[update on Hank/extreme fatigue]

Gail,

My grandpa did pretty good the first few treatments, but he did get tired after the treatments were over. He woould get sob just taking a bath, also be aware that he may slip into a depression from not being able to do the things from the past like mowing the lawn. We dealt with that also. Good luck and things will get better. Lots of prayers for ya. Brandy

[Joel's results]

Im head to the pub too because STABLE is great news!!! I'll Cheer to that!!!

[Blood Pressure Finally Down]

Great news and enjoy your time!!

[Oh Boy, Here I go Again!!!]

Patti, I have many spare prayers for ya. You'll do awesome with this scan..Try to have a great day!! Brandy

[We now have Hospice service's]

Nova,

Please keep us informed on how harry is doing. I will be praying for yall and enjoy each day. (((hugs))). I am so sorry. Brandy

[Just diagnosed with SCLC]

Please dont read stats.... everyone is different. We were told 6 months ands we are past that so take it one day at a time and enjoy the days. These folks here are awesome and one your worse days someone else will be there to pick you up. This the way I surivied it all!!!

[Loss of appetite]

Deb,

We did a lot of peanut butter, ensure, ice cream, carnation instant breakfast..nesquick. We added calories to everything. We made a milkshake of 4scoops of peanut butter, nesquick, ensure, and herseys choclate syrup (it was thick and tasted like a peanutbutter choclate shake) Rootbeer, choclate milk, (use whole milk), make potato soup with lots of sourcream and cheese. Lots of butter is how we made it through a lot of the chemo and radiation,

It is hard but once you master the calories and where to hide them you've got half the battle won!!! Good luck and it is very fustratuing

[for caregivers of parents]

Here is a website a friend sent to me and I thought I would pass it along. Brandy

http://parentswish.com/

[Andy]

((((hugs)))) in your time of need. I am so sorry for you lossing Andy. You are in our prayers. Brandy

[Anyone done a thoracentesis]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am so thankful to all of you. My aunt has been very negative about the procedure and she thinks this is the end for us. Thanks again. Luv Brandy

[Awaiting Next CT Scan]

We will keep you in our prayers and thougths!!!! Waiting is the worst part of the whole thing.

[Anyone done a thoracentesis]

Thank you so much Ned, you have put an ease at my mind. I apprecate the heads up. I will let you all know the results in a few weeks. Thanks Brandy

[Joel's 3 month CT]

Keeping fingers crossed and praying hard for awesome results.....

[Update]

Thank you randy you are alway on top of things

[Anyone done a thoracentesis]

Can anyone let me in on what a a thoracentesis involes? What can we expect as a care giver? Is it painful and what can i do to help grandpa be more confortable. Thanks for all the help. Luv Brandy

[Update]

Well we got the news today and we now have fluid around the left lung and we have to wait a week to get it drained. We have to wait because the blood thinners have to be stopped before they will do the procedure. Just another step. Anyone ever had this procedure done and what should we expect? Thanks Brandy

[Update]

Grandpa had a cat scan today and we are playing the waiting game. We have to wait till 4-2 for the results. Will give everyone our good news on Wed. Keep us in everyones prayers. Thanks Brandy

[Just feel lost]

Hawkeye,

You and Mary did alot together and try to remember all the fun times, think of the comdians you went to see. What was your favorite memories? Like Randy said tell Mary what you have done for the day and talk to her. It will get a bit easier, but not much. I am so sorry you are going through this.

[heavy load]

I can remember the first few weeks of treatment and how stressed i was with a 2 yearold, so i can tell you that it will get a little easier and less stressful. Once you get your routine down it will be amazing how much of a superwoman you can be. Good luck and you are in my prayers and thoughts

[I knew it was coming]

Carrie,

I hate to hear that you are going through this and I am praying that you can have the strength to be there for your mom and know that you and your family will be in our prayers. I am so sorry

[LC patients feeling a little chilly?]

My grandpa is always cold too and we are always giving him hot tea and coco. It will be 75 drgrees in the house and he has blankets and a robe on. I find that intresting.

[New here And Need Advice]

Just keep a postive outlook for her and live everyday as it is your last with her. Please get another opioion because someone out there will do something for her. We will all be here for you. (((HUGS)))

[Getting to Know You - January 29]

I am a Lawerys Seaon Salt girl.

[Wrong E-mail Address]

That was to funny, I loved it

[NEWSFLASH]

Jackie, I missed it again.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I am toasting you know. We need to celebrate all week. Happy 80th Jackie and I am enjoying a beverage for you.