Don Wood

Hi, Tracy. Good to see you back. Sorry your dad has more trials. Yes, cancer in the rib is a lot less serious than cancer in the spine. I wonder if radiation has been considered to lessen the pain. Lucie has had several bone mets irradiated with the result of significant pain reduction. I also think Aug. is a long time to wait. Don

Hi, Cheryl! Good to see you back and posting again. Lucie was on Taxotere, along with Carboplatin, every three weeks for six rounds. Taxotere is very potent and normally has a lot of side effects -- hair loss, nausea, fatigue, mouth fungus, fingers and toes necrosis, diarrhea, skin rash, etc. Lucie had it all at one time or another during the treatment. We called it the "chemo from hell", but we swear by its effectiveness. Lucie was pretty clear for a year. Good luck, Don

Joni, so saddened at the loss of Robert. God's grace and peace. Let us know how we may help you through the grief process and beyond. Don

Super celebration of his birthday. That is so important. Don

Sounds like Hospice is giving TBone what he wants and needs. And he likes the people. A winner, in my book. Don

Don, what a loving gesture for your mom! I would have done the same for Lucie except i had none to shave! You're a good son. Don

So sad. May you find peace. Don

Tess, so sorry Robert has to go through all this pain. I pray for his comfort and peace. Don

God's healing grace.

Prayers for you, Dad and Mom. Don

Very saddened by this turn of events. My sympathies. Don

Glad you're back home, Cheryl. Keep Jack in line! Don

Welcome back, Andrea.

Charolette, thanks for the update. It sounds good for the most part. Glad to hear it. Tell hubby to have a great summer. Don

Glad to see you back, Dean, and hope the break helped. We all need a break now and then, I think. Don

TeeTaa, thanks for the update on TBone. Prayers comin', especially in controlling the pain. Don

Go, Connie!

Great news, Jamie! Good news is always welcome. Don

Renee, you might ask the onc about Zometa or Aredia for the bone mets. Don

Welcome, Jane. Good to have you aboard. Let us know how we may support you. Don

Welcome, Sherri. Glad you joined us. Let us know how we can support you. Don

Kim, prayers for you and your mom. My wife frequently talks in her sleep, and I am sure it is the medications. Don

Yes, my wife takes a monthly IV for bone mets. There are two major ones -- Zometa nad Aredia. You should ask the onc about them. Don

David, welcome to the world of Medicare! Congratulations on your birthday and your one year of survivorship. Way to go, dude! Don

Ginny, I don't know how I missed your post until today. You are both in my prayers, and I hope you get the help you need. Don