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ROUND 2

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Stacy

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Date Posted: 19:30:37 03/16/06 Thu

I went to chemo today to start ROUND 2. Dr. Hahn has decided to change my regiment to once every 21 days. At that time, I will receive both the Abraxane and Avastin at the same time. He has modified the �amount� of both drugs to be able to get it every three weeks. It will no longer be a 6-week regiment. This should make it easier for both of us.

After this round has completed and I go the 21 days without problems, Dr. Hahn will schedule another CT scan to check progress.

Dr. Hahn also wants a bone scan because of left ear and head pain that I have been having for several weeks. It�s not like a headache, it is more like the pain I had with the Steven�s Johnson Syndrome. I cannot lie down on the left side for too long because it causes too much discomfort. Since it has gotten worse, Dr. Hahn wants a bone scan to look for the cancer spreading to the bones. I will get it done March 27th at Good Samaritan so Jeannette can access my port. Dr. Hahn does not believe it is the cancer spreading to the bone. He thinks it is probably nerves trying to regenerate from damage from radiation. He also thinks the chemo could be irritating them. He would much rather see that then bone cancer. ME TOO!

My friend, Betty, that I met in chemo came down from Stewartstown, Pennsylvania just to visit with me while I got chemo today. She finished her chemo on February 24th. CONGRATULATIONS BETTY!!!!

I had told her about a specific design I wanted on sweatshirt, down to the color of the sweatshirt. I had not done anything with it because I could NOT find the color sweatshirt I wanted in the exact way I wanted it. Well she and her husband, Carl, found the specific sweatshirt I wanted and had my design put on it!! She brought it to me today. I LOVE IT!! When I can get a picture of me with it on, I will post it. THANK YOU SO MUCH BETTY AND CARL!!!!

My next chemo should be on April 6th.

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[> Subject: OOOPS!
Author: Stacy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:34:08 03/16/06 Thu After reading this, I noticed that there may have been some confusion as to whether I started Round 2 today or in 21 days. I started TODAY. Round 3 will be in 21 days.

[> [> Subject: Hi Stacy!
Author: Cliff [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:39:27 03/16/06 Thu Just thought I'd drop in and say hello. I hope the new chemo regimen works out well. Have you been getting out in your muscle wagon much? It's almost spring--the car cruises will be starting soon!

[> [> [> Subject: WAGON

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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:59:44 03/16/06 Thu

Yea, I've been driving the wagon quite a bit these days. I get the flow-masters put on it this coming Sunday. I can't wait. The tailpipe that is on it right now comes out right in front of the passenger rear wheel. Naturally this causes a lot of fumes. I don't need that. So the new pipes will come out either behind the tires or out the back. The guy that is doing it for me will make that decision.

I'm anxious for the cruises to get here. That means it will be warm out and I'll be able to go to the track. I won't be racing the wagon but I get to watch.

The main side effects from this chemo have been fatigue and some blood. Other than that I don't mind being on it at all. I sure hope and pray it's working. I'd like to stay on it quite a while.

[> Subject: Miss ya
Author: Deana [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:27:09 03/17/06 Fri I miss ya honey. When things calm down a little I will be stopping by. Happy St. Patty's Day. Miss you and love you.

[> [> Subject: HI DEANA!
Author: Stacy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:59:25 03/17/06 Fri I miss you too! Don't forget that mac and cheese!! LOL!!

[> [> [> Subject: Hello
Author: Deana [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:06:44 03/20/06 Mon I won't, I promise.

[> Subject: Sweatshirt
Author: Carl Rumpf [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:58:03 03/20/06 Mon Stacy, You are more than welcomed for the sweatshirt. Your friendship has meant so much to Betty and I. We wish you all of the best, and look forward to seeing you soon. Betty and Carl

[> [> Subject: AWESOME!
Author: Stacy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:40:04 03/20/06 Mon I was very glad to hear that Betty's mammo came back okay I pray that her CT scan comes back with good news also! Remind her that we are supposed to get together for lunch sometime soon.

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