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Cindy,

That is exciting. What a small world. Did you know it was him by the pants he was wearing?

-Pam

Dear Hopeful daughter,

You are definitely not alone. I keep thinking my urine looks darker than it should. See Lainy-I do that too. If I feel itchy, I start to freak out. Or get a pain in my side. I think it really is just dry skin and a gas bubble, but you can’t help think things like that. When my daughter, Kristen, was in medical school, she thought she had a brain tumor and one of her classmates thought he had every single disease they studied. I think it is just human nature. I think everyone faces financial difficulties no matter how much income they have. My husband has a really good job, but I quit my job to care for my Lauren, so we had to adjust. Plus all the driving to Michigan and turnpike tolls add up. I hope things get easier for you. I am here to offer support. Take care.

Love, -Pam

Dear Margaret,

I am so sorry to hear this news. I will continue to pray for Tom. When it is his time, I pray it will be peaceful and full of love. You have done everything you could to help dear Tom. I love how you are so feisty and know how you want things to be. You are one of my Heroes on this site and I don’t know what I would do without your advice and support. Take care, Margaret, and just know I will be thinking of you and Tom often. God bless you both and your families.

Love, -Pam

Dear Hans,
I did not know Kris for she had passed before my daughter was diagnosed with CC. I know she and Lauren would have gotten along famously. I have gone back through a lot of Kris’s posts and she always seemed to find humor even in her darkest moments. What an honor it must have been to have her as your wife. I am sorry for your loss, but I’m sure you are full of lovely memories of such a beautiful person. She was also lucky to have such a supportive, loving husband. Take care and God bless you.

-Pam

Dear Elsy,
We were told by someone that curcumin and something milkweed? helped some guy overcome cancer. We asked the doctor about this and he said ABSOLUTELY NOT! I guess you can’t take anything while on a clinical trial or it could mess up the results. So, we continue with a multivitamin and that is it. I guess you should speak to your doctor to see what they advise.

-Pam

Dear Susie,
I am so glad you are finished with your radiation. I’m sorry it has been so hard on you. What is next for you? I hope you get a chance to have a little time off of treatments and recoop for awhile. Take care and feel better.

Love, -Pam

Andrew,
Best of luck to your sister on her new treatment. Like Susie said, if your sister hates needles she might consider a port. My daughter has one and is on chemo right now. I’m not much into super powers, but maybe immortality would be nice. No pain or sickness. Take care.

-Pam

Dear Byron,
I am so glad to see you back on this site. I was worried about you. I even sent you an e-mail to see if you were ok. I am sorry to hear about your stroke and blockage. I hope you are feeling better. I know you are tough and will be back in the saddle in no time.

-Pam