day three for madubois63

[madubois63]

It's raining, so no nice view today. I had the Hickman port put in late yesterday afternoon. They decided my platelets were to low and had to give me another transfusion before they put me under. when I got back to the room, they gave me more blood and then started the chemo. Daunorubicin is in the Adriomycin family. It comes in a "Flintstones" syringe and it's red. There goes my freshly grown new hair - oooh well. There are worse things. Anyway, then I got the Cytarabine - it is a 24/7 drip. I'm a little queasy, but get Ativan and tons of other preventive med's. Had visitors and got my trusty computer, so it's not so bad yet. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes. I think they are working. My very serious new doctor told me he got a PRELIMINARY report on the fluid in my lungs and at first glance they did not see any active BC. Also, when they removed the fluid, I heard someone ask "what color?" Someone else said CLEAR!!! God, I hope the report comes back the same. Keep praying for me! I feel the love and light and just can't thank you all enough!!!
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[Susan2]

We'll keep praying that the wonderful preliminary results are borne out. It's always great to get good news.

Best of everything,
Susan

[StephN]

After more drugs with tongue-twister names. These posts could be very valuable for someone else who might someday join in your diagnosis. If it is rainy, it will be cooler there hopefully. At least the air conditioning always works in hospitals!
It struck me that here is the great value of the new targeted therapies and vaccines - this terrible side effect will not be there.
Wishing you peace, rest and a calm tummy.

[tammymarie1971]

Still praying for you Maryann!!!!! Here's to clear fluid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chin up!!!You're doing it!!
Tammy

[Cynthia]

Maryann,

You are remarkable. Thank you for allowing all of us to be there with you.

We are all rooting hard for you.

Cynthia

[Patty H]

I check every day for your posting. Please continue as long as you are able. You don't know how many people you are encouraging. Patty H

[Barbara H.]

I ditto what Patty has to say. I am thinking of you everyday, Maryann. I am hoping for the best.
Barbara H.

[Sherryg683]

Hi Maryanne, I have been thinking and praying for you a lot lately. You are such a beautiful lady, I'm sure you won't even miss your hair...stay strong...sherryg683

[karenann]

Hi Maryanne,

I am praying and I know everybody else is, too. As a matter of fact...I bet you can feel all the love a prayers!!! I am very happy about the fluid from the lungs being clear and probably not from bc!.

Tons of love,

Karen

[Les]

God bless you Maryanne You are so strong. Thanks for keeping us informed I am praying for you. Leslie

[Lolly]

Maryanne, I'm really pulling for you, and and a big YEAH!!! that the lung fluid was clear :)
You are our hero.

<3 Lolly

[Tom]

Dear Maryann,

Thank you for keeping us so well informed on your progress. The posts are so detailed, I feel like I'm in the room watching and can almost smell that wonderful "hospital bouquet"...lol.

We will continue to pray for you as you bulldoze your way through this latest test of wills with the Beast. After reading one of your earlier posts, I finally decided to check into bone marrow donation, but was rebuffed because of herniated discs in my vertabrae. Who knew? I am still seeking an explanation for that exemption.

Be Good,
Tom

[madubois63]

Thank you Tom for even looking in to donating. I am sorry about your herniated disc - not only for me, but mostly for you.

To everyone - your posts make me smile ... thank you!!!!

[anne]

Hi Maryann,
I am glad you are well enough to keep us posted. Continued strength. God never gives us more than we can handle.

Hugs to you,
Anne

[kareneg]

Maryann,
You are in my thoughts and prayer's too. Keep that positive attitude I believe it truely helps.

[michele u]

Thinking of you Maryanne, you are so brave.

[sherri]

Dear Mayann,

When I was at hospital for my surgery, a freind of mine with brain cancer told me she thinks about me the whole time and I should connect to her everytime I feel any pain or discomfort. I did this and I have to tell you that was the easiest surgery I had in my life, piece of cake. Everytime I was feeling a little pain, I connected my thoughts to her and the pain was gone in a second. I had a lot of energy, walking 4 hours after surgery and all the nurses were amazed and named me Superwoman!
Please do the same thing with our group and see if it works for you.
Lots of love and hugs,

[Audrey]

Maryann, thanks for keeping us posted on your progress--sending up prayers for you and for no active BC cells...Hang in there! (((((hugs)))))

[lisahammo]

How nice to know you have all this love being sent your way! Here's some more for you, too. My thoughts are with you. Hang tough.

