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Hi Kim, Welcome to our family. My heart really goes out to you. I know it is hard enough to have your mom have cancer , but when the medications alter her personality it makes it even harder. Cindi mentioned an article I have about steroid psychosis and I would be glad to give it to you, but it is a pdf file and I don't know a way to attach it here. If you would like to email me by clicking the email button at the bottom of my profile , I will be glad to attach it to email. It was just something that I found on the net, but it helped me to understand my husbands behavior when he was on steroids and other meds. I can tell you that the patient does tend to take things out on their family . As hurtful as it is to you, they have no control over their behavior. As in my husband's case, they can become quite paranoid also. Knowing this won't make it go away, but it will help you understand and know what is usually done about it. In the meantime, you have found a group that is very kind, compassionate and willing to help you . Looking forward to knowing you better. Sue

Kathi , I'm so very sorry for all the pain and loss in your family now. Praying your husband will be there in time to be with his father and with you. God be with all of you through this difficult time. Love and Prayers, Sue

Ohhhh Nancy, I am so so sorry. This must have been such a shock . I'm just at a loss of words. Just know my heart goes out to you. Please accept my condolences. God be with your family. Love and Prayers, Sue

(((Pat and Brian))), Praying for you. Know that we are all there with you . Feel the strength of our prayers lifting you up. God be with you. Love and Prayers, Sue

Don and Lucie, The two of you continue to inspire me. It's good to hear that Lucie is tolerating the treatments so well and feeling good. Continued prayers for you both. Love, Sue

It sounds good for your FIL. If he begins to experience side effects, help him realize the chemo is attacking the cancer also. It would be almost impossible to put a foreign chemical in your body and not feel something. The dexamethasone oftentimes causes the red face and feeling hyper , but it tends to wear of in a few days leaving you a bit fatigued also. As I remember , my husband tolerated it all very well. My best to your fil and your family. Sue

Hi bc, Wishing you the best with Tarceva. Sure hope it helps you for a long time to come. Let us know about those xray results. Sue

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TAnn, Stable is a wonderful word and I'm happy for you. I'm also so happy to hear that you are tolerating the Alimta. You have had your share of rough side effects from chemo. Your post really put a smile on my face this afternoon. Love, Sue

Thank you bunny . Pat and Brian , as always my thoughts and prayers are there with you. I'm praying that the wedding will be a beautiful, memorable, experience for all and one of many memorable times to come. God be with you . Love and Prayers, Sue

Continued prayers for you both. Love, Sue

Denise, I would call and ask the doctor. Sure hope it's nothing... Sue

Beth and Bill, Wish I could find the words to tell you how I feel. Just know that my heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers. May God be with you . Love and Prayers, Sue

Thanks for the update , Bunny, Pat and Brian, my prayers continue for the two of you. I know you are disappointed about not being at the wedding, but it's not the important thing right now. Giving Brian every chance to fight this cancer needs all your strength. Praying that Alimta will be the chemo he needs. It has been known to work magic for many. Take care and know that there is lots of love, prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Love and Prayers, Sue

Praying Pat and Brian.. I'm praying hard for both of you. God be with you both. Love, Sue

Pat, I'm so sorry to hear this... You can add my prayers to all the rest. Love and Prayers, Sue

Millie, I am so very sorry, but I hope that you will feel comfort in knowing you had time with her in her last days. God be with you and your family. Love and Prayers, Sue

Trish, This is fantastic news!!! Keep us informed. Prayers coming for continued success. Love and Prayers, Sue

Such a heartwarming post . Thanks for sharing it with us. May you have many more moments like this with your Dad. Love, Sue

God be with all of you Millie. Love and Prayers, Sue

Happy Birthday Lee!!! Sue

Cindi, I feel your disappointment, but thank God they aren't saying cancer. I know you were hoping for more , but hopefully with close pulmonary testing, rehab and their bag of tricks they can get you breathing better. Know that you have my prayers . Now will you please open the pub... Love, Sue

Cathy, My husband, Mike has had a lot of chemo . I can tell you that his oncologist believes in continuing treatment, as long as the cancer is still sensitive to chemo. If scans show that the tumors are responding to a certain chemo, he continues on with it until scans show no more response. At the point in which there is no more response or even growth of tumors, he starts on something new. There are many kinds of chemo. Every case is different and every patient is different. A lot depends on the overall condition of the patient, also. There are so many factors that are involved in when to take breaks and what chemo to do next. Significant improvement is wonderful news!!! Hope it continues. Sue

Don, Wow!!! you made my Saturday. This is wonderful news and thanks for the wise advice. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story. My best to you. Sue

Kasey, Thank you for the update. Cindi has been on my mind and in my prayers. She has been through a lot trying to find out exactly what is causing all her problems. I'm praying she will come out of that hospital with answers and solutions. In the meantime, I hope she jumps in here and realizes just how much she is loved. Last I saw the line to the pub is wrapped halfway around the block now. Hope she hurries home soon.. Love, Sue