David A Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hey Becky, I hope everyting is going well for you right now, haven't seen you post in awile. your friend DavidA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyg Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I am doing well--just busy at work. It is time for the first round of exams for my students, and between helping them with their questions and trying to write the exams, I don't know which end is up most of the time. I went for a PET scan on Friday, and am waiting to hear the results, hopefully in the next couple of days. They are still trying to figure out why my ribs are hurting so much, and nothing has shown up on x-rays or CT's. The good news about that though is that the radiation doctor started me on Celebrex, and that has worked so well that I have really been able to cut down on the narcotics. Thursday I have my second dose of this latest chemo. I am not sure when I'll get scanned again, but my oncologist here has so far always scanned after the second dose of everything. My daughter has had lost of questions lately about dying, brought on by "The Lion King". She asked me when I am going to die. I told her that I don't know, but I hope it is a long time. I told her that everybody dies, and someday she will die. She now tells me every day that she doesn't want me to die and that she hopes it is a "real long time" until I die. Thanks for checking on me. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hey Becky, Those pesky questions......my son asks questions all the time about dying and heaven as well -- they began about a year ago (right before my diagnoses) when my grandmother passed away. I found a GREAT book, written by Maria Shriver called "What's Heaven?" It seemed to satisfy him (for a while). It might be a worthwhile book to read to your daughter. It's beautifully written specifically for young children. Take care of yourself, Heather ps -- your daughter sounds like my son. He likes to ask "How old will you be when I am xx years old....". The other day he says: "How old will you be when I am 80....never mind -- you'll be dead". Gee. Thanks, kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 So glad things are going well Becky and you have been able to cut back on the narcotics. Take care, DavidA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 That Maria Shriver book about heaven is a good one for kids who have a death in their family or questions about it. Unfortunately, I have lost two dear cousins, both who had small children, and in both instances someone gave them that book. Heather - that is pretty funny - "never mind, you'll be dead . . . " ! Can't wait until Faith is talking! Karen C. (David C's wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Becky - Gotta love that Celebrex! And hoping for nothing but good news from the PET........ Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 All you will get is good news! How is that for predicting the future! I am glad the celebrex is working for you. I am taking 2 200 mg everyday but it doen't seem to be working as well as it did in the beginning. Thank goodness for darvocett! Let us know soon as the results come in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 sorry, a bit off the subject, what is the Celebrex for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 celebrex is used for arthritic-joint pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 There is also some evidence that it augments the effects of chemotherapy!! Wouldn't that be nice! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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