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Subject: Gone too long


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 15:31:53 06/26/19 Wed

Hey Stacy...can you believe it has been 12 years, yesterday, since you left us? You are missed dearly. I love you very much, maybe even more now...it is hard not being able to tell you that and getting a hug... Mark and Jacki were here yesterday for dinner. It would have been perfect if you could have been here too. Mark still gives his 'famous' hugs and I am so grateful to get them. He sure misses you and your Dad. I pray you and your Dad are together now. I think your Dad had gotten tired of life. His life had gotten very hard towards the end. He never felt good and he missed you terribly...we all do...Maybe you are doing the two-step again, something you both loved. I pray there is dancing in Heaven... I miss you Stacy and pray we can all be together again someday. Please keep Mark safe, I can't loose him too. ♥♥

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Subject: Happy 53rd Birthday Stacy!! I sure miss you and your always smiling face


Author:
Mark (Preston)
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Date Posted: 11:58:58 01/10/19 Thu



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Subject: Christmas


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 14:50:08 12/14/18 Fri

Went to see you today...took you some red roses with babies breath for Christmas. I wish I could just have taken them to your house. I sure miss you...coming back I was thinking about going over and seeing you and the babies, I can see you so clearly, and Chessie, Zoie and Tyler. I loved how excited they got when I came over. I knew Zoie was going to bring me that ball. Chess would climb up into my lap and Tyler would play with Annie. I sure miss those days. When the phone rings, I can still hear you saying, "Hell-o Mother". I miss all the places we use to go to on Sundays. It amazed me how many different places we "had" to go to. With so many memories, I have to think of all the memories I don't have. Where would your life have taken you? Who would you be with? Would you still be in the neighborhood? I can go on and on...mostly I think about all our times together and now, all the time we don't have together. Stacy I pray you know how much you are loved and missed. I pray you and your Dad are together again...and all the other relatives that are gone. Do they celebrate Jesus' birthday in Heaven? I hope so...Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas Stacy. I love you and I miss you...Mom ♥♥

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Subject: Happy Thanksgiving Stacy! I sure miss you and dad!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 16:49:27 11/21/18 Wed



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Subject: Love and miss you


Author:
Mom (:()
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Date Posted: 15:02:28 06/24/18 Sun

Dear Stacy... when tomorrow comes...you will have been gone for 11 years. That is so hard to believe. You are missed as much now as your were then. Your name comes often , so many things remind us of you. I pray you and your Dad are together keeping each other company...he missed you so much. Maybe he has found some peace now...

I love you Stacy...I miss you and wish you were still with us..

MOM ♥

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Subject: Hello Little Sister!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 13:46:51 04/24/18 Tue

Stopping by to say hello! I sure do miss you! I hope your with dad & our grandparents.

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Subject: I love you...I miss you...


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Mom
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Date Posted: 16:14:03 02/04/18 Sun

Hey Kiddo...you have been on my mind even more than usual these last couple of weeks. Watching Kris in the Hospital passing away was very reminiscent of when you passed. I can't imagine what Aunt Nancy is going through...loosing two Daughters, and so close together. Now just a couple of days ago, we lost Uncle William...I am glad for him though. He hasn't had 'a life' in way too long. He hasn't known us for a while... I pray you all are together watching over us...sending us message sometimes...I love and miss you so much...Mom ♥♥♥

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Subject: Love and miss you!


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Mom
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Date Posted: 11:07:51 01/11/18 Thu

You should have been 52 yesterday...we should have gone for crabs...we should be learning a new line dance...shopping on Sunday's , so many things we can't do anymore! I love and miss you Stacy...

I hope you and your Dad are two-stepping in Heaven! ❤️❤️❤️

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Subject: Happy 52nd Birthday Stacy!!


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Mark
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Date Posted: 04:41:34 01/10/18 Wed

Happy Birthday Stacy!
I hope you and dad have something great planned for today!
I love you and miss you!

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Subject: Missing you


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 16:01:21 12/26/17 Tue

Hey Stacy...I am missing my girl so much. Another Christmas without you. They just aren't the same anymore. You and the babies always made it exciting... Mark and Jacki came over yesterday and we celebrated Christmas day. Without them I wouldn't even bother to do anything...they make my day when they are here. . They are very lucky to have each other. It amazes me how much they have in common. They can talk the same talk...enjoy the same things, and they really understand each other. Jacki's Kids are great too. I never thought I would see the day Mark cared so much about Kids...and they all really seem to care about him. If common law were still on the books..they would be an old couple by now! LOL I wish you were here to see how much Mark does care. DO they celebrate Christ's birth in Heaven? I do say Happy Birthday to him on Christmas day...

Aunt Nancy is going to go to NC to be with and help Kris for a while. I don't know how long she will stay. I understand her wanting to go but this time of the year is not a good time. There is so much Holiday traffic, and you never know about the weather...I worry about a surprise storm. Aunt Jo is feeling pretty weak and poor too. She is doing a lot of resting... I hate everyone is getting older and sickly... I pray everyone soon will be well again. Uncle William is still hanging in there, but he doesn't know us anymore...it is very sad.

I hope you may already know all this, but maybe God shields His angels from sad times...?

I love and miss you..I miss so much but most of all just being with you.

Mom ♥♥

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Subject: Good morning little sister!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 06:36:45 11/15/17 Wed

sure am missing you and dad!

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Subject: Hello little Sister


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 09:18:46 08/17/17 Thu

It's been 1 year on the 14th of August that we lost dad. I hope you 2 are watching down over me & mom.
I miss you & love you both!

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Subject: Hello Little Sister


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Mark
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Date Posted: 09:21:17 07/20/17 Thu

Thinking about you and dad today. Miss you both!

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Subject: Love and miss you....


Author:
Mom (♥♥♥)
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Date Posted: 14:15:10 07/10/17 Mon

Hell-o Kiddo...you are especially heavy on my mind lately. I am not sure why more so than usual, but you are. Maybe Malinda's anniversary...being gone for 3 years this month...her birthday this month, and Kris fighting cancer are strong reminders of the times you suffered, and we lost you. There is no way to explain how I feel about you not being with me, words just won't do that. I remember so much that we did together and now we don't. I see fur babies that remind me of your babies and how much you loved them...you coming in the house with them and me getting to share them with you. I pray they are with you again, all the animals you had and loved. I know Annie missed you, and those babies too. There is so much love I feel but I can't share anymore, and I have to tell you how much it hurts. I pray you and your Dad are together now...can you two step in Heaven, are their steamed crabs in Heaven? Lots of questions... Do you know how much you are missed and how many people miss you, and think of you often? I love you Stac...♥♥ Mom

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Subject: Happy 51st Birthday Stacy!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 14:54:46 01/10/17 Tue

I love you and miss you very much! Today makes 5 months since dad had the heart attack that took him from me.I hope you two are together again finally in heaven!


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Subject: Annie


Author:
Mom (♥♥)
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Date Posted: 15:38:43 10/25/16 Tue

Hell-o sweet Stacy...I sure miss you. Yesterday was especially hard...Annie is gone...she had tried so hard to be strong like you...she fought long and hard. The last couple of weeks were really hard...we watched her suffer quietly, but suffer. She could barely stand, even with our help. There were days when food didn't even seem important to her...that was a true turning point...ANYWAY...I hope she, and all your fur-babies are 'home' with you... I know you have to know how much you are missed, loved even more 'than yesterday'. Mark sure could use you here. He has lost so much...we all have, but he doesn't have his baby Sister or his Dad... His whole world has changed so much. God I pray he can find some peace... I love you Stac...and I miss you so much..Mom or "Mother"

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Subject: Too long gone


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 15:08:12 06/24/16 Fri

It is so hard to believe that tomorrow will be 9 years since you passed away! There are times it feels like just yesterday. There are always lots of reminders of having you here. Often I will hear a country song we use to line dance to and I can see you dancing and laughing. I am so grateful I have those memories. Sometimes when the phone rings, I hear your voice in my head saying "Hell-o Mother"... So many of your things are here with me and they make me think of special times. I love you Stacy...I miss you so bad some days... I always miss you...♥♥♥♥ Mom

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[> Subject: Remembering Stacy


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Rhea
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Date Posted: 08:33:04 10/20/16 Thu

Cancer Awareness month and I am remembering my friend and coworker Stacy. Think of her often. How special she was. How willing to share her journey to comfort and educate others. She is not forgotten.

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Subject: Today 1-10-16 you would have turned 50 years old


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Date Posted: 01:38:26 01/10/16 Sun

I sure do miss you!





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Subject: Love and miss you


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 16:19:52 11/29/15 Sun

Hell-o Ms. Stacy...we have just celebrated another Thanksgiving without you. Holidays just aren't the same. People are out Christmas shopping and having a great time. A lot of things evil are also happening, things I am glad you don't have to see. Our world is changing for the worse...too much evil. God is being taken out of our country and being replaced by men who are not God fearing and want to destroy all that are. I worry for Mark and all young people...what their future holds. What will happen tomorrow is a daily fear. It hurts to think of all you suffered, but I am so glad you were able to have the people who love and loved you so much. I pray someday I will understand why you had to leave us so soon, but for now, I love you and miss you every minute, and so does Mark...and many others. You were very special Stacy and will always be. Mom

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Subject: ++++


Author:
Travis
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Date Posted: 07:36:21 06/14/15 Sun

I too wondered if this page was still up. I know Mark and your family misses you so much and it shows with some of the post I read here this morning. I never met you Stacy but remember chatting back and forth about your wagon. Rest in peace. Travis

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Subject: Hey Stacy ,missing you .I've been thinking about you recently and wondered if this page was still up.I'm glad it is


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Goldfarb
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Date Posted: 11:54:19 05/19/15 Tue


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Subject: it snowed 9 inches today!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 22:08:44 02/21/15 Sat

winter really isn't my favorite season

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Subject: Happy 49th birthday little sister!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 11:39:07 01/10/15 Sat

I sure do love you and miss you!

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Subject: Missing you!


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 23:30:50 12/31/14 Wed

Another Christmas and a new year is almost here!
We all miss you so much Stacy! We want you here to
celebrate ... You are having your 49th Birthday in just
10 days..we should be going for steamed crabs. I miss
all the things we use to share. I love you Stacy... you
Will always be my baby girl! Mom

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Subject: Missing you!


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 19:24:54 09/13/14 Sat

Hi Stacy, some days are so much harder than others. Today
Has been very hard. I was looking at pictures of you, you
Were so pretty with a beautiful smile. I miss your laugh, I miss
so much. I am so glad we did so much together, so many
amazing memories. I wasn't ready to stop . I will never under

stand why you had to go. I love you Stacy. I miss you so much!
Mom

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Subject: Good morning Little Sister!


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Mark
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Date Posted: 10:18:10 05/05/14 Mon

I'll be 52 in a few weeks! Can you believe it? Sure wish you were here,I miss you!!!! We'll be going for crabs on the 14th.I'll eat a couple for you!

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Subject: UPDATE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 13:02:39 11/05/13 Tue

I have been having A LOT of pain in my left shoulder. I was having bursitis pain back in April and had an MRI. We found a slight incomplete tear in the rotator cuff but the pain was from the bursitis.

Now I think it's completely torn. I have ALL the symptoms. My arm is swollen all the way down to my fingers. I'll see Dr. Hahn today. He'll probably send me back to the Orthopedic Surgeon. I'll keep you informed.

What are the symptoms of a torn rotator cuff?

Normally a person with a torn rotator cuff will feel pain over the top and outer side of the shoulder. The pain may radiate down your arm. This is more obvious when you raise or extend your arm, or when you lower your arm to the side after you have moved your shoulder backward and raised your arm.

Simple tasks like getting dressed can be painful. Sleeping may be difficult because the pain wakes you up at night. Your shoulder may also feel weak. Sometimes there is a "popping" sound when you move.

Sometimes the pain is sudden and severe, especially after an injury. Other times it may be mild and happen only when you do things like reach overhead.


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[> Subject: SAW THE DOCTOR


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:21:00 02/26/07 Mon

I saw Dr. Hahn this morning. He said I have Lymphedema. I may also still have the tear in the rotator cuff but I wouldn't be able to have surgery because it would make the lymphedema worse.

This is a lot of information but I wanted to make everyone aware of how lymphedema works.


How Arm Lymphedema Happens

Lymphedema of the arm is an accumulation of lymph fluid in the soft tissues of the arm, with accompanying swelling (also called edema). To understand how it happens, you have to know a little bit about how blood and lymphatic fluid move around your body. To keep from getting backed up, fluid has to keep moving within networks of vessels and channels. Blood travels from your heart to your arm in arteries and capillaries (the small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins). As the blood moves through the capillaries, it drops off important supplies to the cells in your arm: oxygen, nutrients, and a clear, colorless fluid called lymphatic fluid. The used blood keeps moving and travels back to the heart and lungs, where it gets refreshed. With every beat of your heart, fresh blood returns to your arm with fresh supplies.

Lymph fluid also has to keep moving through the tissues of the arm back into the bloodstream. This fluid flows in another type of vessel, called lymphatics.



Lymph nodes in and around the breast area
A pectoralis major muscle
B axillary lymph nodes: levels I
C axillary lymph nodes: levels II
D axillary lymph nodes: levels III
E supraclavicular lymph nodes
F internal mammary lymph nodes

The muscles in your arm and contractions in the walls of the lymphatic channels push lymphatic fluid up your arm. Valves in the lymph vessels keep fluid moving forward. The lymphatic channels pass through bean-shaped structures called lymph nodes, which are located under the arm, and in the neck, groin, and other areas. Lymph nodes filter out bacteria, waste products, and toxic substances from the lymphatic fluid. The trapped material is broken down and excreted from the body. Eventually, the used lymphatic fluid leaves the arm, joins the used blood within the veins, gets refreshed in the lungs, and is then pumped back to the tissues by the heart.

Lymphatic fluid contains lots of nutrients. It's an easy target for bacteria that may find their way past the protection of the skin. Bacteria can get in even through something as seemingly innocent as a torn cuticle or a splinter. If bacteria do get in, they can cause infection. Infection, in turn, results in increased blood flow to fight the bacteriaand more lymphatic fluid accumulating and needing to be drained away.

You can think of lymphedema as a plumbing problem: Veins and lymphatic channels are like pipes and drains that can handle the normal load of lymphatic fluid. If lymph nodes and channels are removed, there might not be enough pipes and drains to handle all the fluid. This can become a real problem when blood flow to your arm increases because of an infection, a burn, overusing the muscles of the arm, or even a bug bite. In these situations, the increased amount of lymphatic fluid flowing in can sometimes be too much for the arm's lymphatic vessels. If the fluid channels can't keep up with all that extra fluid, the fluid begins to back up and gather in the spaces between the cells of your arm's soft tissues. These tissues include the skin, fat, muscle, nerves, blood and lymphatic vessels, and connective tissue. The swelling resulting from this buildup of lymphatic fluid is called arm lymphedema.

