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Subject: 10th CHEMO


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 17:53:58 10/26/05 Wed


I was able to get my 10th chemo today. I know it's Wednesday but we had to change it from Thursday this week.

My white blood cells were a bit low at 2.8 but they were good enough to get chemo.



My red blood cells were a little low also at 3.91 so I was given the Aranesp in my IV. That's the shot that hurt like crazy. Thank GOD they can put it in the IV now.


After my chemo, I went over to the Good Health Center at Good Samaritan and got my flu shot!! I am so glad I didn't have to rush around this year. And I'm very glad I got it!!


By the way, if anyone is having a hard time finding a place to get a flu shot, you can call the Good Health Center at Good Samaritan for an appointment. I can tell you it may take a month for them to get you in but at least you'd have an appointment if you can't find one some where else. Their number is 410-532-4100. Tell the person that answers the phone that you want to schedule a flu shot. They aren't in the Health Center but they make the appointments. Good luck!
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[> Subject: Great!


Author:
Bonnie
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Date Posted: 20:13:56 10/26/05 Wed
Hi Stacy, It is great that you could get your treatment. My friend also gets the Aranesp.

How is the swelling. Are you able to sleep in bed or are you still on the recliner? I know that your dogs like both!!!

Not much new here. I am having some dental work done YUK--not my favorite thing, but I need to make visits now and then! Jack arrived home after visiting and helping his cousin in Ohio after open heart surgery. We have just been staying home watching the rain fall!! Of course that is better than the snow that is falling in Western MD!

Let us know how you are feeling. Are you able to go to the car show this weekend? I hope so! Bonnie
[> [> Subject: HI BONNIE


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 11:12:36 10/27/05 Thu
Does your friend get her Aranesp in her arm or her IV?? How is she doing?

I sleep okay. I keep waking up in 2 hours after I go to sleep. I have to get up to go to the bathroom. I never had that issue before. Last night it was the same. Then I woke up again at 5:30 and got on the computer for a while. I discovered Little House in on that early too. Then I decided I would sleep in my bed for a while. Me and the babies got up at 10. Boy that felt good to sleep in the bed. I do feel rested no matter where I sleep though. My dogs sleep wherever I do. It's so cute!

Yuk, dental work. I hate even having cleanings done. I have sensitive teeth so it's not fun for me. I'm glad to hear Jack is back. How is Greg doing? I haven't seen him in ages.

Since the weather is calling for sun, Mark and I WILL be going to the race track!! I am so excited. It may be cold but I don't care! He offered to let me race his car at the track but I declined. I don't want to be responsible for anything happening.
[> [> [> Subject: News


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Bonnie
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Date Posted: 09:19:26 10/28/05 Fri
Hi Stacy, Great news---sleeping in bed. I bet you did feel more rested---dogs too!!

My friend gets the Aranesp in the IV. Like you she stays away from the veins whenever possible. She was encouraged last week at her visit with the doctor. He wants her to take one more chemo treatment--number 9 in this series--since the tumor marker that was up is now down in the normal range. Then after the last chemo and testing he hopes to put her on the pill Tarceva (not sure of the spelling). She did well on the pill Iressa and the same company makes both. After awhile she stopped Iressa though because it was so pricey. Through her doctor she will be getting the Tarceva free. She too, had trouble waking in the night. Now she takes a Tylenol PM before going to bed, and that has helped. Sometimes she takes two before bed if it has been a bad day.

Gregory and Stephanie are doing well. They are pregnant. It is very early, but they couldn't keep the good news. I think that you knew that they miscarried awhile ago. So needless to say they and all of us are excited. We just pray that all will go well this time. The baby is due in June. I will keep you posted. Casey, our 11 year old granddaughter is so excited--it is fun to watch. No one gets to tell the good news as she beats us to it! She and Ryan are ready for a cousin here. They have some in Pittsburgh, but don't get to see them often. I have a feeling that Casey will move in with Gregory and Stephanie when school is out!!!! She will be a great baby sitter.

Great news too, that you will be able to go with Mark to the races. Have a great time and weekend!!! Love and prayers, Bonnie
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Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 17:09:33 10/28/05 Fri
That is wonderful news about Greg and Steph. I didn't think he'd ever have kids. I'm so glad they are. I didn't know about the miscarriage. I'm sorry to hear that.

I imagine your friends is so glad that it's almost over other than taking the pills. That sounds optimistic of her doctor! We'll all keep praying.
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