one, and I think its because shes old (gonna be eight) and she dosent want to deal with the pups crap. He messes with her all day long! Wish I could come to the bash, but we put an 2nd story addition on our house 2 1/2 years ago and were finally gonna be finishing and moving up. We work on it everyday, and we have to get in before fall. We put it up ourselves (my husbands the most capable handyman 26 year old I know), and are doing all the work ourselves, so its taking forever. I would have LOVED to have made it though. Your going I see, party hard for me Kay?? Jamie

Kelly... Im hopin and prayin for your mom... this is great news!!! Keep me posted OK????? Jamie

Don, Tell her Im thinking of her too! Jamie

Karen and Dave... IM HOPIN' and HOPIN'. Keepin everything crossed! Jamie

David, HA! IT STILL STINKS IN HERE, the morning after... I will commend you though... that was a good one. FYI... I almost sh*t myself when that thing blasted... My puppy jumped too... thanks for scaring the crap out of me...ps... ive passed that along to my friends,,, they think its great!!! Jamie

Terri, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband... my condolances Jamie

Thanks everyone, Im just so worried. Im mad that we cant fully enjoy NED being here because of all of this. I think my Dads most upset because going to see the Bears is definitly out of the question, and hes pretty bummed. Oh well, theres always next year... Jamie

Hi everyone... Im sorry to report, but my Dad is having a really sh*tty week. Hes in so much pain, that he cant even drive a short distance. That air and fluid bubble Ive been posting about has moved itself over into my Dads back, neck and arm. He meets with the surgeon once again on Wed. They are going to do a test to see what the blockage is in his windpipe. They mentioned sticking the tube down his throat to see what is going on. Does anyone know what that test is called. The good news is that now that they are sure NED is here, they think its just an infection, or something that didnt heal right with the surgery... The bad news is that its SURGERY again!!! I wil keep everyone posted when I find out more... Jamie

Ellen, My friend Dawn is a nurse, and she has told me that it is fairly common for someone with a chest drain, to get excess air and fluid in there, and to have to come back in for a second round. What worries me is that before leaving the hospital, they gave him an x-ray and found nothing. I know the fluid is normal, but as far as the other stuff, air, and the thing with his windpipe...I dont know. I will keep everyone posted... Jamie

Cat, glad your here... Jamie

It stinks in here now, thanks David! Jamie

Ginny, Talk about a long day! Geese... glad your back Jamie

Gayle, So SO sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Im sure that you know that we are all here for you if you need anything. My deepest sympathys Jamie

Berisa, Happy birthday, and cheer up! Im sure your dad is celebrating with you where he is! He wouldnt miss your birthday...he's right there with you! Jamie

Cheryl, Please dont be so sad! I know all of this is very hard on you, but I responded to one of your posts awhile back , because I remember reading, and thinking of how strong you were, and wishing I had some of you in me! Please stay strong... you will beat this! Jamie