Lymphedema can affect the whole arm or only a limited portion, such as the hand, the wrist area, the area below the elbow, or, much less often, only the area above the elbow. Lymphedema can also affect the breast area, because the fluid from that area also needs to drain through the underarm to get back into circulation. The average interval between the mastectomy and lymph node resection and the appearance of lymphedema was 9.8 years per a study of lymphedema and shoulder pain. All patients complained of shoulder pain in the study. Lymphedema of the arm can cause severe shoulder trauma, pain and disability.

Some women have mild lymphedema, which is hardly noticeable. Some develop moderate lymphedema that may be noticeable, tends to persist, and gets worse when aggravated. Others have severe lymphedema that is very uncomfortable and even disabling. For all of these cases, there are treatments that can help ease the discomfort and lower the swelling. Common symptoms of chronic lymphedema are pain, a feeling of heaviness and decreased mobility of the arm.

Early Signs of Lymphedema
Feeling of tightness in the arm
Pain, aching or heaviness in the arm
Swelling and redness of the arm
Less movement/flexibility in the arm, hand, wrist


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[> [> Subject: OH YEA


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:43:22 02/26/07 Mon

I forgot to mention that Lymphedema can get started from even the smallest cut that allows bacteria to get in. Since there could be an infection, Dr. Hahn is putting me on an antibiotic for 10 days.

I will also be going for physical therapy to get "compression therapy". I'll have to explain that after I go to therapy and find out what it's all about. I don't have an appointment yet. They are supposed to call me tomorrow (Tuesday) to set something up.


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[> [> [> Subject: Hmmm....


Author:
Cliff
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Date Posted: 23:08:50 02/26/07 Mon

Hmmm...I think I dated a girl from Mississippi named Lymphedema........

Hope your arm is feeling better soon!

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[> [> Subject: More information and advices against edema


Author:
Knut Holt
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Date Posted: 13:02:39 11/05/13 Tue

Please see:

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[> Subject: Rotator cuff


Author:
Al R
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Date Posted: 16:52:13 02/28/07 Wed

Funny you mention that, I'm going through PT for an 80% torn rotator cuff right now. I had the cortisone shot, and now I'm in the therapy part to build up the strength in my arm again. I tore it partially 30 yrs ago, and I've learned to deal with it, until a reinjury around Thanksgiving has forced me to do something about it. Have you had an MRI on it yet?

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[> [> Subject: HEY AL


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 10:23:46 03/01/07 Thu

I had an MRI last April that said I had an incomplete tear. I haven't had one since but I think it's worse. Good luck with yours.

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Subject: Crabs for Mark's birthday!


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 08:12:35 05/15/13 Wed

Wish you were here to help celebrate
Mark's birthday! Going to Bill's for crabs-
you and Mark's favorite place. We miss you
Stacy, and love you! Mom

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Subject: Your slide show...


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 12:51:12 01/21/13 Mon

Hell-o Kiddo...sitting here at your computer watching the slide show you put on your desk top so many years ago. It is so hard to think about how you left us. Many of the pictures are of you when you were so sick. I wish the slide was more of your happier days. You kept such a positive outlook. Stacy you were so amazing. I was so lucky to have you as a Daughter. You did so much for so many people in your too short life. When you loved, it was so deep. Your faith was unshakeable and I am so glad you had that! I miss you Stacy. Sometimes I feel like I can't get my breath ... I get so choked up! I took you some pink and purple flowers for your birthday, I know you would like them! I miss you Kiddo. No words can explain how much or how deep the pain goes...I love you, Mom

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Subject: Happy Birthday Stacy!


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 10:44:01 01/19/13 Sat

I really miss you!

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[> Subject: Yup we sure do!


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Al R
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Date Posted: 10:44:01 01/19/13 Sat


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Subject: Love you, miss you , always!


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 17:21:42 11/25/12 Sun

Hey Stacy...we still miss you so much! We had Thanksgiving at
The Golden Corral...I remember how much you liked their food!
I wish with all my heart you could still be with us! Uncle William is
not good... help to watch out for him. He is such a good person,
We will miss him... I love and miss you Stacy, we all do! Mom

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Subject: Hello Stacy


Author:
Mark
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Date Posted: 07:54:39 08/01/12 Wed

I really miss you!!Been 5 years today!Way too young,way too soon!

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[> Subject: Wow...time flies! Miss you Stacey


Author:
Troy
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Date Posted: 07:54:39 08/01/12 Wed


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Subject: Missin ya Stacy.......


Author:
Al R
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Date Posted: 10:57:35 06/25/12 Mon


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Subject: missing you


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 15:33:28 05/07/12 Mon

Hi Stacy...sure do miss you. My chest gets tight when I think of and my eyes tear up! I talk about you as much as I can...I put you into my conversations...you are always on my mind and in my heart. I love you and I miss you..<3

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Subject: As usual


Author:
Mom
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Date Posted: 15:20:39 01/27/12 Fri

Hell-o Kiddo...missing you - as usual!

I keep hearing your voice saying "hell-o Mother". I miss that so much!! I hope your babies are with you now since they are no longer 'here'. They sure loved their Mom, as much as she loved them. They meant so much to you...I pray they can be with you again.

I have left a couple of messages I don't see on here. Am I doing something wrong? Hope fully you hear me talking to you all the time.

I pray someday I can be with you again. I know where you are and I want to be there with you.

I love you Kiddo...Mom

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Mark Preston
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Date Posted: 08:18:13 12/20/11 Tue

Good morning little sister!Thinking about you today!

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Subject: still remember


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Rhea
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Date Posted: 00:07:41 09/21/11 Wed

Still think of Stacy often and miss her as well. Annapolis Junction office was renovated earlier this year, so old friends and coworkers have been on my mind.


Miss you Stacy and happy to see your family is still using this website.

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[> Subject: thank you for dropping in!Stacy touched so many people,I miss her too!


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Mark Preston
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Date Posted: 00:07:41 09/21/11 Wed


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Subject: earthquake


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mom
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Date Posted: 19:55:29 08/23/11 Tue

Hell-o Kiddo...Missing you lots. I wish you were here with us..always. Can't help but wonder what your reaction would have been with our earthquake today. It really felt strange, almost like a very low flying BIG aircraft. Shook things a little here. Very mild issues in the city. It was a 5.8 in Mineral VA...39 miles N of Richmond VA. So glad we weren't on the road coming or going from NC. They just said we have had 2 mild after shocks, we didn't feel them. People closer to the epicenter probably did...not complaining.

Jean had her surgery Wednesday...did pretty well. Will soon start her radiation. I pray she does well with this..like her Mom did! The past 4 years have been horrible, loosing you was the worst thing in my life, I can never get over that! Since, Jerry and Peg have both died, Peg fron cancer. Uncle Pat, and I am really worried about Uncle William, and Jean, of course. I need you here Kiddo.

I love you Stacy..I pray I will see you again...I pray I am good enough to see you again. I pray God blesses me...

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Subject: missing you


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barb pino
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Date Posted: 18:36:53 08/15/11 Mon

Hell-o Kiddo Just wanted to say hi and tell you I miss you, always. We all do. Do you hear us talking about you all the time. Everything reminds me of you..how you would feel about everything. You are part of me Stacy and always will be.
Put in a good word for Jean...she has breast cancer now. Hers is hormonal, unlike yours. Her Mom had the same kind and has been cancer free for years. Hopefully Jean will be the same way. We miss Peg too..damn cancer..it just took Uncle Pat too. Stacy I don't understand why, I never will, but you were so young. I love you and you are so missed. We all still need you here, and just don't understand why you had to die!!

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Subject: missing you


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Mom
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Date Posted: 14:01:48 06/02/11 Thu

I think about you all the time. I still 'hear' your voice...especially "hell-o Mother"...I watch for you at the door with your babies...there isn't much I do that I don't think of you. It seems we went everywhere together...I don't know where the last four years have gone, but it doesn't make it easier not having you. I love you Stacy and I will always love and miss you...Mom

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Subject: Just thinking about you and thought I'd stop by and say hey


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Al R
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Date Posted: 20:57:01 03/31/11 Thu


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Subject: I think I got the "pop up" problem solved! YEAAAAHHHHHHH!


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Mark
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Date Posted: 10:24:46 02/09/11 Wed


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[> Subject: Stacy's Website


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Mom
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Date Posted: 10:12:21 02/09/11 Wed

Thanks Kiddo...I hate those messages were lost, but we still have a lot of Stacy's messages on her. We will just add back as we go. I love you and thanks for fixing this.

Mom

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[> [> Subject: Stacy's pictures


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Mom
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Date Posted: 10:24:46 02/09/11 Wed

Hi Stacy...just wanted to drop in and say I love an miss you all the time. You are always in my thoughts. You are supposed to be here with us all and doing all the things we have always done together. We thought we had lost your website but Mark was able to save most of it...especially the section he put in with all the pictures of you. I love looking at them...there are lots. You sure gave a lot of great memories, especially all the love you gave us, always there to try to help make our lives easier. You were so special Kiddo - I would love to have seen you do ALL the things you could have done. Come visit my dreams. I love you...Mom

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Subject: Checkin In


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Jenn
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Date Posted: 23:38:20 04/05/07 Thu

Hey Stacy! Thought I would drop in to see how you are doing.Hope you are doing well. I received my pin & keychain & what a wonderful job she does & I display them for your support.
We will be going to NC to see Dave's Mom for Easter couldn't bear to be here this year knowing that my Dad won't be there for Easter with us only in spirit of course. My brother will be with Mom this year so that made it easier for me to go.
Wishing you & your Family Happy Easter. Give Mark a hug & kiss from me...
Love & Prayers,
Jenn

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[> Subject: THANKS JENN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:28:01 04/05/07 Thu

I'll see Mark Friday and Saturday nights. I'll give him your hug and kiss then.

Thank you so much for purchasing those items. I can use all the support I can get! I'm sure Lisa appreciates it also.

Try to have a good Easter in North Carolina. At least the scenery will be different. Dave will get to see his Mom and the kids will see their Grandmom!

I'm wishing you a HAPPY EASTER also. He was risen on that day, what a day to celebrate!

Love,
Stacy


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[> Subject: thanks for the compliment!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 23:38:20 04/05/07 Thu

I'm so happy to hear you are pleased with your items! I wish I could help Stacy with the proceeds but I'm going through cancer treatment myself and on disability. Believe me, I don't make much of a profit but every little bit helps and it keeps me busy on "good" days. Plus, I get a good feeling when I know I'm lifting someone else's day.

Well, just got up for a BR break (chemo insomnia, ya know) and to clear my poor lungs of some crap so, back to bed I go .....

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Subject: YEA


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:42:46 04/05/07 Thu

TODAY WAS THE LAST DAY OF RADIATION!!!

BOTH THE HIP AND NECK ARE FINISHED!!


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[> Subject: Hmmm...


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 18:42:46 04/05/07 Thu

Do you glow in the dark yet?

Hope you're feeling ok!

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Subject: hi


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Date Posted: 23:14:32 04/03/07 Tue

hey just stop by to say hi and see how you are doing and let you know your still in my prayers

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[> Subject: HEY JOHN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:14:32 04/03/07 Tue

Thanks for checking in on me. I've had a lot going on lately, huh!? I really appreciate the prayers. Seems as though I really need them now.

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Subject: UPDATE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 21:22:54 03/29/07 Thu

I went to see Dr. Hahn Monday for chemo. He decided to suspend chemo until after the radiation is complete. Particularly the radiation to the c-spine. He said the chemo increases the size of the vessels. It is too risky to have the increased vessels in the spinal cord along with the cancer mass. Don't need anything causing a blockage.

I will have another CT scan on Friday, April 6th of my chest to see if the chemo has stopped working there. Especially since the cancer has showed up in three new areas. I'll see Dr. Hahn again on Monday, April 9th. At that time he will decide our plan of action. I may ask him for another MRI of the brain. My balance has gotten so bad, I'm afraid the masses in my brain are growing also.


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[> Subject: My Prayers Are With You!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 21:22:54 03/29/07 Thu

I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a bad time. Please know that my prayers and friendship are with you. I hate to see you go through so much pain; you're such a strong person and have been through so much already. You know you can email me anytime you need a friend!

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Subject: A FRIEND ASKED....


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:34:14 03/25/07 Sun

A friend from my old job asked me in an email "How are you feeling physically? How are you doing emotionally and spiritually?"...

I thought you may be interested in knowing the answers also. This was my response:

Physically I am SOOOO tired all the time. Both chemo and radiation causes that. So I get to take a lot of naps. I am so much weaker than I used to be. I couldn't do that inventory job now if you paid me a million dollars to do shipping and receiving for just one day.

Emotionally, I don't like what's happening but I'm doing everything I can to try to beat this thing. But I'm handling it pretty well. I'm the kind of person that works hard at not worrying about the things I cannot do anything about. If I can do something, I do it. And I'm doing it.

Spiritually, that will NEVER change. The Lord is my savior, He is who gives me strength and the will to continue fighting. He is the reason I am here. I love Him and give thanks to him daily for all his MANY blessings. I also thank Him for listening to the prayers that others have prayed on my behalf. Although sometimes I feel like Job, but he never lost his faith either.

Thanks for checking in on me!


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Subject: hey stacy how have you been, is you email the same, have sent you some stuff, just wondering


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theres a car show coming up in the near future, ill keep you posted--cletus
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Date Posted: 22:21:27 03/22/07 Thu


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[> Subject: HEY CLETUS


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:21:27 03/22/07 Thu

I have two email addresses, try either one:

travistrittjunky@hotmail.com

or

SRPLILSIS@hotmail.com


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Subject: SUPPORT ME!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:18:19 03/22/07 Thu

If you would like to purchase a button, magnet, keychain, or can opener to support ME, click on the picture to get to the link to order!

P.S. I do NOT receive any of the proceeds.




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[> Subject: Disclaimer


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 21:18:42 03/22/07 Thu

Disclaimer: This was created as a personal favor to Stacy. Cancer Cousins, as a business, does not do special request designs. Thank you for your understanding.

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[> [> Subject: OOPS


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:18:19 03/22/07 Thu

OOPS, it should say BOTTLE openers, not can openers. To click on the link THAT WORKS, click on the one in the header section.

Thanks so much to Lisa for doing this for me!


