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Subject: PEARLS OF WISDOM


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 17:49:40 11/14/05 Mon
Pearls of Wisdom for those touched by cancer


You may hear that "attitude is everything." Accept that you won't always feel positive; you will have bad days, and that's all right.

Let others help. It can be therapeutic for them and you.

Learn as much as you can about your cancer and its potential treatment. Knowledge will give you a better sense of control over your disease.

Do things just for you: read the comic strip section in the newspaper; indulge in a long, luxurious bath; learn some relaxation techniques.

If the idea of a support group doesn't appeal to you, consider keeping a journal. Writing down your experience can be therapeutic and healing.

There's no such thing as a stupid question. Your medical team members are trained to answer your questions; they won't know that you don't understand something unless you ask.

Make plans for the future. Whether it's planning a weekend getaway or planting a garden, plans give you hope and something positive to anticipate.

You're not alone.

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[> Subject: great words


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 21:30:53 11/14/05 Mon
that sounds like great words for everyone!
[> [> Subject: I AGREE


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 14:53:53 11/16/05 Wed
They came from Scott Hamilton's web site. He was the olympic ice skater that got cancer.
[> Subject: Hey Stacy


Author:
Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:23:59 11/14/05 Mon
How are things going? Did chemo go ok last week?

I've been keeping TOO busy at work. Seem to be a little busier at home lately, too--seeing someone for the past 3 weeks or so. I guess that's a good thing!
[> [> Subject: HI CLIFF


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:04:02 11/15/05 Tue
Well hello there. Are you finished helping your brother get the house done?

Chemo went fine last week. They've been checking my clotting time every week since I'm on a blood thinner. It was low last week so I had to take more coumadin for one day. When it's low, it clots too fast.

The week before I had them check my cholesterol because when I had the Steven's Johnson syndrome, they took me off all my medications. It came back 211 so I got permission to go back on my cholesterol med (Zocor). I had a few days of aching, I'm assuming that's from the Zocor.

Who's the new lady?
[> Subject: words of wisdom


Author:
Connie
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Date Posted: 14:54:18 11/16/05 Wed
Oh Stacy, these words are so true. It doesn't even have to be someone with cancer to feel the need for these words.
Thanks.
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