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hey there. I will bet the ginger will help. Even ginger ale settles my stomach and head down a bit. I have also found that regular gravol helps and also eases you into a nice nap. Best wishes Sandra

Hi Kristi. You have certainly received tons of good advice here. I agree, masks is a bit overboard but all the other precautions are highly recommended. Prayers for successful treatment for your dad and minimal side effects. Sandra

Hi Bud. I am so sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. Life is just not fair sometimes. I will send prayers for successful treatments. Sandra

Hey Donny. Sorry to hear you are having a rough go with the chemo. I hope you start to feel better soon and that it is doing it's job. Hang in there. Oncology staff at our clinic are also the best. Everyone of them is so caring. I often leave there feeling in better spirits than when I arrived. So thank goodness for those folks. I am glad you have had good experiences as well. It sure helps. Take care Sandra

Hey Judy. I am a bit late in responding here. I just wanted to say that of course you are a special kind of patient. We have all known that here for a very long time. Yes please get your affairs in order and attain that piece of mind. We all need to do that. And we all have our ups and downs in dealing with this darn disease. And honest postings like yours help us all. But continued hope is what keeps us all going. And of course the support of all the very wise and caring people here. Take care my friend Sandra

That's awesome news Alisa. Keep up the good work and living your life to the fullest. Sandra

Good for you Caren. I am sure you needed it. Here's to many more peaceful sleeps. Sandra

The Price is Right! I loved that show as a kid and always dreamed of being a big winner!

Oh Sue. I am sorry to hear you are having a sad day. May it pass gently. Am sending a big hug your way. Sandra

I am so sorry to read about your friends Ginny. I am sending prayers. Sandra

Paul, I am saddened to read about your sweet Michael. He was so lucky to have you. May he rest in peace and may your days be filled with fond memories. Sandra

Good for Gene for winning Round 1! Good news can have an immeasurable boost on one's spirits. I am sure he will be eating again soon. Continued best wishes Sandra

Summer or Winter? Summer...the lazy days of summer! Autumn or Spring? Spring....everything is new again! Read a book or watch a movie? Read a book. Eat or Sleep? Eat of course Excercise or Relax? Relax Socks or Bare feet? Bare feet....I hate hot feet! Money or Fame? Money! Love or Money? Love Listen to Music or Dance to Music? Dance to Music Water or Milk? Water Grape juice or Apple juice? Grape juice Cappucino or Coffee? Coffee.....or a latte Strawberries or Peaches? Strawberries.....yummm it is that time of year!

A rib steak! Medium rare....cooked to perfection, turned once with just the right amount of seasoning. Put a bit of goat cheese on top.....YUMMMM!

The postman gave me a ticket today.

Glad to hear you had a wonderful trip and that all are back safe and sound. I hope your mom's treatments go well. Sandra

Oh Lynn. Your post made my day as well. You obviously have quite the son and you are an awesome mom. Good on ya!

That's great to hear Linda. Tell your mom to keep up the good work! Sandra

Hi there. I had that exact combination and it all came out! It did grow back though. Wishing your mom strength through this little obstacle! Sandra

May he rest in peace Caren. God bless you all. Sandra

Hi Sarah. I agree, your report sounds good so far. Good luck with that confirmation on Monday. Keep us posted. Sandra

Hi Jill. Hang in there and keep posting away and asking any question you like. We all need help in getting through this. I am sorry you are scared and am sending prayers your way. Sandra

Hi KC. I am sorry to read of your need to be here yet again. Not fair. I hope the treatment plans kicks in quick and helps your dear aunt. I am sending many prayers your way. Sandra

Thank you to all my awesome friends here for your kind words and support. Many of you have also sent me PM's and I will get back to you when I can. Knowing that you folks are out there, get it and care so much, it really does help. I have developed significant pain on my left side, my ribs and in my stomach. Morphine doesn't seem to help with this kind of pain. But I am seeing a med onc on Friday (not mine unfortunately as she is on vacation). So hopefully that doc will have some suggestions to help with this kind of pain. I have a busy weekend ahead of me. My son is turning 13 and is having a big mini golf/sleepover birthday party. And my daughter is dancing in her annual dance recital. I think she is in 10 different numbers! She so loves to dance and I so love to watch her. My mom is still here so it is a good week for her to be here to help out. If anyone has experienced stomach pain from mets and has any potential solutions, I would love to hear from you. My heartfelt thanks to all of you out there who continue to support me as always. Feeling a bit better today Sandra

Hi Kathleen. You are obviously a very organized woman. Sounds like you have a very good plan. I hope your husband starts to regain some of his strength. Only idea I can think of is to leave the phone close to where he is sitting. Mine rings off the hook and so I need it near by. And as others have said, don't forget to look after yourself. Sandra