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I talked to a hospice nurse about this very thing when my Mother in law passed away from cancer. She told me that it is not all that uncommon for a person to stop breathing for a bit and appear to be gone but then take a breath and sort of come back. Weird

I wouldn't panic over lung cancer at this time, the other options of what could be going on are too numerous. I'm sorry you can't get him into the doctor...Do you have children? Maybe he'd go for them if you do. Does his mother have any say? I know sometimes men will listen to mom when she gets to pressuring them Good luck

Welcome Jenifer, I had the vats lobectomy, it is so much easier on you than the old fashioned break your ribs surgery. I was in the hospital for about a week. I can't tell you the normal recovery time because I had the complication of a plural effusion two weeks after surgery. I Googled Vats and read up on it, I found a short video online that showed the procedure being done. I don't know if that would be too scary for you but it actually helped me because I saw that it was not nearly as invasive as I expected. I have a three inch scar in front and about the same size in back. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and you get good news when you wake up from surgery. I know it's a scary thing to go through.

Welcome Colleen One thing we all have in commmon is that horrible wait at scan time I get almost physically sick. I'm sending prayers and positive thoughts to you for good scan results Will be looking for your post

I'm so sorry you have to go through this again so soon after losing your mother You may want to see another onc that is a little more patient friendly. I don't know that I'd want someone treating my parents after telling me to back down when it comes to their health. Your father's response was cute....

Laverne and Shirley Come along, sing our song and join our family

In my mid twenties, happily married to my high school sweetheart. A stay at home mom with two little boys and totally innocent to the harsh side of life

had other things in mind, the cow just happened to be standing in what he considered to be HIS parking spot at the pub so...

Cheers Love, so exciting and new, come aboard we're expecting you

Jan, I like that, it's cute and oh so innocent... I played it down for my grandchildren until my daughter in law told my at that time eight year old grandson that Grandma might die because smoking gave her lung cancer... AKKK! I was so mad, he cired and cried and the worst part is she smokes I had him spend the night and did a lot of talking and got him calmed down but it broke my heart to see him like that.

Candid camera They look alike the talk like at times they even act alike...You could lose your mind

Monkey's Mine is the words to the jingle Suicide is painless

Last one made me laugh out loud

Definitely Maxine... Some of Martha's fix it's I didn't even know about

At three years out I will get SOB for no apparent reason, sometimes just walking from the kitchen to the bedroom. I have no idea why, I've just learned to accept it like Connie. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever breathe normal again but I do consider it a small price to pay for my life Within a week after surgery I was constantly gasping and I had a pleural effusion that I had to go into the hospital for but that was a pretty obvious feeling of somethings not right.

Gail, There IS a light and it's beautiful. Two of my boys are happily married, one has a son and one had a daughter...Finally a girl!! Can you guess who is spoiled rotten and quite the Gramma's girl? It was a rough few years there during the teen times and I have the gray hair to prove it Thank God he gave me my easiest last when I was tired and the most difficult when I was young enough to keep up but I have to say I wouldn't trade any of them for anything....They are really good guys and I'm very proud of all three of them

My parents were soul mates, married 52 years when my father passed away. In time my mother had to admit to being a single person but she has never had the urge to do anything as far as dating. Her motto is....I've had the best, why would I want the rest?

Peggy, What a pleasant surprise to see you post. I can't believe it was two years ago that I read that heartbreaking post of your husbands passing. I'm sorry for your son and your illnesses, praying they are all temporary and will be gone soon! (((Hugs)) Kathy

I'm so very sorry for your loss I wish I had words of comfort but I know there are none

I'm so very sorry for your loss, your mom sounds like she was one very special lady

Sounds like you're doing well and are ready to face what ever comes your way. No one should feel bad for seeking help, Ive been in and out of therapy for a few years now and I have to say it helped me a great deal. Good luck to you and as far as the teen years? I raised three boys, need I say more? They range in age from 22 to 34 and are the light of my life

I haven't had any of your symptoms but will definitely do some praying that it is NOT that crud we all know and hate so much... I do understand the need to pull away due to the sad nature of the pots at times, I've done it a few times for that very reason. Good luck and let us know as soon as possible!

What a perfect day for an opening, two birtheday's in one household I think I'll toast the opening, birthdays and Frank with a Margarita and chocolate donut, what a combo

Just saw this, can't wait to read what I know will be a great book!!

That do you still smoke? OR Were you a smoker? really tick me off.. What they really mean is... well then, what did you expect?