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Lost sister
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Sadly, I lost my sister to lung cancer on April 2,2011. Laurel was diagnosed just one month prior to her death Sadly she was the 7th family member to have lung cancer.My nephew age 30, my mother aged…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by kindredspirit Apr 27, 2011.

 

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kindredspirit replied to John H MOD's discussion A new battle - COPD
"Hi John, You are our rock and inspiration!  Hang in there, you beat lung cancer, now you will beat this! I also will keep you in prayer, and please keep us posted!   God Bless,, Doris"
May 15
kindredspirit replied to Lobsterman-Dave's discussion Stable and Counting
"So very happy nyou had a great trip. I am happy you went, and had a little hiatus, I took a trip last year, and because of my ole gray hair I was able to get on the plane first (with the elderly, and kids) and it was great! I knew some day I would…"
Apr 17
kindredspirit replied to KDDHope's discussion Scan 2
"WOW! Great news! The wait was hard, but the news was great! Also congrats on your graduation. Your dad is also proud"
Apr 17
kindredspirit replied to Lobsterman-Dave's discussion Stable and Counting
"Good for you Dave! Go and have a wonderful trip, and try not to focus on the disease, And Happy Anniversity, altho a little late!"
Apr 9
kindredspirit replied to Carol.B's discussion Newly diagnoised, scared silly
"Carol, I also am happy you changed doctors to one you feel comfortable with. Also the fact that they find no lymph node involvement  is good news . My lung cancer was in the left upper lung, they were fortunate to do a needle biopsy, and so I…"
Jan 17
kindredspirit replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Hi sorry to be so long in replying. I agree with Amy you need to ask the Dr. the questions asked by Amy. When I had my surgery, the only residule discomfort is when I get real tired my back aches . I cannot sit at the sewing machine and sew very…"
Dec 20, 2011
kindredspirit replied to carmasp's discussion Lung Cancer Awareness Month
"I will keep you in my prayers Let5 us know how things go when you recover from the surgery    Bless you Doris      "
Dec 6, 2011
kindredspirit replied to carmasp's discussion Lung Cancer Awareness Month
"Hi jc I totally agree with you. I also wrote to Avon and told them that when they started sponsering lung cancer I would buy their products. No answer.Let's get together as a group and send letters to these organizations demanding they support…"
Dec 6, 2011
kindredspirit commented on TeamLCA's blog post Know a great lung cancer support group? Nominate it for an award!
"The support group at UCD Med Center is the greatest! They have now added Mercy Hospital group Mercy is building a large cancer center, and UCD is opening one soon!   Doris "
Sep 6, 2011
kindredspirit replied to cas3sgl's discussion Another newbie
"Hi Art By all means have the surgery! I had a left upper lobe lobectomy 6 years ago and I have no trouble breathing nor any problems with pain at the surgical site. My surgery was the old fashioned way with a long incision . I was in the hospital…"
Aug 30, 2011
kindredspirit replied to Melissa's discussion Another new person
"Melissa, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband It must be hard for you, especially now with your health problems. Do you live near a teaching hospital? Here in Sacramento, we have a great lung cancer support group.hopefully you can…"
Jul 11, 2011
kindredspirit replied to LLee's discussion My Mom just had lung surgery
"Wow walking 20 minutes already! That's great! I had my upper left lobe taken out, and it seems like it took me a lot longer to get up to walking that much. Her pain will decrease slowly, but tell her to keep on doing what she is doing, as it…"
Jul 11, 2011
kindredspirit replied to Izzysmom08's discussion My pity-party...
"You are special! Always remember that! We all have difficult times, that's ok! How special you are to take care of cats You keep up the good spirits, and remember there are many who care about you, and we will keep you in our prayers!  You…"
Jul 2, 2011
kindredspirit replied to Izzysmom08's discussion My pity-party...
"Wow! You have been thru a lot! The things you have been through are enough, but the lack of sleep is the worst. I can still remember the times (new baby with colic) I suffered from lack of sleep, and it was awful. I do agree, that you should ask for…"
Jun 28, 2011
kindredspirit replied to Diana48's discussion Sweetest word to my ears......remission
"Wow Great news! Way to go Keep the faith You are an inspiration to everyone Doris T"
Jun 13, 2011
kindredspirit replied to John H MOD's discussion We are all survivors!
"True John we are all survivors! We are here to uplift others. I am happy to hear from everyone, and I wish them well. I also am a survivor 6 years in Aug. So everyone,  please hang in there, there is hope!"
Jun 13, 2011

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I have/had lung cancer, I am a lung cancer advocate
I am a lung cancer suvivor.( 5 Years!) My entire family has been devastated by this disease. My mother,, brother nephew,, sister, and daughter have all died from lung cancer. Due to my familys history, and a very alert doctor ( I had only told her about my daughter) she had me have an x ray and I had lung cancer. It was stage 1 I had surgery, and am now cancer free! I speak at groups, encouraging more funding for lung cancer research

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