Group, This morning I ran outdoors. It was the 1st day this year. I ran 5 miles. It was windy and hilly. The road was covered with slippery wet sand. I...
Friends, I'm sorry to say that I was spoofing you on April 1st. I did run outdoors for the first time this year. I did not break the world record for 5 miles...
We're gonna get ya for that Chuck!!!!!! Guess ya got us huh? lol. You take care and be well. Jan The winds of grace are always blowing just make sure to...
Hello, group! I came home today from my cardiologist appointment brimming with the good news, to find an email from a friend in Texas asking for our prayers....
YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss that's what I needed to hear today. Keep that good news coming my dear friend. Stay well....
And the news keeps getting better. Cardiologist called this evening. No surgery in my immediate future. The recovery has been so good that I'll just stay on...
Whoops! We can't talk about those things. How about trees? In 1958 my parents planted a 2 feet high twig in the backyard. It is now a 60 feet high elm tree...
I had my annual MRI and meeting with my radiation oncologist yesterday, and he says I have a clean bill of health. No sign of cancer anywhere after 6 years....
A last update on the "cardiac event" (my GP's words)... You guys all have wonderful powers! As I believe you know, my cardiologist put me on a "watch and see"...
Back again. I received the forwarded email from my 89-year-old neighbor's niece in Kansas. Her daughter is going through the cancer thing and needs all the...
Hi, all....I received the attached email from a neighbor who put me on several prayer lists....please add Katie Roth and her family to your prayer lists....she...
Last Sunday we returned to visit my mother and work on removing her tree. The visit was nice. We took her to my mother-in-law's home for a Passover Seder. We...
I just found out that my 74 year old father has prostate cancer. He is set up to go in for a bone scan next Tuesday. The doctor called back on Thursday as...
Laurie, It sounds as if your plate is really full these days. It goes without saying that you and your family have our prayers and best wishes. Cancer is a...
Marla, thanks for wonderful note, sometimes I think we get too caught up in things to see them clearly. I think it is the waiting to find out that is...
Hi all, my name is Marsha Claus and I'm a new member to the group. I found this group while doing some research on the internet last week. I am a three year...
I'm on the 6 month rotation as well. If I recall correctly, we had a celebration when it went from every 4 months to every 6 months. Now for that next...
HI Marsha. Welcome to this group. Many of us mostly "lurk" around here, but occasionally I am moved to reply to someone's post. From my perspective, going on...
Laurie, Have your mom (or someone in your family who will actually not look at the MD as a god) about prescription-strength Lyrica. It's a relatively new drug...
Marsha & Laurie, Yes, one of the many good things about being a SURVIVOR is that we have so many more things to celebrate. As the founder of this group, Jim,...
Laurie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Yes, having been there yourself can help when someone you love is diagnosed with cancer. But...
This morning a ran in a 5K race in Springfield, MA. It was a cold, dreary day. It was a great day. I ran my fastest race in 10 years and I finished FIRST in my...
Marsha, I'm Jackie, married to Chuck, who keeps this group going. The people hear have been an invaluable support to both of us during and after our cancer...
Thanks Jackie that means a lot. The support I have received from this group has been invaluable for me. Even if I just read some of the messages and don't...
WAY TO GO CHUCK. . . . dreams do really come true. . . I remember when I first read your notes when you discovered the website for survivors. We reached out...
Thanks for the encouragement. I go back to my oncologist the end of June. I look forward to my visits because once every six months I have the assurance...
Chuck: Way too go! You are such an inspiration! If I only had 1/2 of your energy I would be pleased. I am glad that Jackie is learning how to use your...