God took the fragrance of a flower, The majesty of a tree, The gentleness of morning dew, The calm of a quiet sea, The beauty of a twilight hour, The soul of a starry night The laughter of the rippling brook, The grace of a bird in flight, Then God fashioned from these things A creation like no other, And when His masterpiece was through, He called it simply...MOTHER.
Special ^j^ I want to wish you a Happy Mothers Day. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless.
Thinking of you always / Patty~Mom To Angel Nicholas Zanfini Jr. ((Angel Friend) )Read >>
Thinking of you always / Patty~Mom To Angel Nicholas Zanfini Jr. ((Angel Friend) )
Thank you so much Denise for the beautiful poem and Angel. I will cherish them always..And I want to thank you for taking the time to light candles for my son Nicholas. I know he is looking down on all who is thinking of him. I pray for you and your Family always..Thank you again with all my heart.
Thank you so much for the most beautiful picture of Angie. I love it. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. When I learn how to make graphics I will send tons to you. You deserve them.
You have done a beautiful job on your Mom's site. I'm sure she is as proud of a peacock of you. Charlotte was my Great Grandmother's name. It's so pretty. Your Mom seem to be a wonderful woman. Heck she must have been she raised you into a fine woman.
I also want to thank you for always lighting candles for Ang. This is my Angie's World and this is where I go to be alone with her a little bit each day. (most days)
When candles and tributes come in, it's like receiving presents. You surely understand.
Take care and have a nice weekend. Sending you and your Mom lots of hugs. oxoxo
Someone like you / Angie Daughter Of Angel (Nicholas Cannati )Read >>
Someone like you / Angie Daughter Of Angel (Nicholas Cannati )
Denise,
You are such a special person. Thank you so much for all of your kind words to our family. Life is so different for us right now as I am sure that it is for your family also. Sometimes there are just no words to explain how we feel. My dad was just like your mom. He did not want to leave us. He would tell me that his body was failing him and he was so dissapointed. But he did not give up. He fought so hard to stay with us and for that I get up every single day and fight. Some days are harder than others and it definitely does not get easier. But having someone like you. Someone who understands what it is like to loose a parent, someone who cares enough to send us such beautiful words, is truly a blessing and it helps get through those hard days. So, thank you Denise...
Have a wonderful Easter and I will be thinking of you and your family. God Bless
Respiratory Disease Lung Cancer What is lung cancer? For More Information Greenebaum Cancer Center: Treatment Programs Our Thoracic Oncology Program treat patients with all types of thoracic malignancies and perform the largest number of thoracic procedures in the Mid-Atlantic region. more» Lung cancer usually starts in the lining of the bronchi, but can also begin in other areas of the respiratory system, including the trachea, bronchioles, or alveoli.
Lung cancers are believed to develop over a period of many years.
Nearly all lung cancers are carcinomas, a cancer that begins in the lining or covering tissues of an organ.
The tumor cells of each type of lung cancer grow and spread differently, and each type requires different treatment. More than 95 percent of lung cancers belong to the group called bronchogenic carcinoma.
Lung cancers are generally divided into two types:
Non-small cell lung cancer is more common than small cell lung cancer. The three main kinds of non-small cell lung cancer are named for the type of cells in the tumor: Squamous cell carcinoma, also called epidermoid carcinoma, is the most common type of lung cancer in men. It often begins in the bronchi, and usually does not spread as quickly as other types of lung cancer. Adenocarcinoma usually begins along the outer edges of the lungs and under the lining of the bronchi. It is the most common type of lung cancer in women and in people who have never smoked. Large cell carcinomas are a group of cancers with large, abnormal-looking cells. These tumors usually begin along the outer edges of the lungs. Small cell lung cancer, sometimes called oat cell cancer because the cancer cells may look like oats when viewed under a microscope, grows rapidly and quickly spreads to other organs. General Information Regarding Cancer It is the nature of cells to divide and increase their number in a process called mitosis. Normal cells divide to replace those lost or to repair injuries only, then stop dividing.
