erika825

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  November 06, 2011

• Erika825 has replied to a post on the message board

  Hi there, All I can say is WOW, your brothers healing is amazing! I am (and will say proudly) is very excited for you guys. That is a blessing on its own. For your brother to have that tumor shrunk enough for the surgery is a huge advantage on his side. Please don't take this offensively, but you must remain very optimistic about this surgery because he's done so well as most don't! My husband had some major setback...

  November 05, 2011 view post

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  November 01, 2011

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  October 30, 2011

• Erika825 has replied to a post on the message board

  Hi and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I did mention CTCA just began offering this procedure in July. I know its an old procedure also. But I am truly thankful that my husband had the opportunity to do this as I understand some have not been as fortunate. I am very happy for this new awareness and understanding. Wishing you a wonderful weekend! :o)

  October 29, 2011 view post

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  Hi everyone, Today, I'm here to share the new big thing that we've been so enthusiastic about. But before I do, I'd like to remind myself and the rest of you again of my purpose with creating this blog. The purpose has (and always will be) to keep family and friends informed of what's happening with Luis's treatments- and how we're dealing with it. I am not here to change anyone's way of thinking- nor t...

  October 29, 2011 view discussion

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  October 29, 2011

• Erika825 has replied to a post on the message board

  Thank you guys for all the prayers, positive thoughts and blessings. Luis is doing awesome.

  October 29, 2011 view post

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  Dr. Vashi suggested for us to replace the J tube because Luis might still need it during and after chemo. But even those times he really didn't use it. There's actually several boxes of Peptamen cans at our home just sitting there. He's been eating by mouth for a long time now- (and keeping food down too). When I get a chance, I'm going to donate those cans to the treatment center.  As soon as Dr. Sanchez (his...

  October 21, 2011 view discussion

• Erika825 has replied to a post on the message board

  My apologies for the delay but I didn't know I had a reply. Yes, he takes some medication right after chemo for about a few days.

  October 19, 2011 view post