Kaffie

I agree a Pharmacist is the one to ask, he/she will be able to help you with this

Welcome, I'm glad you decided to join us. We will be looking for an update on your father

Thanks Kasey

Sometimes it happens befre the shock of diagnosis wears off. My father was gone 5 weeks after he was diagnosed

I just LOVE NED

Sounds like it's time to celebrate

I can take a deep breath but it's uncomfortable on the side of the surgery. Kathy

Welcome, I had 4 treatments of carbo/taxol and I have to say I didn't do too bad. As far as permanent side effects my bones tend to get achy, especially in the hip area and lower back but it's a small price to pay. As for Avistan, I have no knowledge. Keeping notes is great advice, I can't tell you how many times I went back to my notes to see what a particular doctor had told me. As long as your mother is able to be independent and wants to be, bless her heart, I agree with you to let her. Kathy

Welcome Karyn, I'm glad you found our site, as you can see there are plenty of knwledgeable people here very happy to help, you will also find great support. Please keep us informed

Shelly, Welcome.... Please keep us informed of your Mother's progress

I have been trying to think of something to write for the last few days and I just can't come up with any that really epress how much Frank meant to this board and everyone on it My heart goes out to his family Kathy

What a feel good post

Xanax didn't do the trick for me since I seem to have what my doctor calls daily anxiety attacks , I didn't realize it until he poined out the symptoms and I had 10 out of 12 So, I was put on Valium, I take it every morning to prevent the attacks, where as xanax is taken at the start of an attack. Kathy

Thanks guys, I knew there was a reason I had to get back here, all of you great guys! Debi, if you're going to Ohio, how am I ever going to get you to Tigard??

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's diagnosis, it sounds to me like your family has made a wise choice for your fahter. As has been said previously there are people here who have been in very situation you will find yourself in along this journey. My father was also too frail for chemo and we had to make the same tough choice as you. Thanks to hospice we were able to keep my fahter home and comfortable for the through the final stages of his cancer. My heart goes out to you, please don't hesitate to come here for support, venting stress or whatever else you might need. Kathy

Welcome Mary, I wish I had some different suggestions for you to try but I see it's been said I'm very sorry Kathy

elcome Gina, This is a great place to vent but it is also a great place for support, information and communication with others who are going through the fight of lung cancer. Kathy

Julienyc, I'm sorry t hear of your mothers diagnosis. As far as support this is the place to be, plus there's hardly a question that can't be anwered by someone. This new reality is hard to get used to but you will when you are ready. Please keep us posted Kathy

Welcome fight, You certainly have the right attitude. I don't know much about Tarceva but there are many here who can help with that. Just last night I read of a long term stage IV who is still with us, I'll try to find it and post it for you Kathy

Thank you all for the warm welcome I've sure missed my home away from home Kathy

Hello to my LCSC friends, I'm ashamed to have abandned everyone for the past few months, I've been on a haitus of sorts. I won't bore you all with details but I am back to stay, I hope I haven't been forgotten, which is why I'm posting in this forum. It will take me some time but I will be reading every post for the last few months to get caught up on everyone. I sure have missed this place and all of you, it sure feels good to be "home" Kaffie (Kathy)

Happy Birthday, what great kids to do this for their mother Kathy

Big congrats!! Babies are God's gift kathy

Prayers sent a little late for Darrell Kathy

Yes, it's picked up at the curb along with the trash, makes it too easy not to