DianeFox

My Bob went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on our daughter's 24th birthday...February 9. He died with his daughters Sarah and Lindsey holding his hands and with me ( Diane ) whispering in his ear....He will be missed.

Pat..Please accept my sincere sympathy as you grieve your loss..I am so sad for you. Diane

I was reading an article on a test study at mayo clinic using cryoblation to treat bone mets....it sounded like freezing vrs. radio-frequency ablation which uses heat...has anyone out there had this treatment for bone mets? The article said that the treatment has less side effects than radiation and a better reponse. Just wondering. We're going to ask Bob's oncologist at our next appointment but wanted to gather as much info as possible since Bob's bone scan is almost completely lit up and he is having alot of neck pain. Thanks, Diane

Pat and Brian...you are in my prayers also...Open the floodgates of heaven.....let it rain. Diane Fox

Bag Balm in a green jar....originally for cows but it works great for chapped butts. And only eat the BRAT diet until diarrea subsides...Bananas, Rice. applesauce and Tea. Diane

H is for Hope....

The website is www.lindiskin.com and the products are specifically for cancer patients undergoing chemo and radiation. He uses the soothing balm and the lotion...the soothing balm is more concentrated but doesn't last as long. Hope that helps. Diane

Jaime...I was just cruising the website and saw this post. Bob started Tarceva only 2 weeks ago, and does not have a rash but has VERY dry skin. I ordered a Soothing Balm by Lindi that is made for cancer patients and it is helping. I read about it in a magazine and ordered it online. Diane

Email sent...thank you for the link. Diane Fox

Bob has been taking juice plus since this summer....we started after a recommendation from a friend battling breast cancer and liked what we read. I heard that there is a study being conducted at MD Anderson for pancreatic cancer patients taking juice plus...I agree "Can't hurt" Diane

Bob has been taking Protonix since April....his acid reflux was attributed to the spine radiation....and then the chemo...it was intense in April, but has quieted down alot since then, however he is still taking the portonix. Hope you get relief soon. Diane

Pat...What a day! Know I am praying for you and Brian...that the POWER of His Spirit will be released in BOTH of your lives. Hang in there...Diane

Holly...so sorry to hear about your Mom's daignosis. My husband Bob was diagnosed in March with bone mets...he had his rib,spine and hip radiated in april as that is where the pain was...he then started chemo in may. He just finished his first round of chemo and now his left hip is bothering him so they start radiating it tommorrow. So our experience is they radiate the bones for pain control....hope that his experience gives you more info on what others are doing. He did his first radiation in Houston at MD Anderson and returned home for chemo...his oncologist here agreed with what was done down there so I'm assuming that is pretty standard. There are others on this board with bone mets so hopefully they'll chime in but if you read there bio's you can get an idea....Diane

Betty..Welcome to this board and congratulations on your good news. There are alot of nice people here and lots of support. Diane

Fay....my uncle called me Grace when I was little and I thought it was a name of endearment until I was older and realized he was making fun of my klutziness....so I'm right there with you. Take care and enjoy the season Diane

Welcome...you will find plenty of help here. Bob had acid reflux during radiation and was put on protonix...it helped. He is also on an appetite stimulate because he lost so much weight...we met with a nutricianist who suggested it. Just some ideas to look into if your dad doesn't regain his interest in food....again, Welcome.... Diane

Praises and yahoos for the significant reduction....now on to the birthday and wedding...Diane

My daughter calls her dad Eyore and sings the Eyore song from Winnie the Pooh when he gets down and the humor seems to snap him out of it...

Welcome to this site...my husband Bob was diagnosed this year and we have a daughter who is also away at college...and one who was in Berlin when he was daignosed on a year long fellowship....and I ached when we told them....and I ache for you. You say you are away...Is there anyway you can get home just to see her? That really helpd my girls. I would guess this is scary for you, but as others have said...the statistics are just that...statistics. There are plenty of great stories out there and your mom is a unique individual. I'll be praying for you both...Diane

Pat..you and Brian have been in my prayers. For the diarreha...my friend told me the BRAT diet (bananna, rice, applesauce and tea) were the only things allowed until it subsides. I ache for you....Diane

Don....I was just organizing some of Bob's paperwork and stopped and reread notes from the mutritionist. She says vitamin E helps mouth sores. The only ones that Bob had were from acid reflux during radiation and his dentist gave him a perscription...Hope Lucy has found some relief. Diane

DOUBLE WOW!!! Here's to two years and many days....Diane

We saw the doctor today and were expecting for Bob to start round 5 of chemo, but the Dr. said that since the nerve damage was setting in he was halting chemo based on the fact that 4-6 months is optimum for this chemo and he has already completed 4. Now we wait................

Jenny....Welcome! I just came on to this site recently also. My husband Bob and your mom were both diagnosed in march and with mets to the bones so we have common ground. Bob had radiation to his bone mets first and the side effects of that were more intense than chemo, so I'm glad your mom avoided that. I'll be interested to follow your journey and look forward to hearing more from you. Fondly, Diane

Bob just finished his 4th round of Carbo/Taxol and his feet are increasingly numb and feel like cement blocks....I have heard that the chemo damages nerve endings and assume this is the cause, but was wondering if anyone has received relief during treatment. He hasn't gotten much exercise due to extreme fatigue....could lack of circulation cause chemo to "settle" in his feet or is this just a common side effect? Thank you in advance for your responses on your experiences...Diane