I also add my prayers that this may be a miracle for Caryn and turn things around for her. Hang in there we are all with you.

Devastated - told weeks !!!
 

I'm so happy the oncologist is going to prescribe chemo.
I know you are probably overwhelmed with advice from us, but I would like to add something about the bone marrow if I may.
I never had a problem with my bone marrow, red blood counts and white blood counts during my treatment. I took supplements and ate alot of things that are good for the bone marrow and blood counts. Other patients have also shared information with me about bone marrow soup.I will pass some of it along to you. I am not sure Caryn can tolerate it all or if you have time to prepare it but here goes-----
Bone Marrow: Bone marrow soup. Cook marrow from meat, add healthy herbs (some of them have been described and shared by others) garlic, onions and make a soup.
White blood count: fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, echinecea and astragalus
Red blood count: liquid iron, beans, spinach, real blackstrap molasses, B 12, chlorophyll tablets
I guess there are always shots from the oncologist if these things don't help. Miracles also happen.
Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Eric and Caryn,
Wonderful news! I'm so glad your onc is working with you. May the combo giver her relief and buy her time! Lots of time!

Love
jacqueline

Elaine - I'm far from overwhelmed with advice from everyone. I cherish the advice and decide what to present to the dr. An example is the milk thistle that has been recommended by so many here. Her doc said yes and I bought it for her today. Everyone's advice, concern and prayers have made a HUGE difference for me these past few days. I can't thank everyone enough.

Hi Eric,

I pray today is a good day for you, Caryn and your family. Know you are surrounded by prayers.

Love and peace,

Mary Jo

Eric, you and Caryn are so special. I'm still holding you and your family in my prayers.
Much love
chris

You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
God bless and take care.
patb

Eric, Wishing you great results with the Herceptin/Gemzar/Carboplatin. This combo packs alot of punch. There is always hope. Your strength and determination will get you through. Good luck and stay strong. Sally

Eric,

I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and your children. I will pray for all of you each night.

Dear Eric,
I just wanted to say that Caryn, you and your lovely family are in my thoughts and prayers tonight. The love shines out from you all.

Janie

Devastated - told weeks !!!
 

I am wondering how you and your family are doing today. I hope everything is going well.

Caryn's been doing ok. She's been tired and spends most of the day resting, has limited queaziness and some pain that the pain meds are managing. I'm hoping that this is mostly all related to the treatment and that she'll feel a bit better tomorrow. The Dr said that the treatment effects the bone marrow 5-10 days after so tomorrow thru Sunday are critical days. He said that if she's having marrow problems then she will develop pain similar to what you might feel from Neupogen (but I guess worse).
My kids have been amazing but it's definitely been hard for all of us. I can't tell you how comforting it's been to check in to this site and read the extraordinary love and care that you have all provided. If prayers work, I have to think that Caryn has a shot with all of you behind us. I know I say it a lot but, THANK YOU! You are all amazing and have made such an impression on me that I can't even express.

Dear Eric,
Please know that along with medicine, lots of love and fatih, "Miracles" do happen....and you have all of these
combos working for you...I am keeping you, Caryn and he children in my prayers for continued strength during these next few days.

Caryn and You have been so Strong...
Sending you blessings and healing energy for Caryn,
Kindest Regards,
Jean

I am praying for Caryn, you and the kids. God bless this mess. All of you are so strong !

Eric,
Take strength in knowing that I and many others here continue to pray for Caryn. May God bless and comfort you all during this time. I am trusting that God will touch Caryn and begin a healing in her.

Hi Eric! Just wanted to stop in and say hi, and let you and Caryn know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers. You guys hang in there.

Dear Eric,
Pls know that you're always in my thoughts and prayers. My love to you, to your wife and kids.
Keep the Faith!

Love,
Gemma

Love and prayers throughout the day and especially tonight with the Power Team, for one incredible family! ma