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Subject: Your Radiation Therapy Friend


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Jennifer
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Date Posted: 15:19:07 03/22/07 Thu

Hi Stacy, Dr. Fowler told me today that you had a web-site and I wanted to check it out. I think it's fantastic. My mom asked about you today. She thinks about you all the time. We have something in common and that is that I have a January birthday as well and we were both born in 1966. If I was her that would pull on my heart strings. I am sorry that I was not there for your entire treatment today. I will see you tomorrow. I cut out the entire nose and mouth area of the mask so it should be a lot more comfortable. We want what is best for you. We look forward to seeing you. You brighten our day. Love, Jennifer

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Subject: Just Checking In!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 22:22:09 03/21/07 Wed

Hi Ya Chicky! Just checking in to see how you're doing. I really hope the radiation works for you. I know that's last on my menu for my bone cancer. Right now my Dr's are concentrating on my chemo and want to preserve as much bone marrow as possible. Funny you mentioned about sinus infections - just had one over the weekend. I seem to get those a lot now and I agree - good thing for Depends (or maxi pads) 'cause everytime I cough, I pee myself! I don't have any control left from coughing so much over the last several month - ahhhh ... gotta love not having any pride!

Hey, I wanted to also send a shout out to your fans. I just launched a new Cancer Supporter's Line at Cancer Cousins (www.cancercousins.com)and they'd be prefect for everyone supporting you. A customer gave me the idea for his mom and I thought "why stop there?". I made 24 different family members - everyone I could think of. Hope you like them!

Talk to ya later! Take Care Stacy!
Lisa

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[> Subject: HEY LISA


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 01:00:46 03/19/07 Mon

I'll keep doing the therapy, the radiation AND the chemo as long as my counts can take it.

So far so good, I haven't gotten a sinus infection. I have discovered that I get achy and get a fever the nights I have the compression/draining therapy. I'm going to ask my doctor about that. I feel fine during the day, but those nights I feel rough.

What are the chances of you making a button that has your saying on it but says "but STACY is tougher". I'd buy a bunch of them. And maybe some of my friends would too.


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[> [> Subject: checking in


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Mary White
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Date Posted: 15:42:06 03/19/07 Mon

Hi Stacy,
I know you are having a tough fight, but "tough" is definitely the word for you. More prayers coming from me every day. Hang in there.
Mary

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[> [> Subject: For you, I would!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 19:57:01 03/19/07 Mon

For my good friend - I sure would! That's easy to do. I'll work on it tomorrow and send you the pic. You can post it here with the details and I'll even have a special secret page on Cancer Cousins where your friends and family can order.

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[> [> [> Subject: My opinion...


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:22:28 03/19/07 Mon

Hey Lisa! When you make Stacy's button, they should say, "...but STACY is tougher (and she has a nice butt!)."

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[> [> [> [> Subject: yeah, butt.....


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 04:34:33 03/20/07 Tue

Nice idea Cliffy - but I really don't think Mom's gonna want to wear that button out in public (or any other gal-pal of hers)! LOL

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: I AGREE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 08:23:00 03/21/07 Wed

Thank you, Lisa, I agree with you. Nor do I think any of my family or female friends would want to.

Behave yourself, CLIFF!


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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I'm getting to them!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 22:22:09 03/21/07 Wed

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I'll get your design done Thursday. I spent pretty much most of today at the dr's and the hospital for some tests. I'll have all the info on my journal tomorrow. see ya

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Subject: MORE MRI'S NEEDED


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 20:30:33 03/17/07 Sat

Like I said below, the pain in my shoulder can be so bad that it can make me feel sick to my stomach. I have VERY little range of motion, a lot of weakness, and A LOT of pain when I try to move my shoulder or try to use the left arm.

I asked Dr. Fowler, Radiation Oncologist, for an MRI of my shoulder. After looking at my shoulder and hearing how bad it gets, he agreed to schedule an MRI. It will be of my left shoulder, specifically the brachial plexus, and of my neck (the cervical spine).




The MRI's will be split up between two days. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, the 20th and the second is scheduled for Thursday, the 22th. I am very claustrophobic so I have to be sedated on Valiums before I get in the machine. Once I'm on the table they even put a cloth over my eyes. The best part is how relaxed I get from the Valiums. I always sleep great that night.




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[> Subject: Claustrophobic?


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Al R
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Date Posted: 20:30:33 03/17/07 Sat

I fall asleep in the damn thing and then they yell at me cuz i'm twitchin in my sleep.......lol. As always, I'm prayin for ya girl, shake this one off too!

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Subject: COULD BE WORSE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:40:44 03/16/07 Fri



FIRST LET ME SAY.. KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING!!

I will be starting the actual compression therapy for the Lymphedema in the left arm on Wednesday, March 14th. I will get it three times a week until the end of March.

I had the MRI on Thursday, March 8th for the leg pain and nerve issues from my waist all the way down my entire right side and leg. Fortunately, they were able to complete both the low back and hip scans that day instead of splitting them up between two days.

Dr. Hahn called me first thing Monday morning (the 12th) to tell me I have cancer again in the hip and to call the Radiation Oncologist right away to start radiation. I went over to Dr. Hahns office and obtained a copy of the MRI report. I can better understand it if I read it myself.

I called Dr. Fowler, the Radiation Oncologist, and got an appointment for 9:15 this morning. They simulated the area so I could start the actual radiation tomorrow. I will receive a total of 14 treatments.


WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SIMULATION?

During the session you will meet your treatment team, will see the equipment they use, and can ask questions.
A medical physicist, or dosimetrist, will work with the radiation oncologist to find the best way to aim the radiation at your cancer. You will lie on a special type of x-ray table. The radiation therapist:
Will mark your body with ink (aka tattoes) to highlight the area to be treated. YES, they use needles.
May also use a low-energy laser to mark the area. (You will not feel any burning or pain from the laser.)
Will record measurements using prominent bones, such as your hipbone, as reference points.
Will take several x-rays to be sure the radiation will be aimed where it will work best.
Will repeat the aiming process for different angles if you are going to receive radiation from more than one angle.


WHAT HAPPENS DURING RADIATION?

External radiation is usually given during outpatient visits to a hospital or treatment center. A machine directs a beam of radiation at the tumor. Spots (tattoes) put on the skin help the radiation technologist target the exact area to be treated. The radiation oncologist calculates the dose of radiation to use on the tumor. (A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating tumors with radiation.) Each external radiation treatment lasts just a few minutes. The treatment is painless. Small daily doses are given to so that the body can tolerate the treatment better and normal tissues affected by the radiation can recover. The total dose is given over several weeks.

WHERE IS MY CANCER?

If youre looking at the femur (the thigh leg), there is a ball (or head) on a shorter section of bone (the neck) connecting to point (the greater trochanter) that connects to the long femur. In the following picture, the RED areas are where Dr. Fowler marked where the cancer is in my leg.



The outer, larger section of the pelvis that you feel as the hip bone is called the Illium. The inner, lower section of the pelvis closest to the hip joint is called the Ischium. If youre looking at the side of the pelvis youll see where the femur goes into the hip joint (the acetabulum. I have cancer in part of the outer rim of the acetabulum. I also have cancer in the section of the ishium closest to the acetabulum. In the following picture, the RED areas are where Dr. Fowler marked where the cancer is in my pelvis.



The following is a picture of the skeletal system. The red areas are where the cancer is. Outlined in black is the margin that will receive radiation.





Needless to say I have a very busy schedule for the month of March. Just to give you an idea of my schedule, here it is. (I actually had to make a calendar.)



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[> Subject: Wow!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:43:50 03/15/07 Thu

Stacy, as the saying goes: You're busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest! Did you remember to schedule time to use the bathroom?

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[> [> Subject: SCHEDULE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:07:29 03/16/07 Fri

There's actually five more items that I had to add.

As for peeing, thank God for Depends!! LOL!!

Now, tonight I started freezing and got a temperature. I had to call my doctor because he needs be informed anytime it gets over 100. He said it sounds like I've caught the virus that's going around. Tylenol, rest, and fluids is about all we can do. He halfway expects me to get a sinus infection so if I do I'll go on another antibiotic.


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[> Subject: Prayers


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Jenn
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Date Posted: 15:08:10 03/16/07 Fri

Hey Stacy. Just wanted you to know our thoughts & prayers are with you always. If you ever need ANYTHING please don't hesitate to call me. You can beat this you are much stronger than it is!!
P.S. Dr.Lenowitz is my doc too he delivered both of our kids. LOVE HIM!!!!!!
Much Love to you!!!!!

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[> [> Subject: HEY JENN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:11:52 03/16/07 Fri

Thanks, Jenn!! I hope you're holding up okay these days.

I love Dr. Lenowitz. He's been my doctor since I was 19 or 20. He's very serious about his job but he's a lot of fun. I love his sense of humor!!


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[> Subject: Hey Stacey


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Jack
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Date Posted: 21:55:43 03/16/07 Fri

Although I do not write anything on your site very often, there is not a week that goes by that I don't take time to keep tract of how you are doing. You know I wish you nothing but the best, and hope the radiation is able to stay the cancer right there for a while. I know you love your mobility and going out (driving)in your car is high on your list. I'll keep watching to see how your progress goes.

Jack and Betty

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[> [> Subject: HI JACK


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:40:44 03/16/07 Fri

Jack, it's always such a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for posting! I sure miss you and our little talks.

Please say hello to Betty for me and pet the Pug!


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Subject: UPDATE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:52:03 03/14/07 Wed

I had my first radiation treatment today. All went well. When I woke up this morning the pain in my shoulder was so bad that it made me feel sick to my stomach. When I got to radiation, I asked Dr. Fowler again for an MRI of my shoulder. After looking at my shoulder and hearing how bad it was today, he agreed to schedule an MRI. It will be of my left shoulder and of my neck. It is scheduled for Tuesday, the 20th.

I left there and went to have my first therapy treatment. She didn't do the compression therapy today, she will start that tomorrow. Today she did measurements and put the arm and hand bandages on. Sure makes it difficult to type.


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Subject: EPHESIANS 5:15


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 05:28:05 03/14/07 Wed

Ephesians 5:15 encourages us to "be very careful how you live, making the most of your time." Each and every one of us is going through tough times right now, but God is getting ready to bless you in a way that only He can. Keep the faith.

This prayer is powerful, and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards. Let 's continue to pray for one another.

The prayer: Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and those that I care deeply for, who are reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Where there is need, I ask you to fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. In Jesus' precious name. Amen.


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[> Subject: Prayer is powerful


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Nancy Jenkins
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Date Posted: 00:21:09 03/14/07 Wed

I admire you so much for the fight you give that cancer each time it attacks. I pray for you and give thanks that I met you and have learned what courage is. I don't complain anymore... I give thanks for how minor it is compared to what it could be. You are in my prayers, dear Stacy, each day.

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[> [> Subject: THANK YOU


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 05:28:05 03/14/07 Wed

Thank you, Nancy. I'm so glad you give thanks that your problems could be so much worse. But I never want anyone to minimize their pain or troubles because of me. We all have problems and have to fight them.

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Subject: Pain Management


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 23:20:17 03/12/07 Mon

Hey Stacy - have you tried narcotic pain patches? I got impacted from the Percocets so they got me started on a low-dose 3-day pain patch. I think I need a higher dose until the Navelbine neuropathy wears off but it's not bad. Constant pain relief IS nice - maybe I can finally get a decent night's sleep for once.

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[> Subject: HEY LISA


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:20:17 03/12/07 Mon

I have pain but not so much that I want to take narcotics. I get pretty stoned on narcotics and I have too much going on to NOT be able to drive. For now I'll keep trying to take Advil. It helps some. I appreciate your thought.

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Subject: ANOTHER MRI NEEDED


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:11:36 03/08/07 Thu

I have been having problems with my right leg for a while now. The nerves in my leg give me a fit. It starts in the right quadrant of my abdomen directly to the right of the belly button by about 3 4 inches and continues all the way down my right butt cheek, all sides of my entire right leg, knee, and my entire foot but particularly the underside of the foot and the big toe. The nerve problem feels like an itching and tickling sensation inside of the leg. The skin on my abdomen feels almost like sunburn, very tender. Starting a few days ago, I started having a lot of pain in the inner thigh of the right leg. Nothing I do or take relieves the pain. Advil, heat, and massage do not work. The pain is too deep. Getting in and out of my car is VERY difficult. Going up and down stairs is not easy either. I have also felt like my leg was going to give out several times.

I saw Dr. Hahn today to start ROUND 13 of my chemotherapy. I told him about the nerve issue again. I had made him aware of it on my February 12 visit. He said something is definitely going on since I have so much trouble moving the leg and I cannot feel temperatures on the back and inner area of the thigh. He said I should have an MRI of the lumbar and sacral spine plus the right hip.



I go for the first part of the MRI this Thursday, March 8th at 11:00am and the second part on Tuesday, March 13th at 10:30 am.



Good grief, between the left shoulder pain, left arm Lymphedema, and the right leg nerves and pain. It is hard to get anything accomplished including sleeping. Try turning over or switching sides when you cant use the arm and shoulder on one side and the leg on the other side.




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[> Subject: MRI


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 16:34:35 03/08/07 Thu

I ended up having both MRI's today. I had the right hip and the lower spine done (Lumbar and Sacral spine). That was great so now I don't have to go back on Tuesday. Don't know the results yet. Guess I'll find out in a few days. I'm just thrilled I got it all out of the way today.

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[> [> Subject: Good Lord!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 22:11:36 03/08/07 Thu

Good Lord Stacy - we're both falling apart at the seams! I got some pain too but no match for what you're going through. Have you tried any Rx pain meds? I love Percocets but you have to be careful of the constipation they can cause. Sorry to hear you're having such a tough time right now - but at least it's nothing that will kill you, right? I know it's hard to keep going sometimes but we're too young to cash in our chips. Hang in there Baby!

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Subject: PRAYERS FOR MY FRIEND BONNIE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:46:03 03/04/07 Sun

My friend, Bonnie, called me today from Sinai Hospital to let me know she has been in there 12 days. Initially she had to have emergency surgery to remove her gall bladder. Then she had to have major surgery to remove part of her small bowel because of an obstruction. Then they found out she has colon cancer that originated in the appendix. Once she heals from the surgeries, she will undergo 6 months of chemotherapy. I'm keeping her in my prayers. I ask that you do also.

She took real good care of me when I had my seizure. She was the one that was here with me when it happened. She called 911 and had neighbors get my Mom. She also helped me out a lot when I was in the hospital for 14 days with my Steven's Johnson Syndrome episode. She's been a good friend. She could use a lot of prayers.




