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Subject: Hang in there


Author:
Connie
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Date Posted: 12:41:43 06/17/06 Sat
In reply to: Stacy 's message, "ANOTHER SETBACK" on 04:10:46 06/14/06 Wed
 Oh my, you have had some more trying times. It sure did sound like you were having heart problems when I was reading through your message. In the first paragraph I said to myself, "She is having a heart attack!" Then continued to read that you were able to go to the relay. I sure looks like you moved people. Can see Tracy upset. I wish I could 'hear' your story instead of having to read about it. You have given me hope. I did say "oh @##$%." when i read on about your CT results. Its like, haven't you been through enough.
One the new routine of chemo, will you have to stay at the hospital for the three days?
I keep thinking I will be like you in a few years because of my similarity to you. However----- You would have to put me on morphine to even think about speaking in front of peope. Oh my gosh. haaaa haaaa haaaa How can you do it???? But It sure did look like you made in impact.
You will have to let us know more about what type of chemo, how long it takes for the procedure, etc. when you find out.
I'm trying to send you little angels to help you along.

On another note, I am still working 8-1 everyday as an office assistant] But this week, I learned how to put on a control module, fuel pump, and fuel filter on my husband's pickup. I watched how he got them off, and then I proceeded to put new ones back on. I may be getting older, but I am still learning. So who said, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. haaa haaa

I will still be thinking of you.
Connie
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cautious2day
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Date Posted: 09:27:55 06/21/06 Wed
The ONLY reason that I didn't call the doctor sooner is because of the American Cancer Society's Relay for life. I was asked by someone very special to me (Tracey) to speak. I couldn't say no or change my special plans by going to a hospital for myself. I figured I could go that night if I had to. I know, I know, I heard it a hundred times that I should have gone sooner. Why bother when they can't get your treatment right, they can't decide which tests to run and worst of the ER doctor was reading someone else's bloodwork thinking it's yours to my face. It's a good thing I ALWAYS ask for my blood work. When I started reading the results I started noticing incorrect information. Like they had me down for reason for visit as "asthma" nothing about chest pain. Then my social security number and phone number were wrong. Fortunately I got my nurse that I've had before in chemo. He's a rotating nurse that goes where he's needed. When I was in triage I specifcally requested Martin if he was there. Thank God he was. I showed him the the blood work. Guess we'll have to start over with you., he said.

Yes, sometimes I definitely feel like I've been through enough. It's just making me stronger, right. I miss going to the doctors office and hearing ONLY good news. I'm glad to hear good news even if I have to bad news along with it. But I'd really like to hear good news.

Tracey and numerous others told me I brought tears to their eyes. I was proud of that. I wasn't expecting the feedback that I got especially since I didn't remember to say one of the most important things on the list. The speaking part was the easiest part for me. I had to host a lot of training sessions, meetings, refresher training when I worked. I used to be scared to death. As long as I know the subject matter, I'm okay with it.

Yes, sometimes I definitely feel like I've been through enough. It's just making me stronger, right. I miss going to the doctors office and hearing ONLY good news. I'm glad to hear good news even if I have to bad news along with it. But I'd really like to hear good news. I see Dr. Hahn this Thursday, June 22nd to see what's going on with the new masses in my brain. I guess I'll find out if he wants to send me to go talk to a guy at John's Hopkins Hospital to talk about the Gamma Knife procecure. I'm sure we will also discuss the process for the next two drugs I'll on.

Sorry for writing a book here. But I haven't talked to you for a while and wanted to catch up.

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