Cancer is an abnormal, continuing multiplying of cells. The cells divide uncontrollably and may grow into adjacent tissue or spread to distant parts of the body. The mass of cancer cells will eventually become large enough to produce lumps, masses or tumors that can be detected. These lumps, masses or tumors can be benign or malignant:
benign tumors:
are not cancerous
can usually be removed
do not come back in most cases
do not spread to other parts of the body and the cells do not invade other tissues malignant tumors:
are cancerous can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs metastasize (cancer cells break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form secondary tumors in other parts of the body) The smallest cancer that can be detected by examination, x-ray, or scan is slightly less than one-fourth of an inch in diameter and contains between a million to a billion cancer cells.
General Categories of Cancers There are several general categories of cancer, with carcinomas and adenocarcinomas being the most common:
Carcinomas are cancers that occur in epithelial surfaces -- the cells that form the outer surface of the body to line or cover the body cavities, tubes and passageways
Adenocarcinomas are cancers that form on a glandular surface, such as the lung, breast, prostate, ovary or kidney
Sarcomas are cancers that occur in supporting structures, such as bone, muscle, cartilage, fat or fibrous tissue.
Leukemias and lymphomas are the cancers occur in blood cell elements. Brain cancers, nerve cancers, melanomas and certain testicular and ovarian cancers do not fall into a general category.
Metastatic cancer can spread from its original location to other parts of the body.
It is important to find out what kind of lung cancer a person has. The different types of carcinomas, involving different regions of the lung, may cause different symptoms and are treated differently. What are the symptoms of lung cancer? Lung cancer usually does not cause symptoms when it first develops, but symptoms often become present after the tumor begins growing. A cough is the most common symptom of lung cancer. The following are the other most common symptoms for lung cancer; however, each person may experience symptoms differently:
constant chest pain shortness of breath wheezing recurring lung infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis bloody or rust colored sputum hoarseness swelling of the neck and face caused by a tumor that presses on large blood vessels near the lung pain and weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand caused by a tumor that presses on certain nerves near the lung fever for unknown reason Like all cancers, lung cancer can cause:
fatigue loss of appetite loss of weight headache pain in other parts of the body not affected by the cancer bone fractures Other symptoms can be caused by substances made by lung cancer cells -- referred to as a paraneoplastic syndrome. Certain lung cancer cells produce a substance that causes a sharp drop in the level of sodium in the blood, which can cause many symptoms, including confusion and sometimes even coma.
None of these symptoms is a sure sign of lung cancer. Only a doctor can tell whether a patient's symptoms are caused by cancer or by another problem. Consult your doctor for a diagnosis.
What are the risk factors for lung cancer? A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Several risk factors make a person more likely to develop lung cancer:
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, with more than 90 percent of lung cancers thought to be a result of smoking. Additional risk factors include:
second-hand smoke - breathing in the smoke of others. smoking marijuana cigarettes, which: contain more tar than tobacco cigarettes. are inhaled very deeply. are smoked all the way to the end where tar content is the highest. Because marijuana is an illegal substance, it is not possible to control whether it contains fungi, pesticides and other additives.
recurring inflammation, such as from tuberculosis and some types of pneumonia. asbestos exposure. talcum powder. While no increased risk of lung cancer has been found from the use of cosmetic talcum powder, some studies of talc miners and millers suggest a higher risk of lung cancer and other respiratory diseases from their exposure to industrial grade talc. Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral which in its natural form may contain asbestos, although by law, all home-use talcum products (baby, body, and facial powders) have been asbestos-free. cancer-causing agents in the workplace, including: radioactive ores such as uranium arsenic vinyl chloride nickel chromates coal products mustard gas chloromethyl ethers radon - a radioactive gas that cannot been seen, tasted or smelled. It is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium. family history personal history of lung cancer vitamin A deficiency People who do not get enough vitamin A are at increased risk of lung cancer. Taking too much vitamin A may also increase lung cancer risk. air pollution In some cities, air pollution may slightly increase the risk of lung cancer. How is lung cancer diagnosed? What is a risk factor? A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, have different risk factors.
Although these factors can increase a person's risk, they do not necessarily cause the disease. Some people with one or more risk factors never develop the disease, while others develop disease and have no known risk factors.