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Subject: LYMPHEDEMA FYI


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 15:23:04 03/03/07 Sat

I go to see the Physical Therapist for my Lympedema Friday at 1:30. All she will do at that time is assess the severity of it and to size me for bandages that I will have to wear 24/7. She'll also size me for a "sleeve" to wear.

My first actual compression therapy starts Thursday, March 8th. She said she will want to see me three times per week for a couple weeks. After that she will decide the frequency I will need.


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[> Subject: Hey...


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 15:23:04 03/03/07 Sat

Tell Lymphedema I said hello, and I want my Molly Hatchet albums back! ;)

Hope your arm is feeling better! It's starting to feel like spring--time to think about car cruises again?

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Subject: CT SCAN RESULTS


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 10:17:51 02/22/07 Thu

I had a follow-up CT scan of my chest on the 16th. Good news - basically no change from the last scan.

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[> Subject: Cool!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 18:45:44 02/20/07 Tue

I guess this is an example of, "No news is good news!"

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[> Subject: so this means ....


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 18:55:19 02/20/07 Tue

So I take it this means you're lymph nodes are clear?

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[> [> Subject: NODES


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 10:17:51 02/22/07 Thu

The doctor said it's unchanged so I'm assuming they are. I'll have to read the scan myself.

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Subject: MAMMOGRAMS


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:40:14 02/18/07 Sun



Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, but there is no need to worry. By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam and doing the following exercises, you will be totally prepared for the test and best of all, you can do these simple exercises right in and around your home.

EXERCISE ONE:

Open your refrigerator door and insert one breast in door. Shut the door as hard as possible and lean on the door for good measure.

Hold that position for five seconds. Repeat again in case the first time wasn't effective enough.

EXERCISE TWO:

Visit your garage at 3AM when the temperature of the cement floor is just perfect. Take off all your clothes and lie comfortably on the floor with one breast wedged under the rear tire of the car. Ask a friend to slowly back the car up until your breast is sufficiently flattened and chilled. Turn over and repeat with the other breast.

EXERCISE THREE:

Freeze two metal bookends overnight. Strip to the waist. Invite a stranger into the room. Press the bookends against one of your breasts.

Smash the bookends together as hard as you can. Set up an appointment with the stranger to meet next year and do it again.

YOU ARE TOTALLY PREPARED!


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[> Subject: So True!


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Your Cancer Cousin, Lisa
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Date Posted: 11:59:23 02/08/07 Thu

I love the refrigerator door exercise the best! That's what it feels like to me, hee hee!

How have you been doing? I'm hanging in there but it seems the cancer's still spreading according to my tumor marker -up another 117 points from last month (yikes!). In fact, I feel worse AFTER getting out of the hospital than I did while I was in there. I'm on 15mg Coumadin right now and my INR is perfect at 2.6 from my last labs. Thank goodness I no longer have to give myself Lovenox shots anymore but now at least I can do my own Neupogen tummy injections at home - just grab and jab!

Some days, I find it so hard to hang on but I manage to do it anyway. I just think of all that you've been through and hope I can do the same. Hey - one good thing, my brain scan came back clean. That's the first good test I had since last June! Now, if we can just stop it from spreading with the new drug that would be awesome.

I also found out that I will be officially "retired" from Comcast as of this April. It was depressing for a little while but now I'm free to find a job closer to home if I can get this back in remission. I won't miss the hour drive to and from work, that's for sure. For now, I'll continue to enjoy life on disability and try to get my act together.

I still have to plan for a trip to Maryland in the future you know!

Stay Strong Chicky!
Love ya!
Lisa

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[> [> Subject: Hey Lisa


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 15:08:45 02/08/07 Thu

Lisa, I hate to hear about your scans but I'm thrilled about the brain scan results. I keep praying for you and I know my Mom does too. You better keep hangin' on!! You're loved by so many and you're such a good person, you need to INSIST that you're not going anywhere and you're staying right here with everyone!!

Does your company have a long term disability plan? That's what I opted for. It terminated me from the company and allowed me to keep my benefits and insurance at no cost to me. Also my company pays the taxes on my disability check. Personally, I love retirement. I had an extremely stressful job. The less the stress, the better off I am. I certainly could NOT continue to do the job I was doing for Verizon Wireless. There's absolutely no way I could do it now. I just don't have the strength or the stamina anymore. If you could do the same thing as I did and be able to live with the least amount of stress as possible, it would be so much better for your health.

I look forward to meeting you! YOU stay strong too!
Love and prayers!!
Stacy


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[> [> [> Subject: Ahhhhh - Retirement!


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Lis
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Date Posted: 11:14:52 02/09/07 Fri

I am very lucky that I did sign up for LTD benefits with Comcast. I have Liberty Mutual and since I'm on LTD before my "retirement", I'll be able to stay on LTD at no cost for as long as I need (or until age 65). As for medical and dental benefits, I'll just swing onto George's policy. We both work at Comcast so our HR rep will help us out with that.

The one thing I'll miss the most is my co-workers and Comcast was the best company I worked for. I started out with TCI in 1989, bought out by AT&T Broadband, who in turn was bought by Comcast. Another great thing HR is doing for me is that they will do everything they can to re-hire me if I want to. The only problem with that is I lose my 17 years of senority, basically starting back over. I don't know if that's worth the 2 hour travel time anymore.

I didn't have a stressful job, my last boss was the cause of my intense stress that landed me back into Cancer Land. Some people get stress zits, I get stressed and then sick and BOOM - cancer again - go figure.

hey, I wanted to tell you about 2 cancer forum sites I found: www.cancercompass.com and www.bcmets.org. Cancer Compass is great and I've found myself totally engrossed for hours reading about other folks in my same situation. And, what's better is that we can help newbies with our experiences and try to make them feel better. The BC Mets.org one is a little simpler but you can still get some good info on it. I'm gonna add these on the Cancer Cousins link page.

Also, I wanted to tell you about Fifth Season Financial (www.fifthseasonfinancial.com). They enable folks like us to be able to get an advancement on our life insurance policy to help cover expenses BEFORE anything happens. Now, you have to be in serious shape to get approved, but like me - I got awarded half my policy because the doctors who reviewed my case, still think I have a shot at beating this. It was a win-win for me.

And lastly, I wanted to mention Making Memories (www.makingmemories.org). The goal of Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation is to grant wishes to people who have been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. I spoke with Fran, one of the founders, about donating the proceeds of the DarkerSideofPink buttons to their organization and she wanted me to design a button for them as well. I was really honored!

Anyway - that's all for now. tell Mark and Mom I said hello and give them a hig for me too! Take care and I'll chat with ya later!

hugs!
Lis

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[> [> [> [> Subject: Hey!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 23:19:30 02/09/07 Fri

Hey Stacy! Just thought I'd pop in and say hello, just so you know I haven't forgotten about you! Hope you've been staying WARM in this cold weather.

And Lisa....I saw the pictures of you that Stacy posted. Hey, you're cute--awesome blue eyes! There aren't many like that--which means you're morally obligated to make sure the world can see them for years to come.

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Cliff - you're the best!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 23:44:40 02/09/07 Fri

Hey Cliff, thanks for the compliment! That sure was sweet of you. I'm trying like hell to make sure I stick around. I got a lot of living left to do and sales at Cancer Cousins are starting to pick up too - I gotta see where this little business takes me.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: MAMMOGRAM


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:32:09 02/13/07 Tue

Well I'm scheduled for my mammogram in April. Guess I'll get started on those exercises right away LOL!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: What's The Sense?


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 14:47:32 02/13/07 Tue

What's the sense of a mammogram at this point? You're already on chemo! Leave the lumps for the PET CT scan to pick up! lol

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: THAT WOULD BE NICE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 19:28:22 02/13/07 Tue

That would be nice if I ever went for PET scans but the doctor never sends me for them. I get regular CT scans but he does bone scans and MRI's when I'm having troubles in specific areas. His theory is.... even if it does appear some place else, he's already treating me. If it was in a new place and it was becoming a problem I would have symptoms. I'd rather have a PET scan over a mammogram when that's the side my port-a-cath is on.

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: HEY CLIFF


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:29:41 02/13/07 Tue

Thanks for those kind words to Lisa. Too bad she's married, huh!?!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Yeah...


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:32:47 02/13/07 Tue

...and I'll bet her husband's name is Lucky...

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Not Really ....


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 21:41:20 02/16/07 Fri

LOL - now we know why they call marriage an "institution" - you have to be CRAZY to get married! LOL.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: That's for sure!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:40:14 02/18/07 Sun

I was married, Lisa--and looking back, I should have been institutionalized....

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Subject: FYI


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:51:04 02/18/07 Sun



For those that weren't aware (I just found out today) Daylight Savings times have changed starting this year.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE FOR 2007 AND 2008:

Beginning in 2007, Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins for most of the United States at: 2 a.m. on the Second Sunday in March until 2 a.m. on the First Sunday of November. The new starts and stop dates were set in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The bill amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 by changing the start and end dates of daylight saving time starting in 2007. The legislation moved the start of DST forward in 2007 by three weeks -- it will begin this year on March 11, rather than the traditional first Saturday in April. Also, DST won't end until November 4, a week later than the traditional last Saturday in October.

Clocks will be set ahead one hour on the second Sunday of March instead of the current first Sunday of April. Clocks will be set back one hour on the first Sunday in November, rather than the last Sunday of October.

This will affect accuracy of electronic clocks that had pre-programmed dates for adjusting to daylight saving time. The date for the end of daylight saving time has the effect of increasing evening light on Halloween (October 31).

* In 2007, daylight time begins on March 11 and ends on November 4.

* In 2008, daylight time begins on March 9 and ends on November 2.


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Subject: Baby it's cold outside


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Karen Haughey
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Date Posted: 09:44:58 02/15/07 Thu

Hey Stacy, Just thinking of you and want you to know you are in my prayers. Love your website. I should check in more often. You are still amazing. You are the poster child for I CAN DO IT!!!!! Hang in there. Tell your mom hello for me. You are truly the sunshine on cold cloudy days. I use you as an example for my patients who are feeling frustrated. I should give them your website if that's ok with you. I miss seeing you.
Love Ya,
Karen

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[> Subject: HEY KAREN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:44:58 02/15/07 Thu

I would be delighted if you'd give your patients my web site!! It's always great to hear from you, I sure miss you!

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Subject: Ello


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Blu (Eh..)
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Date Posted: 09:25:42 02/13/07 Tue

My name is Blu and I'm from CCN. I was reading the personal website page and thought I would drop in to see it. I don't know you much but do hope all is well with you. I enjoyed your site!

Take Care,

Blu

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[> Subject: HI BLU


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:25:42 02/13/07 Tue

So nice to meet you. I'm so glad you stopped in. You'll have to tell them over at CCN I said hello. I haven't been in there for quite some time.

I'm assuming you have breast cancer or know someone that's been touched by it to have checked out my website. If you scroll down you'll see another link called "The Darker Side of Pink". A friend of mine named Lisa has her own web site where she keeps a journal on her journey. That link is http://www.bcjournal.homestead.com/. She's a really neat woman, I think you'd like her a lot. She also has a cool site called "CancerCousins". That link is above in the header of this website. You can just click on that link. These are just other places you can check out.

I have a follow up CT scan this Friday to make sure I'm doing as well as I was a few months again and to make sure this drug is still working.

Again, I'm so glad you stopped in. Be sure to come back again!!

Stacy


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Subject: Hello!!!


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Jenn
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Date Posted: 21:27:16 02/06/07 Tue

Hey Stacy!! Thinking of you & just droppin in to see how you are doin!!! Love & Prayers

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[> Subject: Hey Jenn


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 16:52:27 02/03/07 Sat

Thanks for stopping in Jenn. I'm doing pretty good. I went to see Mark last night and will go again tonight. Big (little) Dave will be going with Dad and I.

How are your youngin's?

Thank you so much for the prayers, I always need them. I don't know if I said earlier in here or not but my doctor said he believes in miracles and puts me in the miracle category for all I've had and have and still going through. I've been quite blessed with all the ones I've had in my brain and they all have been in areas that haven't caused too many problems. Yet had we not treated them, they would have caused problems but not as bad as other areas could.

I may have a superficial blood clot in my arm the size of quarter. I'm supposed to keep warm compresses on it. If it gets any bigger or I get a fever I'm supposed to call my doctor.

Stacy


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[> [> Subject: HAPPY


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Jenn
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Date Posted: 21:27:16 02/06/07 Tue

Hey Stacy!! I got a letter from Mark on Saturday & that just made my day!!!! I wrote him back he should have gotten it today!! I was just so thrilled to hear from him! my father has been ill & hospitalized & it seemed like I got that letter just when I needed a pick me up!
Dana & Jacob are doing great and growing oh so fast! Jacob will be 9 months old the 18th of this month it just doesn't seem possible. Dana is doing GREAT in school & we are so proud of her she is also in Hip Hop dance class in Forest Hill now which she LOVES!!!
I do believe in miracles but I think your positive attitude has so much to do with it and of course all the prayers. I think your wonderful! Keep up the GREAT work & take care of that arm! I'm currently taking therapy for my arm they said I had frozen shoulder setting in but it is MUCH better now thank goodness oh what pain that was.
Take Care!
Love & Prayers,
Jenn

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Subject: DID HE SEE HIS SHADOW?!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:05:32 02/02/07 Fri

If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, it means spring is just around the corner.




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Subject: PRAYERS FOR LISA


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:09:51 02/01/07 Thu



Lisa, I hope you don't mind me posting this on my web site also since it's on yours. I wasn't happy to hear about your results and I want you to have as many prayers as possible. Let those Angels rest on your shoulders and let God carry you in his hand. You know how precious that is! I love ya cous'! Stacy

My "cancer-cousin" friend Lisa got her results back today. I want to make sure she can get all tons and tons of prayers. She is really a wonderful person and I enjoy having her as my friend. I know you'd love her too. She's the one with the cancercousins web site that I have a link to above.

This is Lisa:




These are the contents of her email:

Unfortunately, the report isn't good. The new chemo regimen really didn't do anything to stop the cancer and it seems to be spreading like wildfire. I do have a lot of lung involvement, 2 more spots in my liver, many involved lymph nodes and multiple skeletal metastases, mostly in the spine. I kind of expected this since my tumor markers have been steadily increasing. Maybe the walking pneumonia played a part in this - maybe all the supplements I took to get over the pneumonia may have hindered the effect of the chemo - who knows. All I know is that really I'm running out of time.

