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Dear CrownSunshine,

I am so happy that your Dad was able to have surgery and is doing well. What a blessing for you and your family. I will keep him in my prayers. Please keep us updated on his progress.

Hugs,
-Pam

Hi Nikki,

I am so happy to hear the great news. It sounds as though your Dad is doing great!! Lauren’s incision from her surgery the end of March did not get infected, but hers opened right at the bottom of the breastbone. Her surgeon wasn’t too worried about it and said it would heal eventually. Plus, she has a second surgery next week, so it would be silly to fix something that is going to be opened again. Eating has been the big challenge for Lauren as well. I hope your dad gets stronger and stronger each day and has an easy time if he has chemo. I am definitely on the same page as you when you say there is hope and never take no for an answer. Amen to that!!

Love and hugs,
-Pam

Hi Dorien,

Lauren has had her port since before her first chemo, which will be two years in August. It is wonderful for chemo. The only problem we have ever had is with nurses that are not in the cancer center trying to access it. They really have a difficult time accessing it and end up poking Lauren numerous times, which upsets her. You would think nurses in pre-op and nurses that work in CT an MRI areas would be great at accessing, but we have found that is not the case. So, anytime we can, we high tail it to the cancer center where we know it will be done correctly. Lauren was on a chemo that I disconnected at home and flushed myself and we had no problem at all. For us, it’s two thumbs up!!!!

Hi Tiff,

Praying that you get the call. I’m so happy you are doing well. You should check out U of M about getting on their transplant list. Dr. S does tons of them.

Love,
-Pam

Dear Lisa,

I am very sorry to of your Mom’s passing. She was a strikingly beautiful woman. She sounds as if she were as beautiful on the inside as well. I’m sure this is such a difficult time for you and your family. I am sending prayers and hoping all of you find peace and can remember your Mom with fond, happy memories.

Love and hugs,
-Pam

Hi Jason! I wanted to welcome you to this site and let you know I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. My daughter, Lauren, has CC and was diagnosed at the age of 25. She is now 27 and about to go for her 2nd surgery of a two part resection. She was inoperable at the beginning but sometimes thing change. We were lucky to know we were at the right place and had the right doctors. But, if you are not sure of what to do, then definitely go for a 2nd opinion, if for nothing else but peace of mind. It seems almost everyone starts out on Gem/Cis and goes from there. It hurts my heart to see someone new with CC, especially so young and with small children. If you would like to know anything specific about Lauren’s care, feel free to ask. We are an open book. I wish you much success in finding the place that makes you feel comfortable and well taken care of.

Hugs,
-Pam

Lauren and I couldn’t be happier about the great news. What did you find out about the hives? We love you!!!

Great news, Chris. It is crazy how fast they want the patient up and moving. It is the best thing for them, though. I wish your dad all the best with his recovery.