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Paging PeachySue!!!!!

debfla53_1 — Thu, 22 May 2014 18:43:56 GMT

Hey Peach, Could you ask your DH about the varion 2300 IX, Radiation machine? It's about 5 years old. We R trying to get the treatments done here were we live so we don't have to do the long drive on the weekends to come home. & as much as we love our daughter I think it would be to much stress on us for all that time. So we just have to find out if I can keep my team of DR>

in Palm Beach & so far they are all saying yes. I am just waiting to hear from my oncol.in JUpiter. Thanks again for all your help. Deb

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Suziepeach — Thu, 22 May 2014 19:23:29 GMT

Oh Deb, he said to tell you, "That is a wonderful machine." He is really really really really familiar with Varian, if you get my drift.. I agree it would be smart to stay close to home for your treatments, I mean it's great equipment & I can speak personally for them..

You don't have to thank me for anything- it's my pleasure and strikes very close to home for us.. and the company.. Hugs!

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debfla53_1 — Fri, 23 May 2014 01:22:34 GMT

On 5/22/2014 Peachysue said:
Oh Deb, he said to tell you, "That is a wonderful machine." He is really really really really familiar with Varian, if you get my drift.. I agree it would be smart to stay close to home for your treatments, I mean it's great equipment & I can speak personally for them..

You don't have to thank me for anything- it's my pleasure and strikes very close to home for us.. and the company.. Hugs!

Oh Peach, Thanks so much, I am so happy I met U on this board you have given me So much info. I think we are going to have it done here where we live & when I see my DRS.the 30th, I know they will agree.I have been on the phone all day & there was a cancer center that said they would fly us out there put us up in a 4 star hotel & take great care or us... They asked what insurance we had & told them & said it was the best, So we called the cancer center here & asked about there equ. & how old was it . Thats why I new U would know.I do not care if they pay us to go to a hotel I want to be close to home or in my home.I guess I am just thinking to much about it all & kinda freaking out!!!. I should get the results of the mammo.& ultra sound tomm ,I hope. Thanks again for everything. X0 , Deb

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Suziepeach — Fri, 23 May 2014 16:51:39 GMT

Hi Deb, wherever you decide to go, whatever you do, I am sure you'll make the best decision possible for yourself. No you aren't thinking too much about it, this is real and you can feel anyway your little heart desires- it's staying positive, smiling and kicking this bad boy in his booty!!!! and we'll our keep our prayers going out for you and your family. Shoot, look at everyone on this thread that's been there and done that- silly phrase for something serious but it's the truth.. I mean how it affects people in different ways in some strange way helps one another.

Anxious to hear your results from your mammogram and sonogram (I am a retired radiology tech and I specialized in mammography).

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debfla53_1 — Tue, 27 May 2014 20:09:48 GMT

Hi Peaches, Sorry I have not gotten back to you. For 3 days I was so sick , I think it was because I have not been sleeping. My daughter came up for the weekend & after I had some sleep felt so much better & had a great time with her. Well one of her friends she grew up with called & new she was here & she works for the oncol. that I want to have the rad. with. & went online & the DR. has 5 * ratings. She said that people that have gone to Moffitt leave & come to the cancer center I want to go to,I go to jupiter Friday & will get the results to my tests & tell them I want to stay here. I can not thank you enough for all your info. Can you ask your DH if he had pain in his neck & just felt not good. And I really thank everyone who gave me hope & wrote on my post. Take Care.Deb

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Suziepeach — Wed, 28 May 2014 18:10:05 GMT

deb, Hello! I am so glad you're feeling better- sleep deprivation is just awful, I know I have my nights of tossing and can't sleep. Happy to hear your daughter came for a visit, I know you enjoyed that so very much. Things here haven't been too bad, we ran out earlier to get a few things at the Wally & in for the day.

Now my husband said to tell you he refused to be affected by any of the pain he felt when his throat got so terribly, terribly sore- he didn't take anything for pain either- that was when he was still in field service & his boss assigned him phones for the entire duration of his therapy. Plus we continued to go to Knoxville for Tennessee football and managed a couple weekend runs down to Disneyworld- we weren't going to let anything hinder us from doing the things we loved & kept to our plans. Not one day did he miss work either. I'll mention it again that it was like in the beginning of the 3rd week he started feeling throat soreness and it gradually increased.. When he spoke it was very soft & if I saw him wanting to yell at a game I quickly shushed him. Hey had to do what I had to do... Now mind you there were plenty of days he just didn't feel good and I left him be.. but that's just apart of being a human.