We're switching to a new chemo drug called Navelbine. This drug belongs to the general group of chemotherapy drugs known as plant (vinca) alkaloids. It is used to treat lung cancer and breast cancers by stopping cell division, resulting in cell death. I was assured it was a strong drug but only takes about 30 minutes. How funny is that - the more advanced I get, the less my infusion times become. I'll get this on a weekly basis - 3 weeks on with 1 week off. I'm also being switched from Neulasta to Neupogen for my white blood cells. They're basically the same product, like Jello and Royal, but Neulasta can only be injected every 14 days and with weekly chemo, I'll get the Neupogen with only lasts for 7 days. As long as I can keep my blood count up, I can stay on this regimen. If not, I'll have to have it every other week.

My Dr is also contemplating radiation as well along with the chemo. I'm still feeling strong, especially since I'm almost over the pneumonia, so I can handle that. That's still my biggest question - how can I feel this good and be in such bad shape? I really don't have any back pain and the only soreness that I have right now is just from the constant coughing from the pneumonia. All I know is the fact that I still have a lot of fight left and a lot of determination.

See, my Dr and I don't discuss survival rates, percentages, or time left because we just don't know. Everyone is different and medical miracles happen all the time. So, if you're searching for a clue as to if I'm considered terminal or not, you'll never know that, nor will I. Some may call it denial, but I would just rather concentrate on beating this, not dwelling on my odds. It's true that people can succumb just from a diagnosis alone long before the disease ever takes them. We'll see what happens with this new drug and pray I see some improvement for a change. Thanks again for the many prayers and thoughts. I love you all!


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[> Subject: My prayers are with you Lisa.


Author:
Barbara (Stacy's Mom)
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Date Posted: 13:14:05 01/11/07 Thu

Lisa, I will pray for you will all my heart. We just plan on keeping you around for a very long time.

GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING HANDS

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[> Subject: love you pictures


Author:
rheajean roxbury
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Date Posted: 16:49:44 01/21/07 Sun

HELLO LISA, I FOUND YOU ON THIS WEBSITE. I HAVENT TALKED TO YOU FOR AWHILE. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. YOU KEEP UP THE FAITH LIKE YOU TAUGHT ME TO DO. I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT YOU AT THE TREATMENT CENTER THE FIRST TIME I WENT. STACEY SOUNDS LIKE A WONDERFUL PERSON JUST LIKE YOU. I WILL LITE A CANDLE FOE YOU AND ALL CANCER COUSINS.PLEASE DONT GIVE UP.I LOVE YOU PEOPLE. GOD BLESS. RHEAJEAN

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[> Subject: GLAD TO MEET YOU


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RHEAJEAN ROXBURY
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Date Posted: 17:01:12 01/21/07 Sun

HELLO STACEY, I ALSO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER AND IN THE LYMPH NODES.THAT WAS IN OCTOBER. I HAVE HAD 4 CHEMO TREATMENTS SO FAR. I SEE THE DR. AGAIN JAN 29. I AM PRAYING FOR GOOD RESULTS. PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS ALSO. I MET LISA AT CHEMO THE FIRST TIME I WENT. SHE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON ALSO. I HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO GET BETTER EVERYDAY. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND LITE A CANDLE AT CHURCH. I HOPE WE CAN KEEP IN TOUCH ALSO. GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I. RHEAJEAN

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[> [> Subject: Hi Rheajean!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:03:02 01/21/07 Sun

Glad to meet you also! So sorry to hear you were diagnosed with cancer. But I have to say it's been a blessing for me. It changed my life for the better in so many ways. I hope that happens for you.

Like Lisa says, we are all cancer cousins! Thank you so much for lighting a candle for me. Prayers are the best thing anyone could ask for.


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[> [> [> Subject: Thanks Cous'!


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Lis
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Date Posted: 19:28:50 01/21/07 Sun

Thanks Stacy! I'm planning on coming down to visit you once I/we can get this bugger in remission again. I know we can do it. I just saw my neighbor tonight who is an Orthodox pastor and Father Joe can sense the holy sprit within me and he feels that I WILL be okay. I told him to please put in a good word for me and that I'm not ready to come home yet.

Jeremiah 29:11 is my mantra - The Lord said "I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future".

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[> [> [> [> Subject: SCURRY


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 20:58:29 01/21/07 Sun

Well you just better hurry up and get in remission girlfriend! I'd love to meet you in person!!

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[> Subject: Thinking of you Lisa


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Alice Miller
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Date Posted: 18:09:51 02/01/07 Thu

Lisa, it is Alice here from the Darker Side of Pink....just wanted you to know we are thinking of you, following your progress and praying for you...alice

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Subject: FACTS ABOUT CANCER IN GENERAL


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 01:49:26 02/01/07 Thu

WHAT IS CANCER?

Cancer is a generic term for a group of more than 100 diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells which grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs, a process referred to as metastasis. Metastases are the major cause of death from cancer.

FACTS ABOUT CANCER

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. From a total of 58 million deaths worldwide in 2005, cancer accounts for 7.6 million (or 13%) of all deaths. The main types of cancer leading to overall cancer mortality are:

lung (1.3 million deaths/year);
Stomach (almost 1 million deaths/year);
Liver (662,000 deaths/year);
Colon (655,000 deaths/year) and
Breast (502,000 deaths/year.

More than 70% of all cancer deaths in 2005 occurred in low and middle income countries. Deaths from cancer in the world are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 9 million people dying from cancer in 2015 and 11.4 million dying in 2030.

The most frequent cancer types world wide are:

Among men (in order of number of global deaths): lung, stomach, liver, colorectal, esophagus and prostate.
Among women (in order of number of global deaths): breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.

QUICK CANCER FACTS

40% of cancer can be prevented by a healthy diet, physical activity and not using tobacco.
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world. Tobacco use causes cancer of the lung, throat, mouth, pancreas, bladder, stomach, liver, kidney and other types; Environmental tobacco smoke (passive smoking)causes lung cancer.
One-fifth of cancers worldwide are due to chronic infections, mainly from hepatitis B viruses HBV (causing liver), human papilloma viruses HPV (causing cervix), Helicobacter pylori(causing stomach),schistosomes causing bladder), the liver fluke bile duct)and human immunodeficiency virus HIV, Kaposi sarcoma and lymphomas.

WHAT CAUSES CANCER?

Cancer occurs because of changes of the genes responsible for cell growth and repair. These changes are the result of the interaction between genetic host factors and external agents which can be categorized as:

physical carcinogens such as ultraviolet (UV) and ionizing radiation
chemical carcinogens such a asbestos and tobacco smoke
biological carcinogens such as:
infections by virus (Hepatitis B Virus and liver cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and cervical cancer) and bacteria (Helicobater pylori and gastric cancer) and parasites (schistosomiasis and bladder cancer)
contamination of food by mycotoxins such as aflatoxins (products of Aspergillus fungi)causing liver cancer.

Tobacco use is the single most important risk factor for cancer and causes a large variety of cancer types such as lung, larynx, esophagus, stomach, bladder, oral cavity and others . Although there are still some open questions, there is sufficient evidence that dietary factors also play an important role in causing cancer. This applies to obesity as a compound risk factor per se as well as to the composition of the diet such as lack of fruit and vegetables and high salt intake. Lack of physical activity has a distinct role as risk factor for cancer. There is solid evidence about alcohol causing several cancer types such as esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver, breast, and other cancer types.

It is when ones pancreas fails to produce the necessary proteolytic enzymes to accomplish these tasks that a disease process takes place which we can correctly call "cancer". Cancer is nothing more than the failure of one's pancreas to produce adequate proteolytic enzymes and the failure of one's body to deliver adequate amounts of proteolytic enzymes to the malignant cell.

When this disease "process" occurs, one is not aware of it. It is so subtle that most of the time the progress takes 2 to 4 years before one, or ones physician, realizes he or she is in trouble. The things one often complains about to his or her physician during this time are indigestion and weight loss at first and then, a few months later, excessive weight gain, eye trouble and often pyorrhea. Eventually, a large enough malignant tumor mass forms, which is the "object" the cancer victim and/or the physician sees, which he, in error, calls cancer. By the time one and/or one's physician discovers a malignant tumor mass, one has had what is generally called cancer for two or more years. This disease "process", is THE FAILURE OF ONE'S PANCREAS TO PRODUCE ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF ENZYMES TO DIGEST THE MALIGNANT TUMOR CELLS.

HOW DOES CANCER DEVELOP?

Cancer arises from one single cell. The transformation from a normal cell into a tumor cell is a multistage process, typically a progression from a pre-cancerous lesion to malignant tumors. The development of cancer may be initiated by external agents and inherited genetic factors. Aging is another fundamental factor for the development of cancer. The incidence of cancer rises dramatically with age, most likely due to risk accumulation over the life course combined with the tendency for cellular repair mechanisms to be less effective as a person grows older.

HOW CAN THE BURDEN OF CANCER BE REDUCED ?

The existing body of knowledge about the causes of cancer and about interventions to prevent and manage cancer is extensive. Cancer control is understood as public health actions which are aimed at translating this knowledge into practice. It includes the systematic and equitable implementation of evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, early detection of cancer and management of patients with cancer.

Up to one third of the cancer burden could be reduced by implementing cancer preventing strategies which are aimed at reducing the exposure to cancer risk mainly by:
changes in tobacco and alcohol use, and dietary and physical activity patterns
immunization against HPV infection
the control of occupational hazards
reducing exposure to sunlight
Another third of the cancer burden could be cured if detected early and treated adequately.
Early detection of cancer is based on the observation that treatment is more effective when cancer is detected earlier. The aim is to detect the cancer when it is localized. There are two components of early detection programmes for cancer:
Education to promote early diagnosis by recognizing early signs of cancer such as: lumps, sores, persistent indigestion, persistent coughing, and bleeding from the body's orifices; and the importance of seeking prompt medical attention for these symptoms.
Screening is the identification by means of tests of people with early cancer or pre-cancer before signs are detectable. Screening tests are available for breast cancer (Mammography) and Cervical cancer (Cytology tests).
Treatment of cancer is aimed at curing, prolonging life and improving quality of life of patients with cancer. Some of the most common cancer types such as breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer have a high cure rate when detected early and treated according to best evidence. The principal methods of treatment are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Fundamental for adequate treatment is an accurate diagnosis by means of investigations involving imaging technology (ultrasound, endoscopy, radiography)and laboratory (pathology).
Relief from pain and other problems can be achieved in over 90% of all cancer patients by means of palliative care. Effective strategies exist for the provision of palliative care services for cancer patients and their families, even in low resource settings.

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Subject: COOL!!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:55:03 01/31/07 Wed

I AM VISITOR 16,000!



Hey, it's the little things in life...

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Subject: UPDATE TO BRAIN MASSES


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:59:11 01/30/07 Tue

YEAR = 2005
TOTAL MASSES DISCOVERED = 15 to 20
TYPE OF TREATMENT = Full brain radiation
TOTAL MASSES UNDETECTABLE AFTER TREATMENT = 14 to 19
TOTAL REMAINING MASSES FOR THAT YEAR = 1
NOTES These masses caused seizure. Had 18 treatments of full brain radiation. Last mass shrunk 50% and became inactive. Dr. Hahn told me on 1-22-07 that it was 15 - 20 masses. I thought it was only 5.

YEAR = 2006
TOTAL MASSES DISCOVERED = 3
TYPE OF TREATMENT = Etoposide chemotherapy
TOTAL MASSES UNDETECTABLE AFTER TREATMENT = 2
TOTAL REMAINING MASSES FOR THAT YEAR = 1
NOTES These masses are in cerebellum. Caused balance issues.

YEAR = 2007
TOTAL MASSES DISCOVERED = 4
TYPE OF TREATMENT = Etoposide chemotherapy
TOTAL MASSES UNDETECTABLE AFTER TREATMENT = 0
TOTAL REMAINING MASSES FOR THAT YEAR = 4
NOTES 2 are in Cerebellum. 1 is in the Basal Ganglia in the Cerebrum. 1 is in the Parietal Lobe. Will continue with Etoposide.

GRAND TOTAL OF MASSES
22 - 27

GRAND TOTAL OF UNDETECTABLE MASSES
17 - 22

GRAND TOTAL OF REMAINING MASSES
5

SUMMARY
THE LAST MASS FROM 2005 BECAME UNDETECTABLE IN 2007. THERE IS 1 REMAINING MASS FROM 2006.

THE 4 NEW MASSES IN 2007 ARE SMALL. IN TOTAL, THERE ARE 3 IN THE CEREBELLUM, 1 IN THE BASAL GANGLIA IN THE CEREBRUM, AND 1 IN THE PARIETAL LOBE. WILL CONTINUE WITH ETOPOSIDE AS THE TREATMENT PLAN.


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[> Subject: DIAGRAM


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 15:00:03 01/26/07 Fri

Dr. Hahn put dots where the cancer is in my brain right now.



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[> [> Subject: Hey Stacy


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:21:43 01/29/07 Mon

I heard that driving a hot wagon and going to a lot of car cruises is a great form of treatment! (Or maybe it's just wishful thinking. Is it still January? Ugh...)

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[> [> [> Subject: UGH


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:59:11 01/30/07 Tue

It has a dead battery. Gotta take it out and have it checked. I may have to buy a new battery. I was going to take it out today but when I turned the key absolutely nothing happened. At least I hope it's the battery and not the alternator.

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Subject: OFFICIAL MRI RESULTS ARE IN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:31:49 01/23/07 Tue

I received the official MRI results from my doctor. The news isnt exactly what the unofficial results were. Theyre not as good either but they still arent too bad. Basically there are now 4 masses in my brain. This is the breakdown:

5 IN 2005
4 UNDETECTABLE after radiation. These masses caused seizure. Had 18 treatments of full brain radiation. 5th mass shrunk 50% and became inactive.

3 IN 2006
2 UNDETECTABLE with Etoposide. These masses were in cerebellum causing balance issues.

3 IN 2007
0 UNDETECTABLE with Etoposide. Will continue with Etoposide. These 3 are new. The last one from 2005 is now UNDETECTABLE. Still have 1 from 2006. All 4 are small.


GRAND TOTAL
OF MASSES
11

GRAND TOTAL OF
UNDETECTABLE MASSES
7

GRAND TOTAL OF
REMAINING MASSES
4

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[> Subject: Proverbs 3


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Diane
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Date Posted: 20:33:30 01/23/07 Tue

Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight. Prov 3:3-6

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[> [> Subject: BEAUTIFUL


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:31:49 01/23/07 Tue

Diane, thank you for that. I hope all is well with you and your family!!

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Subject: ME AND MOM


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 15:39:07 01/21/07 Sun

Here's me and Mom. She took me out for crabs for my birthday. Aunt Nancy doesn't eat crabs so she had a steak.



