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I think my circumstances might be somewhat different. I was married when diagnosed and my husband was NOT nice to me, no need for details. Right after chemo I divorced him and have been happily on my own for three years. So, in an awful way that I am afraid is all too common I did lose a husband. Now that I am settled into my new home and am cancer free (knock on wood!!) I would love to meet someone to share my later years with. Larry, go for it, you only have one life and if you let this one get away you may never get another chance. You obviously were not meant to be alone so you shouldn't have to be

Soul Train just popped onto my tv screen

What better way to celebrate than to have your hubby share the same birthday BIG BIRTHDAY WISHES for you both What a huge milestone for you, Donna

By now you know the wigs are adjustable, she can tighten to a little uncomfortable level when going out in the wind? Plus the two way tape of course. I don't know, it's always hard and all women have their own feelings about how the need to look to feel comfortable. Definitely bring those scarves, your mother will probably notice a lot of women wearing them on a windy ship deck It was very hard for me to lose my eye brows and lashes, I've never left the house without my eye make up so was very upset not to wear mascara. Kind of weird, I know... They will be falling out any time and will take longer to come back. Mine never did come in as full or long but that could be age related since they thin out in middle age any way. She can buy an eyebrow pencil and pencil them in, it's better than nothing. On a positive note, I shave my legs every two weeks compared to every day prior to chemo

I had no problems when my hair fell out.. As far as the wig, I bought a nice one and didn't even wear it once, too hot and uncomfortable so I went out and got scarves and hats, when it was about an inch long again I just went without, I see more and more women doing that now days

I hope you've read some profiles to see just how many people have beat this awful stuff. Yes, faith in your doctor is very important

I have to admit I bought the Bare Minerals make up but that's the only thing... By the way, I bought it 6 months ago and have yet to open it, still use the stuff I'm used to

Looks like you done our Cindi proud! I'm all in favor of Connie's pic up on that wall with Katie and Ricks, not only is she a long term survivor and source of inspiration to so many of us, she's been a major part of the rock that keeps this site active You did the renovations, I dont think most of us will mind making our own drinks

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Occasionally try for the big one but I like to buy the bingo games, I sit and take my time playing it, rarely win more than $10.00

Kahlua & creme or strawberry margaritas... Oh, what the heck I'll bring both, it's a grand opening after all How about some crab cocktails? Kathy

First of all CONGRATS What a scare, I think I would have gotten physically sick over that one... Very very happy for you and even more relieved that the reading was a mistake. I can't help but feel sad for the person who got the good news only to have them call back with bad news. I think we lc survivors feel a connection even to total strangers. (((Happy Hugs))) Kathy

Besides the usual are you a smoker comment, I think one of the dumbest comments came from my own surgeon. After three months of tests and indecision's about surgery I was in his office one day and he said ...Well, the board is on the fence about whether they think it's cancer or not and we can't biopsy it, so we can either do surgery now or wait and watch for another three months, it has to come out anyway...WHAT??? It has to come out anyway? Why in He-- would I want to give it another three months to grow if it has to come out anyway? The reason I let him do the surgery instead of running was because he is one of the top surgeons in the NW, plus he does lung transplants so I knew he is good at what he does, just not too smart with the bedside manner. Kathy

Mike, I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. My father was diagnosed with sclc and passed on in 5 weeks. It's such a shock My condolences to your family kathy

Wow!! Do you have ANY IDEA how many people you have given real hope to? I'm sooooo happy for you (((Hugs))) Kathy

Too cute!! I also have all boys (3, but now I have a beautiful grand daughter I get to spoil rotten and I love every minute of it

HAPPY FOR YOU AND FAMILY

The BIG 5 ..........Congrats I can't wait to join you with that milestone year!!

Very happy for you, Jamie

Welcome Grammy Great story Love that positive attitude of yours Thanks for telling us your story kathy

Don't see your results so I have time to add my prayers... Praying hard for CLEAR SCANS.

Still here, just sold my old house which was too big to keep up and bought a smaller one, hopefully I can keep it up easier. I'm not quite ready to give up home ownership. Just passed my three year mark and actually forgot the date of the surgery until I checked my profile I'm now on yearly scans which is really scary, I may end up paying out of pocket for a ct in six months if I get too anxious, I'm not sure I'm ready for a year wait. My medical insurance expires (Cobra) in November so I'll be on my own to find insurance. THAT ought to be interesting, I'll probably go bankrupt trying to meet the monthly premiums. Hugs to all Kathy

Hey there Deb! Cute puppy Now we both have little white babies, mine just has long hair. I just sold my old place and bought myself a brand new house in the little town of Molalla, you've probably never heard of it. I'm three years out now and feeling A-OK. Moving in is slower than it would have been three years ago but it's coming along. Happy things are going so well for you Hugs kathy

I KNEW there was a happy reason I needed to check in I'm sooooo happy for you two, those beautiful lucky babies!!!! Kathy

Pants, I'm very hard to fit and would most likely return any I bought without trying them on