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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Aug 13, 2007 20:09:57 GMT -5
A number of you may already know this, and know MaryKy; BUT, in case you missed her update she was to have a PT scan today. I'm confident she won't mind my copying and pasting here.... It didn't go as we all hoped..... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Hi everybody. I guess it isn't in the cards for me to have a "cancer free" body! At least not for now. I have cancer in my lymph nodes on BOTH sides of my chest. I'm not so sure it was ever gone in the first place but I guess we can call this a recurrence. The doc was very sympathetic and encouraged me to follow thru with MORE Chemo. She said if it was her, she would GO FOR IT! She is telling me that this treatment is not as harsh as the first one I took. Believe it or not, the first thing I asked.... if I was going to lose what little hair I have AGAIN!  She said 1/2 to 1/3 lose their hair again. Hoping I don't!!!!! You wouldn't believe how chilled you get with NO hair. I wear a cap to bed. The treatment plan is 5 days at 30 minutes each treatment. (I took my first one today) They leave the needle in for 3 of those days before I am stuck again. After this week, I won't have to go back for 3 weeks and do it again for 5 more days. After that, she scans me again to see if they have shrunk. I do have a few good points my way. The Pet Scan was from head to toe and there is nothing in my brain (literally,  ) and no cancer in my bones or liver. I was thankful for that. Thank you all again for your prayers and friendship, it means a lot to have people care. Hi Jackie, I hope what I have posted doesn't hurt you in any way. Everyone is different with COPD and the same thing holds true for cancer. We BOTH can beat this no matter what the diagnosis. The nurse believes they are REALLY close to finding a cure and/or preventing it. She says the meds to fight lung cancer are NUMEROUS so there is always HOPE! Love and hugs for all. |
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Post by cocojax on Aug 13, 2007 21:12:18 GMT -5
Hi MaryKy sending some positive energy your way...  |
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Post by cheryl on Aug 13, 2007 21:24:04 GMT -5
 I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.  |
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Post by larrynz on Aug 14, 2007 0:00:42 GMT -5
I saw this on LWC, sorry the news was not better, in our thoughts and prayers.
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Post by LindaNY on Aug 14, 2007 8:21:40 GMT -5
Thanks for letting us know, Jackie.
That wonderful, strong woman will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by muffin on Aug 14, 2007 15:06:46 GMT -5
Mary you have had your share and with such a strong spirit, I just don't know how you can do it however I do admire your fight and you can and will with your determination come out on top. Know you will be in my prayers. Lots of warm hugs out to you!!
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Post by the bear on Aug 18, 2007 8:58:09 GMT -5
Hi Mary; I just saw this post now and want you to know you are in my thought and prayers too. What has already been said here goes from me to you, too. Hugz, as ever, bear.  |
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) and no cancer in my bones or liver. I was thankful for that.
