cindi o'h Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hi Ellen, I want to also give you and Henk a big warm welcome to this support site. Right now is the scariest part of all, not knowing exactly what you are up against or what is going to happen. Just try to take it one day at a time. It is not that uncommon (in my experience) for docotor's appointments to go wrong or things to get jumbled up. I don't know why that is, however. But, get used to it. It is part of the frustration. When things go right, it is such a gift! Try to get copies of everything. Getting ALL doctor's notes can come in quite handy. Get all the reports and read them. Look up words that you don't understand. Get right in the middle of it and get yourself educated as you go. There have been times when I got lazy and did not get notes and paid a small price later. It is best to stay savvy. Keep a place for all of Henk's treatments. And stay hopeful! Look at all of us surviving on here! There are people who do live with lung cancer everyday. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi Ellen. Welcome. Say hello to Henk for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hi Ellen- I just wanted to say hi and welcome to you and Henk. I am so glad you found us. Keep posting, you have such a positive spirit about you. GOD Bless! Living Life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Welcome Ellen. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Just remember that a positive attitude is very important. No one knows how long anyone will live. Cancer is not always a death sentence. As you can see here there are many long term survivers. As you go along it my be very difficult to keep a positive attitude because of the attitude of people you meet and even the medical staff. They all tend to treat lung cancer patients as "dead men walking". That can really make it hard but they don't know everything. Love, hope and faith can really go along way. Add that positive attitude and don't let anyone stop you from moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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