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Keeping you in my prayers John. I am sorry you have to go through all of this again. Nina

Aaron, If you could possibly go to the NIH and see Kasey's doctor I think it would be well worth your time and effort. He seems to know what all the options are and he has done a great job with Kasey. Have you mentioned this to Dr. West? Might give that a go as well. Let us all know what you find out and decide. Nina

Ernie, I am so sorry to read that you have new nodules. I can't help with the radiation clinic but wanted to wish you only the best as you beat this monster back again. You are in my prayers. Nina

Carleen, So many of us have been worried about you that I was glad to see your name next to a post. I know that there is nothing I can say to help but know you are in my prayers. I hope that you will be able to stay around here for a while. We all have missed you and perhaps talking to us you can release some of your pain. Know that I care what happens in your life and I will listen anytime you want to talk. Nina

I'm with Debbie and Maryanne. I could pitch at least 1/2 the things in my house and never miss them. Nina

Covering All the Bases A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strode through his backyard, baseball cap in place and toting ball and bat. "I'm the greatest baseball player in the world," he said proudly. Then he tossed the ball in the air, swung and missed. Undaunted, he picked up the ball, threw it into the air and said to himself, "I'm the greatest player ever!" He swung at the ball again, and again he missed. He paused a moment to examine bat and ball carefully. Then once again he threw the ball into the air and said, "I'm the greatest baseball player who ever lived." He swung the bat hard and again missed the ball. "Wow!" he exclaimed. "What a pitcher!"

I took wellbutrin for depression and xanax for anxiety. I still take them. The xanax helps me to calm down at night to sleep and the 1/2 life of it is much less than ativan, so you don't feel sedated when its time to get up in the morning. If it were me I would be looking for quality of life as well as quantity. Perhaps decreasing the dose is what is called for at this point. WBR by itself can cause extreme tiredness and with chemo it works even harder on the body. Ask the doctor about reducing the dose of chemo while on WBR and perhaps increasing it again when he is over that ordeal. Remember that radiation is the gift that keeps on giving so he may be very tired for a while. Nina

A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph's Hospital, > > and she timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can > > tell me how a patient is doing?" > > > > The operator responded, "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the > > patient's name and room number?" The grandmother in her weak > > tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302." > > > > The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with > > her nurse." > > > > After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone, "Oh, good > > news. Her nurse has told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood > > pressure is fine; her blood work just came back as normal. > > > > And her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged > > Tuesday." > > > > The grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful. I was so > > worried! God bless you for the good news. > > > > The operator replied, You're more than welcome. Is Norma your > > daughter? > > > > The grandmother said, "N o, I'm Norma Findlay in Room 302. No one > > tells me sh*t." > > > >

Rich, I hope you get some strength back soon. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nina

I am first. Nina

Nova, I am so sorry that you and Harry are going through all of this right now. The information that Ned mentioned from Dr. West is something I had heard from my oncologist as well. Fatten him up with anything he will eat and let his body rest. He will be ready for more chemo when the time comes. Nina

Andrea, they are both beautiful. I am so happy for you and Brain as well as your parents. So glad they both were there to hold them. You better get some sleep 'cause you won't get much for a while now. This is a wonderful day. Nina

My situation is a little different from yours as I had surgery first. I was dx IIIA. That was 4 1/2 years ago. Hope this information helps. Nina

Welcome to our support family. As for your husband, you are much better off without him. So congratulations on two fronts. You are doing well physically and mentally. Nina

Congratulations Mike. My oncologist counts the same way. In August I will be 4 years past treatment. You are doing great. Hope to see NED by your name for years to come. Nina

Andrea, I remember all of those times you mentioned. You were in my prayers then and of course you are in my prayers now. I'll be thinking of you all day tomorrow. Can't wait to hear all about it. Nina

My little shihtzu is not actually wild but I would be her if I could. She gets all of the attention in this household and eats and sleeps like a queen. If I had to be wild I would be a pig...remember that joke? Nina

Aaron, you have made my day. Big congratulations to you. You deserve only the best. I know you are already a good lawyer, now you show them you can be a great one. I am so happy for you. Nina

Welcome. Nina

Debi, Boy you have made some big forward steps in the last few months. Congratulations on living life to the fullest. I love the little dog and I know that you and your son will have a great time with it. Dogs are such wonderful companions. Nina PS hope to see that new house next year.

June 28th is a good day. My daughter was born on June 29th and I am sure she would have been just as cute on the 28th. This is a round about way of telling you I know they will be beautiful. Nina

About all I can offer is my profile. Mine was my upper left lobe but otherwise about the same. Best of luck. Nina

Connie, I'll need a reminder the day before and the day of...can't remember squat anymore...but would love to talk to all of you. Nina

Yes, yes and Yes. I have had bronchitis over and over again since my treatments. I am told that I probably always will have it and to go to the doctor if I feel badly or cough up color. Then I usually take antibiotics and feel better in a few days. I still have regular chest x-rays but have been clear of cancer since my surgery 4 1/2 years ago. Nina

Ann, Welcome back. With the news that you are to be a grandmother again comes the fact that you have to be better soon since we all know you will be holding both of them a lot. Take care of yourself and so good to hear from you. Nina