bobmc

July 25, 2003

Hey Cheryl, that's fabulous news, to go from a stage IV to possible surgury is a real good thing. So happy that you and Richard are getting what you need. You both will be in my prayers!!

God bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 25, 2003

Hey, Dave, Congrats and OUTSTANDING, as Peg. said you are amazing!!!

God bless and stay well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 25, 2003

Thanks Ray, Mine has not arrived yet, Iv'e been getting it for over a year now! It's a great mag. and this quarter's title blew me away! :lol: :lol:

Thanks for adding the link!, so very nice to see Lung Cancer coming out of the closet so to speak, I for one will be sending Cure Mag. a note of thanks.

God Bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy - 5/2/01

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July 25, 2003

Hello Shirley, Welcome and my very best to you and Randy, You will be in my thought and prayers.

God bless and know you are not alone

Bobmc - NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 23, 2003

Hello Christymike:

GOD makes that decision for all of us. not the doc. Yes, they can quote the statistics, but ya know what?? :shock: screw the statistics, theres always hope. If your chances are 1 in 1000, whos to say your not gonna be that 1. If your not comfortable with your doc then you can always get another and I would certainly get a second opinion. After all, whats there to lose! Sorry, if I'm a bit blunt, but I get annoyed when I hear something like that.

God bless and you and your dad will be in my prayers

Bobmc - NSCLC- stageIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 23, 2003

Hello Marcia;

First, a great big CONGRATS. on the pathology report, that sure helps to take the load off. ;

I pretty much went through the same thing your going through with the pain meds., I took over the counter stuff to help with both the constipation and nausa, although the nausa wasn't too bad. I took pepsid or Zantac for it and drank Metamucil at night for the constpation. I weened myself off the pain meds at about 5 to 6 weeks ( had a pneumonectomy ) and like you replaced them with Advil and Tylenol. At 8 weeks with the OK from my doc. I took off for the Jungles of Costa Rica ( family pic. ), the only other issue I had was bladder control , it seems that when I exert myself I have to pee, go figure?? It was a bit of a pain in Costa Rica, I did alot of peeing in the rainforests :shock: :shock: People were very understanding,

God bless, stay well and it will certainly get better.

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 23, 2003

Ohhh Kathy, no ones mad and it's OK to be scared!!

There's just so many of us now, which is real good that it's hard to post to all, but rest assured you are not alone and Tim and yourself are in all our prayers.

God bless,stay well and know you are not alone.

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 22, 2003

That was EXCELLENT, THANK YOU!

god bless and be well

Bobc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 22, 2003

Hi Sophia.

Glad to hear your dads responding well to the radiation., and your RIGHT ON, with your comments about fighting this dreadfull disease and praying for a cure. I too hope and pray. and it is a battle that we will win! Your Dad will be in my prayers!

God bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 22, 2003

Hey Tracy, Congrats on your dads head being empty!! :shock: :shock:

Yep, one less thing to worry about, your dad will be in my prayers.

God bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 22, 2003

Hey Terrie;

First things first! Congrats on being a one year survivor!

If ya feel like ya gotta give em a hug, then do it!! Enjoy your vacation and I would also suggest Don's words of " not borrowing trouble until it comes knocking at your door" :shock:

It's OK to be nervous though, were all human

God bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC-stageIIB- left pneumonectomy

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July 22, 2003

Yea Margo, Sounds excellent, I'm so happy for you and you will be in my prayers

God bless and FIGHT ON!!

Bobmc- NSCLC-stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 21, 2003

Hey Bruce; Welcome to wonderful world of 1 lungers, ; gotta be grateful cause it could a been worse. They took mine on May 2, 2001, along with 18 nodes. I didn't need any chemo or radiation only follow-ups and was told pretty much the same thing you were.

I was told that they got it all ( squamous type by the way), and that I was cancer free, however, I was also told that there are no guarantee's, and that microscopic cells could still be in my body and that I would have to be closely watched. There always seems to be a " HOWEVER " with cancer.

Anyway, my follow-ups were ct scans of the chest, abdomen and brain every 3 to 4 months for the first 2 years. every 6 months now.

Seems that your recovery sounds similar to mine, shortness of breath and pain / soreness in the back. The shortness of breath will get better but it takes time. I still have problems climbing stairs and when I exert myself. But, ya gotta keep pushing, the more exercise the better. By the way, the family pic is 8 weeks after surgery, I was hiking in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Wasn't easy but I was determined. :shock:

Anyway, lots of exercise and take the pain meds when your suppose to .

Be well and God bless

Bobmc - NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today"

July 19, 2003

Hi Ada;

I'm so very sorry you went through all that, ; but glad you are home and looking like your back in the recovery mode again.

God bless and stay well, always in my prayers!

Bobmc - NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 18, 2003

You got it Shelly, lots of prayers comin your way!!, the waiting really does drive ya nuts and Candy's right; no internet, try to find something to keep yourself busy. Go paint something!! ( something always needs painting) hang in there!

