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Hi Karen, I feel so bad that you have to work and could not be there for him. But at least he has his family there now. One of the reasons they precribe Oxy is that it last longer then other pain medications. So he should be able to sleep longer through the night without having to get up and take another pill. I don't know much about the milligrams, but maybe his dosage has to be adjusted. Sometimes it just takes a body time to adjust to medications, so check it our for a week or so and see if there is any improvement. Poor guy, I feel so bad that he is hurting. My heart goes out to you too as you feel so helpless at times. Just try and make him as comfortable as you can. My prayers go out to you both. Maryanne

Hi Heidi, So glad things turned out well for your mom. The clear margin is great, you could not have received better news!! Your mom just has to rehab now, which will take some time but she will bounce back and be herself again. You guys must be so happy to hear that news!! I am so excited for you. From stage III to NED, that is really great. Maryanne

Hi Kevin, Like Andrea said there are false positives. It happens all the time. Hope that is your case. Keep us informed. Keeping my fingers crossed that all will turn out in your favor. Keep that positive attitude going!! Maryanne

Hi Charlie, I just want to say Iam so glad that it is going well for you. I can't imagine the anticipation you went through waiting to get your treatment. Keeping my fingers crossed the other ones will go the same. Maryanne

Hi Patti, Tough times for you and your mom. I pray this works for her. Maryanne

Hi Val, Thats encouraging news about your mom. Now I said March 5th for that baby.... getting close there.... Maryanne

You guys are always beating the odds out there. You are all amazing. Jim... that is fantastic news.... Cindi's pub time, just hope she is up to pouring the drinks. Continued good news to you. Maryanne

Hi Beth, So happy that you are feeling good. I really have some good vibes about the outcome of all of this. I think you are going to kick butt!! Heres thinkin of ya girl!!! Good vibes sent to you. Maryanne

Hi All, Joel has been having back pain for awhile now. The surgery was back in December, but he said it is not that type of hurt from when he was cut. He has this everyday, can't seem to get rid of it. It seems to be the muscle, but he is not sure. He is starting to worry a little bit. That I don't like, as he is feeling good, and doing so well. He lost so much weight from the thyroid problem that you could actually feel the bones in his back. Could this pain be contributed from not having the muscle tone? Otherwise he feels great. He has an appointment next week with his endocrinologist and then we were going to get back in touch with his Oncologist to set up the CT since it will be 3 months since the operation and hopefully set up the appointments for the Chemo. Another question, when they do the CT, besides the chest, abdomen and pelvis, can they also add the back?? Regards Maryanne

Hi Val, Just wondering what is going on with your mom. Did anything change, is she taking your calls now? Hope the arrival of your baby daughter goes real smooth. take care, thinking of you, Maryanne

Hi Ry and John, So sorry to hear about the unfortunate news. I hope along with everyone else pray that they caught this in an early stage. It really stinks that she is so far away from her children. At least you are knowledgable with a wealth of infomation, that you can be of assistence to what is happening and will happen. Damn, I know that this is herditary and something has to be done to make the public aware. Keep us posted, and I pray for strength for you and John to get through this. Darn, just when you feel things are getting better, life has to throw these curves. This sucks big time!! Maryanne

Hi Ry, That is the best news. Thanks for updating us. I am so glad that he is doing so much better and the anitbiotics is working. These ups and downs can make you so stressed out. All kinds of life threating thoughts race through one's mind. So delighted the outcome is positive. Thinking of you guys and hope John has a speedy recovery Maryanne

Wow, that was really nice. You know the meaning of that. You may have been asking questions, hoping your hubby is at peace. So you certainly got your answer. That feeling of peace you felt upon awakening , is something you needed and received. Be good to yourself, Maryanne

Hi, sorry don't know your name, but baby vibes is coming your way. You may have posted before, but justacoupleof questions.... is this your first, and do you know the sex? What names do you have picked out. I say the baby will weight 8lbs and will come on March 4th. Good luck!!!! It is nice to have something positive around here, expecially as something as precious as a baby. Maryanne

Hi Carrie, I also do not have any hands on experience on that proceduce, but I will send prayers to you. Good luck, Maryanne

