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purplelady47

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  1. Hey there Cheryl~ I just finished a clinical trial with Taxotere and Talabistat which did nothing to decrease the size of my tumors. In fact, there was progression while I was on this clinical trial. This chemo combo was really rough on me too - it made me terribly tired and unable to do my regular activities. I hope you have an easier time with this than I did. With a gentle hug, Pam in FL
  2. Don ~ You have truly made a difference in my life. Congratulations on 9000 posts and thank you from the bottom of my heart. With a gentle hug, Pam in FL
  3. I just had treatment #5 of 6 of Taxotere. I am experiencing severe right hip and flank pain. I have had this pain prior to beginning my original chemotherapy back in January 06, but it seems to have greatly increased since I started the Taxotere. A bone scan was negative and I just had a MRI of the spine last week to see if there are bone mets. I tried Percoset for this pain and it didn't even touch it. Darvocet is doing much, much better for the pain control. I have not received any Neulasta injections while on Taxotere, so I know that is not why I am experiencing pain. If my MRI is negative, I am just going to hope that the pain decreases after my last Taxotere treatment. A heating pad seems to help relieve some of the pain too. I am sorry Joel is having a difficult time - this Taxotere treatment has not been easy for me either. With a very gentle hug, Pam in FL
  4. Just my favorites - 3 Musketeers and Kit Kat bars!! And all the left-overs are MINE!! Pam in FL
  5. OH WOW!!!!! :::::happy dance::::: Great news!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!! Pam in FL
  6. Speaking from the patient's perspective, I can empathize with the difficulty your Mom is having dealing with her terminal diagnosis. It's a really hard blow to cope with along with feeling crummy from the chemo coupled with the changes in her life. I am one of those "cup is 1/2 full" people and I was able to deal with my original diagnosis without anti-depressants. When my cancer started growing again, I asked for medication to help me deal with my feelings of anger and sadness. I know that the Lexapro has been a HUGE help for me - I knew I couldn't snap our my my bad feelings and attitude. An anti-depressant might also help with the anxiety/panic attacks too. My daughter and son-in-law have moved in with me and we had to set some good rules about what they can and can't do for me. I know that they want to take care of everything for me, but I also know that if I don't have anything to do, I am going to feel useless. So as long as I am physically able to help, I have my list of chores to do as part of the family. Perhaps if you give your Mom some responsibilities (based on her ability) and express how important her assistance and input is, you will motivate her out of her helplessness. Can you print up some of the survivor stories here that can give her some hope? Or get her to the computer on Wednesday evening when we have the Survivor's Chat? Knowing that she is not alone and that there are others living with lung cancer might also be of some help to her. I know you are doing your best as her daughter and caretaker and it's hard to see your Mom so negative. I am really sorry that you have to deal with all this. Consider yourself gently hugged, Pam in FL
  7. Super, super news!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!! I will keep sending positive energy to her so that her recovery is uneventful. With a gentle hug, Pam in FL
  8. This is so great Lillian. I am very grateful for your effort!! Pam in FL
  9. I am so very sorry for your loss. With a gentle hug, Pam in FL
  10. I would take my phone....that way I could take pictures and make calls to tell folks about my adventure!! Pam in FL
  11. Lynda, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I hope your memories of the happy times are some comfort to you during this sad time. With a gentle hug, Pam in FL
  12. I prefer extra crispy dark meat. Good luck on the testing - I will be thinking of you and the girls. Major hugs, Pam in FL
  13. purplelady47

    My mother

    John ~ I am so very, very sorry. Wishing you peace and comfort, Pam in FL
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    more prayers

    We are here for you Tami - feel free to vent, rant or rage with us. That's what friends are for!! Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Consider yourself hugged by me, Pam in FL
  15. Avery - such a beautiful name. She's a lucky girl to have you as her great grandpa!! Congratulations!!! With a gentle hug, Pam in FL
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