God bless and many prayers for your mom

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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New Member with questions · July 18, 2003

Hello Jen, glad your here!

I think your very right in your thinking and I would highly recommend a second opinion. I live a bit north of you in Sussex county. I had my second opinion performed at the Sloan- Kettering facility in Dover, NJ. They were extemely comforting and very professional. I like the fact that my case was reviewed by a team of doctors. I was a bit torn on if I should have gone to Sloan in NYC but their faciclty in Dover worked for me. I was operated on at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Their cancer facility is also state of the art with very experienced doc.'s and the latist in equipment and methods. I also hear that the Robert Wood Johnson cancer center in New Brunswick is excellent but have no experience with it.

I had a left pneumonectomy performed a bit over 2 years ago and needed no chemo or radiation, ( as of yet anyway ), so I can't help you there. But if you want names of Dr.'s or other info., or even a place to lunch let me know ! In any case your dad will be in my prayers.

God bless and be well

Bobmc - NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 17, 2003

Wow Sharyn !!!!!!, what wonderful news!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I see there will be many tears of joy at this wedding!! :lol: :lol:

Enjoy, you all certainly deserve it.

God bless and be well - Your Dad will be in my prayers

Bobmc- NSCLC stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 17, 2003

Hey John, good article, thanks, I had just gotten a note from ACS asking for a letter to be sent to congress on this. Think I'll do it tonight.

I gotta learn how you do this, ( are you cutting and pasting these articles?) I think I need to pick your brain!

God bless -

Bobmc - NSCLC-stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 17, 2003

Hey Dave;

Good for you, Donna's given you some good ones, I would also include American Cancer Society, and NCI ( National cancer Institute ), - I know they focus more on US. but still good info.

Sorry, I gotta learn how to cut and paste the html's ( it's on my to do"s )

Also, been doing a bit of letter writing of late, and always make sure I hit on the 5 year survival rate of being a dismal 15%, lowist of all major cancers, and that it's projected that approx. 157,000 people will die of it this year and that 171,000 will be diagnosed. ( again only US figures );

I think we need to forget about the fluff and start making the message direct and to the point. We are Dying, there's too many, it's not acceptable, and yes even someone or thing needs to accountable. ; SIMPLE BUT RELENTLESS !! if you get my drift, I think Joe Cherner @ smokefree.net does it the best that I've seen. He's like a hammer continually hitting a nail. Check out his site not just for the message but also the methods. OK you can see I'm on a roll! Hope this helps

I'll be happy to send you some copies of letters if you want., let me know.

Good luck, I know you'll do great, God bless and don't fall :lol: :lol:

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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July 17, 2003

Hello Sandra; and a great big welcome to you!! How wonderful you are, your uncle is very lucky to have you. You will find the information and support you are looking for here, just ask away!; and most importantly, let your uncle know that you have found SURVIVORS here, and many! - We are dealing with all stages and aspects of this terrible disease. Glad your here and hope to hear more from you.

God bless and your uncle will be in my prayers.

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 16, 2003

Hey Jenny; soooooooo Happy for ya, :lol: :lol: :lol: , you certainly deserve a vacation and what better way to spend it than with friends and family.ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!! :lol: :lol:

God bless and stay well

Bobmc - NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 16, 2003

Hi Betty and welcome! It's OK not to be yourself! Lung cancer changes many things in our lives. It's just the way it is. Iv'e found that I do not have to go through this terrible disease alone and that it's comforting to be here and feels good to be able to help others.You will find many wonderful, knowledgable and caring people here. But, most importantly you will find SURVIVORS. Glad you decided to join us. You and your boyfriend will be in my prayers.

God bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 16, 2003

Hey Ray!!; sounds good to me. Love your attitude man, kinda like " look out cancer I'm commin to get ya one more time" just needs music!

Keep it up Ray, ya know your in my prayers!

be well and God bless

Bobmc- NSCLC- stage IIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 16, 2003

Hey Dave, congrats on completing chemo #4, glad you are almost finished and sooooo happy your getting some big bucks,

Sounds like a bit of a celebration is to be planned. I'll be praying real hard for good scan results for ya.

Be well and God bless

Bobmc - NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

July 16, 2003

Thanks Connie, spent about an hour reading them, I see the war rages in Minnesota. It gets frustrating at times. They talk about rights of bar owners or effects on Philip Morris's stock and we continue to die.

It's the same here in Jersey, accept it looks like the tobacco money is mostly all spent. How sad! We now have the highist taxes on cigs. in the nation ( good thing), but have cut spending on tobacco cessation and health issue's to a fraction of what was intended.

I sent out 3 more letters yesterday via Joe Cherners smokefree web site but sometimes it seems nobody's listening. Just venting a bit, Looks like my uncle is being dx.'ed with stage IV disease and I'm a bit down. I'll keep - keeping on though., thanks again,

God bless and be well and yes a big hug to ya!!

Bobmc- NSCLC- stage IIB - left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

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