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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / February 2006Chemo Update on Odie
Hi All, Just a quick update. Had Chemo yesterday. They ended up having to poke me 4 times. Ouch! I kept blowing my IV!! They said my veins are starting to go. No wonder! After the next treatment, I will know if I can have more once we see the PET scan. If I an eligible, then we will have to get a port put in, which sure will help! I still have my hair, although it is getting kind of thin. Ray will donate all those new hats he got me when the time comes. I not saying that it is the end, after all the chemo's are done, we will take the hats to the American Cancer Society because they do so much for those who need hats, wigs, etc. They are so wonderful. I have been having some problems with pain in the spine. They told me yesterday that the liver is causing the problems in the spine. I guess the Liver is enlarging enough now to make it push against the spine and that is causing the pain. I can't sit in a chair unless it has arms to boost myself up. Oh well, just one of the lovely things this nasty disease has on us. I am still fighting this his with all I have and plan to be around for a long time to come. I rest a lot these days which I know is helping as well. God bless all of you and I love you..keep those prayers coming, I think they are working miracles for me at this point. Love, Odie > I have been having some problems with pain in the spine. They told me > yesterday that the liver is causing the problems in the spine. I guess the > Liver is enlarging enough now to make it push against the spine and that is > causing the pain. I can't sit in a chair unless it has arms to boost myself > up. Oh well, just one of the lovely things this nasty disease has on us. Give your veins a break, luv. The chemo's not working. Ask for consult with radiation oncologist for liver/spine pain. Where cure isn't possible, a treatment is good where it allows you to get on with your life and enjoy life, not spend your time resting and not being able to sit due to pain. Thanks for the update. Our thoughts are with you, Odie ( ( ( Odie ) ) ) J > > I have been having some problems with pain in the spine. They told me > > yesterday that the liver is causing the problems in the spine. I guess the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > ( ( ( Odie ) ) ) > J Odie, I'm so sorry to hear how tough things are going for you. You are on my mind lots. Can't get in here often to write from our road trip but know that you are in my prayers. lots of HUGS!! Penny >> I have been having some problems with pain in the spine. They told me >> yesterday that the liver is causing the problems in the spine. I guess [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > ( ( ( Odie ) ) ) > J How do you know the chemo is not working, J?? Mel >>> I have been having some problems with pain in the spine. They told me >>> yesterday that the liver is causing the problems in the spine. I guess [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Mel She's feeling worse. How else can you measure it? I don't know-- can't you feel worse before you feel better? Mel >>>> I have been having some problems with pain in the spine. They told me >>>> yesterday that the liver is causing the problems in the spine. I guess [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > She's feeling worse. > How else can you measure it? > > "MZB" <moo@noway.prudigy.net> wrote in message > "Steph" <steph@vancouvers.island> wrote in message [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >> I don't know-- can't you feel worse before you feel better? An enlarging liver tumor is not a side effect of chemo. This is (the end part of) her second line of treatment. Her first line of treatment failed. Obviously her second line of treatment is failing as well. J > I am still fighting this his with all I have and plan to be around for a > long time to come. I rest a lot these days which I know is helping as well. Keep fighting, Odie. If there's one thing I've seen in common in all the success stories, it's that strong will to keep fighting. You'll be in my prayers.  SignatureHillary Clinton lambasted the 24-hour delay between the Cheney hunting accident and his notifying the press. If asked why it took her 6 DAYS to notify anyone about Vince Foster's suicide note, she'd say, "That's different, it took a long time to forge that note convincingly." > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Love, > Odie Odie, With your liver swelling and pain in your spine don't you think it's time to get out of chemo, which can only be adding to your woes now, get some good palliative care and try to get some quality time for yourself and your family? MIKE |
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