Hugs my friend!!!

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debfla53_1 — Fri, 30 May 2014 02:28:39 GMT

Hey U!! So happy to hear from you. We are here in Jupiter & going to the DR. tomm. Can't wait to hear what they have to say. Went to the beach & had a nice dinner. So scared about tomm. That is when it will all change. I am trying to be positive now!!! My DH booked 2 nights on the beach at Singer Island for Sun & Mon. I can not wait. I will let U know everything.Thanks for asking DH about the pain because it is really getting bad at night now. I do take the pain pills at night but it is different now. Can not wait to see the DRs. Tomm. I have so many ??? . I will keep U posted & thanks for being there & everyone else that has posted to me. Take Care, Deb

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Suziepeach — Fri, 30 May 2014 14:29:17 GMT

Hi Deb! I sure will be thinking about you today- I know how anxious you are and exactly how you're feeling. Oh yes be positive!! People can be negative and positive at the same time-I know!!! How nice your hubby booked those 2 nights on the beach- you both will have such a nice time- try, try to relax- know it's easier said than done but you'll feel what's best for you.

Oh the pain, if you were speaking prior to his radiation therapy, he didn't complain or say anything.. Let's see, they did aspiration of the lump which was negative, ENT said let's get that bad boy out and found the one bad lymp node- after diagnosis did panendoscopy- to be honest he may have complained more about other things but not any actual pain. He had his good days and bad days but heck that was to be expected. He'd snap at me, I'd cry but it all worked out. We look back now and think, "Did all of that really happen?"

Hang in there today!! I won't be home tomorrow and most of Sunday so if you don't hear back right away, you will.. LOL You take care too & hugs!!!!

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debfla53_1 — Fri, 30 May 2014 21:50:21 GMT

O Peach, If it was not for you I DON'T KNOW IF i WOULD GET THREW THIS. Well the good news is the ultra sound & Mamo all neg.Thank god. Well the bad I thing They want me to start with Chemo!!! & I am freaking out!!!! With radiation ,But I am in shock I said to myself I would never do Chemo & look at me now.I will be getting it done where I live, But my oncog.In Jupiter gave me the formual that he wants them to start me out with & he said with this kind they start at 100. mine will be 40. & I will not lose my hair Heck thats the only thing I love about me!!! LOL. So I am to start Wed.But he said I will be sick as U know what That I do not need. I gage just taking a pill. So I guess I better have a great time on the beach for 2 days!!!!! Which I know I will. Thank god we have never had a bad word to each other at all but we never did. I Think we are still in shock!!!Take Care My Friend, Deb

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Suziepeach — Sat, 31 May 2014 03:53:49 GMT

Hi Deb, how wonderful your ultrasound & mammogram were negative! I sure agree thank God.

Wow they aren't letting grass or in your case sand (beach) grow under your feet what with your chemo starting so soon.. and you won't lose your hair is a plus huh? They'll probably be able to give you something for the extreme nausea- oh if you take a pill by mouth you'll be glad to gag a little to calm the nausea down. At least you'll be home in your own comfortable surroundings- one step at a time!!! Have the best time ever at the beach!!! Still in shock? Girl I hear you on that one. I think you're going to do just fine, Deb!!!! You've got tons of support in your family & all of us here....

Hugs my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!! -

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debfla53_1 — Sat, 31 May 2014 17:43:46 GMT

Hi Peach,They said it will be 3 in a half hours ,So I forgot to ask how long. Plus radiation!!! Boy I hope I can take this.Just wanted to say have a great trip where ever you go!!!! Take Care, Deb

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Suziepeach — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:41:17 GMT

On 5/31/2014 debfla53 said:
Hi Peach,They said it will be 3 in a half hours ,So I forgot to ask how long. Plus radiation!!! Boy I hope I can take this.Just wanted to say have a great trip where ever you go!!!! Take Care, Deb

Hi deb, did you have fun at the beach? I love the ocean! One of our favorite places is Myrtle Beach- place has gotten so commercial. But still yet a beautiful area.

