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Dear Deb,
It sounds like your dad is pulling thru this procedure, which was really difficult - sleep will re-fuel him. As far as the doctor goes, i would try my best to pin him down when you meet with him. What exactly does he think of Chemo. If your Dad wants chemo, then he should have chemo. Please give him a big hug for his birthday tomorrrow and tell him 400 plus people are wishing him good health and a happy, peacful day.
Joanie
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Lost Friends
in HOPE
Dear Peg,
I'm sorry to hear about Bill's friend. It just goes to show you that some people really CAN"T handle it so it seems they run away. I seem to be hearing more and more of this, so i guess it's a fairly common reaction people have when they hear bad news. In the long run, though, that reaction backfires on them. Hopefully, his friend will come around. Let's ask God to wake these people up, huh?
I hope Bill is having a good day.Joanie
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Dear Kathy,
I know exactly how you're feeling. I had the same funk overcome me this past week or so. I wrote about it and got some great advice from the folks here on the board. This board really is wonderful for whining - there's nothing wrong with doing that. Everyone has a hard time sometimes. So my hubby and I decided to make a great big mean batch of Chili - Hot peppers and all. It's simmering on the stove now. Seems like we've been doing alot of cooking lately, but we both like to do that (we also like to eat!) He said to me the other day while I was cuttin onions in the kitchen and he was on the computer, "Hey, wait for me, we're a team!" He's so sweet. I have to remember what an ordeal I've put him thru and boy, what a soldier he is! If you can come up with maybe a Movie Marathon evening - maybe funny, silly movies, some popcorn, you and Tim can relax together, leave the rest of the world behind. I wish you a happy weekend. Don't worry, we're all here for you.
Joanie
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Lost Friends
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Thank you Don for your sound advice. I won't give up on my friend and will find the courage to talk to her. As for having friends now, I see many on this board, and i'm very thankful for you all.
Have a great 4th, you and Lucie!Joanie
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Dear Cheryl,
Look further into the question of joining the new health plan when your company merges. Pre-existing conditions can be tricky. Also, since you could be losing your insurance, I believe your husband's insurance has to pick you up. A letter stating you're losing your insurance should be shown to them and then you could go on his plan. I don't know about the Texas Risk pool, maybe Katie B. would know. I'm sorry for your trouble with this - doesn't it seem like there are alot of "bumps in the road"! Try and have a fun 4th anyway. I think i'll have a big bowl of Chocolate Brownie ice cream and forget all my troubles
Joanie
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Dear Sofia,
So glad to read your post about your Dad. You tell him, for me, that he's worth ALOT and we are depending on him GETTING better. So glad he could mow the grass. Keep up the good work!
Joanie
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Lost Friends
in HOPE
Dear Katie,
You'e so sweet and so right. i will follow your advice. Crying so hard because life is so short. But i'll be around. God bless you and Dad.
Joanie xo
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Lost Friends
in HOPE
Thank you Sofia, you're right. She probably doesn't know how much she has hurt me. I'll try your suggestion. Keep smilin'
Joanie
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Lost Friends
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How do you deal with people who refuse to talk about things that matter the most? My "best friend" has'nt been there for me at all. All she seems to want to talk about is the weather and her carpenter ants that are attacking her house. She said she would come over last weekend, we waited and waited and she never came. My daughter waited, i waited, my husband waited. No Maureen. She called tonight and no mention of why she didn't come outside of "it was a bad weekend." This is the person who i know since 3rd grade! We're 50 years old now. Last summer when I was going thru chemo, she never showed up once. Am i crazy, or what?
Is there something wrong with this relationship? i am so heartbrken over this. She has no idea that i may not be around in a year. What can I do and why do people behave like this?
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That is wonderful news to hear, Tim & Annie. I hope you get better and better at that laundry, too
Have a great weekend!