Okay, at least you seem to be in good hands and you still have your sense of humor, even in the ER. Don't scare us like this next time, which I hope that won't be. Let us know the results when you get them back. I am sure you ate something by now, even if it is hospital food. Poor Cindi, stuck in a hospital with nothing to do but wait. You must have been going crazy with boardom. Any cute male nurses? Anyway, you take good care hon, keep us posted Maryanne

Cindy, You have been a bad girl. You have been sick for 4 weeks and did not let anyone know here. Meanwhile, you have been posting your upbeaty posts to everyone, and here you are sick. Now you are having heart symptoms. Hmmm, if it was one of us the first thing you would post would be, get your a-- the doctor or ER and get it checked out!!! That is much too long go be sick. Damn girl, you should know better than to wait that long. There is only one you and you have to take care of yourself. I am having heart symptoms just waiting for you to let us know what the prognosis is. Now that Iam finished bawling you out, know that Iam thinking of you and sending your much healing thoughts that I can. Keep us posted ASAP Love ya Maryanne

Lori, I feel your hurt and I feel horrible that you are going through this. But you do have to be strong around him. Does anyone know about Hospice? I have not had a reason to use them, but I heard they visit the house, and they are wonderful. Could someone give Lori some insight on that. Also, what can be done to help her dad with the pain. I don't know what his prognosis is, but I know that people towards the end, could be made comfortable and as pain free as possible. Lori, what does his doctor say about all his pain. I feel so helpless here, but there has to be something that the doctor can prescribe, even if it is pain medicine that he can have intervenously. Hospice or mabe the nurse can administer it. If anybody has suggestions, please post. Lori, hang in there.... be strong for him. Just give him all the love you can. You are a wonderful, caring daughter, you dad is so lucky. Sorry I can't be of more help. I have not been in your situation, but plenty people here have, so I hope they can give suggestions. Maryanne

Hi Nancy, Welcome, sorry you had to come here. But asyou already know the people her are very informative and caring. We will help you get through these trying times. We will help with your fears and share some of our experiences. You are going through the initial hard time. We all have been through it. We get strength from each other, when we need it. The main advise I can give you is Don't listen to the statistics. Statistics are beatened by the odds every day. As you will see from the positings here. So many people here were given those same odds, and are still here 2-3 years later. Don't give up and convince your dad to fight for his life. He has to at least try. Go with your dad to his appointment and ask questions. If the Doc. still gives him those odds, then I would get a second opinion. This is his life we are talking about. But you have to fight to beat those statistics. You dad has a wonderful daughter in caring and being there for him. Take care, keep us posted Maryanne

1. My Husband, my best friend to stay NED 2. My kids, Jason & Nicole to get married, give me a grandchild 3. My moms continued good health ( she is 94) 4. Keep my job ( Gillette bought out by P&G) 5. Eagles to win the Superbowl. Maryanne

Wishing you a lifetime full of wonderful memories to be made in your new surroundings. take care Maryanne

OOPS.... sorry Sharon, I had you mixed up with Andrea from Calif. Connecticut isn't too bad. Wish it was more like Philly Sorry for the slip. Maryanne

Shelly, see Sharons post (under medium) and you will see that your parents are not under dirt, physically yes, but spiritually no. They are very much around you. They are together, and you probably are feeling this way, because your grieving has brought them to you. Please know that they are together and are really fine. They would not want you to keep grieving over them. They would want you to go on and know how precious life is. And enjoy every minute of it. When your time comes, they will be there to help you with the transistion. I wish you would believe, it would make it so much easier on yourself and on them. Please take care of yourself, I am worried about you. Maryanne

Hi Sharon, Not surprizing to me, as I believe in the afterlife. We just get rid of our physical bodies, but our soul lives one. I know that our love ones are watching over us, and will be there to help us "crossover" when the time comes. But unlike John Edwards, who does alot of initial stuff, that medium really seem to be right on when naming names. That I like. Wish she was here in the East. California is kinda far for me to travel. Maybe I can astrial project myself to her. Glad you had a great reading. So now just pick out a stone already, won't you.??? Come on get on the ball, get this done. Like he said, he is not there. Just do a inny, miny, miny, moe..... When you came home did you make your bed, before you went to sleep. Thanks for sharing... Maryanne

Peggy, fingers and toes crossed. Good luck Maryanne