[Gerri]

Ah, the rollercoaster ride in Cancerland - we all know it well. Try hard not to stress out about it too much, the MRI will give you the answers you need.

Funny about your shoulder - well, not funny...let's say strange. I have been having shoulder pain (waking me up in the middle of the night) for the past few months. I am also having major problems with my right knee (osteo arthritis) so I went to my rheumatologist. He gave me a prescription for Naproxen (500mg morning and night) - it has helped tremendously!

I saw an orthopedic surgeon yesterday and he thinks I have a turn rotator cuff too. I have my MRI on Tuesday next week and will have my answer by Friday. If you are not currently taking something for the pain you might see if you can get a prescription for Naproxen while you wait for your test. It really does take the edge off without making you feel dopey. My knees (or lack there of) are a whole different story that I will probably find out about next week. The joys of getting older...but at least I/we are doing just that...getting older and experiencing 'normal' maladies too!

Best of luck with all your tests. Please be sure and let us know how things turn out for you.