[Feeling so down]

G'day, Jana! Good to see your post. Sorry the pain continues. I think it never goes away, just diminishes with time. Don

[Getting to Know You - December 06]

Very happy for you, Ann. I had wondered why your daily questions were missing.

We got through Thanksgiving okay and are now bracing for Christmas. I have most of my shopping done (online and things I have found around the house!). I continue in a grief support group, which has helped. Keeping an eye on my three kids and their coping. Had my grandson for a day (college freshman) before Thanksgiving, and we went to see casino Royale (very good). Don

[update on dad again]

Stable is good. Glad to hear it. Don

[Encouraging CT scan results]

Aloha! And congratulations!

[Constipation during chemo?]

Both the chemo and pain meds can contribute to constipation. My wife fought that all the time with laxatives, particularly Lactulose. Don

[bone mets]

Generally, they can only radiate an area once because of damage to the general area. So usually radiologists will not radiate bone mets unless there is severe pain or threat to the bone integrity. They usually rely on chemo to diminish the bone mets in those cases.

My wife had many bone mets, and the general rule was followed with her. She also took Zometa once a month to strengthen bones and help prevent bone mets.

I don't know anything about your second question. Don

[AAWWW PICKLES!!]

Rats!

[To Port or Not to Port????]

You dad sounds like an excellent candidate for the port. I also was under the impression there were more "fer" ports than "agin". My wife had one for 4 years and was very appreciative of it. You do have to be sure it doesn't get infected, though. A saline/heparin wash should be done after every use and once a month if there is no activity. Good luck. Don

[I miss Bunny]

Congratulations, Amie, on your recent marriage, and congratulations on your impending child. You have been busy! Don

[Pain in Neck and Chest]

I agree the doctor should be alerted whenever there is severe or chronic pain. It could be the treatment. Don

[Vent]

Is this the only drug store or pharmacy available to you? I would tend to look for another. Don

[Joel 2nd chemo/Holidays]

Super!

[Thank you for wonderful posts]

I'm right there with you, Laurey. Don

[Officially 9 years of Survival!]

Congratulations, Donna! That is terrific. Don

[Not so good news about Darrell.Update 12/8. I am heartbroken]

Prayers for Darrell.

[Hi Everyone!]

Good to see your post, Rochelle, and glad to get the update on your mom. Don

[my father has lung cancer]

Welcome, Wiesia! My best to your dad. Don

[I started my course to get my CNA/CHHA!!]

Proud of you, Christy! You're going to be great. Don

[Can this be true]

Whoo Hoo! Congratulations!

[A Giggle]

Not a problem for me, Bill. I was amused, reading through your posts, knowing that eventually you were going to get it right. Look at it this way -- you won't soon forget Don and Lucie. Welcome, my friend, and I look forward to your posts. Don

[A Giggle]

Was there any soul selling in this deal? LOL

[A Pain In The Butt.]

Some kids are like that!

[Newbie]

Welcome!

[CT scan results good]

Awesome, Rob!

[Hi Everybody - thanks for being here]

Welcome, Kevin! Lots of support here as well as info. Keep us posted. Don