Don Wood Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I decided to post this here -- seemed appropriate. Lucie starts her third round of Navelbine tomorrow and will have another next Thursday. Then scans will be taken to determine progress. Why do I post in Good News? Well, for two reasons: (1) The side effects of Navelbine have been much less than those of Taxotere/Carboplatin, her first chemo. She is fatigued easily, but that has been the main side effect. We have resorted back to snacks between meals and plenty of liquids to keep the nausea down and prevent dehydration. She had some constipation at first but she has that under control. (2) The pain in her right lower rib has subsided substantially! This means, (A) that the chemo is working and (2) she probably won't have to have radiation treatment after the chemo. Blessed us! Lucie continues to read your messages to her and enjoys the wonderful support she is getting from you. Me, too. We will let you know how things progress -- and it will be progress, right? Right! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 That is some news worthy of the "Good News" forum!!! Keep the good news coming! Take care, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 That is great news Don, for you and Lucie. Jana xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Don, You and Lucie have always been there for everyone here. I know everyone here will always be there for you guys. Hope that all goes well for the two of you. God bless you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosanne Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Glad to hear the chemo's working. Less pain and less side effects are good news! Rosanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Dear Don and Lucie, In case they didn't hear your comment about being "right!" up in heaven, I would like to elaborate on that one for you, "RIGHT!!!" I think you posted Lucie's update in the RIGHT fourm! So very glad to hear it's going so well and not having any major side effects. That is wonderful! God Bless you BOTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Whoa, go Lucie! Man, is she made of some strong stuff or what? You just keep right on kicking butt Lucie. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brm1949 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Don, glad to hear treatment is working. It is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Lucie, Way to go lady.You are definately made of all the right stuff.Don and all of us are very ,very proud of you and inspired by you.Keep up the good work.Don,you too need very much applauded as it is your care giving that helps make such a difference.Good job to you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 So glad to see this "good news" item and that you and Lucie are doing so well. Keep the good news coming -- I'll be looking for it. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Delighted to see this Good News post. Prayers for this continued positive progress. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 WOW Lucie, way to go! Keep up the great fight! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Lucie, You are absolutely incredible and such an inspiration. You also have a very wonderful name. My mom was a Lucie, too. Is your real name Lucille? There were four of us kids and we were dirt poor. Boy, did my dad love that song: "You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille. With four hungry children . . . . ." Tee hee. He went around singing it in his baritone voice ALL THE TIME. I know the chemo is tough, Lucie, but I don't think that fine man of yours is going to let you get down very long. I think he would fight a grizzly bear for you. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Alright! Glad to hear it. My prayers to you and Lucie. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Lucie, You are our heroine. This darn lc keeps trying to get you but you always put up the better fight. Glad to hear this treatment has been gentler and kinder. Keep up this good fight Lucie, you have many people behind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Lucie----You are the one!! You are lucky to have Don beside you too. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 As a team, the two of you are FORMIDABLE! This is wonderful news...and I hope everything continues in this same direction. You truly are an inspiration, Lucie...but I know you'd give half credit to your main guy for all his support! Keep it up, you two...you give us all hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Lucie, so glad the Navelbine has been kinder to you. It sure does sound like the chemo is doing the trick, especially with the rib pain subsiding. I agree with everyone else, you and Don are an awesome team! Best Wishes, Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Lucie, This is terrific news! I am so glad to hear this chemo is tolerable. Makes a big difference. You are very lucky to have Don around as your advocate, friend, and husband. He sounds like a really good guy, and his love for you is apparent in his posts. God bless and keep you both! XOXOXOOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 This is wonderful news! I know the progress will continue and continue and continue! BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Don & Lucie, This IS good news!!!... Im thinking of you both all the time... Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 So happy for both of you. Keep up the good fight. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 DON you and LUCIE are a real bright spot here and GOD bless you both and i'll pray for continued Good New's...... Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Don and Lucie, You posted in the right category. This is great news, Lucie is a strong woman and has beat ED again. The chemo IS working and her scans will be clean. Many prayers for both of you... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Dear Don and Lucie, Sounds like good news to me!!! I am glad Lucie is feeling well and that is a very positive indicator of good scans when she has them. Praying for you both always. God Bless you both, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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