norme Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Went to the chemo onc visit today and Buddy has lost 6 more pounds. The doc said he cannot give Buddy chemo because he is to to weak and it would only do him harm in his state. He explained Iressa to him as I to had done before we left for the drs for I knew he would not give chemo in Buddy's condition. He will start on Iressa in 3 days. Will go back to the dr in three wks to see how the doc thinks Iressa is doing. Am very sad but yet am glad Iressa is there at the present time. I sure have my fingers and toes crossed for Iressa. I sure hope he doesn't get bad side effects for I know his body condition will not be able to take it. Thanks everyone for being here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Hi Norme, Hang in there! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Buddy. And I will make sure to add a few extra, to make sure Iressa does the trick! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DeanCarl Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 norme, Here's praying Iressa works and turns this thing around. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Hey Norme; Count me in too!!! be praying real hard for the two of ya, Iressa DO YOUR THING!!!!! God bless and hang in there!! Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Norme, Here's praying that the Iressa will work for Buddy. Keep him drinking the Boost and build up his strength. Need to try and get the weight back on him... Hugs and God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 My dear Norme, You know we are HERE for you and Buddy. Iressa has been so good for so many, let's add Buddy's name to the list. Praying and thinking about you all the time. Love, Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Lots of prayers going up for Buddy!! Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 My prayers going out to both of you. Keep pushing the ensure, carnation instant breakfast and ice cream. That should help put a couple pounds back on. Praying that Iressa will work wonders for your Buddy. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Prayers from here too. God Bless you both and look after you. Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraL Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 {{{{{{{Norme and Buddy}}}}}}}} You're in my prayers every day anyway, but I'll send up some extras! Much love, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Norme and Buddy- I'm praying that the Iressa will work well for Buddy. What tough times! Try to take care of yourself, too, Norme. You guys mean sooo much to us all. Blessings and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 ((((((((((((((SWEET NORME)))))))))))))))))))) Praying that Buddy is among the many, many people finding success with Iressa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Norme, pray for Iressa excellent working on your husband and not too much side effects will be happened. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Norme and Buddy, Darn, darn, darn. I was really hoping you would get better news than what you do. I am so sorry my dears. If Buddy can handle ice cream you might want to consider going to Culvers if you have one. Their stuff is custard ice cream which has many more calorie in it than normal ice cream. That is why I have to stay away from that place. They make the best. If there is a flavor he really likes and it is not on the menu, most of them will custom make your flavor for you if they have the stuff. Just something to think about as far as putting on some weight or maintaining Buddy's weight. You are both in my prayers. I pray the Iressa works for Buddy and that you have the time you need. Keep the faith dear ones. Wishing you enough and then some. Much love, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Thinking of you both, and hoping he gains strength soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Norme, My prayers going for good results with Iressa. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I do hope Iressa does the trick for Buddy, Norme. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. I wrote this post out a few minutes ago but somehow it didn't appear. Oh well, Second time lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Norme, I was so in hopes that Buddy was gaining strength and so sorry to read your post You are both in my prayers daily. Sheridan's is another custard type ice cream place here that has really high calories. Are you getting Boast from ACS? Please keep us updated. Norme, I have been where you are so know how hard this is on you and pray for strength for you and that you will feel God's comforting arms about you. Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 ((((((((((((Norme and Buddy)))))))))))))))) You are both very special to us. I pray the Iressa buys Buddy the time he needs to get stronger. I wish I could package some of my 14 year old's appetite for Buddy. Be strong. Buddy -- Eat!! Bless you both, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 i am hoping real hard that this does the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Norme, I will be praying hard for the Irressa to work!! Please keep us posted on how you both are doing! I think about you guys all the time! Love and Lots of Prayers Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Norme, I am currently on Iressa. I have been on it since October 2002. Aside for some rashes and occasional GI symptoms and even rarer fatigue I have found it to be very easy. More importantly, it has held me stable. I pray it is effective and easy for Buddy. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Norme, Prayers for you and Buddy and that Iressa is very successful! Many blessings to you both. Remember we are all here for you...so lean on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi Norme--Hope the iressa helps buddy he has been through so much he deserves a break. And so do you you are such a great person not only to buddy but to all of us. Please take care of yourself. Extra prayers for buddy and for you. Take care. Carlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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