[Radiation is Done....]

What excellent news Fay! Great that the house is almost finished too.

Paddy

[Just when you think medical care in PBC can't get worse]

So sorry about all this Cat. I wish (as do the others,) that you had someone to go with you to these appointments. Prayers on the way. Paddy

[deleting all posts]

David and I saw it too and I hope it put a lot of people off smoking. I am afraid it depressed Dave even more though, especially as he has never smoked.

Paddy

[Checkin in from the library..]

Hope Bob's CT scan came out well. Thanks for checking in on us all. It looks as if you are all such good friends! Hope you all enjoy the rest of your vacation.Paddy

[ordering full medical reports]

I get the records of every ct scan and the reports, I just go to the Radiology dept of our hospital and ask for them -no payment required. Should I also be able to get copies of the doctors reports? Paddy

[here's a silly question-sorta non cancer related]

I say, if you think you can manage it financially without bankrupting yourselves completely - Go for It! Do it while you are both able to travel. I always wished that my husband and I had taken theAlaskan cruise that we had dreamed about -before his stroke, before losing his job and before cancer! Paddy

[Best Birthday Ever!]

Happy, Happy Birthday Cheryl. I do hope your CT scans will be good one's. Paddy

["City of Hope"?]

Thank you all very much. I asked the question because Dave and I were thinking that we might go for a second opinion at COH. I have a friend who has Non-Hodgekinsons , (sp?) and he has recently started treatment there. He seemed impressed with the doctors and to think that we should try it too. We will have to give it some thought.

Paddy

[my sisters surgery]

I do hope your sister will soon be well. Paddy

[My sisters surgery went ok]

Dear Shellie,

I am glad your sister's surgery went well and hope that she will soon be free of the post op pain. Paddy

[Sorry - Hurricane - Not cancer - All of Florida??]

Will be praying for you all up there and especially for you Cat. Paddy

[How to move on after diagnosis]

Hi Beth,

I am so proud of all our good friends who have replied to your post. What courageous and inspirational thoughts they have expressed!

I think I am going to print this page out and give it to my husband to read.

My heart goes out to you and I will pray that you can find the strength and courage to fight this beast . Paddy

[My Loving Husband]

Welcome Mona,

This terrible disease is indiscriminate, tall or short, young or old, good or bad, it just doesn't care! We can only fight it with all we have- and the good people here will support you in that fight. Please come often and "vent" if you need to , or if you just want to chat. Prayers and positive thoughts for you and your husband and family. Paddy

[Was it really a dream?]

This is wonderful Tess, what a gift from your loved one! Paddy

[Husband in hospital-Prayers needed ASAP, PLEASE!]

Renee, My heart goes out to you and Scott and the family,

This is such a terrible disease and causes so much misery!

I do hope you get your wish and are able to take Scott home .My prayers are with you all. Paddy.

[I am devastated....]

I have just seen your Post Sharyn. I am so very sorry to hear this news and I can understand how devastated you are. I am sending prayers to you and your Dad and family. Paddy

[NEW PIC--My Baby!!]

Oh Cindy,

This really is the cutest little pup! I love pugs, (as well as Schipperke's, -can't forget them or I would be in big trouble, with my dog and Dave!) and have always been tempted to get one. Some friends of ours had a little grey- coloured one and they called it "Grape", don't you think that's an excellent name for a pug! Paddy

[Aggies]

Don,

Please tell this ignorant woman what an "Aggie" is! I am probably just being slow as usual and I expect the "light" will go on as soon as I submit this . Paddy

[Cant catch a break!!!!]

Oh Dear Ray!

What a "royal pain" this all is! I do hope everthing proves to be OK. and your surgery will go on as planned. Positive thoughts coming your way. Paddy

["City of Hope"?]

Hi There All,

I wondered if there is anyone out there who has been to "The City of Hope" hospital in California, and if so would you mind telling of your experiences there?

Thanks,

Paddy

[Not cancer related--guilt]

So sorry you are in a bad way Melinda. Thank goodness you were'nt more seriously hurt. If I were you I would relax and let Geoff pamper you. You have done so much for your MIL, you really need a few days rest for yourself. Be well soon. Lots of love and prayers, Paddy

[Denise (niececola) lost her mom]

So very sorry to hear your sad news Denise. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Paddy

[needin' prayers]

Sorry to hear about this Teetaa,

Yes, I'm with you, I "HATE THIS DISEASE" too!! Today' while as I was doing my grocery shopping' I was raging at it inside. Got myself into a real state! That's not much use is it! Oh Well!

Prayers and positive thought on the way to your Father -In- Law and the family.

Paddy

[I'm new too]

Hi Becki, So sorry to hear about your nephew. I can't add much to what the others have eloquently said I'm afraid, however I do send all the family, especially your nephew, prayers and positive thoughts. Paddy

[HAPPY/SCARED]

Hi Ray,

I am sure your Doctor would say if he thought you were'nt strong enough to get through it. Won't it be nice to have the darned thing out! Good Luck and lots of prayers to you for a successful surgery. Paddy