Bill,
I have to agree with Jamie that you "are awsome". I think any former smoker can relate to everything you are going through. Remember that the main thing about cigarettes is the addiction. Plain & simple. Yeah sure, I loved em too, but it was the addiction that kept me going when I knew I should stop.
I wish you and Kim and everyone else who joins you the very best. I'd be happy to help in any way I can.
Joan
I've been thinking about you both and I'm so glad Jeffrey's doing well.
I am sorry about your dad.
Never a dull moment.....You never have to explain. I think we all understand.
Joan
Hi Trish,
I totally remember the first day I went without my wig. My head was freezing, but I didn't care one bit.
I was also unsure of what to do, but it didn't take me long to decide to color my hair. I've been doing it now for over a year and what really makes me happy is when I need a haircut!
Congrats.
Joan
Hi Aaron,
So sorry you needed to find this site, but welcome and glad to meet ya. I'm a former Brooklynite with Stage IV. If I can be of any help, please feel free to pm me.
Where are u being treated?
Best wishes to you.
Joan
That was my exact chemo . Even after I finished the Taxol/Carbo, I stayed on the Avastin.
My tumor shrunk by 50% after my first scan and I've been stable ever since. I had a slight progression at one point that was handled with radiation.
When I was on the Avastin I was not allowed to take Aleve because of the bleeding possibility, but other than that there were no significant side effects. A little tiredness and nausea and did manage to become dehydrated. Very important to drink, drink, drink.
Good luck.
I want to thank you guys, Rich, Geri, Katie, Tracey, Kasey, all the satillite walkers, everyone involved for helping to find a cure for this dreaded disease.
Joan
Nick,
I just want to thank you for what you're doing. In my opinion, this is what it's all about. It's crucial that we find a way to detect at an early stage.
Joan
Kasey,
I'm totally speachless. What a suprise. I only wish I could be there to cheer you on, but you know I'm doing that from afar.
You really do look fabulous by the way.
Joan
Andrea,
I'm so happy for you and your mom. I know I'll be saying the same soon for mom and dad also.
I know I'm not the only one here that is inspired by you. You have so much on your plate, yet you're here for all of us. Well, we're here for you too.
Best wishes,
Joan
I'll drink to that. I don't think we would be rational not to miss the old normal. It's just that to carry on we have to make the best of what we have.
We're here and that's plenty to be thankful for.
I for one am glad that you (we) have somewhere to be able to say how you truely feel. I hope It takes a little bit of that weight off.
Joan
Ernie,
Good for you. What could be better than NED AND golf trip!
I'm sitting here waiting for my scan results, but at least I can be happy for you.
Joan