Bill and I are back from a long day at the hospital. It appears that my lung situation is stable. In fact, the doctor even said that it looked good!! I am planning to start the standard chemotherapy on Monday 6/16. It will be a 5-1/2 hour experience every 3 weeks. I will follow a pretty well proven regime of chemotherapy- Taxol and Carboplatin. Until I start, if I will have side effects and which ones will affect me when.She said to expect the second week to be the tired one. Otherwise, I should feel pretty good (as I do now). I am disinclined to participate in a clinical trial forAvastin and Erlotinib (two molecular agents which inhibit the growth of blood vessels). I guess my true nature of going with the proven agents is coming through. I intend to pursue complementary therapies of an Eastern sort, including acupuncture for nausea, yoga and Reiki for relaxation and strength. I want to maintain a positive outlook throughout since my healing has gone well to date. I think we are both feeling fairly optimistic at this point. Enjoy the weekend and take me off your worry list. It may not be the best summer but I will be fine!