Thank you Brian,

I understand totally (not that I want to) what this disease entails.

My husband has since had a PET scan that showed sugar uptake in his lung. We couldn't wait to see if this was benign, and he had surgery to remove his top lobe of his right lung two weeks ago. Thank GOD it was benign.

Seems this sort of lung nodule is very common in the Bay area. (We live in Maryland) Now we are counting on the fact that his CT is clear and he may get back to his normal activities soon. My main concern is whether the doctors are telling us the whole truth.....along with thousands of others out there, I'm sure.

This disease is a monster! It lives, breaths, and reproduces in our lives, and there is absolutely nothing we can do (as caregivers) to prevent it. I've watched my strapping hero be reduced to a 6 foot skeleton! I hate it, but I want to know what others have experienced.

Am I giving false hope to my boys? They are only 12 and 8?

I'm sorry......I just want answers and nobody seems to be able to give them.

I realize that every case is different, but when I hear him gasp for breath at night, is that normal?" He's lost 40 lbs.....where do you go for hope?

I have to believe in God and leave it in his hands.

God Bless,
Michelle