Knowing your risk factors to any disease can help to guide you into the appropriate actions, including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. In addition to a complete medical history to check for risk factors and symptoms, and a physical examination to provide other information about signs of lung cancer and other health problems, procedures used to diagnose lung cancer include:
chest x-ray - to look for any mass or spot on the lungs. other special x-rays and scans (such as the CT (computed tomography) scan) - can provide more precise information about the size, shape, and position of a tumor. sputum cytology - a study of phlegm (spit) cells under a microscope. needle biopsy - a needle is guided into the mass while the lungs are being viewed on a CT scan and a sample of the mass is removed and evaluated in the pathology laboratory under a microscope. bronchoscopy - a fiberoptic flexible, lighted tube is passed through the mouth into the bronchi to help find centrally located tumors or blockages, and gather samples of tissue or fluids to be examined under a microscope. mediastinoscopy - a process in which a small cut is made in the neck so that a tissue sample can be taken from the lymph nodes (mediastinal nodes) along the windpipe and the major bronchial tube areas to evaluate under a microscope. x-rays and scans of the brain, liver, bone, and adrenal glands - to determine if the cancer has spread from where it started into other areas of the body. Other tests and procedures may be used as well.
Treatment for lung cancer: Specific treatment will be determined by your doctor(s) based on:
your age, overall health and medical history extent of the disease your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies expectations for the course of the disease your opinion or preference Surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy may be used in the treatment of lung cancer.
surgery
Three main types of surgery are most often used in lung cancer treatment. The choice depends on the size and location of the tumor, the extent of the cancer, the general health of the patient, and other factors. segmental or wedge resection - to remove only a small part of the lung lobectomy - removal of an entire lobe of the lung pneumonectomy - removal of an entire lung radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) - the use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing and dividing. chemotherapy - the use of drugs to kill cancer cells.
Email between Denise and Patty, mom's nurse / Denise Read >>
Email between Denise and Patty, mom's nurse / Denise
Hi neesie!
Thank you for that thoughtful and heartfelt letter. I am very sorry for your loss but rellieved that your mother's suffering is over. You are right though, cancer is ugly. Myy 21 year old nephew is battlling with it right now. I want you to know that before I met your mother and father ( your whole family actually) I was hating being a nurse. Your mother and father made me fall in love with my profession again. They were such a dear and sweet couple and I feel so honored to have known both of them and to share in their love for each other. It was so refreshing and hope inspiring. I pray for his peace in the times to come. Sometimes I think if we wish them back it delays their arrival in the intended destination. I will remember her always as the cutie pie who made me love life and nursing again. Tell your father my heart and prayers are with him. I will venture down there to visit one day. Please know that she is watching over you. I will never forget the conversations we had as I would sneak into her room and sit with her, she was a joy to talk to . I have missed her. thank you again for letting me know. I am sorry that I never got to see her one last time. hopefully we can rectify that with visits. I would love for you to meet my Justine. She is starting to calm down now. take care of yourself and always know that I am here if you need to talk.
Love Patty
>From: Denise Miller <nesey40@yahoo.com> >To: pattygill@hotmail.com, jcenurse@aol.com >Subject: Re: Patient....Charlotte Luce >Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:17:54 -0700 (PDT) > >Patty, Julie, Dale and Angie, > > On Monday, August 13th my mother lost her battle with cancer. She died at approximately 9:28 a.m. at the hospital in Del Rio. She went in as she was constipated and they said she would be out within 24 hours or so. We were not worried until around 8:00 a.m. they called for family. They began to take her to the hospice room and she died within 10 minutes. Mom fought to the bitter end. Her funeral was huge as we had approx. 400 people there. She died peacefully and in her sleep as they said her lungs finally collapsed. Mom did not want to die. But when she did she left quietly. We barely noticed she was gone. We are all saddened and having a difficult time. Dad is devastated. He loved her for so many years. Cancer is an ugly thing. We want you to know each of you made mom feel comfortable and she left this earth having the best care ever while she was at the Methodist Heart Hospital. In fact, she didn't want to leave. She was scared. Thank you for loving our mother/wife as much as we did. She was special and each of us are very fortunate to have known her. Keep in touch,
She is so proud... / Tammy Daugher Of Gene Willams Read >>
She is so proud... / Tammy Daugher Of Gene Willams
Denise,
The love you show for your mother is a true testiment of the kind of mother Charlotte was. She raised a beautiful, kind and wonderful person, that is a reflection of her. She is so proud of the person you've turned out to be, I feel that in my heart!!
I thank the Lord everyday for the new friend I've found in you, I asked daddy to give her a hug from me and thank her for having you.
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