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(((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
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Ellen in PA
in GRIEF
This is such sad news. My sincerest condolences go out to all of her family and friends.
Sue
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(((Judy))), just let us be here for you through this. You never want to complain about anything, but sometimes it just helps to get it all out. There are a lot of very understanding and knowledgeable folks here who truly love you and want to be here to help in any way we can, so let us.. Ok? To say I just wish I could make it all go away is an understatement. Thinking of you and sending lots of cyber hugs your way.
Love,
Sue
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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
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(((Ned))), just want you to know that I will be sending lots of prayers and cyber hugs your way.
Hugs,
Sue
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Wonderful , wonderful news!!! So happy for you, Paulette.
Hugs,
Sue
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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
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Judy,
Been away from the board for a bit, so sorry to be late with my reply. I remember times when my hubby had things appear and disappear on scans as well. Hang in there and make those "stupid tv" shows funny ones. Stay as positive as you can until there is evidence to show that it's more than an artifact ... and even then I know you will approach whatever in a positive way. I'm just so sorry you have to be worried like this.
Hugs,
Sue
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Glad to read that today was a better day. That sounds good. Let us know how you are doing.
Hugs,
Sue
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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
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Latest scan
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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
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Stephanie, I'm so sorry the new treatment is making you feel so bad and there is one thing you mentioned that concerns me. I don't want to cause any unnecessary anxiety, but the dry cough and getting easily winded got my attention. If that part gets rapidly worse, please tell your doctor. My husband developed pneumonitis, inflammation of the lung when on Alimta and the treatment is large doses of prednisone. There are many people who have taken Alimta for long periods of time with no problems , but when I see someone have a hint of the symptoms that he suffered, I just want to make them aware of the possibllity. He had gradual shortness of breath and then a sudden onset of severe shortness of breath. A cat scan showed the pneumonitis.. this is a condition that is frequently caused by radiation , but is also listed as a side effect of Alimta. I don't want to be an alarmist, just didn't want to not share experiences either. I hope you just start to feel better and better and all these symptoms go away. Lots of prayers are going up for you.
Hugs,
Sue
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((((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
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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
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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
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Annette, I'm so glad I checked in just in time to read the great results of your MRI. Big hugs to you...
Sue
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Wow , Annette!!! So happy to read the good news! I would have lost control too. I often have mentioned here and I wonder how doctors react when they are the patients.. Do they wait patiently for however long they are told to wait and do they accept being put off ? Just wondering, but I think I know the answer. You reacted the way I think most human beings in your situation would react. Let us know about the MRI, but does sound like you have had a few legit causes for stress headaches..
Hugs ,
Sue
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5 years out
in HOPE
Great news, Mike! It's time to celebrate!!!
Hugs,
Sue
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Wonderful, wonderful news, Jamie!!!
Hugs,
Sue
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Denise, I'm late posting, but I hope you know that Tom remains in my prayers always. Hope he is soon feeling much better and that the scan shows great results.
Hugs,
Sue
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(((Judy))), of course I wanted it to be a perfect report, but there is good news in that the lungs are clear. Will continue with the prayers that the "thickening" in the abdomen will look improved on the next scan. Hope you can still look forward to that cruise and that you will have a wonderful time.
Hugs,
Sue
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(((Jan)))
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. 
LC in hospice
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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