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I understand Peggy. When Dad makes a call to me on my cell phone from his cell phone, it flashes saying 'Mum's calling'. I don't have the heart to change it, and it always makes my heart ache when I see it
Love Karen
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Too sad for words....
Karen
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My sincere sympathy to all of Fay's loved ones
. What an exceptional lady she was.......Karen
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Hi Cindi
I'm sorry you've been given cause to worry, and I hope it all turns out to be nothing, but in the meantime, feel free to show us the report - we're the experts, after all
Love Karen
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Hi Rachel
(Love your name, by the way - the same as my Mum's!).
Welcome. Glad that your Dad is doing OK now.
Karen
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Dear Sue
Much love coming to you and Mike.....hang in there.
Karen
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Dear Sherri
You are in such a tough spot!
Like I mentioned in a pm, I would consider getting your Dad reviewed by a neurosurgeon, if time permits - I don't know how long it takes to get an appointment where you are. A neuro would probably be in a better position than the oncologist to determine whether your Dad is a good surgical candidate.
BUT, whatever happens, always remember that you are doing the best you can for your Dad, and it is HIS decision in the end.
All the best,
Karen
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Dear Fay
Your words have helped me countless times over the last two years. I will miss you......
Love always
Karen
"To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Dear Karen
There is absolutely nothing wrong with continuing to search for, and hope for, something that might help Ken. We did the same thing for Mum, right up until the end - HOPE is what kept us all going....
I hope you get a miracle,
Love Karen
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Dear Ginny
I'm glad that you have received some reassurance, and I hope that in the next couple of weeks you are able to put your fears completely to rest. Good thoughts coming to you in the meantime....
Karen
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Hi Val
Jana and I have both talked about this a number of times, and we feel exactly the same way!
Hang in there,
Karen
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Sherri
Karen raises a good point - have you discussed this with his doctors? SRS or surgery are other options....the doctors may have good reasons for wishing to pursue WBR. Either way, you will probably feel better if you investigate all the options......
All the best,
Karen
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Oh no.....I am so sorry. My heartfelt condolenses to Jen's loved ones...
Karen
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Dear Lori
I am so sorry you are going through this. Sounds similar to how Mum was towards the end (not that I'm saying your Mom is in the same boat - surgery was never an option in our case....just that I can relate to how you are feeling.) We were very fortunate in that Dad is a doctor, and we had a very good hospice service helping out, so we were all able to spend all our time with Mum and Dad. I ditto what Becky said ten-fold.....if at all possible, you must get help for your MIL so that you can spend time with your Mom. It is a priority, and I think you would regret it terribly if something happened and you hadn't been able to spend as much time with her as you wished.
It's sooooooo hard, isn't it
.Love and strength to you,
Karen
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Dear Fay
I'm so glad that you continue to come on board and share your wisdom with all of us.....we are indeed a very fortunate bunch!
Thank you for allowing us to continue to walk with you on this journey.
Love always,
Karen
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Dear Fay
Thank you for posting a photo, and allowing us to put a face to the heart that we already know and love
.Karen
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Dear Fay
Thinking of you with love, as always......
Karen
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Hi Sherri
Sorry to hear that a brain met has developed. Brain mets tend to respond quite well to radiation, and I would guess that if your Dad's cancer has previously had a good response when treated with radiation, there is reason to be very hopeful.
Tarceva does apparently cross the blood-brain barrier. I would presume that your Dad could still receive Tarceva, as the brain met was in all likelihood already there when he started the drug.
Hope that helps, and all the best to you and your family....
Karen
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Hi Fay
So happy to hear from you....
Sending lots of love,
Karen
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Hi Fay!!
So good to see you!
Love Karen
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Good wishes going out to Teri. Hoping she is more comfortable very soon......
Karen
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Fay
I'm so glad that you are able to be at home.....I know how much nicer it was to be at home with Mum rather than the hospital setting.
I'm sending all my best wishes to you for comfort and peace.....
Much love,
Karen
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To dear Fay
I am so saddened to read this post....For your sake, I wish you were at home with your family (including the four-legged members!) where you belong.
But, as Sharon has said, memories can be made anywhere. It is the love that we remember, not the room that it happened in.....
Thank you for always giving of yourself so freely - your wisdom and generosity of spirit have helped me innumerable times.
I wish for you peaceful and loving days ahead....
Please know that I am sending much love your way.
Karen
I lost my precious Mike
in GRIEF
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Dear Sue
Please know that you are not alone in your grief. I am so sorry for what you are going through.....
Love Karen