[Off to Tampa, Liver Surgery]

Good luck to you. Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[EVERYTHING IS FINE !!!!!!!!!!]

Joanie,

That is really great news.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[I got Dave out of a speeding ticket-nice story]

Karen just saw this story. It bought tears to my eyes. That was certainly sweet of that officer. This world does need more caring people like him.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[CONFUSED!!!]

Hi everyone,

Just received an email from my oncologist regarding my PET scan results. The PET shows that there is an area of uptake in the right lung and on the right chest wall. They cannot tell conclusively whether this is tumor, radiation or some other type of inflammation. The doctor went back to the CT scan done in February and could no see a corresponding area on the CT. The dr. asked me if I have had pneumonia, flu, or any sort of respiratory infection recently. Which I have not.

So I have emailed my dr. back to see if there is any other test that could be done. I have also asked him to fax me the results. What other questions should I be asking? Have any of you had a PET scan that they could not tell what is going on?

Best wishes,

Dee

[Cruisin']

Don and Lucie,

Have a wonderful time.

Best wishes,

Dee

[In the pink again!]

Di,

Glad you are feeling better, WELCOME BACK!!!

Best Wishes,

Dee

[NO CHEMO AGAIN FOR DAVE]

Hi Karen,

I will definately pray for a mininum 85,000 plalet count. Glad to see that there is a new plan of action.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[NO CHEMO AGAIN FOR DAVE]

Karen,

Can't the Dr. order anything for that. I remember when I was taking chemo my platlet counts were low. My oncologist gave me a shot a couple of times to help bring my count back up. There were also several times they did nothing. I think it is very wise of you to put a call in to talk with the doctor.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[I've made another birthday!]

Happy Birthday Tann and many more. Hope you have a great wonderful day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Best Wishes,

Dee

[We have returned from the Outer Banks of NC!!]

Karen,

Sorry that you were ill during your weekend get away. Good luck on selling the house.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[pssst...]

Val,

She is definitely a beauty.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[No chemo today]

Hi Dave & Karen,

Hope you have a wonderful trip. I know you both deserve it. Dave, hopefully those platlets counts will be back where they belong next week so you can get your chemo. Also hoping that the vitamins you are taking now will help with those cramps.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Pictures for St. Patrick's day Our Elf (Improved)]

John and Ry, she is as cute as a button.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Lucie's Birthday]

Hi Don,

Wish Lucie a belated Happy Birthday from me. I haven't been on the computer in a couple of days as my keyboard has been broken.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Q about when scans or tests should repeat for stage 4]

Linus,

I have scans every 3 months. I certainly would ask for the scans.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[by pass or blow. that is the question]

Cindi,

RUN DO NOT WALK, RUN TO GET THAT SECOND OPINION! Cindi, That just not make sense. Please get a second opinion.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Now have (3) family members with Lung Cancer]

Kitkathi,

I am so sorry to read this. It certainly does suck!!! My heart goes out to you and your family.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[I'm on a SURVIVORS PANEL, and Mayors Cancer Awareness Event]

Way to go Donna. You must be so proud that you were asked to participate.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Scan Results - Alimta appears to be WORKING!!!]

That's great new. It really does call for a celebration.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Treebywater had her baby!!!]

Late in seeing this post. A BIG WELCOME TO OUR LITTLE CYBER BABY.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Bad day]

Hi Mike and welcome,

Sorry to read that the monster is back. Hope you do well with the new treatment. And I must say WOW 5 MILES ADAY. You are a FIGHTER.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Stable Scans]

Hi bbw1,

I can't offer any help with the topotecan question. But you have certainly found the right place. There are some very caring and knowledgeable people here. Glad to see that your scans are stable.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[Alimta infusion #2]

Hi Beth,

Glad you are doing well with the treatment, besides the fat eye lids. I have gotten so fat I have bought larger clothes and now I'm coming out of them. I can't blame it on any steroids.

It sounds like a good idea on the PET scan. I have one scheduled for next Wednesday. My CT showed some change two weeks ago, hoping its nothing, probally just radiation change.

Stay positive and FIGHT,FIGHT,FIGHT.

Best Wishes,

Dee

[GOOD LUCK FRANK!]

Wishing you the best.

Best wishes,

Dee

[Home already ?? Laser broke again]

Frank,

Hoping things go well Wednesday.

Best Wishes,

Dee