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Dear Genindle,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I am glad that you were able to be there with your mom and that it was peaceful. Your dad will always live in your heart so try to hold on to all the good memories. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, PeggyP

Hi Elsyr,

My husband was diagnosed over three years ago with Stage IV intrahepatic CC. He has always kept a positive attitude and we just take one day at a time. He is now on his third regimen of chemo cocktails and so far has tolerated each chemo with very few side effects. He gets tired very easily but he makes himself get up and go each day. We live a very hectic life as we are raising two of our grandchildren, an 8-year old boy and a just turned 14-year old girl. They are very active in sports so we stay on the go. Between God and the kids, I believe that is why John is still here. John was 55 when he was diagnosed but in very good health, otherwise. The surgeon told us that had he not been as healthy and relatively young, they probably would not have done anything. I will keep you and your grandmother in my prayers because I know how hard it is to see someone you love struggle with this disease. Sending well wishes to your grandmother and hugs to you, PeggyP

Dear Nancy,

I’m sorry to hear that your mom is not doing well. Try to stay strong and accept all the help that you can get. Marion is right when she says you must take care of yourself, too. Know that you have done everything that you could for your mom, and how lucky she was to have such a loving daughter. I will keep you both in my prayers. PeggyP

Hi Elsie,

My husband was on gem/cis/avastin in hopes of keeping his cancer stable to give him more time. He was diagnosed over three years ago with intrahepatic CC. He just started on Xeloda this week as his oncologist was concerned with the effects the gem/cis was having on his kidney. So far, he hasn’t had any side effects other than the normal fatique. John is a fighter and he makes himself do as much as he can on a daily basis. I hope your Jim has much success with the gem/cis, but like Percy said, there are other options out there. Good luck and God bless, PeggyP

Dear Genindle and Kmemoro,

I lost my dad last November to cancer and my husband, John, has been fighting for a little over 3 years with CC. He was already Stage IV when diagnosed. I know what a hard time this must be for both of you but try to remain strong for those around you. I had stayed at the hospital with my dad the night before he died. I sat there and just held his hand and prayed as he was in a semi-coma. I like to believe that he knew I was there until he passed away the next morning. You both sound like wonderful daughters and I’m sure your dads are very proud of you. I will keep you both in my prayers along with your dads and hope you will find some comfort in knowing that there are others who know what you are going through. PeggyP

Dear Wittrockj and Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. She fought a hard battle, and now she has gone on to her resting place. I’m sure she will still be watching over you; so try to remember all the good times you shared together and try not to dwell on the sad times. I know it’s easier said than done. Sending love and hugs your way, PeggyP

Hi Margaret,

Glad Tom’s tube exchange went well. Hope that he is feeling better today. Tom and you are true fighters against this terrible disease. Hugs, PeggyP

Hi Kris and Lainy,

I’m with you 100 percent. John just started on Xeloda today as he was having a hard time getting it approved. The cancer center here was trying to get the manufacturer to provide it, but they said they only furnished it to people with breast or colon cancer. You would think that they would want to know how other cancers were responding to it. Anyways, the center finally found a pharmacy that would provide it with John paying a $400 co-pay.

Lainy, John and I actually met Walter Peyton at a convention and John has pictures of them together. He was very nice and down-to-earth. What a shame he was taken so young. He was a great football player. Speaking of football, we had snow on Saturday, and Kaden had to play that morning in the first game of the playoffs. The kids were freezing and miserable and most of them didn’t even want to play. Kaden got to quarterback the 2nd half and scored their only touchdown. They ended up losing so now it’s on to basketball. He had his evaluation tonight and should find out his coach next week.

Pam, I hope Lauren’s last treatment went well; she sure is lucky to have someone like you fighting along beside her. Take care, PeggyP