[We're on to Plan B...]

At least the anxiety of waiting for results is over. That is really hard. And the brain MRI is good. That's good. Now, get on with that plan for Topotecan and knock those cells out! I'm praying for your continued strength. ((())) to you both.

Joanie

[Three Year Anniversary!]

Excellent! Keep up the good work, Len & Ellen!

Joanie ((()))

[Medical]

It's a bird,

It's a plane,

No, it's ERNIEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go!!!!!!!

Joanie ((()))

[need help for my mom!!!!]

Praying for your Mom.

Joanie ((()))

[Friday the 13th strikes...]

Praying that your Mom gets some relief soon. I remember it being soooo hard to swallow. It was just torture some days. ((()))

Joanie

[Is it worth praying for good scan results?]

I'm praying you get excellent results from the tests. I, for one, believe in miracles.

Joanie ((()))

[Update on Alan and I]

Boy, what a great post! Everything is good! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

Joanie ((()))

[confusing?]

In my case, the vein they used for my chemo treatments is fine. The one they used for drawing blood about 1,000 times ( ) has become harder to find. I think after a while a vein sort of shuts down from overuse. As for donating blood, I used to donate all the time prior to cancer. I was told that I could donate after 3 years of no chemo. If you still want to donate, you could check with the Red Cross to find out if you can. I know donated blood saved my life more than once. It is a wonderful thing to do. Double check about donating.

Joanie ((()))

[Off-Topic Test]

ATTA BOY, Don! Congratulations on the good report!

Joanie ((()))

[Questions re hydration]

When I was on chemo, I was told it was very important to drink ALOT of water (flushes out the toxins in the body, which protects the kidneys!). One liter, I believe, is about the equivalent of two bottles of say, Poland Spring water. I don't think that's near enough. I drank 2 bottles of Gatorade every day, along with eating watermelon, which I craved anyway, Ensure nutritional drinks, ice pops, ice cream. Please try to get him to drink, drink and drink some more.

Joanie ((()))

[Why are YOU still here, on LC Help?]

This site has been so very helpful to me. It has encouraged me to go on during hard times and has taught me that there IS hope and that there are many wonderful people in the world.

I have been truly blessed to have reached my five year mark and want others to know that this can happen to them as well. God Bless you all.

Joanie ((()))

[Something's Got Me Thinking...]

I did a Google search on Preventive Chemotherapy and there is alot of information about using Chemo in many ways. Please give it a try.

Joanie ((()))

[Joanie55]

My prayers right now for Joanie and for you and your family. I'm so sad, just so unfair. ((()))

Joanie

[update due & I need a smack on the side of the head]

Six years is just terrific!!!! Wow!!! Celebrate with those stones!

Joanie

[Small Cell Lung Cancer Survivor]

I am so happy to hear you're doing well. Hooray!!!!

Joanie ((()))

[Mark's Birthday..]

Donna ((()))

Peace,

Joanie

[How many of us feel this way]

Yep, the brain is definitely foggier than it used to be. Mostly short term memory is poor. Brian has to repeat things to me "remember I told you such and such?" DUH! Some days I feel truly dumb. I tried reading, and yeah concentrating on a book is difficult. Some TV shows have plot twists that I just don't follow, so he explains it to me I really think part of it is chemo, part of it is menopause, part of it is stress and anestesia(?) from the operations did a number on me. One thing that I do find odd is I can vividly remember all the "dreams" I had when I was in a medically induced coma. They still seem very real to me, but don't ask me what I had for breakfast! Honestly, I can feel pretty stupid at times.

Joanie

[New here, and feel blessed to have found you all]

Hi Nova,

I too was diagnosed with SCLC limited - back in April 2002. Long time ago! I remember being very weak by the third chemo; also had twice daily radiation. It all starts to catch up right about now. Make sure your hubby is drinking plenty of water and eating small amounts of food every few hours. It can be hard to eat, but it's very important that he does. I know my saying "don't worry" means nothing, but as he finishes up the treatment he may start to regain his strength, slowly but surely. Please let him know there are folks here who have undergone this treatment and had excellent results. ((()))

Joanie

[Twice the Fun! 2 yr anniv + the big 70]

Happy 70th Tony & Congratulations on 2 Years! Wonderful news!

Joanie ((()))

[CAT Scan]

Hi Everyone,

I've been delinquent in posting, but had a good CAT scan last week. No evidence of any new tumor, continued shrinkage of the surgical incision!

Next month will be FIVE YEARS! Life is different, but good. Bless you all.

Joanie ((()))

[Miracles Do Happen ...]

Jen,

So glad to hear this great news about your Dad. Now CELEBRATE!!!!!!

Joanie

[Update]

Wonderful news Becky! Let's celebrate!!!!

Joanie ((()))

[inappropriate happiness]

Good luck to you on your scans.

Joanie ((()))

[Carlton is now at peace]

May Carlton rest in peace. He was such a fighter. God bless you all.

Joanie ((()))

[Coughing up blood after chemo]

Hi Terri,

Although I don't really remember coughing up blood after chemo, I do remember coughing up something which look like tumor material (sorta dried up raisin-like thing). Maybe it's possible it's tumor that he's getting rid of? I would definitely tell the oncologist. Praying for you and Bill.

Joanie ((()))