[Busy Morning]

I wonder how many of the "talkers" are women? I somehow think we have more of a need to "connect" in this way.

Paddy

[Is anyone still smoking after this horid diognosis?]

Jen,

Please, please, look in to the faces of your wonderful husband and those five gorgeous kids of yours and for their sake, if not for yours, make a very special effort. I will be saying a special prayer for your strength!

Paddy.

[Let me Indroduce myself]

Welcome Greg,

It would be nice to read your story of survival in the "My Story" forum.

Paddy

[Brain radiation necrosis?]

Hi Robin, Welcome!

So sorry that your Mom is so ill. I too agree that doctors should tell people more about the side effects of medication before administering it. When my doctor told my husband and I about Taxotere you would have thought it was going to be a "walk in the park" compared to Cistoplatin but the side effects have been much worse. Why don't they give us the facts!

I will pray for you and your Mom

Paddy

[July 4th]

Enjoy those fireworks Okdebi . Prayers and hugs coming to you and your little one. Paddy

[Hi! I'm new!!]

Welcome Kreed,

Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family as your Mom starts to fight this awful disease.

Paddy

[Status of Husband]

Dear Beth,

Your post brought tears to my eyes. How brave and generous you are to smile for your daughter and be so pleased for her when your heart must be breaking. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your Bob.

Paddy

[I was in the hospital]

Dear Phyllis,

So sorry to hear you are going through all this strife. What kind of "Hospital" is this anyway!!!

I was glad to hear that you at least have your daughter and sister with you, you shouldn't go through this physically alone. I am sure we are all with you in spirit and I personally am sending hugs and positive thoughts your way.

Paddy

[Second Update on Cheryl & Jack]

Prayers and positive thoughts on their way to Cheryl and Jack. Paddy

[Update on Marie Foley ~my Mom]

Hello Elaine,

Your Mom has been and will continue to be in my prayers. I do hope she will soon be feeling much better. Paddy

["Taxotere" Taste Torture-Help!]

Thank you Rosemary,

It was kind of you to take the time to reply.

I think I might be close to solving this problem. I had tried lemon drops, but not the "real" lemon juice ones. The nurse at the onc's office gave me a packet of "Anzemet" (dolasetron mesylate injection/tablet) which she gives to people who have chem "ports".( Apparently they often get a metallic taste in their mouths when the meds go in.) Anyway, Dave tried them and they seem to help. I haven't tried purchasing them yet but I think one can get them in a pharmacy.

Another thing that helps a bit is for Dave to drink some pure lemon juice before a meal.

I will also try the Carnation and see if that helps.

I am glad your husband seems to be doing a lot better,

Good Luck to you both,

Paddy

[SandyS....how are you feeling?]

Looking forward to some good news,

Paddy

[Things are looking up here at c-acres..at least with one eye]

This is the kind of news we like to hear David. Glad to know everyone is improving. Good Luck for your op.

Paddy

[Survey says....BAM!]

Coming in on the end again.......just saving the best for last..Ha Ha!

Totally thrilled to hear your wonderful news Snowflake, keep it up.

Paddy

[New Photo]

Super family TBone, and a great beach too, where is it?

Paddy

[my sister now has cancer]

Shellie,

It is hard to believe that one family should be visited with all this agony. I feel so badly for you and your sister. Please don't despare, I agree with the others, your chances are good.

Lots of love and God Bless,

Paddy

[Time to formally say hello]

Bless your husband and his Mom for finishing that walk! What an courageous folks they are. Welcome to the board! Paddy

[Hello- my mom is a member (ljdub) thought I'd check it out]

Welcome and hope we can be of help to you and your Mom.

Paddy

[Thanks for having me!!]

Hi Sue,

Glad to have you aboard. Paddy

[MY ONCOLOGIST..............]

Prayers coming your way Cat! I asked Dave's Onc if I could record everything, (as my memory lets me down sometimes.....(sometimes? ,) and he was quite agreeable. Paddy

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[Waiting is Killing Me!]

My answer is, I don't bear it, I fret and worry and stay awake at nights. I eat everything in sight and get stomach aches etc. etc. Dave has a way of shutting things off, bless his heart. Sometimes I worry that he is worrying and I say something like," What are you thinking about?", and he will answer, "I'm NOT thinking!"

Hope everything turns out OK for you and Charlie,

Paddy.

[Moms Okay!]

Great News about your Mom Laurie. Lets hope you friends condition takes a turn for the better too.

Love and positive vibes going out to you.

Paddy

[new here]

Welcome Shiva,

My husband is also supposed to go on Iressa in about six weeks time. Reading the replies to your post has given me hope too.

May it be the answer for you Mom.

Sending positive vibes your way. Paddy

[three months today]

Hi Curtis, Glad you and Katy are coping well. I agree with Snowflake, just relax and don't even think about it. It's when you are not thinking about it that something wonderful will happen.

All the Best,

Paddy

["Taxotere" Taste Torture-Help!]

Thank you so much Fay, Don, Ginny and Maryann, it was so nice of you all to take the trouble to write. I think I was beginning to panic when I wrote the first post. I feel a little better after reading your messages.

Fay, I am going to try those altoids, and Ginny, the "chipped beef" idea sounds a good one. Dave had actually been gulping down floats for a while, but even those are being refused at present.

Don, I read Dave your post and told him that he should listen to you, even if he didn't want to listen to me. Maybe you got through to him as he ate his dinner tonight!

Maryann, thank you for that recipe. Like you, I am not sure that it will help "metal mouth", however, I will keep it handy for the other problems you described. Dave had thrush when he was on antibiotic some months back, I wish I had known about it then.

Thanks again,

Paddy