Lots of love
Lisa

[G. Ann]

Hi Maryann,

I'd like to join all the others sending their prayers, good wishes, and love to you. As many have said, you are a remarkable woman and all of us have benefitted from your updates. In the past you have given hope to many others. You are a gift to this group and I hope you feel the support. Thank you for sharing with honesty, grace, and humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you-G.Ann

[al from Canada]

of you everyday. Don't get scared, confused or messed as you're on the right track and we're all behind you!
I wouldn't hesitate to hop on a plane for your support; not kidding.
Think of all the people who love you and let's get this job done!

Al

[sassy]

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Maryanne. You are an inspiration!

Sassy
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[Chelee]

Hi Maryann, You just amaze me at how strong you are. You truly are a inspiration to us all.

That is great news that the fluid was clear...yeah! There are alot of really strong, and very tough people out there...but you are at the top of that list girl. :)

I am keeping you in my prayers. I am sending you warm healing thoughts.

Hang tough like you always do.

Chelee

[Kim in CA]

Maryann,

Just thinking of you and wishing you clear sailing all the way. I know how hard it is to be away from home and family. Thank you so much for your posts. You are truly an inspiration.

Love and BIG HUGS! Kim in CA

[kimber]

Maryanne - Keep kicking this crap in the ass! You have been in my prayers daily!

I check the group daily hoping for updates from you. You have a friend in Minneapolis. Much love - kim

[Petesmom]

Hi Maryann,


I am checking these boards to find out how you are doing every day. Am sending prayers, blessings and hugs to you.

Petesmom

[madubois63]

They took more fluid out of my lung yesterday - that was a surprise, but I was having problems breathing. Feels much better today. I am still uncomfortable from the placement of the Hickman catheter. I finished the "red devil' and have four more days of chemo left. Hopefully that will put me in to remission. I will have to wait until day 14 before they do a bone marrow biopsy to decide if I get more chemo or I get to go home...My diet just changed - no raw anything...including cold cuts, cheese (especially with nuts or herbs), no yogurt. I am tired and it's time to back off the key board. I may write something really scary...Love you all and thank you for the continued prayers....



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[LovingDaughter]

You are so strong and amazing! God bless you. I think of you always.

[mom22girlz]

MaryAnn-- I pray for you every day. You are amazing! I know you will conquer this latest cancer. susan

[Bev]

Get well, we'll be OK with whatever you write. It does seem to help to vent. BB

[chrislmelb]

Maryann, thanks for keeping us up to date with everything. Good luck with all your treatments.

Christine

[rinaina]

Maryanne of course you have my continued prayers and support. You are so courageous and strong and I know that if anyone can fight this latest setback it is you. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for taking the time during all of this to keep us updated. This act alone shows how tough and strong and committed you are. What an example of motivation this is to all of us. May G-d watch over you and I hope to hear all is clear in lungs.

[Patricia]

Maryanne,


Hang in there Maryanne. You can do it and you have all these amazing warior women and men :-) right here next to you. If you get scared or overwhelmed just close your eyes and I bet you will feel all of us lifting you up. I am glad you can breath a bit better and I hope your body adjusts to the new catheter quickly. Keep us posted.

Hugs
Patricia

[pattyz]

Dearest Maryann,

PLEASE, feel free to post/say, what you NEED to say.

Or, if you are uncomfortable with that, I pray you have someone in person you can do that with... or even through direct email.

I admire your most informative reports which are so very helpful in many ways. Yet, I KNOW that there are personal issues you can be dealing with that need an outlet, for your own sake.

Still hoping you are surrounded by compassionate healthcare workers ........

With sincere high regard and the warmest of hugs xoxoxoxox
pattyz