Kathy,
How I relate to your story. Yes, the patch Does work. And I am now as
addicted to gum as I ever was to cigarettes!!!!!!! At least it is a
healthier and cheaper addiction. Pat Kimmi-KS
----- Original Message -----
From: <KathleenCorrigan@aol.com>
To: <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [MOL] Radiation-Kathy, Thanks!
> Dear Carol: You definitely do have to prepare yourself. I think what
made
> it easier for me was that I was hospitalized almost immediately after my
> diagnosis -- the installation of my port was loused up and I was in the
> hospital for nearly a week. They started the chemo there. Obviously, I
> couldn't smoke, so when I got out, I think the worst was probably over.
> Also, my sweet doctor provided me with the patch. It really does work.
The
> hardest part, as people have told you, is breaking yourself of the ritual.
I
> chew gum now -- ferociously!!! LOL
>
> Love, Kathy
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