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Dirty Finger Nails

17 years ago

DFN continues to do pretty well and she is showing signs of improvemnet. She has her 2nd 3 day chemo cycle next week...that will leave 4 more to go. Saw her Oncologist last week. He had her do some nausea iv medication along with steroids...(she might be able to out hit Barry Bonds!).

Appettite getting better. She works 3-4 days a week for half days. Still gets tired out easily but overall feeling better.

Thanks All!!

Radio Guy With No pants

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susan_on
17 years ago
She's been through such an ordeal. I'm glad she's feeling better and I'm hoping for a speedy, full recovery.
joyfulguy
17 years ago
Hi pant-free fixer-upper,

Thank you for the update.

We hope that she isn't worn down too much by the chemo.

Let her know that many of her friends here are pulling for her, please.

We send our good thoughts and hopes out to you folks often ... and sending some prayers on your behalf, as well.

ole joyful
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ruthieg__tx
17 years ago
It's good to hear that she is doing well. I can't even imagine trying to do chemo and work...Everyone's chemo is different but if she is having problems with the chemo, they should be giving her the nausea meds, and steroid with every chemo....they even do Benadryl around here along with the other two...

Tell her we are thinking of her.
caroline94535
17 years ago
DFN...I'm sending a big hug your way! I think of, and pray for, you everyday.
grammahony
17 years ago
I hope your treatments go smooth. Keeping you in prayers.
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Lindsey_CA
17 years ago
Thank you for such a good update! Give her gentle hugs from us!
cynic
17 years ago
It's all been said, but still thinking of you and pulling for you! Keep making 2009 a better year! And get better and better and better and... :D
pattico_gw
17 years ago
Let me tell you...even without the chemo and other treatments...Just going through the hysterectomy take a long time of being tired. When I had mine I had no pain fron it whatsoever. Had it on a Tues. came home on Wed. and went to the auction on Saturday...

But everything I did...required a nap afterwards...for nearly 6 months.

The being tired is common...eventually that will go away.
One less thing to worry about.

I believe there is a bright future for her...

Hugs..

patti
glenda_al
17 years ago
Keeping both of you in my thoughts!
socks
17 years ago
So happy to hear things are going well. Thanks for keeping us all informed.
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17 years ago
That's happy news. I'm glad she's feeling better and able to work.
dirt_yfingernails
17 years ago
Thanks dok, for doing the update. Man, those steroids are the best! I've been so sick for a couple of months and it was questionable whether I'd be well enough for chemo, but now, Shazam! I can raise my head from the pillow long enough to use the bathroom, and that IS progress.

Don't tell dok, but I think I may have a crush on my oncologist for helping me feel so good! (He's not attractive in any other way!) LOL - oh, I mean the oncologist. My dok's pretty hunky!
radiodokkkter
Original Author
17 years ago
Uh-Oh!

Competition for Radio Guy With No Pants!!!!

Not too worried...my stethescope is bigger...
dirt_yfingernails
17 years ago
You soooo funny!
kacram
17 years ago
glad for the good news! kick some booty, dirty!
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Keeping you both in prayers and you too Kat

Linda

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