MurielK

Congratulations on your graduation, Rochelle. It must have been a tough year. Glad to hear from you again. I've been wondering how things were going for you, your Mom, and brothers. Has your Mom had a CT scan since completing chemo? That might be a good place to start. For what it's worth, 3 mo. after chemo I didn't feel much better than one day after the last treatment. It takes a while. Muriel

Of course this is scary. But, IF ANY of those nodules are malignant, they aren't going to change so much between now and when you see the pulmonologist. Seeing a pulmonologist is a good idea. You'll probably find that he/she wants another CT scan in 3 - 6 months to see what, if anything, is happening. There is a thread in the General section about nodules. Lots of people have had lots of different experiences with them. For now, don't let yourself worry. At this point there isn't anything to do about it. Best wishes. Let us know what the pulmonologist has to say. Muriel

Buy it Debi. When the exterminator has done his/her work, let me know. I'll be there excaping the hurricanes. BTW, Tell me you don't have sharks, alligators, or water bugs.Thanks. Muriel

I live in Orlando! Muriel

Ann, are you comfortable with tornados? They don't have basements in OK. Muriel

When I was on carbo and taxol, my Onc. gave me a prescription for pain pills for the bone aches. It helped a lot. Don't remember what it was I took. Muriel

Yes, I have a flea story. When my husband finished graduate school we moved - with our 2 and 8/9ths children to San Diego. We rented a house that seemed fine, but within a week we all (except for 8/9ths) were itching and scratching. My solution probably wouldn't be considered environmentally acceptable now, but I sprayed the whole, nearly empty house with bug spray. Then vacuumed. What a gross experience. Muriel

Andrea, I'm so sorry. Muriel

You (and the Hatchlings) have my prayers! Muriel

Cheese ravioli, veal scalopini. But I rarely order the veal. If the price is low, then I've found that the meat is tough. If it's in a reasonable to high range then I figure it's probably good, but I start on a guilt trip re: supporting an industry that is so cruel to the animals. Muriel

Congratulations to all three generations. I'm so glad that Len can will be there. Muriel K

Congratulations! Prayers and best wishes for Mom and baby. Muriel

I've had surgery followed by chemo twice (June-Nov 2003 and Nov - June 2004). Both times during chemo I had the brain of a flea. It got better after a while. By the time I had the 2nd surgery (18 mo. after the 1st), my attention span, etc. were almost normal. I finished chemo the 2nd time last June and my mind is pretty much ok again. I'm 67, so I attribute very minor memory problems to age. Now, as for being tired and often not wanting to do much, that's another story. I'm almost 3 years older than I was when this not-so-fun journey began. I have trouble getting to sleep at night and staying awake during the day. My best hours are about 8pm to 2 am. Really not in step with the rest of the world. I'm not depressed - I take something for that and it works wonderfully. I'm just tired all the time. I don't have the interest or energy to some of the things I enjoyed in my old life. I had the same problems with my friends - "Just do something" they said. Anything. One of those friends was diagnosed with colon cancer in July 2004. Following surgery and chemo, she apologized for not understanding how chemo made me feel. Anyway, these problems probably won't last forever for you. You could talk to your doctor about it. Muriel

Glad to hear from you again. I had been wondering how you were doing and worrying a bit. Don't stay away so long next time. Muriel

When my mother (born in 1907) was in her 60's she told me that she didn't feel old and that it was a great shock to her to look in a mirror and see the white hair, etc. I was amazed. She certainly looked and acted old to me! Now I'm older than she was when she said that and I'm having the same experience. I feel about 35. My mind may have slowed down a bit, so mentally I'm 45. On a good day I feel as tho I'm in my 60s and, believe me, on a bad day I'm at least 85.

Ann, I love them, too. I only respond when I have an answer. Love reading others' responses. Please continue them. Thanks. Muriel

During chemo last year - zero times a week. Now, generally 5 or 6. Muriel

Glad everything is ok Debi. What's the next worry for you? I'm having a CT scan on Monday. It was just at this point after the surgery that the 2nd tumor showed up. Yes, a little nervous. And I hate those people who can't find veins. Muriel

Maybe somebody needs to check this out with a surgeon to get an explanation of what's happening. I'm not volunteering. I don't really like them either. Muriel

Oh Debi, I can't stand those people who work in labs - the ones who poke you a hundred times with a needle and the XRay, CT people. Some are so tactless. I really hate the whole experience. Then, the anxiety makes it all worse. Happy 3 years! I'm so glad you and Cindy mentioned that pain. I have it too. Same experiences. The pulmonologist suggested that if it didn't go away we could do a bone scan. Didn't bother with that and, of course, I still have the pain. Same as Cindy, when I reach for something, lean over to pick up something on the floor. Seems like muscle spasms - really strong. I feel so relieved to hear that others have the same thing. So far, I haven't been able to interest my Onc. or his nurse practitioner in these pains - exc. for a Rx for a muscle relaxer. It didn't work. Ok, now, Debi, just relax. Everything will be ok. It would have come back already if it was going to. Muriel

Randy, that's interesting. Thanks for posting it. Muriel

This website for information about radon in the US was posted in another section. It's pretty interesting. http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap.html The Dakotas and MN have lots and lots of radon! Muriel

Love it! Muriel

I am so sorry about this turn of events. Glad Lucie is able to keep up her good spirits - that's a part of the battle, too. Please let us know when you have more information. (((((((Lucie))))))) Muriel

I'm sorry to hear your news of progression. Can't help you with the alimta vs other chemos. Be sure you get an answer to those questions from your onc, before you start anything. Good luck! And let us hear from you more often. Thanks Muriel