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Oh Kel: I am so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts aand prayers for you and your family. Deb

Awww geez Kel: My heart goes out to you and your mother. I do know what you mean as when my mom first started treatment she ended up having seizures and a few ambulance rides later, they had us believing the worst and at that time I was hoping for peace for her, no matter how much I loved her. Keep the faith Kel, I will be praying hard for you two no matter what happens, Deborah

Hi Bev: Sorry to hear of your troubles. My Mom has the exact same thing going on and she finished PCI mid-February. She has her next check June 7, so hoping all is good. My thoughts and prayers are with you and take good care of yourself, Deborah

Tons of prayers for your mom Kel. Thinking and praying for you both, Deb

Hi Sandy: I got that same "US, Canada" difference crap that you got from my mother's onc., but if I told him to do something, he did it. Your Dad's onc. is telling you the truth about the chemo. however, but if they picked up signs awhile ago, they should have been on it then. It's just negligence as far as I'm concerned if they don't get on it at first sign. GET YOUR DAD A DIFFERENT DOCTOR!!! They cannot deny you that just because we have a weird health system up here as opposed to the States. They may say it's a money making issue down in the States, but up here I think it's politics....gotta save those health care bucks and make all the politicians proud!!! Boloney!!! Alberta has just had a record fundraising year concerning cancer, so they can spend some on the patients I think!! When you do get a different doctor, insist on the kind of care you want for your father. I cannot even tell you how many times I have had to "go to the mat" in the Cross for things that my Mom needed, so don't be shy, do what you have to do to get good care for your Dad. And if all else fails, check into Calgary, they have a great Cancer Institute there. Good luck to you and your Dad Sandy, keep us posted, Deb

Boy do I know exactly what you mean, I have hesistated posting about my mother for so long as not to "tempt the fates"! I guess I just have to learn to put my faith where it should be, in God, and don't worry so much. Take good care, Deb

That's great news! Hoping that all your scans for now on are all clean, Deb

Thanks everyone for sharing in the news. She is out doing yardwork again as we speak. She has a doc. appt. today. Hope the good news keeps coming!! Deb

How totally awesome for you! Great news to hear. Deb

Hey Don: Good to hear that you both are on the mend. Prayers for continued healing for you two. Love and prayers, Deb

Awww Kel, That just brings tears to my eyes. Such a horrible disease this is that robs us of our loved ones. I will be praying for her. Deb

Thoughts and prayers for you Betty. Deb

Hey all: Yesterday my Mom was out mowing the lawn and telling me that her strength is coming back....BIG TIME!! How awesome, I am so happy for her, but insecure at the same time watching the crappy news so many have had on the board. Should I be paranoid?? Praying for you all, Deb

Hey Kel: How is your mom doing, have been hoping you would post an update. Love and prayers for all, Deb

Hi Sandy: I am sending you a PM. My mother had treatment at the Cross too and she is doing great. Her oncologist at the Cross told her that if she does not relapse within three months that he could reuse the same chemo. He also mentioned Topotecan that could be used. I sent you his name, see if you can see him. All the best, Deb BTW, I have found some of the doctors at the Cross to be @sses!!!

Got a bunch coming your way.....

Oh my gosh Betty, I can't believe this. I know that I have not been a steady poster on the board, but I read daily and you are one of the people that has touched me deeply with your empathy and cheerful advice. I can not find the words to express how sad I am right now. You are like a rock to many and I am hoping that a miracle touches your life real soon as I know He can provide. Prayers and strength for you, Deb

Sorry to hear your mother is going through such a hard time right now. Have you asked the doctors about Zofran and Megace? The Zofran will keep the nausea at bay, and the Megace will increase her appetite. My mother relied on it for awhile after treatment and now she is 2 lbs over her weight when she originally got sick. Hope this helps, Deborah

1. God and His miraculious intervention in my life sooo many times. 2. My mother's recovery and hopefully continued good spirits and renewed health. 3. My 2 sons and thier awesome antics and ways to make me smile. 4. My S/O, I have never met another man like him, he has all the best qualities. 5. The simple and sweet things in life that you get a glimpse of every day. This is really thought provoking and GREAT!!! Thanks guys!! Love and prayers for all, Deb

How totally AWESOME.....great news and congrats!!! Deb

Ditto what everybody else has said....YOU CAN DO IT and it is okay to be scared, you wouldn't be human if you weren't!! Love and prayers for you, Deb

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family, Deb

My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. So, so sorry on the loss of your father. Take good care, Deb

Awesome, awesome, awesome....hope he is up and outta there soon!! Take care, Deb

Hey Joanie: As many prayers as I can muster coming your way.... Take care, Deb