Don M Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Most excellent Don. I wll pray for a continued recovery. Don M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Don, Wonderful news! Sending up prayers for continued progress. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnna Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 That is Great News. Do the Happy Dance!!! GOD Bless MaryAnna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I am soooooo Happy to hear this news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patscan Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 YES!!!!!! Good news indeed. Candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 OH Don, I am so, so thrilled! Continued prayers for you and Lucie! Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Oh Don, This is just the best news! Please give Lucie a hug from me. Libby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j ross Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 YES! Great news. Inspirational. Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Jo Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Congratulations! Thanks for your inspiration. Prayers for continued healing! Marco Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Must have been those great foot rubs, Don! Many congratulations to you and yours on the good news; now keep it coming! - Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Just read this. Excellent news about Lucie. Big hugs to you both. Joanie ((())) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Don, I am so happy about the encouraging news!!!!! Tell Lucie I'm sending more positive thoughts her way! Grace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: Update Lucie is going into Hospice care tomorrow. We have removed all intrusive support, but she is still on bi-pap. She will either come home or go to the Hospice facility, depending upon the assessment tomorrow. Her body is so tired -- she is so tired. I just want her to be comfortable. Don _________________ 72-yr old, married 47 yrs. Wife Lucie diag. 10/02 NSCLC (adeno carcinoma) w. multiple bone mets (skull, rib, upper spine, left hip and right fibula); non-smoker. Radiation: 10-12/02 (spine, fibula); 03-04/03 (hip); 06/03 (sacrum); 07/04 (rib); 12/04 (skull); 04-05/05 (right fibula - recurrence). Chemo: (Carboplatin/Taxotere), 02-05/03 - effective in reducing tumors; 07-12/04 (Navelbine) to treat recurrence in other lung, lymph nodes, rib - effective in reducing tumors; 08-12/05 (Navelbine/Gemzar) to treat recurrence in hip sacrum, spine, rib, shoulder, and liver - held everything stable; Alimta 2-4/06 - no effect; Carboplatin/Taxol/Avastin,5-9/06 - effective in reducing tumors. Staph infection, systemic, 12/02 - second port-a-cath installed. Bilateral pneumonia, 08/03. Maintenance - Zometa (for bone strength). I am 11-yr. prostate cancer survivor, Stage II (two bouts). Also 8 1/2 yr. heart bypass surgery survivor. Pic: Don & Lucie, 02/06 Un fotunately this thread has to be updated with not so Happy news For Don and is actually continued in Yo-Yo strikes again. I am sorry to say that our Beloved Lucie is on a respirator In Hospice Care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:08 am Post subject: Lucie Fly Wood Lucie Fly Wood, the love and light of my life, is no longer struggling with lung cancer. She died peacefully Tuesday night. She is truly my angel. Don _________________ 72-yr old, married 47 yrs. Wife Lucie diag. 10/02 NSCLC (adeno carcinoma) w. multiple bone mets (skull, rib, upper spine, left hip and right fibula); non-smoker. Radiation: 10-12/02 (spine, fibula); 03-04/03 (hip); 06/03 (sacrum); 07/04 (rib); 12/04 (skull); 04-05/05 (right fibula - recurrence). Chemo: (Carboplatin/Taxotere), 02-05/03 - effective in reducing tumors; 07-12/04 (Navelbine) to treat recurrence in other lung, lymph nodes, rib - effective in reducing tumors; 08-12/05 (Navelbine/Gemzar) to treat recurrence in hip sacrum, spine, rib, shoulder, and liver - held everything stable; Alimta 2-4/06 - no effect; Carboplatin/Taxol/Avastin,5-9/06 - effective in reducing tumors. Staph infection, systemic, 12/02 - second port-a-cath installed. Bilateral pneumonia, 08/03. Maintenance - Zometa (for bone strength). I am 11-yr. prostate cancer survivor, Stage II (two bouts). Also 8 1/2 yr. heart bypass surgery survivor. Pic: Don & Lucie, 02/06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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