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Subject: THANKS!


Author:
Cliff
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Date Posted: 23:15:01 07/07/04 Wed
In reply to: Stacy 's message, "
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLIFF!
" on 01:21:25 07/05/04 Mon
 Thanks for the birthday wishes! I'm sorry I didn't write sooner--I've been having computer problems here at home.

I had a nice weekend--we checked out the tall ships in the harbor. Unfortunately, one of my relatives in western NY died Sunday morning. It was a bit of a surprise--she was 86 years old, and she'd been in a nursing home, but she wasn't "sick" at the time. I drove up there today for the viewing, and came back this evening (640-some miles round trip). It's been a long day!
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Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:16:44 07/10/04 Sat
Would it be safe to assume that the computer problems are corrected now?

I'm sorry to hear about the death in your family. Is she an aunt? That was a long trip to make in one day!

How are you doing otherwise? Still liking the "new" position? I guess it's not so new anymore but how is it going?
[> [> [> Subject: I may be welcome, but I'm also ugly.....


Author:
Cliff
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Date Posted: 16:58:58 07/11/04 Sun
I'm having different computer problems now. Something's up with my anti-virus program--it's keeping Windows from starting. I can start my computer step-by-step IF I don't start the virus program. I need to talk to my engineer brother-in-law about it....

The death in the family was my dad's cousin's wife. She was the "matriarch" of the western NY branch of the family. We've been close to that side of the family for years. That's where my parents moved when they retired--Dad's cousin sold them a portion of his property, and they built their house there. I've gone up that way almost every summer for 30 years now. Yes, it was a long drive--645 miles, round trip. I left at 6:50 a.m. and got home at 9:30 p.m. My NY cousins had heard that I would be making the trip in one day, and they all made a point of thanking me, so I was glad I went.

I'm on vacation this week. Patrick and I are leaving tomorrow morning for a couple days in OC. Hopefully the weather won't be too crappy--doesn't look like it's going to be perfect.

How about a Taxol question for you? My dad is having problems with numbness in his feet and weakness in his legs--to the point where he is using a walker. The docs did a bone scan and an MRI, and didn't find anything, so they think it's the drug. They gave him 2 weeks off instead of just 1, and he says it feels a little better. He's going back this week, and they may consider a lower dose, or a different drug. My parents aren't too thrilled with the idea of a different drug, since the current program has been fighting the cancer very effectively. Have you ever heard of that side effect?
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Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:10:34 07/11/04 Sun
Hi Cliff. About the numbing from Taxol... that is a very common side effect with Taxol. I had numbing and tingling BIG TIME in my hands and feet. It was so bad in my feet that I about busted my tail getting in the shower. I'd have a hard time "feeling" the floor so I would slip. Fortunately I never fell. My hands were so bad that I had to stop all crocheting and other crafts. It was very difficult to write and/or type too. With each treatment, it got worse and it went higher up my arm. Fortunately I only had four treatments but I suspect it would have gotten worse. Once I went off the drug all numbing and tingling wore off but it took a while.

Tell your Father that it's a common side effect but a huge nuisance. It will wear off after he's off the drug but it may take a while. If they keep him on the drug long term it can cause some nerve damage meaning he wouldn't get complete feeling back. Suggest a lower dose. He could also try Aleve to help.

Another side effect that he may encounter could be nail loss on his fingers and his toes. That may or may not happen. If he starts having problems with his nails, get a small bottle of Tea Tree Oil. I found it to be the cheapest at Safeway. It's not cheap, particularly at GNC. Anyway, just use a Q-tip or cotton swap and smear it on his nails. It stinks but it really helps the nails. I didn't have that problem on Taxol although a lot of people do. I did have the problem on Taxol's cousin Taxotere. My chemo nurse suggested the oil and I tried it.

Have a wonderful time on vacation with Patrick! I did hear it's supposed to rain Monday. UGH!
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Cliff
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Date Posted: 16:46:54 07/14/04 Wed
Thanks for the info. I've passed it along to my parents--hopefully they'll find it reassuring.

The weather wasn't too good in OC, but we still had fun--still got out in the water!
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