Don Wood Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Hi, folks! Well, Lucie is a bit better tonight. We now believe the Iressa she was taking caused or contributed to her pneumonia. There is some doculmentation on the FDA website that this can be a side effect in small percentages of cases. It is supposed to be reversible. She has been taken off the Iressa and given steroids. Hopefully, in the next several days, she should show some improvement. Keep the prayers coming. My three kids and a list of church people we know are manning the room so Lucie is not alone. She is out of ICU and into a regular room and was scared she wouldn't get the attention she needed at any time. So we are manning her room with "gofers". Things WILL get better. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don, I will keep Lucie in my prayers. I hope she feels better soon. Hugs, Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don- You sound as if things are getting better and I'll continue to pray that that is the case. So glad you have a good support system. Take care and know we are rooting for you two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Youve got prayers going up for our Lucie right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don, Thinking of you both and sending prayers your way. I'm glad you have lots of folks who can take turns staying with Lucie so she isn't in the hospital alone. Hopefully she will be on the mend very soon. I am sorry she has had problems with Iressa. You're correct in that there are cases reported where the patient develops interstitial pneumonia, but it is-fortunately-a rare complication, and typically involves both lungs as opposed to one lung. Hope she is able to come home to you very soon, Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don I am so glad she is a bit better and hopefully will be home form the hospital pronto Eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Hi Don, I hope Lucie has a quick recovery from this. Thank heavens for family and good friends. Its great that Lucie can have someone there all the time. Sending lots of extra prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelleanna Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don Glad to hear they found Lucie's promblem! Hoping things will improve fast now!!!! Thoughts & prayers for you & Lucie! ((((((hugs))))) Estelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaizeinlv Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Praying for the two of you and so glad you got some good news. I'm sure Lucie is on the mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Both of you and your family are in my prayers. What a blessing that you have support and assistance needed at this time. Watching for news of the homecoming! Peace, Margaaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayroy Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don I am glad Lucie is a bit better and that there is always somebody near her. My dad didn't liked being left alone, I am sure that goes for anybody who i sbattling this disease. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Don, so glad Lucie is starting to recover. Will keep her and you in my nightly prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 For those of you following our saga, Lucie is back in ICU, but that is a good thing. She is off the Iressa, on steroids and oxygen, and slowly improving. It will take many days, maybe even two weeks to get clear. But the prognosis is shinier today and earlier. She is resting well, eating some (really likes Smoothies!) and breathing oh so much better. Thanks for your continued support, caring, concern and prayers. Me, I'm doing okay. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Don, I'm so glad to hear that Lucie is doing so much better, and on the road to recovery!! I will continue to remember you both in my prayers!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Don - My prayers that things move in the right direction... Lucie is so lucky to have such a wonderful support system... My thoughts are with you... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Don, I am so glad that Lucie is improving. I know that in China they had concerns regarding a type of pnemonia that seemed to be linked to the Iressa. They had alot of problems with it and it seemed to be linked to the Iressa, but I don't know that they ever came to a final conclusion. You and Lucie have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, we are here for you. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 My prayers for you Don and Lucie..MMmmm keep those smoothies coming..that Lucie is one smart lady!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Lucie and you are always in my prayers. I hope Lucie is feeling better soon and you get some deserved rest. Thanks for the information on Iressa too. All my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I will keep you both in my prayers. Keep the Faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 20, 2003 Author Share Posted August 20, 2003 Thanks to all of you for your continued prayers, support and caring. As you can see under "Good News", we are doing pretty well now. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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