I can see both chemo & radiation- they are touching all bases with you. You'll do okey dokey on both.. you'll look behind all of this- like us- and say, "Huh did all of that really happen." Again one step at a time.. I don't know if you watch the show "Little Couple" with Jen and Bill- she had aggressive chemo and they showed some of it- she had some good days and bad days but got through it and she's a little person. When you start your chemo Wednesday, you do for yourself in regards to not doing stuff or doing stuff, whatever toots your horn!

We had a good time in Memphis, were only gone overnight but will be going back in a couple weeks to help MIL out with some stuff- like upgrading her cellphone. Enjoyed seeing my son and my dear friend in Olive Branch, Miss. Just a long trip and it was so good sleeping in our own bed last night.. Awhhhhhhhhh

Hope you're having a good day and look don't forget to keep rested up!!!! Hugs!!!!

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Suziepeach — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:54:35 GMT

Hi deb! Letting you know I am thinking about you & tomorrow!!! Good Luck, my friend, and huge hugs for this major step!!! One step at a time!!!!!

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debfla53_1 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:18:55 GMT

Well Peaches this was a day I will never forget!!! Had the con.with the radiation DR.Not what I thought it would be. She put me on some tranquilizers, Said I was the most uptight person she has ever seen. I told her I have been keeping this to myself for year & then got the cancer news.. But I have always been uptight & hiper.I will telly you took 1 & feel so much better . Calmest I have ever been. She asked if I was claustrophobic & yes why She said they put a mask on your my face & showed me the rad machine.I freaked out.She was going to map out my neck for the rad.& I could not do it. She has me taking these tranq. tomm.& will do it then. Then I had to go to my dentist to make sure all my teeth were good & did not have to get any pulled!!! Once you have rad.you can not get any teeth pulled not ever . My teeth are great & thank god he is a friend of ours so got in at 4:00.Then tomm. have to go the my other dentist for him to write the ok order so I can get the rad. Then the app' with the chemo DR. then I will have the rad. every day for 8 weeks, Not sure about the how long for chemo. Then she told me what to expect for it & my head is still spinning!! Tahks for the good wishes my friend I will keep you posted. Deb

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Gooday — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:24:05 GMT

deb ~ I don't know you but I think the world of PeachySue. I wish you well and better living through chemistry girl! Take 'em if you gottem'.

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debfla53_1 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:54:37 GMT

On 6/4/2014 Gooday said:
deb ~ I don't know you but I think the world of PeachySue. I wish you well and better living through chemistry girl! Take 'em if you gottem'.

Oh Thank you Good Day . What a sweet thing to say. Peach has really been there for me more than she will ever know. Take Care,Deb

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Suziepeach — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 01:19:09 GMT

On 6/4/2014 debfla53 said:
Well Peaches this was a day I will never forget!!! Had the con.with the radiation DR.Not what I thought it would be. She put me on some tranquilizers, Said I was the most uptight person she has ever seen. I told her I have been keeping this to myself for year & then got the cancer news.. But I have always been uptight & hiper.I will telly you took 1 & feel so much better . Calmest I have ever been. She asked if I was claustrophobic & yes why She said they put a mask on your my face & showed me the rad machine.I freaked out.She was going to map out my neck for the rad.& I could not do it. She has me taking these tranq. tomm.& will do it then. Then I had to go to my dentist to make sure all my teeth were good & did not have to get any pulled!!! Once you have rad.you can not get any teeth pulled not ever . My teeth are great & thank god he is a friend of ours so got in at 4:00.Then tomm. have to go the my other dentist for him to write the ok order so I can get the rad. Then the app' with the chemo DR. then I will have the rad. every day for 8 weeks, Not sure about the how long for chemo. Then she told me what to expect for it & my head is still spinning!! Tahks for the good wishes my friend I will keep you posted. Deb

Deb, Hi!! I have thought of you today- I am so glad you checked in... LOL I told my hubby what you said about the mask- he said, "Oh yeah the mask." He said they cut eye, nose and mouth holes in it- heck they even offered him to bring his home when he was finished- he said oh hail NO.. LOL LOL and your teeth, he had a tooth pulled a few months ago but had to get the aokay from his radiation oncologist- his lower jaw was lightly radiated so they gave a thumbs up and he did really well. Tell the tech you know some really good people with Varian- wink wink wink wink... I got tranquilzers today too for my anxiety attacks- had a full blown one Saturday and it was so bad- we were traveling and in Nashville- we had to find some where to get my BP and heart rate checked- was in one when I saw my Doctor this afternoon too- seem to be having some neuralgia from dental surgery but it's getting better!

