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Jackie07 · 02-22-2010, 05:15 PM

Pam,

Thanks for the update. Could they not give you shots like procrit to increase the hemoglobin count? My iron deficiency anemia was not corrected until my 30's and I know what you are talking about.

Sinus headache is not fun. I know a surgery probably takes quite a bit of coordination since you are on chemo right now. Surgeons are always cautious on predicting the outcome - they have to say it's a 50/50 chance and leave it to you to make the decision.

Think of it this way: if you go ahead with the surgery, you have a 50% chance of getting rid of the sinus problem. You will feel better and be stronger for the cancer fight. You don't have anything to lose if the surgery does not improve anything.

Keep up your fighting spirit! Remember we are all here to support you.

02-22-2010, 05:15 PM	#2
Jackie07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: "Love never fails." Posts: 5,809	Re: more updates Pam, Thanks for the update. Could they not give you shots like procrit to increase the hemoglobin count? My iron deficiency anemia was not corrected until my 30's and I know what you are talking about. Sinus headache is not fun. I know a surgery probably takes quite a bit of coordination since you are on chemo right now. Surgeons are always cautious on predicting the outcome - they have to say it's a 50/50 chance and leave it to you to make the decision. Think of it this way: if you go ahead with the surgery, you have a 50% chance of getting rid of the sinus problem. You will feel better and be stronger for the cancer fight. You don't have anything to lose if the surgery does not improve anything. Keep up your fighting spirit! Remember we are all here to support you. __________________ Jackie07 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/06/doctors-letter-patient-newly-diagnosed-cancer.html http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/MultiMedi...=114&trackID=2 NICU 4.4 LB Erythema Nodosum 85 Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d 3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills CN 3 GKRS 52301 IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET 6 TCH Cellulitis - Lymphedema - compression sleeve & glove H w x 4 MUGA 51 D, J 49 M Diastasis recti Tamoxifen B. scan Irrtbl bowel 1'09 Colonoscopy 313 BRCA1 V1247I hptc hemangioma Vertigo GI - > yogurt hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410 Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk DEXA 1/13 1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer. 3-11 Appendectomy - visually O.K., a lot of puss. Final path result - not cancer. Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement （600mg x2) 10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016 7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence. 7-10-2019 CT to check lung nodule. 1-10-2020 8mm stable nodule on R Lung, two 6mm new ones on L Lung, a possible lymph node involvement in inter fissule. "I WANT TO BE AN OUTRAGEOUS OLD WOMAN WHO NEVER GETS CALLED AN OLD LADY. I WANT TO GET SHARP EDGED & EARTH COLORED, TILL I FADE AWAY FROM PURE JOY." Irene from Tampa Advocacy is a passion .. not a pastime - Joe