Sam'swifeShirley Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hi guys and gals, It's just me, Sam, checking in, as it's been a while since I've posted. I'm happy to report that the overall trend seems to be in the right direction. I'm about three months out from my last chemo and I feel a little better each week I think. Sure is a slow process but I'll get there. I've two more radiation treatments (out of 30) to the right neck area where my node was removed. No problems there except a pretty nasty skin burn but it's treatable & low on my worry list. Vfend seems to be working on my chronic necrotizing aspergillis pneumonia. It took about three weeks before I saw a difference but now the cough, which was horrible, has just about gone as has the nasty sputum. I think I see a little improvement in my breathing. I'm back on the treadmill again with 6 L/min of O2. I really need that; I've become quite the toad with all the prednisone and decreased activity over the last six months. I'm on medical LOA from work and the disability insurance came through even better than I hoped for. I still read the board most days and post when I think I have something useful to say. I pray for us all daily. Thanks so much for all the support. Sam P.S. - Call me superstitious but I won't post to the "Good News" forum again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hi, Sam! I enjoyed reading your promising news. I feel a connection because Lucie is also regaining her strength and health like you. Hang in there! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Sam, Makes no difference where you post, it sounds encouraging. And for that I am truly happy. Here's to hoping for a very long, long remission...like FOREVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Wow Sam...it sure does sound like your heading in the right direction! What a difference from one of the last posts I read from you...am so thrilled for you that things are improving!!! What a great way to start my Saturday! Glad you posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Yes Sam:: Thanks for the update, So very glad your progressing well. Sounds like you need to do a little celebrating !!! keep it up God bless and be well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 So glad to hear you're still plugging away Sam! We need all the good news we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Thanks for posting Sam, I wonder how you are doing, you are in my prayers. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Yeah Sam! Glad to see you posting and glad it's mostly good news! Hugs and prayers, as always, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Sam, I am glad to see you are back to posting. I wish you only the best. Keep up the good news. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 HELLO SAM!!!!!!!!!!! So glad to see your post! Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Prayers for continued good news. God Bless and use lots of aloe on the skin burn, it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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