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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 9:49
AM
Subject: Re: [MOL] Re: [Judith
Dear Lillian,
Thank you for your input on Thalidamide....I too remember
the devasation of birth defects attributed to it.
Nope, not childbearing age.....am a 57 year old mom of 3 (1
bio 2 steps) and grandma of 4.
I just returned from surgeons office to discuss implanting a
port for chemo....I don't know...he kind of scared me with his "routine" risk
factor speil. Since I did have an episode of a severe DVT after my
initial surgery and then a bout with pneumonia after that, I am a little
hesitant to have my body invaded anymore.
Anyway...enough of my blah, blah, blah...
Hope you are having a wonderful day!!!!
You are definitely a marvelous source of inspiration and
encouragement and I am truly grateful for that!
Judith T.
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
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----- 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
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----- 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
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----- 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
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----- 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?
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