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I love reading your wonderful news, Carol. I'm so happy for you.. Sue

(((Ginny))), I'm so very sorry! My heart goes out to you. This must be so hard for you, especially as you begin a new season of golf. Hugs, Sue

Ginny, they are so blessed to have you. I know it can't be easy, but I can see how it would be very rewarding. Every hospice needs someone like you. Keep em smiling and laughing , it's good medicine for us all, I think. Hugs, Sue

(((Judy))), Like so many others here, I wish I could just wave a magic wand and make all your fears go away and the cancer with it.. *sigh*.. I am so glad to see you sharing your current situation, thoughts and concerns with us. Judy, you are in my prayers daily and I will most certainly be praying that the latest plan works out to be the best plan yet. As for second guessing yourself, I think you have to trust your own instinct to tell you what is best for you and let us be here to hold you up as you go through the days ahead. We love you, don't forget that. Take care of "that lady in the mirror", as Annette has said, because we surely want and need you here. Love, Sue

This is such sad news. My sincerest condolences go out to all of her family and friends. Sue

Denise, I will certainly keep Tom in my prayers, as always. Will be looking in to see your update. Hang in there and think positive. Hugs, Sue

(((Ned))), just want you to know that I will be sending lots of prayers and cyber hugs your way. Hugs, Sue

Welcome Dave, Starting this journey on a positive note is good news indeed. As everyone has said, early detection is most certainly in your favor. We look forward to hearing more from you. You have most certainly found the right place to be for knowledge and support. Whether you are looking for answers to certain questions or just an understanding ear, we are here. Hugs, Sue

(((Kasey & Fred))), just want you to know that your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. I am just so very sorry for your loss. Love, Sue

Hi rebncor, Yes, Nick is right, you have found a wonderful group to join. You will find a lot of shared information here and many people who have had their lives changed by lung cancer. You will find a lot of compassion and understanding for all that you , your family and your husband are going through right now. I lost my husband, of nearly 36years, to lung cancer almost 5 years ago. My mom, who currently is showing no active cancer, was diagnosed 3 years ago and has been through two wedge section surgeries and cyberknife treatments. My heart goes out to you and I do understand your grief , even though your husband is still alive. I too experienced grief long before my husband passed away. The one thing that kept us going was hanging on to the good moments together and the hope that the treatments would put him in remission until a cure came along. There are no two cases of cancer that are alike, but there are enough similarities that the information shared among members can be quite helpful . Most of all, the support given here is priceless. I hope that you will come and share your experiences with us and allow us to welcome you to our group, affectionately referred to as our family. I will check back in and look for your post. Hugs, Sue

Dawn, don't know how I missed this before, but so glad I saw it today. This is great news. I'm so happy for you and I hope 2011 will be a wonderful year for you. Hugs, Sue

((((Randy)))), How can it be nearly 5 years for us? For you , it will be in just a day or so and for me about another month and a half , but for both of us , at times, it seems like it was just yesterday. I'm still amazed at how painful the loss still is for me. People say to keep busy and yes, I do better when I am busy and not thinking about Mike, but as soon as I let myself think about him I fall apart again and again. I miss him so much and I'm really struggling without him. I want to get to the point where I can remember the good times and not cry. In the meantime, I let myself feel the grief and express it even if it results in a long hard cry because I think it's worse if you try to stifle your feelings. Dreams, yes I have many . In some he is well and in some he is sick, but in all he is always helping me with something. Oh , how I need his help now.. I had one very vivid and wonderful dream on the Christmas eve the year he died.. he came to me and made love to me and I woke up feeling so comforted and I felt it was his Christmas present to me. I am not sure how I feel about my dreams.. I don't know if they are my sub concious mind taking over or whether they are visits from Mike, but I do believe our loved ones are with us in spirit. I find myself talking to him, but when I do I cry. Dating, is furthest from my mind right now. Trying to be positive and find out who I am without him is where I still am. If I ever reach that point, I don't believe I will feel guilty at all. I know that if I had died first, I would want Mike to be happy again and if he found someone else to love that would be wonderful. I feel that just because you find someone else to love it can never replace the love you have for them, it will just be another love in your life. Randy, I do believe that Deb , Mike and all of our loved ones would want for us to be happy. I wish you peace and much happiness in your days ahead. May the anniversary date of Deb's passing be filled with many good memories and may it pass gently for you.. Big Hugs, Sue

Nicole, I am so very sorry to read this today. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Know that we will be here for you in the days that lie ahead. Hugs, Sue

WOO HOO! Maryanne and Joel, I am just so happy and excited for you. I understand the anxiety. Mom was nervous too, but the doctor was highly encouraged by the fact that she has been cancer free for a year. We all have a lot to be thankful for, don't we?! Can't wait to pass on the good news to Mom. Hugs, Sue

Bud, I hope this Christmas was just wonderful for you and yours. I love your heartwarming post and I just have to believe that this Christmas was a very special one for you and yours.. God Bless you and Happy New Year! Hugs, Sue

Great news, Mike! It's time to celebrate!!! Hugs, Sue

Wonderful, wonderful news, Jamie!!! Hugs, Sue

(((Jan)))

(((Ann)))

I'm so sorry , Denise. My condolences to her friends and family. Sue

((((Susan))))), Just lots of big understanding hugs from here. Love, Sue

Adorable children!!!

What a wonderful job Joel did in his commercial. I have dropped by here to share some more very good and encouraging news about Cyberknife. My Mom , Gwen Jones, had her Cyberknife a little over a year ago and had her Pet Scan this week . The results of the Pet Scan were *drum roll inserted here*.. NED.. yes, there was no evidence of disease anywhere. To this day, my mom gives special thanks to Joel for giving her the courage to try Cyberknife. Mom had had two wedge sections prior to this procedure with recurrences after both. Due to her COPD, age (82 on Dec. 19th) and other health problems , she was not a candidate for a third surgery. She had to go for treatment 6 days ( would have been 5 , but machine went down the first day ) It was a bit hard on her and she suffered extreme fatigue, but it was doable and here she is over a year later receiving a normal scan with NED.. Thank you Maryanne and Joel. Joel, I won't ever forget the fact that you took the time to talk with me on the phone and gave me the information and reassurance which was passed on to my mom. God Bless you and may you continue to have many many more cancer free years.

Thank you so much , Judy! This is such wonderful news for my mom and my family , but it also should have the potential to give hope to many others like her. I hope that others who might benefit from cyberknife will read this. We are indeed celebrating. Hugs, Sue

Our mom, Gwen Jones, got her Pet Scan results today and *insert drum roll here* she is once again NED. There is no evidence of disease anywhere. This is just wonderful news for us and I hope these results will give hope to others. A brief history .. my had two wedge sections with recurrence after each and this is the results one year after her cyberknife. Maryanne and Joel have shared Joel's cyberknife success and we want to add yet another success in favor of cyberknife. All cancer cases are different , but in certain cases cyberknife is certainly an option that one might consider. Thanks to everyone who has been there for mom and my family with your support. Mom looks forward to celebrating her 82nd birthday on Dec. 19th , knowing she has just been told she is cancer free. Thank you God! Hugs, Sue