Elaine Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Has anyone heard from Phyillis since the other day. I was out of town and didnt get a chance to post. Joyce H from Denver area was also having some trouble last time she posted. Maybe someone pms with them or knows. Saying prayers. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyceH Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hi, everyone- Nice to know someone cares! I actually met with an oncologist recently at the University of Colorado cancer center, about an hour drive from here, but it was well worth it. She is an absolutely wonderful doctor! Very caring, and positive attitude, which I really need. (my last oncologist was not the nicest, or the most caring doctor in the world...). Anyway, she put me on Iressa. I'm starting on radiation for my hip, thighbone, and ribs (front and back) tomorrow for 10 days. I'm having a ct scan of my brain tomorrow, too, for a daily headache I've been having. Scared about this. So far, it feels like the fractures in my right ribcage have gotten better, and the Iressa (I've been on it for about 2 or 3 weeks now) has given me almost daily diarrhea, but not really any other side effects. I feel so much more optomistic since finding a new doctor. (thank you for the "push", Fay A!) My last doctor was such a creep. Well, that's it for me. I'm okay! Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Joyce, A doctor you like and trust is half the battle. And it sounds like the dr. has a plan. That is the other half. I am glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Joyce, I am so glad you have found a doctor that fits you. I hope the Iressa does it's thing for you. When the stuff works, it works. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Joyce, So glad this new doctor is a better fit. It's so important to feel you have a real emotional connection with your doctors!! Sending out all positive thoughts for things to go well with your treatment and for you to be deemed "empty headed"....a label we ALL enjoy wearing! Keep us posted. Prayers coming your way...but I'm so glad the new doc is optimistic and helping you remain the same way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 So glad you like your new doc. Like Ginny said it is half the battle. I will be thinking about you as you have your treatments and tests done. You are in my prayers as of right now Joyce. I love your positive attitude. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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