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Yay! You're doin' GREAT!!!
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My teeth are rotting just READING this! LOL But what's having no teeth as long as I'm cancer-free?!? LOL
Ok, actually what got me reading this was that my last name is listed in that list of things that will give you cancer (Hint, it's not sausage or hotdog
) and I wondered what all this was about!Andrea? My mom was a Dt. Coke junkie too! LOL
I joked not long after her diagnosis that it must have been that she always ate her food "burned" when we put it on the grill...maybe that wasn't so far off afterall!
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Mishpet...
I DO remember one of the first things Mom did was to fill out the ungodly amounts of paperwork needed to apply for disability *just in case*. It takes them almost 6 months (we were told) to get that all done and the money starting to come in if he can't work...so it might be something to think about.
All our best to you and your husband! Many prayers coming your way
~Missy~
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Congratulations Andrea! Your words have often brought me comfort...thank you for being here! xoxo
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Yay! And here's to three more...and three more after that...and...well, you get the idea!
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Definately not alone!
Mom's right hand started shaking after her brain radiation treatments, too. It would get better the farther out from treatment she got, then get worse again after another round. We asked the doctor and he said that it was the inflammation (with or without the decadron) and it would ease up as the swelling went down, but it could take a while. I would say if it gets worse or doesn't seem to get better...ask away and see what the doctor says!
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Sonia...
How extremely nice that the hospice nurse called on your mum to check on her!!
As far as I know, "death rattle" is a common term here in the States, too and I SO understand what your Mum means by not being able to get over that sound. There have been many sounds that have bored their way into my mind along the way with my Mom. The one I want to remember the most is the sound of her voice and I'm scared that it'll be lost to the other sounds by the time I really need to hear it. From what I gather it's pretty common to remember those things, though.
As far as the question of whether his soul departed to Heaven immediately upon death...it's a personal belief. I DO believe that the soul goes at the same time the body dies here on earth. If that's what your Mum believes, that's what she should continue to believe. For me, it's comforting to know that Heaven awaits us when we're done with our work on Earth.
Soft, gentle hugs and much love coming...
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Fly to Ireland (I'm terrified of flying!!)
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Welcome Graham! You've already gotten great advice so I'll just add my welcome to the rest and tell you that Mom's cough got better with her chemo and was aggrivated by the radiation. Tessalon Perles, inhaler, and nebulizer treatments (breathing treatments) helped ease it when it was aggrivated.
Many prayers for you and your wife...
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I know the "what ifs" are terribly freightening!! When Mom was diagnosed and began treatment we had planned out who would stay at what time on what days as we were needed. Guess what? We've never had to implement that plan. She's been able, until recently when SHE asked to go to the hospice facility, to get around on her own. Radiation tends to leave our loved ones very tired and worn out, but most of the time they bouce back from it remarkably quickly. Chemo is "better" than it used to be, with many fewer side effects. Maybe you can try being at home and see how it goes, for his comfort...and keep NY as a back-up plan if needed.
Many prayers for you and your husband
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Prayers coming for your sister!
Chemo can be really rough sometimes...hopefully once they get her pumped back up with fluids she'll be all set to go again!
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I'd normally hollar SHRIMP (I'm all about good seafood!) with a side of noodles of some sort (Can you say carb addict??) but my tummy's been pretty bad lately...so it was scrambled eggs and toast. Bleh
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I stumbled on this site when I was researching Mom's diagnosis...and knew I'd found something wonderful. Knew it enough that I immediately called Mom at 11:30 at night and told her she HAD to sign on and read.
I come now because it's the place where I'm not ashamed to sit and cry and be scared and worried or feel like I have to explain myself in any way. Every single person here understands...many have been there before me and many have lived the other side of it...and can help me when I'm weak and human in a struggle that takes, sometimes, inhuman strength from everyone.
I will continue to come here because of those things above. If there's someone who can benefit from Mom's journey and what we've learned, then I'm here for the long-haul.
