Lisa O

I have been terminal for four years... and have been having a great time. I am not planning on quitting any time soon.

You have so much in your life that is difficult. It is that much more important that you and your boyfriend release ALL GUILT and make sure you enjoy the little things you can every day. The guilt is not yours, it is your families.... so you must try hard to let it go. Do every thing you can to make things pleasant for YOU and YOUR BOYFRIEND. If others choose to join you for happy and joyous times.... great. Otherwise, they are making their own choices.

I don't have answers, but am wishing you well. I am sure some answers will come along soon. Lisa

Good for you Aaron.... I hope you continue feeling better and better.

I use the tumeric, celebrex and tagamet, as well as flax seed but had to give up the others during treatment. It sounds like a good plan.

Thanks for pointing it out Joe.... Dr. West, although I understand you are not advocating the ads specifically, I would be interested in your opinion? Thanks, Lisa

I agree Bill.

I take a probiotic called acidophyllis which is normally found in yogurt. I take it because I take antibiotics regularly for my Iressa rash. It does not interfere with the Iressa but I have not heard of a benefit with cancer treatment. I have heard many things about mushrooms. While some are good, others are to be absolutely avoided during chemo. Please try a search on the alternative forum. Some can cause infections, fungal or bacterial so you don't want to mess around.

I got one too.

I am sending prayers for Rich!

Frank, You look great. Enjoy all of those children.

This was a great idea Rich. Thanks for doing it!

Joe had surgery on the mass in his brain on Thursday. It was determined to be a mucinous metastasis. The surgeon was able to remove the entire mass and placed chemo wafers around the area. He has no neurologic deficit except for a (hopefully temporary) minor loss of peripheral vision at the bottom of his left eye. He is in great spirits. He is going down to 2 mg decadron from 4 and has only minor pain. He has been told that the chemo wafers should be all of the treatment he needs and that he does not have to go through radiation at this time. I am praying he is finished with this episode.

I am so happy that we did this! Thanks to everyone, especially Rich for getting the big ball rolling and Ry for getting it rolling in Michigan. Katie, thanks as always for bringing us together.... and of course to all of you --- thanks for always being here together!

Thanks Karen! I hope all is well with you. I am thinking of you. Lisa

every step closer...

me!

As usual, I couldn't figure out how to upload a picture so I had to use the defualt. I am such an ignorant computer person!

Ihave also read that it helps with the immune system. Just be careful not to do too much laughing right after a thoracotomy!

It does have a lot of information!

me too!

There are many different kinds of acidopholis.... some are dried, others are very potent and are kept refridgerated. They are great for gastrointestinal function. I am glad you told your oncologist... if you start with many supplements at large dosages, it may be beneficial to seek the help of an alternative medicine oncologist.