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Another cancer update: When I went in Wednesday for chemo they told me that I had missed an appointment for a shot a week and a half ago and until my blood regulates itself I cannot get chemo. I asked what I could do to help it along and they said nothing. I half to go back for chemo next Wednesday but if the blood hasn't regulated whatever this is I will be turned away again and it will stay that way till this regulates itself! So I get some time off chemo but don't know when I can get back on it. My new scan showed the tumors have not shrunk but also have not grown so all we can do is continue chemo and see if we can get the tumors to shrink. That won't happen till my blood regulates. It has nothing to do with the 2 bags of blood and 1 bag of platelets I got last week. So, just a waiting game. As long as they keep the bone pain in check so I am not in much pain I am OK with this but hope it doesn't take too long. My new port worked great with the scan and the blood draw to check before the chemo I should have gotten. So, there won't be any news for another week.
Hugs to all of you out there praying and thinking good thoughts for me. Debra
Comments (33)
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Oh my Debra. I am so sorry this has happened. I pray you will be back on track and your blood is where it should be when you go back.
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Thanks, it was my fault, I should have checked the calendar better, I don't usually have anything on Mondays.
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I too do not know what that means. But YOU will have to do the waiting game right now. At least the tumors have not getting bigger. I will be here waiting with you. Sending out prayers and big hugs. DeVon
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Thanks DeVon, we will get it going eventually. At least this will give my incision over the port more time to heal, it's doing nicely so far.
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eyeztodiefor10
02 Mar 2012
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I'm sure the waiting isn't easy. Hang in there and I pray the blood settles for you to get your treatment.
Meri
Meri
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No, it's not easy but it is harder on my parents, they worry so much and now they are waiting for results of my Dad's 5 years colonoscopy, they found 2 polyps and we hope they are not cancer so he can have 3 years without colonoscopies. He's 75 but his brother and sister are 81 and 84!
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crafter2243
02 Mar 2012
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Thanks for the update. Sorry that you have to go through the waiting game. I guess as nice as it is to have time off from Chemo you must feel as if you are not attacking this tumor. Thankfully it has not grown anymore. Sending you hugs and hope that your bone pain stays in check.
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Thanks for caring. There are tumors in both hips, several ribs on both sides, one on each side of my skull and at least 3 on my spine. This is not fun.
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Were they at least able to give you the shot you missed? No change in your scan is encouraging that what you have had so far in chemo is holding it at bay. Praying that this time off will give your blood time to regulate itself.
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Thank so much. No, they can not give the shot till a couple of days after a chemo treatment so I can't get the shot till after I get chemo, it is a vicious circle that my body has to fix.
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shirlener88
02 Mar 2012
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Deb, I am so sorry this happened - it is too bad that they don't have a reminder service - to call the night before - to let you know of the upcoming appointment. That way you would have been there - for sure. It is sad that all this is postponed - but perhaps it is a way to get the port to heal and the time without the chemo can be spent doing something else - that you might feel like you can do - without the treatment - you just might - who knows the reason that these things happen - but let's look at it as a good thing and not dweal on it as a bead thing. Hehehe. I will continue to pray for you, as you now I do. Love dear.
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That's the weird thing, they do call to remind me but didn't about the shot cause I had chemo on the Friday and then should have gone back on Monday so they didn't remind me on this one. It is frustrating but like you said, this way the port can heal more cause they put the needle into it right over where the incision is. If I was getting chemo today I wouldn't be able to go visit my parents this week so there is the up side to it, lol.
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So sorry for the missed appointment!
Keep up the strength and courage!
Hugs And Prayers.
Bev
Keep up the strength and courage!
Hugs And Prayers.
Bev
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Thanks, just my goof up, I need to pay better attention. I also didn't get to find out if the new pain in my spine around L10 is a new lesion either. Oh well, just wait till next Wednesday I guess.
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Dear Debra, I am praying for you right now, asking our dear Lord to keep and guide you in this waiting period and give you peace. Take time to focus and visualize His healing power shrinking your tumors and bringing your blood back to normal! Jesus is the great healer! God Bless and keep you well and strong;>) Hugs too! ro
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Thank you, prayers keep me going and the love from everyone on this site helps keep me going, it really is true! I can come in here and type and if a tear gets by nobody sees!
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Dear Debra, I'm so sorry to hear that you have to wait. I think of you often and pray God give you strengh. Love and hugs, Yoriko
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Thank you Yoriko, I think of you often and all you have been through also. I hope your son is doing well in school.
Debra, thank you! My son is well and studying hard to go to public university in 2 years. I'm very proud of him, he has been through many challenges, finally he found peace and happiness in the place he lives now. You are in my prayers. Love, Yoriko
So glad for him and I know it eases the pain in your heart to know he is doing well!
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You are such a trooper, hang in there, and more prayers and hugs for you.
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Awww, thanks, it's the group of people on here that help keep me going. You can feel the love.
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Deb, glad you are so positive, still praying for you, God has a plan, hugs S*
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Thank you, some days it takes work to be positive, other days just a ray of sun through the window will do it.
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Prayers and hugs for you, dear Debra!
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Thank you so much. That's all I need, besides my doc, chemo, hubby, sons, parents, etc., LOL!
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Thank you for the update Debra, you are in my prayers, and I look for your posts everyday. How are things otherwise, how is your Mom? Do you have any special events coming up?
