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Papa's Recipe....

By Viktory · New reply 11:48 pm
Discussion in Hope, friends and humor · 4 replies
I have had some requests for my World Famous (the world inside my head) Lemon and Coconut Rumballs.....so I am posting them. The original recipe is for Bourbon Balls and the Lemon and Coconut ones are ...

Jim is stable

By cruisegal · New reply 11:48 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 6 replies
Dr. Heymach at MDA said he is stable. All bloodwork is fine! I thought he would need platelets after bruising every time he bumps into something. Dr. said sometimes it takes a few rounds for the chemo ...

Mark 's Cancer

By Sherryszcz · New reply 11:47 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 3 replies
Hi everyone Mark has hernia in his lower intestines, He has stage 4 adenocarcinoma, getting ready for his Chemo Monday, would it be dangerous to get the hernia surgery before Mon. then get the chemo Mon ...

Scan update

By zippi · New reply 11:45 pm
Discussion in Small cell lung cancer - Extensive · 4 replies
ok scans stayed the same as in march. Dr. said we should not do anymore chemo but its our choice but should do the pci treatments. but i think we r going to do 2 more round of chemo. i ask the dr what ...

Blood Transfusion

By crlindeman · New reply 11:45 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 3 replies
Had bloodwork today and my red blood cells are down to a 7.2 count. My Dr has set me up for two unit of blood tomorrow. Has anyone else a transfusion? And how did you feel afterwards ...

Please pray for my husband Alex, scan result tom.

By Moorka · New reply 11:29 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 7 replies
Dear Inspire Friends, Please help me to pray for my husband Alex. Scan results tom. God bless you! Thank you ...

My year anniversary.

By pinamia11 · New reply 11:11 pm
Discussion in What, me worry? · 17 replies
5/9/11 I lost my lobes. RLL and RML. Long road it's been but what can I say? I just hope that the cancer was all gotten and that I live to be old. That's what we all hope for. Just marking my "anniversary ...

Five years on Inspire

By stage4survivor · New reply 11:10 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - General · 25 replies
Have met some incredible and resilient people, many friends along this road. Mostly a positive experience but, the memories are bittersweet, especially when I look at my "Friends List" and those who are ...

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)

By newfie32 · Posted 11:07 pm
Discussion in Small cell lung cancer - General · 0 replies
My small cell lung cancer had barely started and the upper portion of right lung was removed. Tested 11 lymph nodes and it had not spread. Completed 18 IV chemo treatments (etoposide +carboplatin) with ...

MRI

By cpapa · New reply 10:27 pm
Journal · 8 replies
I'm at my doctors office now waiting for my out come of my routine MRI. it will be a good reading but I'm still nervous will let everyone know later ...

1 year

By betsy1947 · New reply 10:15 pm
Discussion in Small cell lung cancer - Extensive · 3 replies
Its been 1 yr since dx of sclc ext. still on chemo,(3rd line) going for next scan 5/21,wouldnt ned be nice.Thanks to all of u for ur advice and inspiration. I just thank GOD everyday when i get out of ...

inspire friends please say a prayer for my mum ct on thursday

By luellalove · New reply 10:06 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 11 replies
Dear friends, As most of you know i'm requsting a prayer for my mums cton thursday, its all your prayers i believe have kept her stable for a year ...she feels well and hasnt been on treatment since november..please ...

Xalkori used for rare childhood lymphoma

By smspaz3 · New reply 9:39 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 1 reply
There is a story on tonight's (Wed. 5/16) NBC Nightly News about how doctors were given permission to use Xalkori to try treat a rare form of lymphoma in which the children had a genetic mutation. I tried ...

Raising Funds for Lung Cancer Research.

By Wendiau · New reply 9:16 pm
Discussion in Lung cancer events · 10 replies
I am wanting to raise $$$ for Lung Cancer research...I have 2 daughters and the 3 of us all have very long hair... we will be shaving it and hopefully trying to raise some funds. Could anyone give me ...

a need to vent please

By LisGC · New reply 9:15 pm
Discussion in Family members and caregivers · 27 replies
Im so angry...my husband had stage 111b nomo pancoast tumour..treated with agressive radio/chemo....now two yrs NED :-)....what has made me angry and a real need to vent is his sister said to him on phone ...

TARCEVA DIVAS AND DUDES

By Marie-Zee100 · New reply 9:14 pm
Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 16 replies
Welcome old friends and newbees to our branch of the Tarceva tree. How is everyone feeling this week? UPS and DOWNS? Give us a TWEET ...

CT on Tuesday after 6 chemo treatments

By Amber52 · New reply 9:07 pm
Discussion in Small cell lung cancer - Extensive · 6 replies
If CT comes back NED they are going to stop Chemo and do PCI for 15 days. Does this sound right? I am very frightened of the PCI, especialy after one doctor told that since I was not an accountant therefore ...

Natural cure

By blujonny · New reply 9:04 pm
Discussion in Treatment options · 3 replies
Just found this article on a different way to treat cancer, thought it might be interesting. http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/health/m emphis-man-uses-natural-cancer-treatment -rpt-20120514 ...

Chemo is on the agenda now...scared

By deelear · New reply 9:03 pm
Discussion in Treatment options · 30 replies
Follow up onc visit was a surprise to say the least. I wasn't prepared to hear that I am advised to have adjuvant chemo. It wasn't discussed or mentioned until today! %30 chance of cancer returning because ...

Offering Hope I am so Happy I can... My Dads Story

By LuvmyDaddy · New reply 8:51 pm
Discussion in Small cell lung cancer - General · 22 replies
Hey You all know me pretty well, Super Anxious and always worried for my dad. In July 2010 My dad was diagnosed SCLC Limited, I am pretty sure after alot of research he was actually extensive saince he ...

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