On 4/28/2006 Theresap wrote:
I just wanted to thank all of you who have been so kind as to write to me with your stories and advice. It's been a rough couple few months since the first of the year. The chemo hasn't been working. My sister-in-law has basically shut herself off from all but those in her household - I think she may have even shut them out as well. She's been almost completely bed ridden since early March. The doctors haven't been able to get her pain managed - she's either sick or too weak to get out of bed. She basically quit eating about a month ago. She tried the Boost high protein drinks but they made her vomit. She has been drinking the Carnation Instant Breakfast drinks and has been able to keep those in but she only drinks maybe 12-16 oz. a day. My broher-in-law has been speaking with Hospice about care already. Last night he had to send her by ambulance to the cancer center. She has fluid in and around her lungs. I guess they are going to do radiation today to try to get rid of the fluid. Has anyone ever heard of this? Anyway, I'm going to go up and try to see her. She doesn't want company from anyone so I doubt if I'm able to get in but I'll try anyway. Her daughter's HS graduation is on Memorial Day weekend. She was really hoping to make it. I'd like to ask you all to keep praying that she does, if you would. Good luck to all of you - Don't ever give up. Theresa
Hello-
I just found out a wonderful friend has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Thyroid cancer. I want to do everything I can to support he and his wonderful family. I started reading all the posts on this site- I have to tell all of you how absolutely astounded I am to read about your outlooks and thoughts on living. I wanted to just say thank you to everyone who wrote on this message board. I was also very curious to know about Theresa's Sister-in-law....it has been over a year since the last post and I wanted to know if she was able to see her daughter graduate?
Thank you for sharing your stories- they give me hope that my dear friend will be able to battle his way back, too.