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Hi Lisa,

I just wanted to tell you that I am sorry for how bad your Mom is feeling. I hope the doctor can come up with a plan to help her feel better. I wish your whole family all the best.

Hugs,
-Pam

Hi Jim,

I would like to welcome you to this site, but I am very sorry that you had to join. I enjoyed reading your post and loved the lessons you have learned. My daughter, Lauren has CC, and she has learned most of the same lessons!! Great minds think alike, right? I am glad you are not having too much trouble with your chemo. It took my daughter a long time to finally be diagnosed after seeing local doctors. We took her to a large hospital in Michigan where she was diagnosed quickly and put on chemo immediately. She has been on chemo since Sept. 2011. We advise to get a 2nd opinion if you are not happy with your current doctor or your doctor is not very experienced treating CC. Once we went to Michigan, we have never felt the need for a 2nd opinion. Lauren’s oncologist is top notch as is her surgeon. She was told at first that she could not have surgery, so she continued with chemo. She has just been told she can have a resection now. We are thrilled and hope this will give her a chance at a longer life. As for chemo not working, in Lauren’s case, her doctor changes her chemo when one seems to become less effective. I’m sorry I don’t know the answer for surgical options. I’m sure your doctor will know best about that. I wish you all the best on your journey. Take care and I hope to hear from you again.

-Pam

Marcos,

I am praying for you and your Mother.

Hugs,
-Pam

Hi Patti,

Ah, yes the dreaded scaxiety. I think everyone gets it and it is the most gut-wrenching, frightening feeling. It’s because such a big part of our future depends on the scans. This is how we handle it: If it is good, that is awesome and we celebrate. If it is bad, we dig deeper for more strength and fight it. We have had bad scans with Lauren, and we are devastated for about a couple hours, cry and get it out of our system. We talk to her oncologist and come up with a new plan. I remember I told him once, please don’t ever tell us there is nothing more you can do. So far, he has not! I hope so much that your scan does not show progression. Take care and please let us know.

Hugs,
-Pam

Hi Cathy,

I would like to welcome you to this site as well. You sure have been through a lot and I hope more than anything that yours will be a success story. You seem to be very strong and I think that is a great thing!! Can you tell us more such as family, career. I like to know about the person because I don’t like anyone to be defined just by their cancer. Please continue to join in conversations since you have taken the plunge and joined this site. You will find that we are family here and really do care. All the best.

Hugs,
-Pam

Thank you, Marion!!

Hi Marion,

Could you please tell me in a nutshell, what this means? Sometimes I feel like such a dumb bunny when I read these!!

Thanks.
-Pam