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Journals
Ex's Brain Radiation, Day 12 of 15
- By Ex_turned_Caregiver · Posted November 18, 2009
- 20 replies
- Here we go again. Day 12. Twelve down, three to go. Are you as weary of this as I am? Wait, don't answer that. It's hypothetical. That means I ask, and you think about it, but nobody answers. This means ...
The Latest
- By MajorMike · Posted November 18, 2009
- 21 replies
- I just got back from my appointment with my Doctors of Oncology and Radiology. The news was better than good! They were extremely pleased with my progress so far (a 20% reduction in tumor and lesion after ...
After chemo SCLC extensive stage
- By dallas80 · Posted November 18, 2009
- 7 replies
- It now has been six weeks since my husband's fifth and final treatment of Carboplatin and Etoposite for SCLC extensive upper left lobe with liver mets. Our family doctor has emphasized from the beginning ...
Good Morning Levi and Wife
- By MaryRVF · Posted November 18, 2009
- 4 replies
- Good Morning Levi and Wife! Haven't seen a post yet this morning. I do hope you both are well this morning. We miss you! mary ...
swine flu
- By meriterry · Posted November 18, 2009
- 0 replies
- My daughter let us know that the doctor told her husband not to come into the doctor's office, and to assume he has swine flu due to symptoms he reported. He has headache, achy, fever, coughing, but unless ...
start chem
- By Beachlove21 · Posted November 18, 2009
- 3 replies
- hi my name is teresa. i have lung cancer in my lower lobe that spread to my brain i had the brain tumor removed and tomorrow i start chem. it is alimta. i am very nervous. my loved ones tell me to "stay ...
Vena Cava Filter
- By GitarGrl · Posted November 18, 2009
- 2 replies
- Okay, so now I know a lot more about the filter thing they put in my Mom's vena cava yesterday. The procedure was pretty easy, she tells me. And the peace of mind is good for her - not to have to worry ...
Ex's Brain Radiation, Day 11 of 15
- By Ex_turned_Caregiver · Posted November 17, 2009
- 11 replies
- From the time he wakes in the morning until we leave for radiation at 12:30 p.m., he sits as his computer, catching up on emails, checks in on his user boards, checks the sale ads, reads the paper, and ...
Bottoms of Feet Hurt - especially the Heel
- By Peggy59 · Posted November 17, 2009
- 41 replies
- I've had a new development in the last couple of months in that the bottom of my feet hurt, especially the left heel. I brought it up with my apt with my rheumatologist in October and he said I may need ...
What is the EX paying you to stay with him?
- By Ex_turned_Caregiver · Posted November 17, 2009
- 38 replies
- Before it and a few other caustic posts were deleted from my journal, an angry poster wrote, "What is the Ex paying you to stay with him?" (I swear, she wrote this!) I had to laugh. What is The Ex paying ...
dreading the holidays
- By helenkate · Posted November 17, 2009
- 11 replies
- I am having one of the hardest days that I have had since Momma passed in June. I suppose it is because my sis and I finalized her headstone yesterday AND the fact the holidays are quickly approaching ...
what to do now
- By luckeyone2 · Posted November 17, 2009
- 5 replies
- My mom called me this am to tell me she is having difficulty breathing and her chest is sore and she is also coughing. She wants to go to her GP she thinks she has a sinus infection. Question is........do ...
Ex's Brain Radiation, Day 10 of 15
- By Ex_turned_Caregiver · Posted November 17, 2009
- 23 replies
- It's seems all the Ex's activity over the weekend -- grilling steaks and laundry, going to Sam's and the grocery -- caught up to him today. He seemed especially tired and quiet, and more off balance than ...
So many questions
- By kareinone · Posted November 16, 2009
- 4 replies
- Well mom is still not doing good. She had the fluid drained off her left lung last Wed. she is still no better. They had said that she should feel better in a couple of days but that hasn't happened yet ...
"Filter" for Blood Clots
- By GitarGrl · Posted November 16, 2009
- 12 replies
- So they've decided to insert some kind of filter thing in my Mom's body to prevent the blood clots in her legs from traveling higher into dangerous places. I have never heard of this, but they say it's ...
16 nov 525 am wx 405os lots stiff back
- By levi · Posted November 16, 2009
- 15 replies
- wife ask to put somothing on it ...
My diagnosis
- By woodsjran · Posted November 15, 2009
- 10 replies
- I have no symptoms and my diagnosis came quite by accident. I have stage 1a non small cell adenocarcinoma lung cancer. I have been getting tested to prepare for my treatment. My lung function is at 77 ...
Tarceva
- By Cackie · Posted November 15, 2009
- 6 replies
- My Best Friend has been NED for two years now, thanks to Tarceva!! I am so happy!! It seems to be a wonder drug for so many of you. I have been hearing stories about people living much longer with much ...
Is this Week Over Yet??
- By Chi-Dreamer · Posted November 15, 2009
- 6 replies
- Anyone interested in how my last couple days have been? On Thurs I was scheduled for chemo that afternoon. About 10 Am I Went into the bathroom and noticed blood on the spout. I then went into my Moms ...
Help bring awareness to Canada!
- By Rosetta1213 · Posted November 14, 2009
- 2 replies
- Hello to my Lung Cancer Alliance Friends. I need your help. I am trying to get a Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Winnipeg, Canada. I Haven't been successful alone and am now sending a petition to our Mayor ...