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  • Going to MD Anderson Monday, I hope for treatment

    Posted by mssmr on May 3, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    Hello all, Susan here. This week I finished my teaching; this weekend I need to get my grading done. I can officially retire after May 15, but I have enough accumulated sick hours (yes, we count it in hours, not days) to get me there.

    Monday, a friend and I start our trip to Houston. We have a nice stop planned
    along the way, meet her friend in Lafayette, LA, go to lunch and then to her
    home overnight leaving only three hours to Houston TU. My tests TU don’t start until 5:30 PM.

    As some or most of you know, I haven’t been feeling quite as well over the past three weeks or so — cough, relatively minor side pain, “picky” eating (but I’ve maintained my weight). I just hope I am still healthy enough for the chemotherapy
    we’d like to try to “reset the clock” on my life expectancy: Ifosfamide (Ifex).
    It is known for side effects ranging from the usual hair and blood issues, to mouth sores, to sometimes serious neurological issies (including coma.)

    I’m a “go for it” kind of person, though, and if I’m eligible, I’d like to try.

    I don’t know just how “connected” to the Internet I’ll be in Houston, so I may have to phone a couple of you sometime.

    I’m hearing a little thunder right now, so I’ll end here.

    Susan

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    Guest
    May 6, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    Susan,

    My thoughts are with you to have a successful treatment. Stay positive. You are going to be allright. Keep in touch.

    Regards,

    Peter Konomos

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    Guest
    May 6, 2008 at 1:19 am

    Good luck Susan, and have a nice trip with your friend, I will thinking of you as you prepare for chemo… prayers,,,Ginger

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    momof4

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    May 5, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Susan,

    Please call and let me know how everything goes. I am praying for you.

    Love and good wishes,
    Karen


    Caregiver for my Wonderful Husband Angelo, who has Metastatic Bladder Cancer.

    Life isn’t about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

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    mssmr

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    May 5, 2008 at 1:57 am

    Thank you, Clara — Off on my adventure tomorrow, kind of scared but trying
    to remain hopeful — Susan

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    clara

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    May 3, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Congratulations on your retirement!

    Most of all, good luck on your trip to MD Anderson and please keep us posted.

    Love and prayers are with you and I hope you will be feeling better soon.


    Caretaker of husband, Bob.
    Stage IV
    Diagnosed Jan, 2007

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