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Old 11-15-2002, 09:38 PM  
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Hate to break it to you, but lung cancer is big time fatal. When people say that a certain percent survive it, they survive it only for a few years more. My dad died of lung cancer 7 years ago. It wasn't pretty, unfortunately. We had an oncologist that was practical in nature and gave him only radiation treatments. This way he was able to function normally without pain right up until the day he died. Once you get lung cancer, the only thing that can possible help you is cutting out pieces of your lung. Even then, it has to be caught WAY early. Sorry to be such a bummer, dude. Having been where you are now, I feel for you. Spend time with your father. Talk about shit you always wanted to talk about. Most importantly, say you love him! Just say the words. You may never get another chance.
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