Joanie
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Did the dr. recommend radiation in your mom's case? If not, why not? Your mom felt she needed a break, only she can determine that by how she feels. You can't really know, so please don't feel guilty about that - that's in the past now. What matters now is going back to chemo, as the dr. sugggests asap since small cell grows very fast. That's why i question about radiation. Maybe this could be brought up to the dr.? Also, the dr. must feel there IS HOPE, otherwise they wouldn't suggest chemo, right? Please try to be positive, think ahead and know we're all praying for you and your Mom. There will be better days ahead.
Joanie
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Dear Tracy,
Congratulations on you Canadian victory! I see by your post your dad is having almost the exact same treatments as I had. These treatments have worked very well for me - feeling good for over a year now. Once the meds start to kick butt, your Dad will start to feel better too, and his outlook may very well change - his goal can be to see those Olympics! And with treatment and prayer, he WILL see them! Please tell him we're all cheering him on!
And we're cheering you on, too! Keep that goal in mind, ok?Joanie
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Dear Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You wrote a beautiful eulogy, truly touching. God bless you and your family.
Joanie
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According to the four dr's who were on CNBC the other night discussing cancer, they all were in agreement that Chemo is so tough on a person because it is poison being introduced into your body. The purpose of this poison is to kill the cancer cells, and unfortunately, it also kills the good, healthy cells - hench, the bad side effects (tiredness, weakness, low cell counts, etc) It is the cancer doctors hope that in the future, they can give therapy to the cancer patient that targets JUST THE BAD CELLS, leaving the good cells alone. They made a very big point of this - research is pointed in that direction. These drs. were the heads of MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Rockefeller University and Johns Hopkins. Keep a positive outlook, even though the side effects are tough.
Joanie
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Dear Dave,
Glad you posted again. The chemo effects are cumulative, so you're really feelin' them now - I went thru the same exact thing - very, very tired and achey (knees, elbows, everything) But this does graduallly go away. I had PROCRIT shots from April of 2002 till about the beginning of November 2002 to get my cell count up. It finally worked and i really felt alot better then. Maybe PROCRIT works better for you? Hang in there, life will improve
Joanie
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Oh Cathy, I'm so HAPPY FOR YOU
You must be on Cloud 9! Enjoy every second :)Joanie
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Dad is going thru chemo exhaustion. If you can, get him to drink alot of Gatorade- like others have said, it replaces electrolytes better than water. Sleeping seems to be the thing during chemo. I was exhausted and I was only 49 at the time. He's 30 years older, God bless him! Tell him we're all rootin' for him 100%.
Joanie
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Dear Carlene & Keith,
So glad to hear your Summerfest story. It makes me smile to see that you're finally getting some "normalcy" in your life
You certainly deserve that. I was on Cisplatin and etoposide during my chemo this time last year, and yes, it can wipe you out! But to be able to have a great day out is A BIG STEP FORWARD. hooray Joanie
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Dear Bob,
I, too, didn't like the 15% rate I saw; I also felt that these drs. should emphasize to the public what a killer LUNG CANCER is to the whole population. Honestly, sometimes i think the stigma will never go away. On the up side, it is uplifting to see such dedicated people working on this.
Joanie
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Marta,
Sometimes veins can be hard to find in some people. The veins are deep or are sometimes very small, my right arm i won't let them even try to draw blood, always the left arm. As far as contrast dye, i'm not sure. I hope things improve for you. Please keep a positive attitude and know we're here for you.
Joanie
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Just heard tonight at 9pm - NY time- CNBC will have the heads of the major cancer centers discussing advances in cancer. Might be interesting. I hope lung cancer is discussed.
Joanie
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CT Results
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Cindy,
WHAT GREAT NEWS. YOU'RE FLYIN' DOWN THE ROAD TO RECOVERY! This made my day.
Joanie
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Maybe some of the following groups, etc. could help you:
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Surgical Supply stores
Maybe Chris' primary care dr. would have one you could borrow?
Best of luck.
Joanie
I hope Bill is having a good day.
What a week!
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Dear Peg,
I hope this treatment will help Bill. You are both in my prayers. You are great people and deserve all the best.
Joanie