Dollfinn

Barbara~ Funny, I should find your posting at the tail end of my 'mini-meltdown". My scans came back improving last Thurs. The Dr. "Ok'ed" me back to work 3 days/week for Monday. He said go back to what you were doing. Work went great, the girls were great. Tuesday, I lost it . very bad day, called in sick Wens! I never do that. I need that day to begin "re-trending" as I call it. You cant go back, so you just move foward, day by day. It was either that or let the funk take over. PS I will be at work Fri, and the tears helped alot. Keep us posted. Waiting to hear the your funk has lifted. Mary

Ken~ waiting sux, no doubt about it, xanax helps, no doubt about it. I'm hoping for scary lungs. I clear my throat also, kind of like excussssssse me! My Doc, says it is post nasel drip w/ clearing. Dont beat yourself up on the smoking thing, many of us been there done that, got the tee shirt, and were suvivors keep your posts comming, we want to know how it goes on the 29th. Mary

MC~ pretty much wrapped up my experience to the tee. Fatigue is the one thing I would add, I'd be fine, wake from a nap, someone would say , Oh , so and so is here , your awake......and i would freak out. Turns out, that is fatigue and it is real, and it does go away. Keep us posted. Mary

Wendy~ It seems when cancer hits, disposable income is one of the 1st things that goes. A little side job will be good for your son, he needs to feel he is helping, thats natural, thats love. I hope some of the suggestions above get you some relif. keep us posted. Mary

I love Long Island, I spent a few years in Ft. Lauderdale and Chicago, then came right back "home". I pride myself in being an excellent house guest, when ever I get the itch to get away from here or the weather! Mary

Bucky~ Next time feel free to correct the ignorant people that must think they are bionic. Remind them, Cancer is Not Killing You, It's forcing You To Live!! And you have a great time in Dallas! Mary

Teri~ You have strength in the fact you came back to let us know your OK. I agree tears are medicinal,the uncontrolable ones can get sticky in traffic. Your truth brings it all home for a lot of us. cancer sux. sending hugs your way. Mary

Rich~ Singing Happy Birthday to you and Many, Many more! Mary

I love names like Morgan or Mason. My oldest son is Bradley which is my grandmothers madien name. Give us what weve got to go on and we'll have a go at it! Congradulations. Mary

Your family will be included in my prayers. My condolances to you. Mary

This is a very sad end to a very difficult battle~ My condolences to you and your family. Doll

Doll-Finn is doing The Happy Dance!The radiologist really spooked us out yesterday, but please do take a moment to drop to the bottom of my profile and and lets all do one big happy dance together~ I am greatful to have found this cyber family. Mary oxxo

See my update! See what your strenght can do!! Thank you, all of you! Mary xoxoxoxo

Randy, I knew you would come through for me , you always do, along with Jamie~ You gave me the push I needed to go to the Dr's office today with out my doom and gloom shoes on. I;ll let you know. THANK YOU!!!!! Mary

Hi All~ I saw my radiaologist after my 1st scan since Tx. I do not think she realized I had the scan this morning, and would be telling me the results. She said all medisteinal lymph nodes had shrunk. The RLL tumor had shrunk. Then..........she went on to giberish about 2 new spots on my RLL, that may have been ther all along, and I would have 2 discuss that w/ onc. tomorrow (Thurs). The 2 spots did not show in 5/07 in 2 CT w/and w/out contrast, or the PET. I got the impression she had "punting rights" to the Onc. and she used them. Last week when I asked onc. about tarceva he said we blasted you w/ all the chemo one body can take, that was out direction, so no more meds. Woundering what he will say tomorrow. Profile below is so far up to date, I'm very nervous about tomorrow. Any tips for tomorrows visit are appreciated. Mary

Sharon~ Your doing great and yes, today is a very long day. Let us know how Mike makes out. Mary

May I have adose of Valley Fever? Max if you get one, take it!! My husband has sleep apnea, I recorded him snoring/ stop breathing one night when, I could not sleep. I then finally fell asleep, and forgot about the recording. I thought of it weeks later when the subject came up,when friends were visiting. I snuck the tape in and pushed play......everyone in the room was alarmed!!!! what is that noise? OMG! Is there a rinaserrrious in the house? , . That is when my husband got tested . Nights are quieter around here now. Keep us posted. Mary

Tina~ sending prayers to you and your family during this very sad time. Mary

Peace and understanding, to you and your family, please come back to us when you can, so we know your Ok. Mary

the news sux. Your Mom is lucky to have you. Respect your Mom for the woman she is. Hospice is a word as powerful as the word cancer itself. They are a symptom managment team, their sole purpose is to work for you and your Mom, it's a family approach. They treat the whole situation day to day. When your Mom's symptoms are relieved and she is able to return to Tx, that is your option, you just thank them and they leave~ In the mean time, sending prayers and hugs your way. Mary

I would say coffee is the ticket~ along with a huge dose of the sun. I am definatly solor powered! Have a great day everyone. Mary

Nick~ As a Mother of 3 sons, I could (myself) have not thought of a better way to share that day. Here's to a "blooming" great day. Mary

Ken~ The way I see it, you have good insight and a fighting spirit. You found us, good move. You have your facts organized, great move. It's a battle you can win! Many of us have. we all look foward to your postings. Mary

Hi~ I hope you can update your profile as it is very close to mine. Neulasta is a pill, I had neupogen shots, but I was feeling so chitty when I got'em I could not compare. They did the trick. It's a jump start for your WBC's. Hope the punkiness went away and you back at the creek. Mary

Deb~ I wish peace and comfort for yourself and your family at this very sad time. When you feel up to it please check back in and let us know you are OK. In the mean time sending prayers and hugs your way. Mary