What would you do? - Page 3

Bill · 05-30-2008, 05:47 PM

Terri and Ruth, it's good to hear from you. I've been wondering how you are doing. Carla, Nikki's onc. just advised her to abstain from mega-doses of anti-oxidants. At first thought, and "common sense", it seems that eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and veggies would be fine, but after your comments, and the fasting studies (ok, I still haven't read them ) maybe that prior to chemo. and rad. treatments, if you eliminate as many anti-oxidants as possible from your diet (like fasting for 2 days prior) the chemo./ rads. kill more cancer cells. I feel that all of the "dots" are starting to connect. In another rant/post, I've gone on record as stating that I feel that the answers we are seeking to more effective treatments and/or cures to cancer(s) are right around the corner. We have so much knowledge and data already accumulated. I feel that discussions such as this play a role in helping to connect the dots. Sorry, Terri, I didn't mean to trample on your thread. Love and peace to you, Bill

TSund · 05-31-2008, 06:09 PM

Maybe someone has mentioned this, but daily Prilosec was very important to Ruth, she was miserable with acid reflux etc. for a couple days until she remembered she was supposed to be on it! It made all the difference.

Can't believe I didn't remember that one!

(thanks Bill

TRS

abitjaded · 06-02-2008, 10:24 AM

Oh yeah, prilosec or famotidine rock.

Carla

Terri B · 06-02-2008, 01:01 PM

Yep, I'm all about the daily Prilosec. Been doing that for years!

Well, I don't know the verdict yet, because I had my first treatment this morning. Call me stupid, or forgetful, or stubborn, but really, I FORGOT to take any meds before my appointment.

They gave me the kytril, the benedryl (which i slept off in about an hour) and the decadron. I feel really good now (pretty wired) and I know this is only the honeymoon phase.

I came to work this afternoon because I don't want to miss work if I feel good, yah know?

We'll see how the next few days pans out. Thanks to all of you for the great tips and stories! )

Terri B · 06-02-2008, 02:30 PM

Oh and Bill,

Dang you're hot! You remind me of a taekwondo instructor I had once upon a time!

abitjaded · 06-03-2008, 12:36 PM

Hey Terri,

Decadron can be fun. Made me understand what my 14 yo son may be experiencing.

The good, the bad and the ugly.

Carla

Terri B · 06-03-2008, 12:54 PM

Really the only side effect i've had is from the Decadron i think. I have turned into a Bitch with turretts syndrome. I am picking fights with people (then apologizing when i realize it's the steroids) honking and flipping other drivers the bird, basically eating people for lunch. I NEVER act like this!!

I think it's pretty funny. :-))