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[> Subject: Who's That Sexy Chick?


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 12:05:03 01/20/07 Sat

You never looked better there chicky!
Bald IS B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!

Hi Mom!

Lisa

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[> [> Subject: LOL


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:30:34 01/20/07 Sat

Even with chipmunk cheeks? That's from the Decadron I had to take after having that aura.


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[> [> [> Subject: Cheeky


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Lis
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Date Posted: 15:39:07 01/21/07 Sun

YUP!I LUV YA ~ chipmunk cheeks and all! Hee Hee.
Have a Perc and forget all your troubles! That's what I do. Better living through chemistry, I alway say, and as long as I can get them, I'll enjoy them!

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Subject: The Darker Side of Pink


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 20:47:58 01/15/07 Mon

Stacy,

I wanted to tell you about a site I came across called "The Darker Side of Pink". It raises awareness about metastatic breast cancer, research, and treatment. You (and anyone else with Met BC) can submit your story and they'll post it on the site. Mine should be on there in a day or two. Just email Alice Miller at amiller@learningtech.org. I like the poem they have on the homepage:

A DARKER SHADE OF PINK IS WHAT I SEE,
NO PASTEL COLOR PINK ON ME,
NOW I AM SEEING PINK WITH BLACK.
WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT IT'S COME BACK

THE FOCUS IS ON RACE FOR THE CURE
BUT UNTIL THEN OUR DOOM IS SURE.
NOW I AM SEEING PINK AND BLACK
BECAUSE I'VE FOUND THAT IT'S COME BACK.


And, I would also like to extend a very heart-felt Thank You to all your friends who are also cheering me on while I fight my battle alongside you.

Hugs!
Lisa

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[> Subject: website address


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 11:01:00 01/15/07 Mon

I forgot to add the website address - www.thedarkersideofpink.org

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[> [> Subject: TOO COOL


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 20:47:58 01/15/07 Mon

Thanks Lisa!! I checked it out. I like the stories people have sent in. I sent her mine too. Maybe she'll post mine. Yours is in there already.

Thanks for sharing another web site!!


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Subject: UNOFFICIAL MRI RESULTS IN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 21:37:54 01/14/07 Sun

I went for my brain MRI this morning. I took Dr. Hahn a copy of the disk with this scan and the last scan on it so he could compare notes. He could not read it well on his computer so he went somewhere in the hospital where he could review them. Although a radiologist has NOT read them yet, Dr. Hahn can read them.

He came back, walked up to me and said, Youre horribly boring! Not only is the cancer not growing, it is shrinking! He said the Etoposide is doing a good job and he believes its working well for the rest of my body along with the Carboplatin. Hearing boring is always a great thing to hear from him.

He said the cancer is still there but it is a lot smaller. Because there is still cancer there, I can continue to experience auras and local seizures. The anti-seizure medicine is working since I have NOT had anymore actual seizures since June 2005.

You cannot imagine the elation I am feeling and the absolute thankfulness I have in my Creator. Oh, the Angels He has sent to me so many times. I am also so thankful for all your prayers and well wishes. I know He is listening.

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[> Subject: MY THOUGHT ON THIS.....


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 13:28:05 01/11/07 Thu

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

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[> Subject: Great News


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Anthony
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Date Posted: 13:50:10 01/11/07 Thu

That is fantastic... God is Great and he loves you as we all do.... GBY and many happy years ahead.....

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[> Subject: Your MRI


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Anne Howell
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Date Posted: 13:56:44 01/11/07 Thu

Stacy, I am so thrilled for you. You are amazing.

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[> Subject: Test Results


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Patty
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Date Posted: 14:19:40 01/11/07 Thu

So glad to hear you are doing well. It is great to hear from you ANY TIME!! I will be back when I have an extra minute... How was the birthday??

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[> Subject: Fantastic news kiddo! Sounds absolutely great!


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Jack N.
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Date Posted: 14:41:23 01/11/07 Thu


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[> Subject: Blessings


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keith lyons
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Date Posted: 15:48:44 01/11/07 Thu

YOU GO GIRL!! The LORD is truly awesome! I pray He will continue to smile on your treatments. See ya. Thanks for the updates. Please come see us some day. You would not know the place. We will continue to lift you up to Him in prayer.

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[> Subject: Congratulations!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:25:47 01/11/07 Thu

I'm always glad to hear good news from you. I may start calling you


THE UNSINKABLE STACY PRESTON!


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[> Subject: PRAISE THE LORD


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Ray Snyder
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Date Posted: 09:30:53 01/13/07 Sat

PRAISE THE LORD. May GOD bless and heal you.

Love in CHRIST
Ray Snyder

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[> Subject: Way To Go


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Jenn
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Date Posted: 19:29:48 01/13/07 Sat

Way to go once again!! You are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! We are soooooo happy for you!!!
Tell Mark Hello & send him our love.
Love & Prayers Always,
Jenn

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[> Subject: Outstanding!


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Jack
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Date Posted: 21:37:54 01/14/07 Sun

Stacy, You are truly outstanding!!! This is great news and I am so happy for you. By the way, Happy birthday even though it is late. I had planned to send you an E on your birthday, but I haven't been on this E account since last week. The wish is late, but better late than never!

Jack

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Subject: congrats on your mri stacey. glad to hear things are improving. also i hope you had a great bday


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Date Posted: 21:48:04 01/11/07 Thu


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Subject: Greetings


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Gary Holifield
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Date Posted: 17:44:33 01/11/07 Thu

Greetings
Hi Stacy
yes you are in our prayers may God bless you and your family
Keep the great mind set...you rule baby...

Gary & Terri

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Subject: Happy New Year Stacy!


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Dennis
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Date Posted: 17:02:41 01/11/07 Thu

Stacy,
Glad to hear from you and great to hear about your results.
We sure miss you here at vzw.
I'll continue to pray for you for his great blessings.
And may there be many more from him above.
Keep in touch!
Dennis

P.S. Will pray for your friend Lisa also.
Thanks for sharing.

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Subject: WISHING YOU A HAPPY HEALTHIER NEW YEAR


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Karen Haughey
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Date Posted: 04:33:21 01/11/07 Thu

Hey Stacey, Thanx for the updates. You are such an amazing woman. I do miss seeing you. You're one of the people I miss. Wish I could get you to come to my office, but you'd have to change doctors. We still have to get together for crabs. You and Mom. Give me a call sometime, 410-655-7171. Hope this year is a good one for you. Don't ever change. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love ya,
Karen

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[> Subject: Party!!!!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:02:07 01/10/07 Wed

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STACY!

I hope you've been enjoying your day. Did you go out to dinner with family? (I definitely think they should treat you to dinner!)

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[> [> Subject: HEY LIS


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 04:28:31 01/11/07 Thu

Hi Lisa, I had a really nice day. I spent a lot of time working on my journal (mine's handwritten). My Aunt Nancy sent me an absolutely gorgeous dishgarden. I had said I wanted flowers or a dishgarden in some type of vase that would be a keepsake, not a glass vase. And boy she did great. This is it:




My brother was able to call me today twice so at least I did get to hear from him. Normally Mom, Dad, Aunt Nancy, Mark, and I go for crabs but Aunt Nancy had to have tests done tonight and wasn't allowed to go alone so Mom took her. Mark, of course, is unavoidably detained, so Dad I and went out for crabs. Mom and Aunt Nancy will take me again another night soon. It's a family tradition and it's a great one so I still loved it. I adore spending time with my family either together or one a time or however I can.

The crabs were good but not as good as usual but the REALLY cool part was the owner has known us almost 20 years just from going to his crabhouse. He told me tonight that he really likes my family, has a lot of respect for us, hates what I've been through, hates what Mark is going through and wanted to show how much he cares for us. THE ENTIRE DINNER was on him. He waited to give me the money back when Dad was in the men's room and said don't tell him until you're outside because I know he'll get mad and will try not to let me. Fortunately Dad said outside that he was going to come to my house. That's where I gave him the money back and told him what the owner said. That was AWESOME! Dad didn't even get mad, he was really taken by that.

Dad wanted to come home with me because he too had a dishgarden for me!! And a balloon. I love his dishgarden also. Aren't they beautiful?? I managed to take a "timer" shot with my camera. Here we are:


All in all, it was a good day and I don't mind saying I'm 41 because when you've been where we are.... we celebrate life in years a lot better! They are milestones!!


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[> [> Subject: HEY CLIFF


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 04:33:21 01/11/07 Thu

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a really nice day!! You'll have to see the post below for all the details.

One thing I didn't mention is I bought myself a couple of birthday presents. I write in journals daily and keep them as combination "journal - photo-album - scrapbooks". I bought a paper cutter and a sticker maker today. Happy Birthday to ME!! LOL!


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Subject: THIS IS MY DAY!!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:20:27 01/10/07 Wed

IT'S THE 10TH AND I'M CELEBRATING ME!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!




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[> Subject: Happy Birthday Cancer Cousin!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 22:20:27 01/10/07 Wed

Hey Girl! A Very Happy Birthday to you, I hope it's a good one and that your MRI on Friday turns out great - that would be the best present!

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Subject: 10th ROUND


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 15:03:27 01/03/07 Wed

I started my tenth round of this chemo today without any trouble. My counts look great!!

WBC (white blood cells) = 10.1 Normal 4.8 10.8

RBC (red blood cells) = 4.22 Normal 4.20 6.10

Hematacrit = 39.6 Normal 37.0 52.0

Platelets = 231 Normal 140 440

I was quite delighted to see them!!


Although everything is good and has been over the weekend. I did have an incident at the doctor's office on Friday. While seeing Jeannette (my nurse)I was sitting there waiting for her to get my Procrit shot ready so I could warm it up when suddenly it was like my right eye was looking into a bright light then looking away. When you look away, all you can see is whiteness and nothing else. It is blinding. I could not see for all the whiteness. I kept squinting that eye trying to see out of it. Jeannette asked me why I was doing that. I told her that my eye was acting weird. She asked me if I wanted Dr. Padgette to see me since Dr. Hahn was on vacation. I said yea. She asked me if she should call someone to come pick me up. I declined.

Other than the right eye, I was feeling fine. Then it started getting bad and continued to get worse. As it was initially getting worse, in my right peripheral vision I could see trembling white lines that looked like water along with darkness. It was as if everything looked like an overexposed negative. I could see a silhouette but the dark coloring was weird. It had golds, dark oranges, and chrome looking colors in the silhouette. Dr. Padgette asked me if I was on a seizure medicine. I told him about the Depakote but explained that this was not like when I had an aura before. Not that this was not an aura but it was not like before. I have had three auras. The first time I had the seizure I saw a black rectangle box full of gold stars in my left eye then lost consciousness. The second time Dad was here, I was seeing gold stars in both eyes then felt like a seizure was coming on but one didnt. At that time Dr. Hahn said the brain could have still been "misfiring" but the Depakote kept me from having another seizure. The third time I was alone I was seeing white and gold stars out of both eyes. I called Mom and asked her to come over. I didn't call the doctor about that one, it was so mild. This incident may have been my fourth one.

I told him about how the left side of my head gives me so much trouble. I told him I normally take Advil or Aleve for it but it was so bad last night that I took 30 mgs of Morphine. I ended up waking up three hours later and threw up several times. I told him that was probably from the Morphine. He asked me what kind of seizure I had. I told him that Dr. Hahn called it a Grand Mal. He asked if I lost consciousness. I said yes. He examined my eye but my pupils were too small to see my retina. He prescribed Decadron until I see Dr. Hahn. He also suggested getting an MRI of my head soon.

Then while I was sitting there it was like a wave came over me and I could feel my eye getting better. The wave felt like relief. My sight was not perfect but it was incredibly better. Since it was, I walked out to my X-Terra. When I got in it started acting up again so I sat there for a little while until my eye completely cleared up.

The entire event took approximately 45 minutes. I never felt bad though I just could not see out of that eye.

I left and drove over see Mom at her job. I wanted to tell her what happened. This was around 4:00 so when I got ready to leave, she followed me to CVS then home. She was concerned so she asked her boss if she could leave. She did not like the fact that I drove that far. We drove home. A little while later she called me to ask me if I wanted to join them for dinner. Aunt Nancy was having pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and black-eyed peas. Of course, I said yes so Tyler and I went over. Dinner was good. Thanks Mom and Aunt Nancy.

I sure hope that never happens again, it was a little scary. I hope and pray that it is not a sign that something is wrong. Lord, I pray this in your name. Please let me continue to get better and not go backwards. I love you, Amen.

I'll be seeing Dr. Hahn tomorrow (Wednesday), I imagine he'll be setting me up for an MRI. I didn't say anything since I didn't think of it until later. But I'm going to ask him if it could have anything to do with the blood clot in my chest. I've been having a lot of light-headedness when I stand up and when I bend over now. Similar to when the large vein originally got blocked up pretty good. It's been happening for a couple of weeks now (of course all this started after I saw him last).

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[> Subject: Congratulations Stacy I've never known anyone with more determination or the will to fight more than you there is no doubt in my mind that you will completely kick this things ass


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[> [> Subject: SAW THE DOCTOR TODAY


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 15:03:27 01/03/07 Wed

I was examined by Dr. Hahn today. He did schedule an MRI. It's scheduled for next Thursday, the 11th. My birthday is on the 10th so I told them I didn't want that day since I have to take valiums to be in that tube.

The doctor did say today he thinks it was a migraine because of all the stress I have in my life. Even though I try not to worry about my Dad and brother I know it still works on me. Dr. Hahn believes that there is a 66% chance the MRI won't show any change or maybe it will show reduction in the masses but he feels 66% confident it will be okay. BUT we'll do an MRI anyway just in case.

I did tell him about the light-headedness and thought may something could be up with my blood clot but he never gave any opinions. I suppose we'll just wait for the MRI results.


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Subject: Hey stacy the link looks great thank you very much, hope everythings going good for you


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if anybody is interested in any landscaping or tree removal, or snow removal, feel free to give me a call, James 443-299-2393
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Subject: BE SAFE AND HAVE A HAPPY


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 10:45:11 12/31/06 Sun



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Subject: LAWN SERVICES


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 17:10:16 12/30/06 Sat

I've posted a link in the header section for a friend of mines lawn services. Just click the link of a character mowing the lawn and it will take you directly to his web site.

If you need lawn services, snow removal, tree trimming, and /or pond installations be sure to check out his site.

Thank you.


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Subject: To all of Stacy's friends....


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Stacy's Mom
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Date Posted: 08:27:46 12/29/06 Fri

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. And I hope you all have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Thanks for all the support you give my Kid, and for all the prayers, thank you more than I can say.

