ernrol Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Just to give a little update. I had my third chemo treatment with no side effects. They don’t plan on giving me a week off this time. Next week if my blood count is good enough they will give me another chemo treatment and keep it up till the blood count goes too low. I am now eating everything I can to keep the blood count up. I eat oysters, melons, yogurt, and pumpkin seeds, shitake mushrooms and anything else that may keep it up. Oh the fun of it all! Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Keep it up, Ernie! Those cancer cells don't have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Way to go Ernie! Your positive attitude will also carry you a very long ways. Keep on Keepin On! I'm so happy to hear your doing so well with this cocktail. I'll keep you in my prayers. You'll come through this in flying colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Very impressive My idea of eating would be ice cream and M & M's. Sending you good thoughts gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ernie, you always show the rest of it how it's done. I have even successfully shared some of your ideas with my not so open minded husband. Keep at with your usual style. MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ernie, You are such an inspiration. Keep up the great attitude. Know that you have lots of prayers and support in your arsenal too. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Oysters? No side effects? Stop, Ernie, my wife is going to read this and wonder why I keep telling her I can't wash dishes and clean toilets due to side effects! You're giving me a bad name (and my name wasn't so good to start with!), and now my wife and kids are going to think I'm a wimp, too! Glad to hear this has gone so well for you. Best of luck! --Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Saying big prayers for you! I'm glad you've made it thru 3 of the chemo sessions, and can still eat oysters and mushrooms!!! Take care, Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ernie you are the best in fighting this beast. Praying for a full return to health for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 As always Ernie, you continue to be a wealth of info and an inspiration for all! Blessings and prayers for continued good goings! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Way to go!!!! Carbo/Taxol were the main ingredients in my chemo cocktail and they certainly did what they were supposed to do. I am sure the same will be true for you. A positive attitude and a good sense of humor goes a long ways towards fighting this beast. I had a friend that went to my final chemo treatment with me last year and when we left she told me that I was like the "Stand Up Comedian" in a recliner and kept the rest of the folks laughing. I truly feel that laughter goes straight to the soul and the spirit and releases good things into our blood stream. Keep up the good fight and always EXPECT A MIRACLE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I love oysters!! Only knew about blue points in the Midwest until we bought a place in Florida, then I became aware of the yummy Apalachicola oysters. Mmmmm... wish I were there now. (Maybe not, with the height of hurricane season approaching. ) An FYI of caution regarding raw oyster consumption and cancer/chemotherapy: http://safeoysters.org/consumers/index.htm Hope you are cooking yours! Enjoy! Glad to hear you are doing well on this regimen. Tony did very good on the carbo/taxol and it never affected his counts. Some folks are lucky that way. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Keep up that fighting attitude and strength, Ernie. You're an inspiration to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Yay Ernie! Way to go. I just know you are going to kick that cancer into oblivion! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Keep it up Ernie. I guess you are halfway done then, eh? Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey, Ernie, good deal on the no side effects! With taxol + carboplatin that's remarkable, especially since this is your second time around with that combo (if I read your profile correctly). Hoping it does its thing just as well as before. When I saw your title I was expecting to see some good DVD recommendations in your post. What happened? I got a few more oldies-but-goodies for my birthday last week, like the Bourne series that I had missed earlier. If the family is watching some TV program I don't find interesting, I can set up my favorite chair with snacks and DVD player, then relive those long and glorious chemo sessions. The main thing missing is the panoramic view of Pearl Harbor and the Waianae Mountains, which I don't get from our living room at 9pm! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT, Ernie!!! You're gonna beat this thing!!! Keep that positive attitude!! Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 If I was a betting woman, I'd be picking Ernie over the cancer every time. It doesn't have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Ernie, You and your attitude are such an inspiration to me. You are such a fighter and I just know that you are going to beat this thing! Take Care, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Go Ernie Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Come to Kasey's Pub there is plenty to eat there Good luck my man, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 So happy to here from you !!!!!! hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Reading your posts I know you are one very motivated man! You can do it, I know you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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