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Still keep the doctor in touch.....my husband had the blood clots. Also, quinine will help with the cramps...

Hi Charlie! Instead of hiccups, my husband will have a few hiccups, then gasps, and then some nausea. Have you also tried ginger ale and coke? That seems to help with him.

Hi Poggie, I am in complete agreement with Karen. My husband completed whole brain radiation in November and experienced the same symtoms. Expect fatigue down the road and a few memory and word problems. Hang in there!!

Charlie, This is so encouraging. My husband goes for his second treatment tomorrow. So my fingers are crossed that this works as well on others as it does for you!

Charlie, I hope my husband feels the effects of his second treatment of Alimta is well as you have. This is great news, keep this news coming!!

Wendy, I, too have gone through some rough times as a caregiver. Make sure your husband gets a physical. What I thought was stress, turned out to be a health problem, that was easily corrected with a pill (low thyroid). I also hired a caregiver for myself! A mom from the neighborhood helps with such things as the laundry, grocery shopping, and errands. It has made all the difference in the world.

Karen, What a wonderful post. I am sure David knows this but it is so wonderful to see in writing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for the update and pray that taxol works for you. My husband started Alimta this week and we are waiting ......to see......

What wonderful news!!!!!

Ry, I just got back in town and am really sorry to read about John. Please continue to keep us posted and know you are in our prayers. Bob had lots of stomach problems with Tarceva but really was not on it long enough to determine if that was the true problem since he developed another metasis near his ribs.

TAnn, WOW!! I just read your news....keep this good news coming!! I am soooo happy for you!

Thanks everyone!! Yes, that was daughter posting. She is a synchronized figure skater and we have been spending lots and lots of time is places too cold for me. Their team got second on the East Coast so it's off to nationals next week in Lowell, Mass. BRRRRRRRR!!!! It's really hard to leave Bob during this time but another mom in the neighborhood takes compleletely over when I am gone and has been a real saint. I am hoping Bob slows down working full time soon....since I think he needs the energy to fight back!

I have not posted in a while, but have been keeping up with everyone. Life has been very hectic. My husband continues to work full time as I do and my daughter is at the height of competition season which means I am usually out of town on weekends. There has been more mets recentlyand he is ready for the next round of battle!

Thank you so much for this news!! It is very comforting. My husband's mets are very tiny too. Yes, he is having whole brain radiation due to the tiny size and spread of the mets. I did not know that Iressa is used for mets. We continue to stay optomistic!

Hi Everyone, I have not signed on for a long time. I had some serious health problems which are now under control. My husband was doing extremely well. But, he had a seizure on Tuesday and was diagnosed with brain mets. He is undergoing radiation and will soon begin Iressa. Anyone, experience this? There is no sign of visible cancer in other parts of his body.

I read both of your posts and relieved that you are regaining your strength to fight on. Do not give up!! There are more options out there!! My prayers are with you.

I am so happy for you and your family! News just doesn't get any better than this!!! I

Well that explains why my husband's oncologist left for New Orleans.....

Thanks so much for posting this. This genetic make up coupled with how the body's immune system handles irregular cells really appears to be the connection. The newer drugs that are emmerging, the smart bombs, make so much sense to me and perhaps, these drugs working with the genetic make up, could be the key. The results with drugs such as Iressa vary so much, could it be simply the genetic make up?

Shellie, I am very glad you posted. It is difficult enough to go this but to not have your brother's support is unspeakable. Do not question yourself and make sure you take care of yourself. Tell your doctor what you are going through. You may need a little something to help you get a good night's rest. My prayers are with you.

Laurie, Hugs and prayers to you and your mother. Please keep us posted as soon as you know something.

Joni, It is hard to keep upbeat when your husband is having such a hard time right now. Like others, I have been up and down and the downs are really low when they strike. I often think it would be easier if it was me too, in that, it is much harder to see your loved one feeling so sick. My husband's fluid retention has not been as bad as your husband's but right now, he is in bed, and the fluid retention is making it difficult for him to move. He has gone through this before and for him, it usually means more bed rest and lots of gatorade. Please keep us posted on the results. I am here for you......

I am from Maryland and hopefully will be able to make it to your party as said in the above post. Where is the closest airport to your house? We travel far for a good party! Maybe Southwest has a deal! I know my daughter Leandra wants to meet Caitlyn !

My husband is on vacation that week and we may just be there for the party, depending where he is in his treatment. I will know more on how's he doing in the next month....

Same truck hit my husband! He's sitting on the deck today, relaxing and catching up on rest a bit. Hope you are doing the same!