Addie Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I have a CT of my chest, abdomen and pelvis today at 1:15 and then a 2:30 appointment with my onc to see what the game plan will be. I called in this morning and asked one of the gals in my onc's office to call up to CT and ask for a "wet reading" which means an immediate, initial impression called in to my onc. What is likely to be needed to take care of my brain mets won't do a d*mn thing for my liver tumors...so my onc is going to have to get creative, I guess, depending on what the CT shows. If there is progression in the liver or elsewhere in my gut...this ain't going to be easy. Hardly slept last night. Me, with Addietude. I'm like a bug on a hot skillet. Had to take a Zofran this morning as I'm literally sick to my stomach from nerves. I didn't do this all weekend. Held myself together until about 1:30 in the morning today. Have been awake ever since and of course, had to quit eating and drinking at 8:30 or so....for the CT. A ginger ale would settle my tummy some...but gotta wait till after the scan. I ask you all for good thoughts. For nothing going on in my liver or elsewhere in my gut. For a good game plan for the brain mets that - while I know it will render me fully hairless again - I hope it won't do any worse than that. Deep breath. I can do this and be okay. There will be a good plan. I can do this. P.S. Anybody wanna hold my pork chop for me, for the next 2-3 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Will be thinking of you today Addie and saying lots of prayers. I know the waiting is the worst, then you will get a plan and kick some cancer a--. Hang in there. Sending big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, I'll be hoping and praying for the best possible outcome. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Just caught the pork chop and i'm holding on tight. Will pray for you today. Hang in there! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I'd rather hold your hand. Praying for you, Addie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, I was gonna take the pork chop, but that's been done already. Good thing, because I don't think I could resist taking a bite! Sending strength and strong wishes that you come away from this day with a kick-*ss plan and a sense of confidence that things will turn out well. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Well the pork chop would be safe with me but Joanie beat me to it. How about I hold the bloody mary? You are right--you can do this. We're all here with you, call the nurse back and tell her you'll need extra chairs for the room. Wishing you a good plan... Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, You can do this. And you will. I'm praying for the CT results to show nothing in your gut and for a good treatment plan (which you are comfortable with)to deal the brain mets. Thinking of you. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Praying for a good plan Addie and nothing brewing in you're gut!!!! God Bless you, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie...praying for only good news....and plans that accomplish great results!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 You can do it! Just keep breathing, we'll be praying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I'm thinking of you - hard and strong. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 You, go, girl! Am thinking of you and hoping for a great plan! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, Brian is wearing the hope pin. He believes it truely We are holding you close. Spunky will do a great job w/ the pork chop. Brian would try to eat it and it would not be good for his tummy troubles. We love you P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Prayers coming!!! Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hey Addie ~ I was gonna offer to hold your porkchop...I just got back from my scan this a.m. and have nothin' better to do, other than pace, work on the 'puter, pace some more, contemplate what time to call the doc tomorrow, if I don't hear first, pace, etc. I could tap the chop on the table in time with my nervous fingers, and toes (Blah...I HATE scan time ) I see many offers have been made for the chop, but I'll mentally be holding your hand, and praying for the VERY BEST outcome, and wisdom for your docs in planning the next attack!!! Hang in there, dear Addie! ~ Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hold onto the hope. My prayers are with you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hang in there, the day is almost over. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Praying for nothing but good news for you Addie. Take care. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, we have your back whatever you need - pork chops, bloody marys, apple sauce (remember Peter Brady?) prayers,whatever! sending warm loving thoughts and praying for you, amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie: My prayers and hopes for the best possible outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, I just got home, the tests should be over by now. I truly hope you are having a celebratory Bloody Mary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Addie, Okay the Chop is being cared for by Joanie and Ginny is going to serve Bloody Marys, as soon as you give us the game plan.(good news game plan) Ya know, I'm thinking that damn pork chop must have jumped off the grill last night when I was trying to cook them! I still say, cook the pork chop on the grill! Wish there was some way to get those knots out of your tummy for you. Hang on tight kiddo! We're cheering for you!!! Saying extra Prayers for you. (((((((ADDIE)))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Well, I better get my pork chop back because I won't be doing any more drinking any time soon. Except at Cin's Pub! I have to tell you first...I'm back on track, mentally. The CT techs know me by now...and I told her my worries and after she scanned me she came back in the room and said, "I think your liver looks just fine! Of course I don't have any old scans to compare to...but it looks fine!" It was like a 1,000 lbs. lifted off me. In actual fact...this was at 1:45...and by the time I saw Cooper, he had the prelim. report in his hands. My liver is stable. No specific info yet...but NO growth or NEW tumors. Huge relief. As for the brain tumors...we will radiate. Cooper says "It works. We know it works. So we use that first!" If I were ever to need more tx for brain tumors, Temodar will be an option...but it doesn't always work and radiation invariably does. As he pointed out too, my brain mets are all pretty small. He seems confident rad. will wipe them out...AND I stay on the Topotecan for my liver mets...because, "It's still working!" Thanks to all of you for the prayers and support. I just know it helps. I was a mess this morning compared to how I normally deal with this stuff...and now I'm fine....but for the fact that I have to go on Dilantin to make sure I don't seizure and I cannot drink and it's recommended I don't drive for now. My onc is also putting me on Decadron...8 mgs daily. So I will stop my prednisone and hope the Decadron pills treat me as well as the infusions. The 'roids really don't bother me much. They make me talk a lot...but I was head of my class in the "talks too much department" long before steroids! Anyway, Cin's got her Mojo back and I've rediscovered my Addietude....so watch out at the pub tonight, cuz the lime slices and celery sticks will be flying for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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