Leela
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My mom's radiation oncologist explained it this way - "I am like a spot welder - just concentrating on a problem area. The chemo goes throughout the body to take of the rest." Don't know if that helps at all, but like the others have said, there would be nothing there to radiate.
Lisa
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Fingers, toes, legs, etc all crossed for a clean MRI! Hope the new chemo takes care of the nodes quickly. You are both in my prayers. Keep us posted.
Lisa
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Prayers for great results!
Lisa
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(((Patti))) You know you have my prayers! I understand, but sorry you're so stressed. I know it's easy for me to say to try to relax, but please don't make yourself sick. Hopefully the headaches are just a side effect of treatment. My mom has them for several days after Alimta. Keep us posted. I will be praying for the best possible results.
Hugs,
Lisa
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I'll be praying for "leftovers" or a glitch due to the different machine.
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Pup,
I'll be thinking and praying for you. Hang in there. I hope the steroids continue to work. Keep us posted.
Hugs,
Lisa
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Bobbie,
Relieved to hear from you. Glad you're feeling pretty good - less the root canal of course. You'll be back on track in no time.
Hugs,
Lisa
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Lilly,
I'm so sorry for all you had to go through. Hope you will be feeling better soon.and being home will help the healing process. You'll be in my prayers.
Lisa
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Welcome back, Geri. Glad to hear you are home safely. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery.
Lisa
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Ursol & Liz13
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Carrie,
Glad to hear another treatment is possible. Your mom is a trooper! You're both in my prayers.
Hugs,
Lisa
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Praying for you and Mary, Hawkeye.
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Teri,
I so sorry I did not get to "know" Bill, but I have read several of his posts. His writing is so beautiful, and expressive and draws you in.
Hugs,
Lisa
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Grateful that my mom's scan results were good. Grateful, as always, for another day with mom. Grateful that our snowstorm is half over.
Grateful Jackie found support and that she posts here each day to remind us there is always something to be grateful for. Thanks, Jackie.
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Hi all. Thanks so much for all the prayers! Well the oncologist came in the room and said the CT scan looks good! The mass in upper right lobe is better. Because there is some pneumonia (I'm thinking from the radiation?) it is hard to say how much it might have shrunk, but he said if you put the new picture on top of the old one, it is smaller. There is some necrosis of the mass as well. He said this is all good news. No new masses in the lung, but there is some thickening of fluid in the lower lung and her liver enzymes are a little abnormal. He did not seem overly concerned about this yet though. She will continue with Alimta and Zometa tomorrow. So phew! Thanks again all! It was bad enough having the scanxiety, but with the horrible snowstorm we're having today, getting there was a bit nerve racking.
Does anyone have any insight on the thickening fluid or abnormal liver enzymes?
Lisa
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I tried to make it into to chat twice, but also had computer problems. Sorry!
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My mom is on Alimta right now. She's had 3 infusions and gets her scan results tomorrow. My mom's side effects are similar to Patti's, plus a dull headache for a few days after treatment. The infusion is short - usually an hour or less - unlike the Carbo/Taxol which was 5 hours. Along with the folic acid and B12 shot, she also takes steroids the day before, of, and after chemo. Here's hoping the Alimta is the magic bullet for Michael! Keep us posted.
Hugs,
Lisa
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If you have a moment, please say an extra prayer for my mom. She had a scan last Thursday and will be getting the results this Wednesday. She is feeling pretty good lately, so trying to be cautiously optmistic, but still scared!
Thanks!
Lisa
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I'm so sorry for your loss. The way you celebrated your mom's life is a true testament to the life she led and the love you shared. I know she is so proud of you and is looking down on you with love. I pray for peace and strength as you go forward.
Hugs,
Lisa
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Welcome and good luck Dee!
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your family, Derek.
Lisa
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Will. My heart breaks for you. Prayers for peace and strength in the days ahead.
Hugs,
Lisa
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That is beautiful, Welthy.
I wrote this 20 years ago when we lost my aunt and cousin in a car accident. We put it on their picture board:
A woman and child with hearts of gold
Their time so short, so much untold
They will never know all the lives they have touched
How many that needed and loved them so much
In our hearts they will live on
Our memories cherished, our love for them strong
Fear not for our loved ones, they will not be alone
God sent his angels to carry them home
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I'm sorry you have to have treatment again. My mom had radiation to her sternum and it was better pretty quickly. She also gets Zometa infusions monthly - side effects for her is a general achyness (is that a word?) Hope all goes well. You're in my prayers.
Hugs,
Lisa
Liz13 is now in heaven too.
in GRIEF
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Rest in peace, Liz.