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    scan results show fluid in lung;plueral effusion??pnuemonia?

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    I had almost 2 litres of fluid removed from my right lung a couple of months ago. It was caused from the radiation. We all have a small amount of fluid encasing the lungs to keep them supple but sometimes scar tissue or whatever causes the fluid to build up. It can contain cancer cells (mind did not). Mine may or may not come back. We just watch and see.

    God Bless,

    MO

    Topotecan Round 3

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Well, I was right (mark it on the calendar!!). Instead of chemo I got 2 units of packed red cells. My platelets are down to 34 (should be 150 - 450) and my HGB (red cells) were down to 8.3 (should be 12 - 16). I will have to wait till the 18th for the next round of chemo. They also started me on Aranesp to try and build up my red cells. I understand it to be like Procrit but you get it every 2 weeks instead of every week. We will give that a few weeks and see what happens!

    All in all it was a relaxing day cause I usually nap through the transfusion, lol. Now I am ready to GO!!!

    God Bless,

    MO

    Topotecan Round 3

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I go in at 8:30am tomorrow for round 3 but I have a feeling I may be getting a couple units of blood instead! I can tell my counts are WAYYYYYYY down so I think they will refill me in the morning. Side effects have not been to bad (except constipation) so I am sure they will continue treatment on Thursday if I get blood tomorrow.

    I will let ya know!!

    Thanks all for the prayers and good wishes!

    God Bless you all,

    MO

    Increasing Weakness

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Constipation can be worse than just about anything else! Always ask it it is a side effect of any new drugs! This is from the official Queen of **IT (the emergency room Dr. said so)!! I have been taking several things over the week end to try and clear it up and it does drain your energy to have to fight it.

    Are your fathers blood counts up where they should be? That can also cause weekness and fatigue (I am ready for a transfusion myself).

    Prayers being said!

    God Bless,

    MO

    Just wanted to say Happy Monday

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Wonderful, sunshiney day here in MO. Spring is in the air, the frogs are croaking and the ducks have come back in to the marina. All is right in the world (or as right as it is gonna get for now).

    Hope everyone has only GOOD news all week and prayers going out for all!

    God Bless,

    MO

    It's Official........I'm Full of **IT!!!!!!!!

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    Ok, lol, didn't know where to post this but it just confirms that I am full of **it so thought I would post it here.

    While at the zoo on Friday I noticed a pain starting in my left side and progressing through my abdomen as the day went on. Pain built up all Friday evening to the point of very little sleep Friday night. Saturday I called my Dr's. office and spoke with the oncall nurse. She thought it was contstipation (major side effect of chemo) and called me back with a liquid laxative to take. She said if it didn't work to go to the ER and get checked out. Well, we cut our trip short so I could be close to MY hospital if need be and came home. I took the liguid (let me tell you "Pleasing Lemony Flavor" LIES)!!!! By 6pm the pain was worse so My daughter and I took a quick trip to ER. We lucked out and got there at shift change so everyone was fresh and ready to go!! They took me in, did a couple of tests and some xrays to be sure there was nothing "growing" anywhere and gave me ANOTHER fine tasting liquid to take. Told me the only thing they saw on the xray was "waste products" so I needed to take THIS liquid. This one (golytely ...again a misnomer) is only to be taken if you are within 2 feet of your own throne because when it starts there is NOTHING you can do to stop it. I took some Saturday night and it helped a little, took more Sunday and it helped a little but then I had to stop so I could come to work today. Will take more tonight and maybe that will take care of it!!

    God Bless you all and I hope you NEVER are full of **it!!!

    MO

    David A is Back in Charge..

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Ry,

    Just think of what you learned. Jillian will NEVER need a body guard. If she can take out a grandma at age 5 I can't wait to see what she will do at 9.

    Prayers being said for a speedy recovery for your Mom.

    God Bless,

    MO

    Experiences and Revelations.

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Dean,

    When I was at the zoo the other day I had a 20 something young man make a comment about using the scoot in the zoo. I just looked at him and shook my head. I don't think people "think" sometimes before they make a stupid comment. I know I have caught MYSELF thinking things about folks I see parking a $40,000 vehicle in a handicap space. I don't know if they have a true medical need but I still "judge" them. I am trying HARD to stop that!!

    God Bless,

    MO

    Radiation side effects

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Rachel,

    I had a major loss of equilibrium for about 3 weeks after PCI. My Dr. said the "wax" in my ears would harden over the weeks after and to get it flushed once in awhile. It helped a bit.

    Prayers for contiued healing.

    God Bless,

    MO

    My fisrt post

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Welcome Cookieman,

    I am glad you decided to "join" the group. You have a very special lady there and she has been a source of inspiration to many of us (as well as a source of humor).

    Nice to meet you.

    God Bless,

    MO

    Going to the Zoo

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    We had a wonderful time at the zoo! The motorized scoot was really wonderful and allowed me to be with the kids all day. My Grandson (and son) really enjoyed the day and I thik the girls did also.

    The sun came out, it got yo about 60 and was just a perfect day for being outside all day!

    We are planning to hit the Kansas City Zoo next month and then we may take a train trip to Chicago in April and hit Lincoln Park!

    Hope you all had good week ends also!

    God Bless,

    MO

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