For those of you who know Mark - Stacy's Brother, my Son, again thank you for all of your support and well wishes for him. I think they both can and will beat their demons!!

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[> Subject: Hey!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:46:51 12/27/06 Wed

Hi, Stacy's mom! I think you have a heck of a daughter. She has an amazing attitude. You must have done something right somewhere along the line!

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[> [> Subject: THANK YOU!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 13:27:51 12/28/06 Thu

Thank you so much for the flattering and heartwarming words from both of you!



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[> [> Subject: I agree! VERY LUCKY...AND GLAD SHE HAS FRIENDS LIKE YOU!!


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Stacy's Mom
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Date Posted: 08:27:46 12/29/06 Fri

Happy Holidays Cliff to you and your family. Thanks for always checking on my Kid!! :-)

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Subject: Happy Birthday Stacy


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Mom
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Date Posted: 08:24:22 12/29/06 Fri

I know I am a little early ( January 10, 1966) but I wanted other people to be able to say HAPPY BIRTHADY also. I am very proud of my success in having such a great person in my life, and want others to know what a great thing I did on that day. I gave the world a wonderful person to have in THEIR lives.

I love you Stacy and I am so proud of you. Thanks to all of you who have prayed for my Kid and continue to pray. God is good.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you...

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[> Subject: I don't spell as well as my Kid either..HAPPY BIRTDAY!!!


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Mom
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Date Posted: 08:24:22 12/29/06 Fri

DUH!!!

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Subject: MERRY CHRISTMAS !!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 21:35:41 12/25/06 Mon

REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!





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[> Subject: Merry Christmas


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Date Posted: 12:46:00 12/25/06 Mon

Merry Christmas! Did your package arrive in one piece?

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[> [> Subject: MERRY CHRISTMAS LISA


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 21:35:41 12/25/06 Mon

Yes I did receive it. Thank you so much. I sent you an email about it. That was very thoughtful of you!

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Subject: X-RAY


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 20:53:01 12/24/06 Sun

Just an update...... I had an x-ray last week of my right hip since I've continued to have some problems with it. Still no evidence of cancer!! It didn't show any arthritis so both Dr. Hahn and I think it's probably bursitis.

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[> Subject: Bursitis?


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 21:13:10 12/22/06 Fri

Bursitis is certainly preferable to cancer, isn't it?

Are you ready for Christmas yet?

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[> [> Subject: ARE YOU KIDDING


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 20:53:01 12/24/06 Sun

Bursitis is MUCH better than cancer. It's also better than arthritis.

I'm as ready as I'm gonna get.


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Subject: QUESTION OF THE DAY


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:01:59 12/20/06 Wed

THIS QUESTION IS FOR REAL! I'M CURIOUS....

Since it's the holiday season, I got to thinking... when we have turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.....

are we eating the male or female turkey? Or can we eat both?

We eat chicken hens and not roosters so I was wondering about the turkey.


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[> Subject: LOL


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:29:09 12/11/06 Mon

Nobody answering because nobody knows?? That was a question my brother asked me and I had no idea. LOL!!

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[> [> Subject: Here's my theory


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 18:46:08 12/12/06 Tue

1. Men love turkey breasts.


2. Men love breasts only on females.


3. Therefore, we must be eating female turkeys.


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[> Subject: I found the answer and then some ....


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Date Posted: 10:16:16 12/19/06 Tue

To answer your question, we eat both. If you have a chance to try a heritage turkey from a local farm, I highly recommend it - it's so much better than a frozen store-bought.

There are only five real species of turkeys, but with different varieties of the same breed. Colonists brought turkeys with them in 1629. Some of these turkeys escaped, bred with wild varieties and were plentiful by 1700. The original New England turkey, the Narragansett, is thought to be the first turkey domesticated in the U.S. The Bronze, Bourbon Reds and others then intermixed.

In the 1930s and 1940s, researchers tried to develop a broad-breasted version of the Bronze turkey, working to get a meatier and heavier bird. They eventually produced the Broadbreasted White, the most common turkey we have today.

After years of engineering, the breed has morphed into a bird that cannot run, fly or mate. They are artificially inseminated, because even if old Tom wanted to get romantic, his huge chest would keep him too far away.

One reason the meat of the Broadbreasted White is often dry is because they are fed pelleted feed, nothing natural, and they are harvested young, bred to be ready for slaughter when they are 4 and 5 months, when the meat just hasn't developed yet. When the life of the bird is short, it never matures and puts on the layer of fat. That's why the dry commercial birds have to be injected with liquid. Home cooks, then, are instructed to brine them to get some flavor and moisture back into them.

you can read more here (you'll have to copy link) www.post-gazette.com/food/20021121turkey1121fnp2.asp

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[> [> Subject: Interesting...


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 23:01:59 12/20/06 Wed

...but I like my answer better!

Hey Stacy--how are things going? Any more hair since the last pictures?

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Subject: BONE SCAN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:39:30 12/16/06 Sat

As you know I have a little bit of cancer in my right hip. Well that hip started hurting on Thanksgiving. I was wearing a pair of boots that day with a little more of a heel than my tennis shoes. I hadn't worn those boots in probably over a year. I figured the pain was from that but I mentioned it to my doctor just in case.

He scheduled me for a bone scan of the hip but I asked his secretary to make it a full body scan. I had the scan this passed Wednesday.



I guess I'll get the results on Friday, the 8th when I go in for my next Procrit shot. I'm not in any hurry to find out. I imagine if it's bad news, the doctor will call.

I will keep you up to date.

I went ahead and had my Procrit shot on the day of the bone scan instead of on Friday. My hematacrit was a little lower than usual.


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[> Subject: RESULTS ARE IN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 16:02:13 12/05/06 Tue

The bones scan results are:

THE CANCER IN MY HIP IS NO LONGER THERE!!! The pain was arthritis!!!


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[> [> Subject: Hey!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 23:04:44 12/05/06 Tue

ANOTHER FIRST FOR STACY PRESTON!

Stacy, this is the first time I've seen someone happy and excited about having arthritis! But, given the choice, I, too, would prefer arthritis to cancer. So I happy, too!

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[> [> [> Subject: WELL...


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 23:21:10 12/05/06 Tue

It's like my doctor says "you're different Stacy". And he also says "you're body never read the text book on cancer".

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[> [> Subject: That's my Kid....ain't she something? Love you Kiddo!


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Mom
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Date Posted: 08:01:50 12/06/06 Wed

Please keep the prayers coming. I think God is tired of hearing Stacy's name and figures it is easier to heal her.. :)

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[> [> Subject: HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY!!!


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Jenn
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Date Posted: 12:28:10 12/06/06 Wed

You Go Girl!!!!
So happy for you!

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[> [> Subject: bone scan results


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Date Posted: 08:20:54 12/07/06 Thu

Stacy,
This is wonderful news. You are truly a miracle. And just to add my opinion on how you look, since I saw you at the condo annual meeting, I saw the hair and thought what a positive sign it is. I keep the prayers going for you every day, and they will continue. I really think a lot of the positivity comes from you though. Keep doing what you're doing.

Mary

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[> [> Subject: WOW


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Date Posted: 17:59:34 12/07/06 Thu

Stacy,
You are better than a cat--more than 9 lives I would say!

However, arthritis is a sign of old age!!! Good for you!
Tracey

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[> [> Subject: Results of bone scan


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Date Posted: 09:39:30 12/16/06 Sat

Thats great news stacy!!!What a wonderful Christmas present!You are stronger than anyone I know.Merry Christmas. beth weimer

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Subject: WATCH THIS VIDEO --- IT LOOKS VERY SIMILAR TO MY WAGON


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:06:31 12/11/06 Mon


Last edited by author: Mon December 11, 2006 22:08:06   Edited 1 time.
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[> Subject: I WISH....


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:06:31 12/11/06 Mon

I WISH.... my wagon ran like that. On the other hand, I'd be driving from gas station to gas station!! LOL!!



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Subject: JUST GOOFIN' !!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 06:56:15 12/07/06 Thu



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[> Subject: Hey Stacy


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 18:39:52 11/27/06 Mon

Is that HAIR I see???

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[> [> Subject: JUST A LITTLE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:23:00 11/27/06 Mon

Mom took these recently to show hair growth.





EYELASHES BUT NO EYEBROWS (a few freckles and wrinkles too!).


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[> [> [> Subject: Cool!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:46:03 11/27/06 Mon

Looks to me like a little bit of eyebrow coming back. So what will your hair be like when it comes back in? Do you think it will still be curly, or will you get your old straight hair back?

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[> [> [> [> Subject: HEY


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Date Posted: 01:09:38 11/28/06 Tue

My long hair had waves in it!! Whenever I lose my hair from chemo, it comes back grayer and curly. As it gets long, the curls just turn to waves. The only time it was coming in straight is when I had the full brain radiation. I was actually lucky to get any hair back after radiation to the head.

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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Ok...


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Date Posted: 23:17:59 11/28/06 Tue

Ok, your long hair had some waves. But your hair was really curly the last time it came back in after chemo. So you expect to be curly again?

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: MAYBE


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Date Posted: 09:30:37 11/29/06 Wed

If given the chance to grow back in fully, most likely.

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[> [> [> Subject: Hey Girl!


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Date Posted: 19:40:27 11/29/06 Wed

Wrinkles add character, at least that's what Jack tells me! Hope you can keep the hair through the winter months, it's gonna get cold! Say hi to Mark for me please

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[> [> [> Subject: Porcupine in the making! Good for you girl...it looks great!


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Date Posted: 06:56:15 12/07/06 Thu


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[> Subject: You look like a million bucks!


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Date Posted: 16:53:21 12/01/06 Fri

Stacey - you look like a million bucks to me! I should sent you a pic of how much my hair came back - and I'm the one who keeps shaving it off, lol! I call it "follicle fuzz" and to me, it's not worth keeping until I'm completely done with chemo. I love your attitude - stay strong and we'll both win this fight in 2007!

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[> Subject: I LOVE THIS SHOT.... it shows that personality of yours, and I love it!!!


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Date Posted: 13:15:47 12/04/06 Mon


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Subject: HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 00:35:49 11/25/06 Sat





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[> Subject: Happy Thanksgiving, Stacy


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 22:31:21 11/24/06 Fri

Hi Stacy! Hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with your family. I had TWO Thanksgiving dinners: one on Sunday, with Bev's family, and one with my family yesterday. Tomorrow morning I'll be heading out to WV to bring Patrick home.

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[> Subject: Gobble Gobble Gobble


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Date Posted: 00:35:49 11/25/06 Sat

Stacy

Hope you had a great T-day. What did you do for the day?
Lots of company or a quiet day? Rich and I went to his niece's house at noon. I had already put in three hours of work at the office. I had worked 13 hours on Wednesday. So once I got done eating, I fell asleep reading the paper on the sofa. Didn't take long and Rich said he was taking me home. Went home and took a nap. haa haa What as different T-day.

Did you get out and do any shopping on this the biggest shopping day in America??? I went out about 7:30 to Wal-Mart to get a coffeemaker and some movies. Then I was done. Whoopee. The crowds where really down, at least at that time of the morning.

How is the hair? Still coming back in?

My girlfriend just got done with her radiation. She had the very rare adenoid cystic carcinoma with variant. She is so burnt from the radiation and now has developed open sores. She really has a time with it and her diabetes. The doctors have told here that she doesnt need to have chemo. Was sure glad to hear that she didnt have to got thru that.

Well take care
Connie

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Subject: Hi, Stacy


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Date Posted: 23:25:23 11/17/06 Fri

Hey Stacy...
Seems it's been rather quiet here on the board for a while, so I thought I'd say hello. I've been really busy at work, staying late just about every night, and I haven't been on the computer much. How's chemo going? Have you had your wagon out at all lately?

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[> Subject: I'VE NOTICED!!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 08:51:45 11/17/06 Fri

Thanks for stopping in. You seem to be old faithful. Chemo has been going fine. I start the next round on Monday. We will do it Monday - Wednesday next week then the Neulasta shot Friday because of Thanksgiving. After that I'm not sure if we will stay on that schedule or if the doc will want to go back to Tuesday - Thursdays still with Neulasta on Fridays. Of course the Fridays in between I still get Procrit. I'll get that today.

I had the wagon out the other day on one of the pretty warm days. It took a while to warm it up since I hadn't had it out since it was so cold there for a while. After it got warmed up it ran pretty good. I'll be glad when Mark can put his motor in it.


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[> [> Subject: Well....


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Date Posted: 23:25:23 11/17/06 Fri

Just making sure you know I'm thinking about you!

I'll be driving Patrick to his mom's house in WV tomorrow--300 miles out, 300 miles back. My brother Paul is up from Texas, so my mom planned a family dinner tomorrow evening at my brother Doug's house in Laurel. I guess I'll go straight to his house when I come back. It's going to be a long day...

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Subject: Hello Stacy, how ya doing? I hope well. I have not been to Lowe's for a while been racing my car. Probably will be the last race for the year this w/e. How is Mark? Hope he is doing OK. Tell him I said hello and I'll see him when he is out.


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[> Subject: MARK


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 18:05:10 11/08/06 Wed

Hey Jim! How are you? How's your Mom? I'm doing pretty good. Thanks for asking.

Mark is doing a little better lately. His hands and arms aren't as numb. But he still has pain in his back when he moves in ways his back doesn't like. He looks like he's lost weight even though he says he hasn't. He's letting his hair grow back in and he cut off the beard. He had cut off the mustache (I think cuz he wanted to see his scars) but he has let that grow back in. He looks great to me. He looks like how I like him to look. Hair and only the mustache. He moved into another room today but his address remains the same. He said this cell is warmer.

I haven't been to Lowe's either. The last time I went it was just too chilly for me. That was the Carlyle weekend.

Did you say if you are planning on coming Sunday?


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Subject: Hi Stacy!


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Date Posted: 22:07:12 11/07/06 Tue

Hey Stacy--the cancer butt-kicker! Just thought I'd say hello. How are things going this week? I've been busy at work. My former boss, who left back in March, was finally replaced this week. So now I have a new boss to train. Been busy at home too--trying to find time just to make a little music. (I set up a Myspace "band" profile so I could make a few songs available on line: http://www.myspace.com/cliffcharland. The first song starts playing as soon as you get to the site.)

How are things going for Mark?

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Subject: ISN'T THIS GORGEOUS??


