Judith! I don't know if you are of child bearing
age; but if you are, I would be very hesitant with the drug
Thalidimide. I remember the devestating effects it had on babies
especially in the UK.
The drug is still in some clinical trials and has not been
used for cancer long enough to full evaluate.It has had success for some
cancers, mainly brain tumors and holding tumors elsewhere at bay.I wouldn't
even begin to tell you what to do; as I would not know even for myself. My
cancers were different from yours. I believe much depends on the
various cancers as to the proper treatments.It is a difficult decision you
must make, I have found a good rule of thumb to be "When in doubt
don't".
I do know how rough it all is for you and am so happy to
see you getting that fighting spirit back. You certainly deserve Miss
Attitude of the Month dear heart. Love and prayers,
lillian
( Very informational, good tips, Molers pictures, art work and
much more....
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000
2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MOL] Re:
[Judith
Hello Lillian,
Hooray....feeling
much much better today. Forced myself to get up and going this
a.m. and went to a local cancer support group which I had joined just
two weeks ago. I had ambiguous feelings about it the first
two times but thought I would give it one more chance and am glad I did
so. It was an excellent session with lots of sharing,
etc.
I am checking into foregoing the chemo and shooting
right to the Thalidimide. Any thoughts on that (I do realize the
decision is ultimately mine)....just wondering if anybody has any
input.
Lillian, you are truly an inspiration and I personally
appreciate your role in this forum. It is very comforting to
have people reaching out to each other even though in
cyperspace.
Love to all on list,
Judith T.
Untangles is the way an ex Philadelphians would
type utensils?
Okay, could I see you on it just being a creative
misspelled word ? I can't figure it out, I use spell
check and still misspell words?
No matter what I am glad to hear your feeling
somewhat better today and certainly do understand the days we all
wish we could toss the towel in. We really do care about you
Judith and are here to help you walk the journey and then expect to
be invited to the big celebration. Fondly,
lillian
( Very informational, good tips, Molers pictures, art
work and much more....
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September
27, 2000 5:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MOL] Re:
[Judith
Dear Lillian,
Thanks for the push....I needed it...I feel
much better today. Could you please tell me what untangles
are?? Just a curious New Yorker!
Have a great day!!!
Judith
Girlfriend: I know some chemo's are
really hard to take; but you have to keep going no matter
how hard it is. Now a few tips. Ask your doctor
for something for the nausea. Eat with plastic plates,
untangles, cups and don't let anyone cook heavy foods with
heavy odors. Let me know if that all helps you.
Fondly, lillian
( Very informational, good tips, Molers
pictures, art work and much more....
----- Original Message
-----
Sent: Tuesday,
September 26, 2000 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MOL]
Re: [Judith
Dear
Lillian,
Thanks for the encouragement... I made it through
the chemo yesterday but have to be honest and say I feel
pretty nasty today....Nausea, etc. I also have an
appointment with surgeon on Thursday to discuss
port.
I just don't know if I can keep going
with the chemo..
Judith T.
When you are getting your
treatment, just think of Pac Man eating up all those
nasty cancer cells.......let us know how it goes,
lillian
( Very informational, good tips, Molers
pictures, art work and much more....
----- Original
Message -----
Sent:
Monday, September 25, 2000 7:33 AM
Subject:
Re: [MOL] Staging Caner, Educational...
Dearest
Lillian,
It is me again....I cannot
thank you enough for providing all the great
info...It seems as I opened your messages this
morning, just about every other one pertained to
effects I have had with chemo.
I am a little nervous as I
resume my chemo in about an hour from now for
first time in about 6 weeks and this is going to
be the CPT11, 5FU/Leukovorin combo. I feel
there has been something going on in my abdomen
during the period I was off chemo and I look
forward to the ?????security of the chemo, but I
am definitely a little scared about this go
around.
Thanks for listening and being
there,
Judith Tilton
How is cancer
staged?
( Very informational,
good tips, Molers pictures, art work and much
more....
