Hi Alpaca:
I highly recommend an outreach toDr Amit Sood
Mayo Clinic.
When I was diagnosed with lung cancer and had surgery to remove most of my left lung, Hope even questionable.
I became a cancer patient in The Paced Breathing Study with Dr Sood. Oncology nurse called every FR and I listed to a 15 minute DVD very often, as I completed a work book
that is now in one of Dr Amit Sood’s Books.
You can also find Dr Sood’s free daily messages on line.

The study made me realize the silver lining of cancer. It changed my life and my focus. I am a ten year survivor.
Let’s stay connected, ok?
Many silent blessings.
linda

Great topic Maureen, @alpaca
I encourage you to add your thoughts to this thread in the Mentors group, started by @windwalker
- How to address those with very serious diseases? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-address-those-with-very-serious-diseases/

Other mentors chimed in with their insightful thoughts. We didn't specifically talk about the acceptance of palliative care and living with a life-limiting diagnosis, but I would like to see you prompt the discussion in that direction. Thanks

Hi, Colleen. Can you tell me what my involvement will be in the teleconference? I remember that you had an agenda for the last one, and if it's the same, could you direct me to the place where it's posted? 
Thanks. 
We got home this evening from spending a week with our daughter and family in Alameda. I'm wiped out from the drive. Thursday afternoon is my weekly therapy, and having missed a week, I don't know how together I'll be on Thursday morning. As a rule, by Thursday, I'm feeling pretty used up, and I want you to know that it's possible that I won't have much to contribute because of depression and anxiety. I don't mean to predict a bad day for myself, but I know how I usually feel. 
Talk with you tomorrow. 
Jim Dickinson 

Hi Jim,
I can imagine that you're wiped from traveling.

There is an agenda for the call tomorrow. All the details of how to call in and the agenda can be found in the message at the top of this discussion thread. Here's the link to take you directly to that message https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/mentor-teleconference-november-2017/

You can be as involved as you wish to be in the teleconference. I have some new things to show and tell about Connect, and we also want to allow for open discussion so that anyone can share their ideas, insights, challenges and triumphs. Consider it a casual get together among like-minded friends.

I will host the teleconference twice. Most people are taking part in the 10 am PT call. You also have the option to join the 6pm PT call if that works better for you.

@jimhd Jim, I understand the feeling you have from traveling. I feel wiped out from being busy outside of the house two days in a row. You know, going to the doctors, pharmacy, and a stop at the grocery store. There have been times I couldn't make a teleconference due to being in bed from pain or fatigue. Let me tell you what @colleenyoung and @JustinMcClanahan have said to me : Take care of yourself!
I imagine that worrying about the meeting and what you will be able to do has you feeling very anxious. Jim, it's really ok. Take care of you. Do what is best for your health and well being. You will be able to see what was discussed on the tele conference.

Be well,
Jen

I understand too Jim. Sometimes we have to step back and take a break, recover from our busy endeavours. Well said, Jen.

@sandytoes14

Thanks, Jen. I think I'll make the meeting.

Jim