Justakid Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Saw the doctor today.....day 8 after Altima (sp?) treatment. The yeast infection has cleared up but I refuse to give up the Diflucan! I had toast today, yeah!!!! Well and a Slurpee! He said I looked remarkably well (guess that's good!) Having a few optic migraines, but I have had those throught the last treatment and suffered prior to cancer with those too. I can pretty much tell they are stress induced. I was stressed until I saw the doc and he made me feel better then I had two more after Karen called my about Dave......anyway. Next chemo is the 9th, he had to move my appt time till afternoon cause he has been asked to host a conference at the University of Wisconsin (and will be flying in late) in the research area, didn't say what it was about, we ran out of time. But I asked him to fill me in later. Guess he may be kinda hip on a few things for an older guy. Anyway that's the latest, so far Altima's not too bad!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Beth, Sounds like you are right on track!!! When do you get re-scanned? I hope for major total bye bye shrinkage, no more tumors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Beth, The fact that you said "The Alitma is not too bad" is GREAT. I was hoping that it wouldn't give you a hard time. So glad to hear that you are tolerating it well. Now quit all the worrying, take lots of naps and here's to eating a nice hamburger sometime this week! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 This is a good thing, enjoy and rejoice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Beth - Great News!!! So glad you are able to tolerate Alimta better than the others. On the right road now. Take care and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 This is good news Beth. Hopefully the rest will go just as smoothly. Are you still trying to work or did you go ahead and quit? Love kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 You're sounding more positive, so glad you're tolerating the Altima. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Positive thoughts... it always helps....you do sound better, and are tolerating this chemo better. I just know, this will work...thinking of you....gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Beth, So far so good with Alitma, that's terrific. Interesting you got to meet Becky, small world!! I sympathize with the yeast infections, I kept getting them too. Horrible nasty things!! argh!! May your mouth stay soft and healthy.... XOXOXOXOXOX Prayers, always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Beth, Good, the infection is gone. Altima, could be the perfect treatment for you. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Beth , You sound like overall you are tolerating the Alimta pretty good. You've got our prayers for success. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Great to hear that things are going ok. Take care, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Thank God Beth. This one sounds like a keeper. Good luck. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Beth, This sounds very encouraging. I am very happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I saw Beth, Dave saw Beth, and Becky got to meet Beth and talk for a while, and, Beth,. gotta tell you that both Dave and I remarked on ow wel ou looked! A big thank you to "Cousin Beth" for coming and giving us some moral support today, and I know that Becky really enjoyed meeting you. We all need to meet more ofiten, but instead of hospital waiting areas, how about nice warm beaches somewhere? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Beth, Good to hear things are going better. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Sounds like things are moving along the way they should be..... Prayers are coming for continued good news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hey Beth, That's great the the yeast infection has cleared up. Glad to see that the Altima's not to bad either. That's a nice change for you, I bet. Also glad to see that Karen sayes that you look good. Well you hang in there. Remember tell yourself everyday your gonna beat this thing. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Go, Alimta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 but instead of hospital waiting areas, how about nice warm beaches somewhere? Karen Good idea! When all of this treatment is done and everyone is in remission, how about the Champans and the Justakid family pack up and head to CA to Disneyland :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 SO glad to hear that finally something is working for you!!! It's the beginning of a good roll, I know it! To keep the stress under control, maybe you should take up the bohdhran (sp?) like Fay - bang it out (I'm sure your family would appreciate that!) and keep the migraines at bay. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 SO glad to hear that finally something is working for you!!! It's the beginning of a good roll, I know it! To keep the stress under control, maybe you should take up the bohdhran (sp?) like Fay - bang it out (I'm sure your family would appreciate that!) and keep the migraines at bay. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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