Justakid Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Scared about the CT Scan this coming Monday! It will tell us if the Alimta is working or not, if it's not......don't know what we are going to do! That's the last chemo treatment available. Worried, wheezing has not gotten better since dx. Trying not to get hysterical. Hate playing this game. Asking for extra prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Oh, I know how those days/weekends before big tests are - frightening, sometimes to the point you are just about paralyzed with worry. Make cookies -- lots of them. Send some to me! Go for walks. Whatever. Try not to associate the wheezing with improvement, ok? I don't know about your specific circumstances with this, but I made that mistake, and thought that as long as I was wheezy, I was in trouble. Not so. The Pulmonologist and Rad. Onc. told me that's part of healing -- your lungs have to clear themselves. When the crud meets with the air, you wheeze. It can be a bad thing, but it can also be a sign that your lungs are working to heal themselves -- they have to clear out the gunk some way, and having you wheeze and cough is one way to help do that. I don't wheeze much now, but when the weather gets damp or if I overdo, I will notice it a little. I try and clear it the best I can, then breathe deeply now and then -- it seems to help me. You're in my thoughts, as always. Hoping you sail right through this scan with great news coming out the other side. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Beth, I wish you nothing but GREAT results on your CT scan on Monday. I can only imagine how scary it is waiting for results. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope to hear good news from you soon. Take Care, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I still think you have a fungal infection or something! I'm voting for NED myself. Stay cool, hang in there, everything will be fine! I'll try to call you, if not today, tomorrow. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Hey Beth. Don't know what to tell you to chase the boogiemen away.. as you already know, it is a tough one for all of us. Good advice above..try to keep your mind and body occupied. Good luck! Am continuing to pray for you. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Lots of prayers and support, Beth! It is hard.......so hard.........so unfair.........so stinky ........so unnatural......to live from test to test, but as we are learning from JimBen and Dad'stimeon and Cindi (who truly inspires us).......it is our new normal. Brian and I are learning from you guys how to manage it and we offer you back all we have taken from you and from all the rest............Like a big hug............like a big circle of protection from fear and bad news..........Just get in the middle of it and know that we all care and are praying and trying to help by sharing some of the worry and stress. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Beth, Sorry to read your wheezing is still there. I agree with Karen, Maybe it's a fungus or virus. Have the doc ck it out. Lot's of prayers for a clean scan on Monday. Hang in there. Your a tough cookie, NEVER give it up.... God Bless, prayers and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 My best thoughts and prayers go out to you. You've been thru so much. You are so brave. I know it's hard not to, but please try to fill up your waiting time with things you enjoy doing - don't wast time worrying. (Sometimes I wish I'd take that advice myself but worrying seems to be a built in characteristic of mine; but I do try not to.) ((())). Have a happy weekend and keep postin' Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Hang in there...wishing you good scans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Prayers for good scans. You deserve a break --- a big one. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hoping things go well for you, Beth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I feel your ill anxiety and wish I could take it away for you. Will the Xannex help? Ben & Jerry's always works for me too. Facials work for me. It is absolutley impossible to keep the stress in when someone is constantly massaging your face. Thinking of you gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Beth, Prayers being said right now. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Beth: you have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Hi Beth I have been following your progress just not posting so much. You are always in my prayers and tonight I will say extra ones for you. It is your time for some good news. Hang in there, I know its getting hard on you, but this is going to be your miracle drug I just know it. Love, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_s Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Scared about the CT Scan this coming Monday! It will tell us if the Alimta is working or not, if it's not......don't know what we are going to do! That's the last chemo treatment available.I wish you all the luck in the world on your scan. There are an awful lot of good wishes going your way. Regards, mike_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Beth, Praying for GREAT scans! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Beth,,,,,praying for all to go well tomorrow! Peace Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Beth Wishing you all the best. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hi Beth, Adding big prayers with everyone above. I have a feeling everything will come out in your favor. Everything that can tbe crossed for good results are crossed for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Beth, Thinking of you today.. prayers coming your way. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 There was some screw up today, my CT Scan has been rescheduled for Wednesday. Go figure. No sleep last night, so sick this morning from no food or water since midnight, pain this morning. Anyway, Mom and I went out to breakfast, took all my pills and here I sit waiting till Wednesday. Don't know how everyone deals with these tests without killing themselves! it's horrible! See the Pulmonary Doc today, maybe he has a miracle. I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Dang, Beth! Here's to the pulmonologist witht the miracle in his pocket. I am mad that you don't have a CT to bring along with you! Later, cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Oh Beth, I'm sorry that happened to you. Hang in there. Praying those results will be worth waiting for. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Wishing you good results on Wed. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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