Don Wood Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I would like to make an appeal to the group that this category be used only to introduce yourself as a first-timer, and not to continue to use it for follow-up when there are other categories for that. Thanks. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Glad you brought that forward Don, I was thinking the same thing. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I agree = it is an excellent idea. I think when you're new to a Board you don't realize all the different forums allocated for various subject matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I concur also Sometimes I read a post quickly at work and later want to go back and re-read and I am like hmmm, what category is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Don, Thanks for being brave enough to post what I have been thinking for some time. However, I do understand that new members don't always understand the Board setup immediately. I recall making some "goofs" when I first accessed this board and didn't know how it worked...it was pretty sophisticated compared to earlier versions. I'm hoping your gentle reminder will be the "heads-up" that some of the new posters need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Great idea Don, I am glad you brought this up. Thanks! Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bucky_a Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Hi Don I kind of understand what you sasid. I read your messages every day & sometimes & almost always I don't write. My english is no good. Tomorrow another check up, kind of scared. the worst thing is that I am feeling alone. no one in my family take it serious & I feel really loonly. Is so nice the love that you and your wife have. love bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Dear Don, I to wish to thank you for bringing this to our attention. As if Rickey doesn't have enough to do, maybe would could ask him to SHORTEN the information printed in the (WELCOME/NEWCOMERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF) To something like this: WELCOME NEWCOMERS/ PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF IN THIS FORM, then Browse through the other FORUM'S that best suite your Cancer Issues/Needs, and continue on in any of those given Forum's" I don't know? What do you all think? Maybe we could ask the NEWCOMERS what would work easier for them? Thank you once again Don for your concern in this imporant matter. We will look into it and try to make it easy for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Connie- Your message, or something similar, sounds good. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Bucky-a, Please go to the GENERAL section of the website. I'm posting a message to you there. Thanks! TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 I agree with you Don. It is difficult to keep up with everyone when there are so many forums to go to...I was lost when I first came to this board. Newcomers need a place to introduce...let us all get to know them, then move on to the other "rooms". Nina, aka Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 I agree with you Don. It is difficult to keep up with everyone when there are so many forums to go to...I was lost when I first came to this board. Newcomers need a place to introduce...let us all get to know them, then move on to the other "rooms". Nina, aka Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I just wanted to introduce myself. I've been reading over the many postings and find it very helpful and encouraging. My profile: Diagnosed with Non-small cell adenocarcinoma on 1/9/04. 50 years old. Never smoked. 2.6 cm mass in left uppr lobe; mets to t3 vertebrae, right shoulder AC joint, subcardinal mediastinal lymph node. Radiation to t3 and shoulder for 15 sessions completed 2/20. CT scan then showed good response to radiation and no further growth of lung mass. Trip to mayo Clinic in MN and Memorial Sloan-Kettering resulted in chemo starting 3/3. Regime of taxol, carbo and Iressa (trials at Sloan indicated improved responses with Iressa added for those who have never smoked.) New scan due late April. Fingers are crossed. I'm married and the father of a wonderful 9 year old daughter. Understandably devastated by this diagnosis (and the terrible prognosis initially received locally of 10 month survival), I have found great hope and encouragement from going out of town and from folks like yourselves. I have no symptoms, have tolerated 2 cycles of chemo very well (including monthly Zometa for bones and neupogen shots for white count maintenance). I'd love to hear from any and all survivors, news about supplements, diet and exercise and anything else. You're all most inspiring and I look forward to joining the survivors club. Tom Cross www.tomcross-artist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Welcome Tom, So sorry we had to meet this way. You are so right not to listen to timetables-listen to your body and heart. Lots of good people here will offer support and information. The "ears" here know what you're talking about, for sure. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Welcome Tom, to the best place to be for support, caring and information for anybody who is on this journey. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hello - and welcome. Wishing you the very best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hi Tom, Sorry we have to be here. You will find this is the site for almost everything that you need here. There are so many supportive people, treatments and a wealth of information here. We are a big loving and caring family. Please come here often and keep us up to date on how you are doing, we truly care. A big advocate on vitamins and supplements is Hebbie. You may want to read some of her posts... Blessings and prayers from So. California Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phyllis Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hi, I have posted here before. I had to re-register as a newcomer because I was having problems logging in and I guess I forgot my password. It was the only thing I could think of. Still need to put a picture in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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