sophiesdaughter Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I would like to introduce myself. I have been reading the e-mails on this site for several months now and feel like I know a lot of you. You seem like a wonderful, compassionate group of people, and it amazes me how kind, caring, and supportive you are to other members in spite of the hard times most of you are going through. I also have learned a lot from this site in the past few months. My mom was diagnosed with NSCLC in January 2004, she lives in Canada and couldn't get started on chemo until June, the chemo caused slight shrinkage, but she was really sick and weak from it and didn't want to do more. Fortunately after she stopped chemo, she regained her strength and energy and 2 months after she stopped the chemo she was back to how she was a year ago (minus the cough which was her only symptom from lung cancer). She started on Iressa 2 weeks ago and feels great, she has a mild rash and her energy level is even better than before so we are hoping for the best. I wish you all the best of luck in the battles you are facing and will be in contact with you now that I am a member. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Rana~ Welcome! I am glad to hear your mom is recovering and getting some strength back. I hope the Iressa works it's magic for her.. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Rana, Welcome to this board. As I am relatively new to posting, but have been reading posts daily for months, I just wanted to thank you for being able to put into words my thoughts about this support group. It is an incredible person that takes the time and compassion to offer support to others during such stressful and trying times when most of us are emotionally drained, this board is full of those incredible people. I'm sure you will gain a great deal of knowledge, love and support from your visits here...as have I. I'm hoping that the Iressa works well for your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hello Rana, Just wanted to say a quick hello and welcome. You will be glad you joined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Welcome, Rana. We're glad you're here and glad to hear that your mother is doing well. Let's hope the Iressa does its miracle work! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Welcome Rana Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Welcome Aboard Rana. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Welcome, Rana! Keep us posted on your mom. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Rana,Welcome to our family,as your probably aware there are lots of caring & knowing people here.Glad your mom has recouped a little.Chemo does knock it out of you usually.Please keep us informed of you and your moms progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome Rana Glad to hear that your Mom is doing well. Keep up that positive attitude - its half the battle!! All the best. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Hi Rana Just wanted to add my welcome to the list. I hope your Mum continues to improve with the Iressa. Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Hi Rana and a big WELCOME to you! It sounds like your mom is really doing a lot better now. Chemo tends to knock everybody on their hiney, and I'm glad to hear that your mom has recovered nicely. I'm glad you found us and hope that we will be able to cheer you up when you're down and laugh with you when you're up. Once again, WELCOME! and God bless! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome. I think you will like it here, very helpful and friendly. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome Rana! So glad to know your Mom is feeling better these days. Good Luck with the Iressa. My husband starts Iressa tomorrow so lets hope they both do well on it. Love, Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome Rana, Glad you found us even though I wish you didn't have the need to look. I hope your mom does great on the Iressa...keep us up to date. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome to the group , Rana, Will look forward to hearing more from you and I pray the Iressa will work well for your mom. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniem Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 hi rana, i'm so sorry about your Mom, but happy to have you here. Check back often. XOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome, Rana So sorry about your mom, but glad she's feeling better and I hope the Iressa does the trick!! Keep us posted, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Yep; I second all of the above...welcome and we'll look forward to your updates...good luck to us all. Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Welcome Rana, Hope you can find comfort here. Best wishes to your Mom. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Welcome, From what I understand if you are one of the ones that Iressa helps, you are a very lucky person. Here's praying your mother is one of them! kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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