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Date Posted: 11:00:33 11/01/06 Wed




FOR MORE PICS LIKE THIS, COPY THIS LINK AND VISIT:

http://home.att.net/~hideaway_fun/415/world.htm


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Subject: STARTED ROUND 7 TODAY


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Date Posted: 10:36:00 11/01/06 Wed

I had chemo today. IT'S ACTUALLY MY 7TH ROUND of this kind of chemo!

The last two times I started this chemo regiment, each time Dr. Hahn had a different Oncology resident with him that would examine me first. Then Dr. Hahn would examine me. The last one told Dr. Hahn that she was so amazed by me. She couldn't believe how well I'm doing with all the chemo I've had in my system and all the problems I've had. And how much cancer was in my body. Nobody knew about the CT scan results then. So I'm even better now than when she saw me. Even my radiation oncologist is delighted with my amazing condition. We know where that's coming from....


I'm getting a little bit of hair growth on my head. It really popped out over the weekend. When I woke up Sunday morning I really noticed it. Everyone has commented on it. Dr. Hahn laughed at me and my hair because it's not supposed to grow back while on this particular chemo. His words were, "usually it doesn't come back in, but your body never read the text book, you're always different". He said that my good fast growing cells have a lot of healing strength if I'm getting hair back. That's great to hear.

Last time we left the port-a-cath needle in all three days. That way I wouldn't have to get stuck all three chemo days. It worked out well so we did that again.





When things get tough, always remember...
Faith doesn't get you around trouble, it gets you through it!!


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[> Subject: COUNTS


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 10:36:00 11/01/06 Wed


FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN MY BLOOD COUNTS....

WBC 5.5

RBC 3.77

PLATELETS 188

CRIT 35.8


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Subject: A Day in the Lifeand sharing it with friends


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 21:47:09 10/31/06 Tue

I used to work at Weis grocery store in Perry Hall for almost a year in the evenings. I had to quit when I found out the cancer had come back. I just adored my boss. We clicked right away. Ironically he is a cancer survivor as well. That was probably why we clicked. He is a Prostate cancer survivor.


Jack wrote this true story on Saturday, October 21, 2006 and I wanted to share it (of course with his permission),


A Day in the Lifeand sharing it with friends

Knowing that Jack was just a few days shy of logging 900 fast walking miles on his treadmill; since the doctor and he decided Jack needed to get back in shape earlier this year, and also remembering that Jack used to run outside, 5 miles every day "some" years ago, his oldest daughter issued him a challenge. Join her and run the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer event in Downtown Baltimore today. It is a cause she is passionate about, and she was relentless insisting that he join her for the run this year.

The thing she didn't understand was that regardless of his former "love" for running, Jack's running career stopped 18 years ago when his knees decided enough was enough.

Well having many friends, relatives, and former co-workers who are now survivors or departed victims of this dread disease, and being a cancer survivor himself, Jack put the knees on notice. Like it or not, they were coming out of retirement and joining him and the daughter to have a go at "running" the 3 mile course.

Upon arrival downtown, along with MANY thousands of other supporting runners; Jack, being an old "Brooklyn Boy", was delighted to find the run would be through the streets of South Baltimore, the favorite stomping grounds of his later teen years.

It was chilly starting out. The early morning rising sun now starting to warm, but also blinding everyone, as the first leg of the run headed eastbound directly into it. Maybe it was because of the sun in his eyes, or maybe it was because of that huge exhilarating rush that every runner gets, (a feeling that he hadn't felt in so many years) but as he rounded the corner at Light Street and headed South he was suddenly transported back in time 40 years. Everything he saw, smelled, and heard was just as it was in 1966.

First, there was that wonderful smell of cinnamon from the long gone McCormick's Plant on Light Street. Looking to his left, there were no "Inner Harbor Pavilions", just the old rundown buildings that used to be there. He saw no yachts or sailboats, just tugs, barges and small freighters delivering fresh produce to the old wholesale market place once again located to the right of him. Looking down at the concrete beneath his feet, it suddenly changed back to cobble stones, imbedded with railroad tracks.

The run down Key Highway revealed the High Rent Condos were gone, and the Beth Steel Shipyard had mysteriously reappeared. It was very busy with work being done. The noises and sounds coming from the shipyard were defining, just like they used to be. The acrid smell of the welders torches drifted through the air. Some old, weathered, hard hat wearing men, oblivious to the thousands of runners, were scurrying across the street to Wrotens Cafe to get a quick "banger of rye" and a Cold National Bohemian on their break. Patsy Cline's "Crazy" blared from the bar's juke box and out the open door. Further down Key Highway on the right, another familiar smell. This time it was a sweet one. Oh yes... the building where King Syrup was made. Jack now sees a line of men loading cases of syrup by hand, into the rail car at the building's rail dock.

Up the hill he goes and a right turn onto Fort Ave. Where the McDonalds now sits, changes back into the old Wagner's Store with its smell of fried onions and the best subs ever made. Mr. Wagner, the nicest man you would ever meet, is standing in the doorway. Hey!!!, there's Zeke's Bar, complete with the big taped over crack in the front window. Zeke's is now also gone for many years but for today, back and busy like before. A few great Friday evenings were spent there by Jack and his best friend; Buzzy Hardin, but by invitation only into Zeke's "safe" back room. There along with some of the other the neighborhood young men, they could sit and play cards, watch the "O's" on a "color" TV and enjoy a couple of pitchers of "Ice Cold". Many of these same guy's fathers were out in the front room doing the same thing we were. Most of the neighborhood bars over here were just like that back then.

With his run down Fort Ave, crossing every side street, a glance to the right or left, showed them to be filled with the vintage cars of those days. The echo of kids playing Wiffle Ball down William Street, the never ending line at Kutchie's Snowball Stand, the "clop, clop, clop of the horse pulling the Street Arab's Wagon down Battery Ave, that melodic voice calling out his daily specials, everything so beautiful, magically and precisely just as it was so many years ago.

And so it went. Around every corner, and with each new block, there opened another door in Jacks memory hall. He was suddenly able to bring to life, the now long gone ghosts of yesteryear, from the sights, the sounds, the smells still in the memory of his senses. They exploded one after another in pleasant visions of what used to be, exactly as it was. Strange, Jack never seemed to notice any of it back then.

Then, another corner turned and Jack is now heading West. The sudden sight of two huge stadiums while cresting the Hamburg Street Bridge brought the rude awakening it was actually 2006 and he was back in today again and today quickly showed him the true heros of the days event. About a thousand ladies, all wearing pink shirts indicating they were survivors, lined both sides of the street, cheering and applauding those about to cross the finish line.

Somehow for the last 35 minutes, Jack had unexpectedly run through the streets of a world long gone away. He remembered the old Natty Bo Advertisement of that time period described this town with its catch phrase as "The Land Of Pleasant Living", and it most certainly was just that.

As he crossed the finish line, he chuckled to himself. His 58 year old Happy Irish rear end had just completed a 3 mile RUN through the same streets where some 40 years ago, at times after a good night with his friends and a belly full of beer, he could only navigate with a bit of an unsure stagger on his walk back to Brooklyn after missing the last #6 transit bus of the night. (He had no car back then, LOL)

Oh yes, as a foot note, Jack finished the race just fine, feeling triumphant and better than he had in years. Jack's knees on the other hand, left Jack standing there, and they continued to run another two blocks to the north, then promptly checking themselves into The University of MD Hospital. They are expected to make a full recovery and re-join Jack in about 2 weeks. They have vowed him pay back!

Jack did not collect any money or donations ahead of time. He was not sure he would actually take his daughter up on her challenge until the last minute. What Jack hopes by writing this, is that you have enjoyed the sharing of his run through this little story. It is in fact how it actually happened for him.

He hopes it makes you understand the importance of seeing your doctor regularly. This is for both you males and females, because early cancer detection brings to you your best odds of "Surviving", and surviving with a good quality of life. Had he not been diagnosed early, Jack would now also be among the ghosts in someone else's memory running those streets today.

He also hopes that someday, somewhere, you will be around when someone is "passing the hat for the Komens Breast Cancer Cause, and your remembrance of this story will bring a smile to your face and a buck or two will get dropped in the hat as you go by. It is such a worthy cause and it is so on the right track. In 1966, a cancer diagnosis was almost certainly a death sentence, but not today.

Jack left there today very proud to have been a part of this wondrous effort and oh yes, besides the above experience (which really did happen to him), just to have the chance to run, yes actually RUN, (something he thought he'd never ever do again) a 3 mile course with his 31 year old daughter; well as the commercial says...
It's "PRICELESS!!!!"

Thank you so much for your time. Writing this wasn't planned. I sat down while thinking about today, started typing, and this kind of just came out. I thought I'd share it with my friends. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed telling it to you.

Jack Higgins
Perry Hall, Md.


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Date Posted: 17:21:20 10/31/06 Tue





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Subject: BEWARE!!!!


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 08:47:43 10/31/06 Tue

CUZ IT'S..........


MISCHIEF NIGHT




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[> Subject: WELL?


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 08:47:43 10/31/06 Tue

WELL? Did anyone have problems? Soaped windows? Toilet paper wrapped around anything? Cars okay?

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Subject: REMEMBER


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 08:43:16 10/31/06 Tue



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[> Subject: Remember - what?


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Connie
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Date Posted: 23:28:24 10/30/06 Mon

Is this a test to find out that I can't remember what I forgot - and this is a reminder to that fact. lol

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[> [> Subject: CONNIE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 08:43:16 10/31/06 Tue

I guess you all don't have Daylight Savings Time in your part of the world. In the spring we set our clocks forward one hour so we can have the sun longer in the evenings. But in the fall we set the clocks back one hour so it's not dark for the children getting on school buses in the mornings.

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Subject: DANCING CHICKEN


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 12:47:33 10/29/06 Sun

I went to see the doctor today for my Procrit, follow-up for my head and chest cold, and the CT scan results. I had great news!! First, my cold is only in my sinuses and it drains into my chest. It did not actually drop to my chest. The difference is. Since its in my sinuses and its draining into my lungs, the antibiotic should work fairly quickly. If it were actually an infection in my lungs, he would worry that it would turn to pneumonia. Thank God, its not there.

Now for the real good news. Four of the masses in my lungs are now gone or at least undetectable, including the largest one from the start of this monster in 2003. Most of the rest are smaller. The ones that have not shrunk have stayed the same. Thats good news too. The eleven paratracheal lymph nodes in my chest bone are also not visible. The radiologist that read the films said he thought there is a new 7 mm mass. Dr. Hahn in all of his wisdom said, he does not believe it is a new mass, he believes, and I quote, he "believes it is snot". I thought Id lose it!!


I honestly believed when I walked in there I was going to be told the old standard were gonna have to change your chemo, they are growing. What a wonderful shock to hear good news instead. My first thought was THANK YOU LORD!!!!

I do not have any news about the cancer in other areas such as my brain or right hip, but we choose to believe this new chemo is working as well every where else. The only way to tell would be to have other scans in those specific areas however Dr. Hahn does not see the need for that right now especially after todays news.

For all the prayers and well wishes you all have sent for me, from the bottom of my heartthank you. Please keep them coming.

I can finally do the dancing chicken again!!



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[> Subject: AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 22:22:25 10/20/06 Fri

Oh Stacy! That's just wonderful news! You're getting closer to remission all the time. I am so thankful that you are winning the battle. You have worked too long and too hard to lose. A positive attitude and the right drugs can work miracles. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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[> Subject: GREAT NEWS!!


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Donna
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Date Posted: 22:28:23 10/20/06 Fri

Hey Stacy -- GREAT news!! Cheering for you as always... I'm so happy for you... yes... will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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[> [> Subject: Yeah, baby!


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Cliff
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Date Posted: 03:04:04 10/21/06 Sat

GO STACY! GO STACY! GO STACY!

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[> Subject: Hooray!


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Peg
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Date Posted: 09:54:49 10/21/06 Sat

Stacy, Congratulations!! This is the best news ever. I cannot tell you how happy I am to hear this news for you and your family. Evidently, your doctor has got your number: I always knew you were a snotty kid and now he knows, too.
Much love, Peg

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[> Subject: LOOKIN GOOD


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Patty
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Date Posted: 10:07:56 10/21/06 Sat

All I can say is WOO FREAKIN HOO BABY!!

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[> Subject: Woooo Hooooo!


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Diane Wesche
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Date Posted: 10:33:41 10/23/06 Mon

Fabulous, fabulous news! Good or bad news - your outlook is still the same: upbeat and faithful. Praise God for the good news!!!!!!

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[> Subject: scan results


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Mary White
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Date Posted: 11:14:39 10/23/06 Mon

Stacy,

Thank the Lord, indeed. I used to pray to Him to help you in anyway He could with some healing and time, but lately along with that I've been thanking Him a lot for what He's already done for you. I will continue because He is definitely listening.

Mary

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[> Subject: way to go


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Connie
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Date Posted: 12:47:33 10/29/06 Sun

Way to go girl. So great to hear great news.

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Subject: Thats great news


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Ray Snyder
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Date Posted: 09:32:25 10/27/06 Fri

Hi Stacy, that is great news. I'm still praying for you and I'm still optimistic.
GOD BLESS YOU,
Love Ray

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Subject: INFECTION


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 12:31:56 10/19/06 Thu

I guess my luck for not getting sick ran out. I haven't had a head cold in a long time, let alone a chest cold. But I do now, and of course both are infected. It started Sunday. I'm around the same woman and her son every Sunday. I just found out this passed weekend that she's getting over a head cold and bronchitis and her son is just getting it. I'm usually around her for an hour and a half. I wish I would have known she was sick, I would have been wearing a mask.

That's a big problem for people going through chemo and/or radiation. A lot of people don't even think about the patients immunities being low. I think cancer awareness programs should make that well known.



The doctor first prescribed Biaxin for me. It's an antibiotic. I did okay with the first 3 pills, but then it made me throw up. No more Biaxin. So he changed the antibiotic to Levaquin. So far so good.



Oh yea, I had a CT scan Tuesday. I should get the results this Friday when I go in for my Procrit shot.




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[> Subject: good luck!


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Lisa
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Date Posted: 12:31:56 10/19/06 Thu

Stacy, good luck on your scan. I'll be praying for some good news for you.

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Subject: LISA'S WEB SITE


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 19:20:06 10/16/06 Mon

I've mentioned before that Lisa has her own web site since she has breast cancer. It's basically her "journal" of her journey.

She also has a site where you can purchase buttons, keychains, and magnets with really cool cancer sayings on them. It's called "cancercousins. She has added many new "sayings" so I wanted to remind you of it.

To visit her journal web site, go to:

http://www.bcjournal.homestead.com/index.html

To visit her button web site, click on the "cancercousins" button in the header or go to:

http://www.cancercousins.com/


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