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Every time I see this I mistakenly read "lick your elbow" as "lick your eyebrow" and giggle hysterically. And yes, the first time I read it I tried it, too!!
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Lucy...
I know it seems really scary, but chemo can really play heck with the blood counts and it actually sounds like they're keeping on top of it before it becomes a problem which is MUCH better than trying to play catch-up later! Quite a few people who've gone through chemo have also gotten transfusions along the way.
As far as eating goes...anything that sounds good, even if it's milkshakes!!
Much love and many prayers for your sister to get feeling better and have great results from treatment!!
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Oh Mitchell I'm so glad to hear you "came clean" to those around you that you were most freightened to!! What a tremendous load that must relieve you of!! Super!
I can sometimes use some work on the delievery of my off-hand comments...maybe your aunt and I should look into it?
I'm glad you've talked with her and gotten that all straightened out. Keep on keeping on...we're all so proud of you!
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Vent away!! That would irritate me even when I have a whole pack of cigarettes...so there's no reason to think it wouldn't bother you now.
I'm glad you supressed the urge to throttle your mom
and as I can tell from reading, you're on your way past this, too.You know what? Thank you for being so honest with us about how this feels to you. It helps me to know that those things I feel when I go smokeless aren't just me...and they aren't just you, either.
Many prayers that today is bright and wonderful for you...you're doing great!
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#17 scares me a little
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You have official documentation of being "ok"? Where do I find that?
Cause all I can find is this paper signed in crayon saying I'm "semi-ok". Seriously, WONDERFUL news...doin the happy dance over here for you!!
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I had to giggle at "notorious and seriously dedicated smokers"...it sounded like you were talking about MY family for a moment there!
Seriously, though (which is hard for me...I prefer joking around
Not that anyone could tell) it sounds as if the word "quit" attached to "smoking" caused your aunt to assume that you're in a foul mood. Not that you probably don't feel like being in one, but I suspect that you're handling it pretty well by the fact that there aren't any truly irritable posts by you yet. I'm sorry you didn't find support there like you'd have wished to...be we (and your Mom who must be SO very proud of you!) are behind you 150%...and will continue to be...even if you DO put up a truly irritable post! 
Sending much love, support, and prayers your way...
~Missy~
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Back when Mom was treated for cervical cancer her only options were surgery and radiation treatment or radiation treatment alone. Now, chemo is used for cervical cancer more and more often along with surgery and radiation. It's amazing what a few years will do for research and treatments!!
I tend to agree that if I were to have to make that decision, I'd probably opt for chemo if it were available to me but I don't think that would be something everyone would choose.
Very interesting subject!!
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Just stopping in Mitchell. I wanted to tell you how proud we are of your efforts and to remind you, yet again, that this is something you CAN beat!
As far as crying goes? ohhhhhhhhh boy I can sympathize!! One of the times I was determined to quit I made it exactly 8 hours before I was a blubbering mess of eyeliner! I think THAT memory, how intense that was, is the hardest thing to get over for me. Back then there wasn't help in a pill form that there is now...and I might just have to look into it. One of my smoking friends said, "I just need something to help the 70% that's supposed to come from my willpower!"
Here's hoping today was easier than yesterday and that each new day is a breeze!!
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Plain bagel, toasted, with cream cheese...coffee and a coke. (one can never get enough caffiene apparently! LOL)
) and I wondered what all this was about!
I'm glad you've talked with her and gotten that all straightened out. 
Getting to Know You - April 18
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I am the youngest, and the first to "do everything"...so I have been a bit spoiled, but only since I've become an adult! LOL I was the first married, had the first grandchild (on both sides of the family!), etc. My sister (who's the oldest of us three kids) was the next and complained to Mom that she got hand-me-down baby stuff from her YOUNGER sister! Growing up, though, I always thought my sister got spoiled...so I guess it's our brother in the middle who got left out!