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Denise, I'm so sorry that you have to wait for the scans etc. Just want you to know that my prayers continue and I will be looking for your update. Hugs, Sue

Eric, Thank you so much for sharing your world with us. What a beautiful place it is. I love these pics. You are a wonderful photographer. Hugs, Sue

I posted to this in the General Forum, but wanted to make sure you saw my post and to let you know that prayers continue for Tom and your family. (((Denise))), So sorry you are faced with so much uncertainty on these scan results, but at least it was "although and however" and not a definite positive. Wish I could say or do something to make this all go away. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm praying that all follow ups have good results. Love, Sue

Susan, I'm not a lung cancer patient, but you inspire me with all that you are able to do and all that you attempt to do . I totally agree with everyone about not comparing yourself to others. Every case of lung cancer is different and every person is different. From where I sit, you are simply amazing and by sharing your personal thoughts and fears you help others. Hope you will soon be feeling much better. Hugs, Sue

(((Denise))), So sorry you are faced with so much uncertainty on these scan results, but at least it was "although and however" and not a definite positive. Wish I could say or do something to make this all go away. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm praying that all follow ups have good results. Love, Sue

(((Janet))), I am just seeing this for the first time and my heart goes out to you. You have been going through so much. In all of this , I am reminded of the effect that Alimta had on Mike. He developed pneumonitis and became severely short of breath. It showed up on CT scan as a ground glass opacity.. Have you had a scan since all the shortness of breath? The treatment for it is high dose of prednisone which is slowly decreased. I'm not saying this is the cause of all your problems, but sharing experiences is sometimes helpful. Just wish there was one easy answer . I so want you to feel better. I've always loved your spirit and I know that for you to be so down that you have really had a rough time and I hate that. You have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Sue

Hi Andrea, One of your "old" (lol) friends here. Glad you have a way to post from mobile. We have many old friends still posting here and many new ones who could use our support. Hugs, Sue

Bruce, You are indeed an inspiration and source of hope for many. I'm thrilled to be helping you celebrate your 5 years cancer free.. that's a huge milestone and I look forward to helping you celebrate many many more. Hugs, Sue

(((Kasey))), Congratulations on your 8 year milestone and celebration. You joined here the same year I did and what a huge inspiration you have been to my family and others. Not only are you an inspiration, you are a beautiful person inside and out. You've reached out to so many of us in so many ways and I am no exception. I've never met you, but I have talked to you a couple times . I recommend that all newcomers take the time to read your story and your posts because so much of what you have given of yourself is still here to benefit all who look for it. Thank you , Kasey. Love you!

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My sister, Bonnie Jones and I wanted to let all of you know that our mom , Gwen Jones passed away last night, Sept. 18th. Many of you know (from facebook) that she had been very ill and in ICU for the past 3 weeks. Her illness, though lung related, was not due to lung cancer. She was a 5 year cancer survivor and NED on her scans, but she also had COPD/Emphysema which led to the severe Carbon Dioxide Narcosis that finally took her away from us. I just want all of you to know that she was always aware of my posts on this board and of the wonderful support and prayers you gave to her and our family. She used to play Lexulous ( a scrabble type game) on facebook and Ginny De Coursey had nicknamed her "Speedy".. she loved that name that Ginny had so affectionately called her. She also was especially grateful to Joel and Maryanne for sharing their cyberknife success, the same procedure that kept her NED for over 2 years.. She knew who many of you were and Bonnie oftentimes printed out your posts for her to read.. just want you to know that your support , love and prayers meant the world to her. She couldn't believe that perfect strangers could be so giving of themselves and it touched her deeply. Not sure how to handle all this pain that we feel right now as we try to move on without her, but I want to thank all of you who have been there supporting us with your kind words, love and prayers. Our lung cancer family has a very special place in our hearts. Love, Sue

Hi Donna, Been thinking about you. Sent you a pm a while back, but not sure you got it. Just want you to know that you have been in my prayers. I'm so glad to read that your husband has had positive response to his treatment,as far as the lung, and I will be praying for a good report on the biopsy of the spot on his pelvis. Hugs, Sue

Love this! Thanks for sharing, Eric!

Susan, this is fantastic news! I love it when cancer survivors post in the "GOOD NEWS" forum.. You give hope to many. Thanks for sharing and may God Bless you. Prayers continue for you.. always. Hugs, Sue

Hi Dani, I'm not a cancer survivor and I can't begin to know how that feels. I just want you to know that my prayers are with you and I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time. Hugs, Sue

May this milestone be one of many! Think of you often and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs, Sue

This is such wonderful news for your friend and what an encouraging message of hope it sends to other cancer patients. This is the kind of story we all like to read. Thanks, Diane. Hugs, Sue

Kurt, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through these difficult days. Hugs, Sue

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Welcome and glad you found us. Sorry, your post was overlooked for two days, but sometimes if a first post isn't in the Introduce Yourself Forum it gets overlooked. The good news is that now we know you are here. Reading over your history, it sounds like you are well on your way into a treatment plan . The preliminary tests seem to take forever until you finally reach the place where something is being done, but you are there now and I want to be among the first to send you lots of support, well wishes and prayers to help along the way. Please keep us updated and know that you are among people who understand and care. Hugs, (because we can all use them ) Sue

Hello Ann and Janet, It's a balmy 84 here on the coast of Virginia, which is better than the 90's we have been living with for far too many days. We have inadequate ac at my house, just one small unit in one room and we aren't loving the heat at all. Ann, thanks for starting the word game. I always loved all your games and I hope once everyone, old and new members, have caught on to them being here that they will become the hit that they always were in the past. Not motivated to do much today, but will be heading out to run some errands with my oldest son , in just a little while. Have a good day all. Hugs, Sue

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Ann, I was just reading you post and remembering the games you always started for us . I will look forward to them and I hope our members new and old will enjoy them as much as I always did. Thanks , Ann, for always being so thoughtful. Hugs, Sue

Sending Birthday wishes up for Pat and cyber hugs out to you. Hope the day passed gently for you. Hugs, Sue