RandyW

Hope you ahd great thanksgiving... prayers and positive energy for next chemo and treatment!!!

Hope everyone has uneventful and fun day today.. off to work!!!

Likewise as am I

Good to hear.. thanks for update... rest and take care of yourself also...

No she fought for 3years.. only radiation for about 6 weeks.. chemotherapy on and off for about 2 and a half...

I hope they do not mean at the same time!!! I think that is part of problem now!!! do one or the other..... that was what my wife did for 3 years fighting.....

a friend of mine said her insurance and or medicare did cover it.. how ever !! Here is a recipe to make it yourself for a lot less hassle if interested.... all instructions on how to get ingredients included in this link!!! http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Magic-Mouthwash

Hmm will have to check on that one for you tonight!! good luck wiht hospital!!!

http://forums.lungevity.org/index.php?/topic/40005-a-potential-new-therapy-for-cancer-related-weight-loss/?hl=cachexia Follow this link and give it a read through.. Dr Jack west is our resident oncologist from Swedish INstitute in Seattle and specializes in Lung Cancer treatment!! might be worth asking about possibly.... might find some info in this post also!! but remeber hospital is not a bad thing in case!!!! these are thoughts and ideas that have worked in past for other folks here.... Since my mom will only eat a 1/2 of a small Mc.D burger a day and sometimes some applesauce one thing I found was to hide Organic Flaxseed Oil in her burger. Is very good for the heart (and I think can help reduce/prevent edema) and adds extra 45 calories per teaspoon. Also Vit A, C and E have all been recommended for pulmonary/cancer issues. Mom sometimes will drink the Orange-Orange Vitamin Water from Glaceau and I add a pack of Emergen-C Super Orange to it for extra Vit C and nutrients. She always says she feels a bit better after having some of it. Sometimes I add Polycose to some applesauce to help give her a few extra calories as well. I am no doctor, so check with your mom's nurse/doctor first to make sure no alternative measures (extra vitamins, certain foods, etc) interact badly with your mom's specific condition. I have enclosed a few links below that have helped me some. I too am also looking for other alternatives (especially ones you can hide in foods/drinks for those stubborn parents that only like Mc.D's!) so I look forward to reading others responses. * http://www.aicr.org/... ... foods_home * http://www.curezone....fatspercent.asp * http://www.cancure.o...hting_foods.htm * http://www.metromedicalonline.com (currently has cheapest offers on Enlive, Polycose and Ensure. Can buy a case or individual) * http://www.preventio... ... -0,00.html * http://www.lungcance... ... ments.html * http://www.drugs.com... ... -diet.html * http://www.caregiver... ... nodeid=344 * http://www.lungusa.o...LUK9O0E&b=22547 * http://www.hospicefo...iceInfo/faq.asp

Sometimes hospital stay is best to get things right with the body just in case!!! Hang in there keep posted and will be sayin prayers for you, sis and Family!!!

also remember sometimes hospital is best place to be to get everything fixed and on track Just in case things happen... thoughts and prayers for you, sis, and family!!!!

Make sure sister gets plenty of fluids.. the culprit almost sounds like dehydration ... the fogginess and the muscle spasms could be dehydration related.... A trip to the hospital for fluids is not fun.... not sure on the eating .. my advice is to eat when you wnat to eat not whaen your supposed to eat..... need to get protein in body to fight Cachexia which is loss of muscle mass.... I know it is scary and trying to be as big of help as possible.. thanks!!!

needs to get the Water up at the very least ... Dehydration is a partial couse of this I think.... and is treatable at hospital with lots of fluids.... She should be eating whenever hungry.. not set times... have to take water pills and keep dringking for body to correctly process fluids in and out!!!! I take a water pill also... I think the shakes are or can be attributed to the Dehydration and lack of fluids... Body cramps up when dehydration sets in....

http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/health-wellness/default.aspx#.VGdM8GeO1eM you might find something usefull here also!!! try this link I found above!! also good info MODERATOR Moderators 883 posts 0 warning points US State: ILLINOIS Status: Yes Posted 31 August 2009 - 12:15 PM When my hubby was released from his last trip to the hospital he only weighed 160 pds from his original weight of 200. At first I just gave him "healthy foods" and avoided sugar. I learned that sugar isn't a fuel for cancer at all since then so I began giving him anything he wanted. I take him food four times a day (small meals) and include the ensure plus. Sometimes I'll blend the ensure with bananas, peanut butter and protein powder. He has actually gained 20 lbs back and I'm thrilled. He's still picky but at least he'll eat and the pounds are coming back on. Good luck and let us know how it goes for you.

have you tried smoothies by chance ? add some muscle and protein powder from a GNC or health food store like body builders take??? some frozen fruit strawberries yogurt and milk and it should be whole or heavy cause needs the fat in it.. Not sure bout the cheom fog situation though.... will see who I can get to chime in and help!!! A friend of mine suggests Carnation instant High protein Breakfast with ice cream to a milk shake consistency and also very imporrtant is eat and feed when your hungry not on a schedule!!!

I get mine o0tu for a very fast brisk walkies and no sniffies thing in the ma and PM... I don't have lung issues and I feel your pain in the cold down here in NC!!!

chem does different things in most folks.... Deb went through multiple Chemos with no hair loss... she was on chemo number 4 or 5 before ehr hair fell out... Got her a wig after that..... good luck and keep us posted!!!

do what you want to do at your pace... My wife went through Radiation and painted the inside of our small house... well living room and dining room and hallway but still.. when she was on chemo she took Art classes at nearby Community college... She would come home and brag about lugging everything up the hill from the parking lot becasue she did not want to take up a handicap space when she felt good... when not good would use her handicap placard.... Made me so happy to hear those things....

lot better outside than your view today!! last day adn cold snap in effect tomorrow for a bit but no snow!!!

Any updates??? Hope things are ok.. chemotherapy and radiation at once is taxing on all...

Good sometimes it takes time for those to take effect

go get em sir!!!!!

good to hear good news..... hope things turn around for her and also you. I know how hard this is to have to watch and be witness to also!!!

not sure if this wil help or not but is there a chance for a shot called Aranesp??? Aranesp is a shot that helps produce red bllod cells for Chemo patients. I am sure her Oncologist is aware of this. is only thing I can think of at the moment...

This link is a great start to anyone wanting info on healthy eating during Chemo treatments.. http://www.dana-farber.org/adult-Care/Treatment-and-Support/Patient-and-Family-Support/Nutrition-Services.aspx#Meal_Planning Planning healthy menus and plant base diet ideas for patients form the Dana Farber Cancer INstitute... Studies have shown best kind of diet is plant based and grain healthy diet also At every meal, you should strike a healthy balance of foods by planning your plate into these sections: 1/2 vegetables and/or fruits 1/4 protein 1/4 whole grains A small amount of healthy fats Plenty of water ProteinProtein is necessary for the growth and repair of all the cells in your body, including red blood cells, white blood cells, muscles, and hormones. Protein is made up of amino acids, some of which cannot be made by your body. When selecting a protein, choose lean, high-quality sources.