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I know when you are keeping track of someone you wait patiently to hear how things are and then worry when you haven't heard. Sometimes I am slow to post. My brother says I just want pity, lol. As for my Mom, she is great as usual if I can keep her from crying. Today I will see her and fix up some earrings she has that broke, she loves that I am handy.
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grandmamek
02 Mar 2012
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Sorry to hear of your delay. I hope your blood gets regulated as it should and your chemo can again begin. Prayers are continuning for you. Hugs, Mary
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Thank you, it is frustrating. The sooner I get the chemo going the sooner I get another scan to see if we got anything that helped.
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Prayers and Hugs for you.
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Thank you so much. God has many angels and I think most of them are on this site!
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thank you for the update. Prayers will be continued, hugs***
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Thank you for caring, I know when we start getting to know each other we are anxious to know how they are doing. I won't know more for a week.
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You are always in my thoughts. Thank you for letting us know what is going on and remember we all love you Debra. Hugs Sarah.
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Thank you Sarah, we have to keep up on our angels since God got us all together!
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Debra, sending you lots of hugs. Also many prayers going up for you and your hubby. Hugs, Judy
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Thank you so much. I am trying to keep him from worrying so much too. Seems we hold hands a lot now. Passing our energy to each other I think.
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Deb, it is not good that you missed an appointement. But at least the tumors have not grown. Let's hope your blood regulates soon. Sending prayers and hugs. Linda
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Thanks, don't know how I missed it except for I always have Wed-Fri appts and this one was on a Monday. Yes, no growth is good. hoping at least for remission.
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susiesembroidery
02 Mar 2012
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Debra, I hope your blood stabilise and that you can continue with your chemo. I pray for your recovery and wish you well, and painfree. Please rest and try to stay positive. May God hold you in His hands. Lovies, Susie.
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Thank you so much! Thank God for letting someone invent the Fentanyl patch! I am keeping strong but I sure wish my parents wouldn't cry every time they look at me!
Dear Friend, I know that parents get very emotional over a child's pain. It is so difficult for me to know about your pain and I think how hard it is for them. It scares them and I am praying for all of you.******
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Debra, I hope your blood regulates quickly so you can get back to chemo treatment. I think of you daily, I think the waiting is the hardest thing. Love and Hugs Sally
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Thanks, I am looking at this like a little vacation away from the hospital :)
I'll get plenty more soon enough.
I'll get plenty more soon enough.
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Debra: Sending prayers that you will be able to get that chemo soon and your pain stays in check. Hugs and blessings coming your way.
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Thank you, yes, I want to get back on a routine very soon so we can at least hold the cancer from growing. Prayers I am stable for it Wednesday!
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louisecockeran
04 Mar 2012
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Lots of Hugs and flowers and prayers for you my friend, and you are right in one of your comments further down, there are a lot of angels here on Cute, and you are one of them, just remember you are VERY SPECIAL in the eyes of the Lord and may He keep you in the Palm of His Hand. Hugs Louise
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Thank you Louise, I'll just keep fighting this but in the end, it is not my will but His that will decide.
Hugs, Debra
Hugs, Debra
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cherylgauteng
05 Mar 2012
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Hang in there sweetie xxx
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Thank you, I am doing pretty well, my Mom is having the hardest time of all, can't stop her from crying and she doesn't realize that it just makes it harder for me.
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Debra just keep on believing in God and put this in his hands and let him handle it for you .
Lenamae
Lenamae
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Thank you Lenamae, I have no control but to show up for my appts, thankfully I remembered this week, lol! I am doing better this morning. My friend, Phyllis has been off the vent for 12 hours and hoping to go home and have hospice care in a few days! I am thrilled!!!
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My friend, Phyllis is off the vent for 12 hours and breathing on her own!!!! I am thrilled this morning!!!!
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Debra, praying that they will keep your pain in check and that you'll be back on chemo soon. Stay strong. Hugs Karen
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Thank you, I am trying to be good. Next chemo is the 28th and will be something different since this one didn't make me better. It did hold me in check though, no change is better than for the worse!
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I will keep praying for you!
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Thank you, there are so many loving people on this site that I don't know what I would do without you all!
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As a 2 time survivor I understand something of where your at,read what you can on alternative treatments Gerson and there are many others Knowledge Knowledge
My good wishes go with you... Berny
My good wishes go with you... Berny
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Thanks, there is so much on the internet I get lost! Seems everyone has a different source, for now, I love my doctor so I am going with what she recommends but checking out the other stuff on the side. Hugs, Debra
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I'm glad to hear your friend is doing better. I'm sure it's hard to see her go thru what you are also going thru. Makes the feelings so close to the surface.
Cathy
Cathy
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Yep, did more crying the last 2 days than the last few months! All for her and her family. Sending them some FSL angels so I have been stitching love into them.
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I love this idea!
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Sounds good too me! I loved the windows open today, the cat loved bird watching and could hear them too!
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fannyfurkin
15 Mar 2012
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Take care Debra, we are all thinking of you. Prayers being said.
Hugs,
Alice.
Hugs,
Alice.
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Thanks Alice. I am doing all I can.
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elizabethak
16 Mar 2012
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Hugs and prayer
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
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Thank you, I am going to do just fine.