RandyW Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I seem to be seeing lots of posts from the Ladies here lately but not so many from all teh Guys on the boards. Rich? Ernie? Don M? Ralph down in Fayetteville? Recce? and of course babyspicy but I have very bad vibes because we have not heard from Aaron or Julia lately. I know you post but how are you doing. Just a thought that occured last nite. Thanks RAndy W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Well, a few days ago I was having trouble with sob, coughing and lung gurgling. I increased my prednisone from 40 to 50 mg. It did not improve right away so I went in to get an x-ray the next day to see if I had post obstructive pneumonia because of the tumor. The x-ray did not find any pneumonia and the day after the x-ray (yesterday) I started to feel better. Today my lung function is still much better but I am gurgling a bit again. It is still unclear if my tumor is growing or if the inflammation just got bigger. If the tumor grows, I will have drainage problems at my lung and the gurgling will increase and pneumonia will set in. I will try tarceva if it looks like the gurgling and coughing is going to increase and continue in spite of the increased prednisone in an attempt to shrink the tumor and get my lung to drain better. Nothing has really worked well on this tumor so far. If the tarceva does not work, I may ask about surgery to have my upper right lobe cut out. As of now, all my disease is still contained in my upper right lobe. I don’t have a left lung, so that would be very radical surgery. I might have to be on oxygen the rest of my life, but I would rather do that than gurgle, cough and wheeze and get pneumonia all the time. I won’t go on tarceva until it is clear that the prednisone is not working. I can still walk a mile on flat ground. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks Don and Good luck and Many PRAYERS For you and family!!!!!!!!!! Hope something works and sounds like multiple game plans in place.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I hope and pray things turn around for you Don.You have been a big inspiration to me.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi Randy, Thanks for asking-- I’m still here but slowing down ironically due to other health problems, neuropathy and myopathy, Not able to do or keep up with things the way I (walk with a cane, on oxygen, cannot walk, stand or hold anything for more then ten minutes or so, need help getting dressed, cannot drive anymore and on and on it goes) used too. All things considered it could be worse and I still feel I have been very fortunate and blessed. My spirits are good and my attitude is even better. I’m still alive, enjoy life and still the same person. Enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter who mean more then anyone or anything to me. Do what I can when I can the best way I can. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West and it is up to me and I say to hell with sitting around feeling sorry, acting like nothing or nobody matters crap-- that’s a total waste of time, energy and serves no purpose. Well there it is in a nutshell my friend. As my Grandmother used to say it’s always something Ricky. Again Randy thanks for asking. Peace and take care, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I just had to pop in and tell Don and Rich how much I admire them and the wonderful attitudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollfinn Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Great to hear from Don and Rich, I recall Don's recent post, he visited g/ kids but will hold the fort on his own for now, proud of both u guys! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I 2nd that. We've got some wonderful guys here and appreciate their words of wisdom and strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekgirlsc Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Don...... Bless your heart....being able to walk a mile on flat ground! You make me want to get out there & try to walk even more than I do now which is not even close to a mile. Creekgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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