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Hello, Thanks for letting us know. I've been wondering about them too. This is very sad news indeed. Hopefully Bill will bounce back. Praying for Bill and Peg. Theresa

Dear Shelly, Please know that I will be praying for strength and peace for you and your Dad. I really don't know what else to say. Hugs, Theresa

Hi Shirley, No answers for you but would just like to let you know that you and your Dad will be in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa

Hello, Wlecome to the family. You seem to have done well with your treatments. Please do a search on this site for PCI (Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation ) and WBR (whole brain radiation). These topics have been discussed extensively on this site and you might learn something that might help you with your decision. Meanwhile enjoy your well-deserved vacation! Theresa

Rosemary and Fred, Prayers coming your way... Good luck! Theresa

T-Bone, Glad to see you're up and about. Hooray! Have fun in Florida. Theresa

Hi, Yours is a typical reaction when learning of a loved one's cancer diagnosis. Being scared is normal but once the reality sinks in and you are able to distance yourself from the initial diagnosis then you will realize that there is hope and there are a lot of treatment options for your Dad. You will meet a lot of people here that have defied the odds that their doctors have given them. They are surviving and living their lives. You have come to the right place. There are a lot of support, sharing of info/knowledge, love and caring in this board. I'd rather that you did not have to find us but now that you have found us, welcome! Theresa

Hi Ray, I'll be praying for good scan and mri results. I'll also pray for God to hold your hands as you wait for Friday. Theresa

Hi Barbara, Welcome to the family. I am glad that you have found us although sad that you have to seek us out. As you continue to read on in this board and meet the wonderful people on this board you will see a lot of survivors that have defied statistics and their doctor's prognosis. You certainly came to the right place if you are looking for support, knowledge and/or just to vent your fears or frustrations. This disease can be beaten or put at bay until newer and more powerful treatments are discovered. Positive thinking is a key and also lots of research. Please feel at home and make yourself comfortable. We are here for you. Theresa

Great news! Thanks Norme. Theresa

Hi Peggy AKA Sandy, I like 'never ever die' for NED, but 'no evidence of disease' is good too. You have a great attitude and it is really refreshing. Welcome to the big family (1000+). Theresa

Congratulations! 10 months, 10 more years to go and more! You deserve a treat!

Hello, Having lived with smokers most of my life I know how tough it is for them to quit smoking. I am wondering if your Mom may be feeling depressed, scared or stressed out. I think this is the time your Mom needs your support the most. Letting her know that you are there for her and that she can talk to you instead of lighting up a cigarette when she's feeling down, depressed or stressed out might help. Like Jen said, anti-depressants might also help your Mom. Be strong for your Mom, she's going to need it. Praying for you and your Mom, Theresa

Hi, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish that you have found us sooner. I will be praying for you and your late husband. Please stick around. Hopefully we might ease your grief and pain even for just a bit. Hugs, Theresa

Hi Mo, I can just imagine how you are feeling. We have a one year old papillon that we just love to pieces, I cannot even begin to think how we are going to feel if we lost him. I will be praying for you faithful friend. Theresa

Mini George, What a wonderful piece of news! I am so glad all's well with you. Theresa

Karen, Praying for a successful and smooth surgery. Hope to see you posting again in no time at all. Here's to a quick and complete recovery. Praying for you, Theresa

Hi Marilyn, Don't we all just love NED??!! Congratulations! Wish I could say something of help for the PCI problems but just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying that whatever's bothering/ailing you eases up soon. Theresa

Hello, Welcome to the family! Good idea to read up on good stories, but acutally all the stories are are good, positive and hopeful. Please read on and stay in touch. Theresa

Hi David A, Please know that I will be praying for a fast and complete recovery for you. Rest up and get your self ready for Ry. Hugs, Theresa

Hello, Congratulations on your 44th wedding anniversary! Hope you have many more happy years ahead of you. Theresa

Hi Berisa, I am sorry to to hear of your Dad's sad news. Please be strong for your Dad. You've been your Dad's rock throughout all of his ordeal. He is very lucky to have you. Please know that I will be praying for your Dad and you, that you will have the strength to go through this difficult times and that your Dad's suffering will be alleviated somehow. Praying for miracles. Theresa

Hello, I am happy for you. I hope Iressa works its magic on you. Theresa

Hello, I too am keeping my fingers crossed for you. Hopefully the other shoe will remain where it is or just disappear altogether. I am pretty sure it will not be missed. Keep on fighting, keep on living. Prayers going your way. Theresa

Hi Andrea, I'm afraid I do not have anwers to your questions as I am kind of in the same boat as you. I'd also be intersted in the answers. I have decided that on my next annual check up coming up I will ask for all possible tests to be done on me so as to get as much baseline information as possible. I am going to ask for a chest x-ray or would a ct scan be better? Anyway, thanks for asking these questions! Theresa