Look your head will stop spinning and you'll get those dreaded treatments like clock work! Now that's an order young lady!!! We know exactly what you're going through.. You aren't going to do chemo and radiation at the same time are you? Lawdy I hope not!! Good Luck tomorrow too, just do it, close your eyes and think of something happy happy happy- or take a nap from those meds!!

Gooday, thank you so much for what you said- that means a whole lot to me. Deb and I have bonded because my husband went through the same thing and she's going to be treated on a piece of equipment of the company he works for..

Hugs Deb - sleep well tonight- tomorrow is a new day!!! Hugs to you too, Gooday!

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debfla53_1 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:18:05 GMT

Hi Peaches, Well yesterday was a nightmare to me. Showed me the mask & it looked like from silence of the lambs & they have to make it fit your head & face & it would be tight. I said no way so the had to map my face with markers that looked like baby sharks. Then they said this will only pinch a little & stuck a needle in my neck & called it a tattoo . No way they would do it to the rest of the places they had to map out!!! So I have what looks like little sharks in black on my face & neck. I can not wash them at all so had to take a shower & not wash my face. This will not be fun if I do wash any of them off they will have to do the mask. The radiation starts mon. The chemo starts Wed. only once a week for 4 hours with the radiation. I love the dr. & he talked to my DR. in Jupiter & they agreed on the same treatment. He said my hair should not fall out I did not like that.. But said I will be very sick from it & give me meds for it. I have to say I have never taken pills for depression or anxiety & I feel like a new person, It is really weird. Everyone says you are different!!! I glad I have a few days before it all starts, But I told DH last night I still don't think I can do it. He said if you want to live you will & I will be with you every second of it all. He did tell me today it was stage 4, So of course you know me my head is really spinning now. I will let you know whats happening & tell your DH he is such a strong guy. Take Care & Thanks for being there for me. Deb

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Suziepeach — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 17:17:10 GMT

Hi deb! Girl my head is spinning for you as well- wowzie talk about jumping in with both feet- yes ma'am, you can do this & will do this! Not only will your wonderful husband be by your side for support, you've got all your friends including my husband & myself. OHHHH I read your post to him, word for word.. He said to tell you, "Tell Deb I chose the mask because I am afraid of needles." and let me tell you he is!!! This is a dam part of life people loathe and cancer is the pits big time but you are going to get through this- you've got your meds for nausea, let your body rest, don't push yourself to do anything & chill out big time-- most of all stay focused and positive!!!! When mine was diagnosed I wouldn't let anyone act all pathetic and sad around him- his mom tried it once and I told her to stop, that he didn't need any negativity and not to feel sorry... I honestly think the world of you since we hooked up here- God brings people together for a reason & we can handle more than we even think- prayer, strength and keeping the faith baby!!!!! There are so many kind and genuine posters that we can keep a huge running prayer chain going- positivity!!!!!!!!!!!!

We ran out earlier to get our errands out the way- every nut job is driving or walking with the stupid cellphones & as rude as ever- too bad they think it's all about them.. LOL well it ain't!!!

I hope you are having a good, restful week-end- stay strong my friend and I am sending you the biggest ever hug from my husband and myself...

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debfla53_1 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:08:27 GMT

Hi Peach. Tell DH I am going for the mask!!!! There is no way in HAIL!!! I am going to get needles in all those markers on me. I will call them MON. Morning and tell them I will do the mask, But my app is at 2:30 so I don't know how long it takes to make it. I lost 2lbs in one day & that freaked me out. Whats so funny now is I am going crazy making stuff to frezee & I painting this boarder in our bedroom I just wanted to get as much done before Monday & I am feeling it now. My DH & his friend were installing a new central AC at 6:00 this morning & I heard him yell oh sh!!!!! He cut the knuckle of his thumb and had to go to the ER and get 7 stitches. & to top it off my Bday is this Friday the !3th !!!!!!!. I think I will take a tranq. and try to relax & take this all in. I can't say enough how much of a friend you have been to me!!! Deb