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Journals
Got My Mask Made Today
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 18, 2009
- 16 replies
- So yes got my mask made today. Not so bad as I thought it was going to be I guess. Then after the scans and simulation it was off for an MRI, and home again. Tomorrow morning we leave at about 6:30 for ...
Acceptance
- By formy3 · Posted November 14, 2009
- 10 replies
- Well at last im accepting the fact that I have throat cancer at the time it is still hard to beleive that it is there inside my body invading and doing as it pleases , at first I was angry ,I didnt understand ...
Bobs upward battle!
- By medium · Posted November 12, 2009
- 9 replies
- Hi all firstly thank you to all who responded about my query on vectamix (which turned out to be Vectibix) i found out a lot of information on it which was very helpful when we met with the oncologist ...
oh poooop again
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 11, 2009
- 22 replies
- Hey all, just posting an update in my journal because it is the best place to do so, and I just like writing my thoughts. Have been acting all jokes and positivity all day, and I am tired out now, and ...
Has anyone heard of a drug called Vectamix
- By medium · Posted November 10, 2009
- 7 replies
- Hi all. Bob is still in hospital although physically he is feeling a bit better he is still very weak. The doctors have suggested trying a new drug called vectamix ( which I have googled )but cannot find ...
Weird Dream
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 9, 2009
- 6 replies
- Okay I have not dreamed in quite some time (Most likely from lack of attaining a dream stage level of restful sleep for months). but I had two little ones in one night now. First one was odd, but unclear ...
Condolonces for one of our friends Robert Spencer
- By medium · Posted November 8, 2009
- 5 replies
- I want to offer my condolonces to Dawn who's husband Robert Spencer passed away today. Dawn goes under the name Wife and has been a good friend to me and my Bob as they were both diagnosed at the same ...
Sharing from my morning for all animal and especially horse lovers
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 7, 2009
- 20 replies
- Thought I would share this from my morning with all you animal and especially horse lovers. Today I started wearing a mask when I go down to the barn and work around the horses and chickens and hay ...
I miss being able to lift my voice in song:(
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 7, 2009
- 16 replies
- Talking has become a great effort now, and who knows may lose it completely for a while again after the 19th...sigh. I think that is the scariest and saddest part of the throat cancer for me. I love talking ...
Another good day for Bob.
- By medium · Posted November 6, 2009
- 8 replies
- Bob had another good day today. He had his second radiation treatment and his breathing is already a lot better. He has also eaten toast, icecream, and cake!!!!Yipee!!! Could you believe that something ...
horoscope for today :)
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 6, 2009
- 4 replies
- See what I mean, lol Libra By Rick Levine Today you may get a taste of the tough issues that you must tackle in the coming months. Luckily, you are not being asked to fix everything now, but it's not ...
Poooooop
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 5, 2009
- 18 replies
- Well I guess I knew it wasn't going to be good news when the doc called hubby's cell and said to come in today to go over latest scan... SO we went. The cancer has spread beyond the tumor into a fatty ...
Positive thoughts working for Bob
- By medium · Posted November 5, 2009
- 8 replies
- All the positive energy and prayers are doing there job! Met with Bobs onc. and the radioligist and they have decided to do radiology on the hand and chest wall. The onc has also said that he will do ...
Squamus Cell Carcinoma - Tonsil
- By dglke · Posted November 5, 2009
- 1 reply
- My Story Doug K. It all began with a slight bump on the left side of my neck, in March of 2001. I had mentioned it to my general practice physician on a visit for my recurrent bronchitis, and he had dismissed ...
Bobs Day
- By medium · Posted November 4, 2009
- 11 replies
- To everyone who responded to my good friend Sandy's journal asking for prayers for Bobby . A HUGE BIG THANK YOU. Sandy is right we do feel loved. Bobby had a pet scan today and we have the dreaded meeting ...
:)
- By paaatriot101 · Posted November 3, 2009
- 5 replies
- 1985 One cold winters Morning I dropped to my knees in prayer, Snow and Ice were at the window, I asked Lord ? Are You really there? I asked for a sign, I begged and I pleaded I made promises, if you ...
Big Day for me!!!!
- By JsAngel · Posted October 31, 2009
- 3 replies
- Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has signed and sealed my Proclamation for HNCA Week in the State of Georgia to be April 12-18, 2010. The Official Day is April 16th, 2009 in the State of Georgia! Please ...
regarding waiting:)
- By paaatriot101 · Posted October 30, 2009
- 6 replies
- My Brother sent this to me, I find I like it and thought I would share THE ISOLATION CHAMBER "Be still and know that I am God...." Psalm 46:10 There is a time and place in our walk with God in which He ...
Inspire members featured
- By Brian · Posted October 28, 2009
- 29 replies
- Today Massachusetts General Hospital's Proto Magazine published a wonderful profile of nine Inspire members. Each of these stories underscores what we all know to be true -- that Inspire is a special ...
On edge and Waiting Does Not Help
- By paaatriot101 · Posted October 26, 2009
- 6 replies
- Man, so okay I mentioned in earlier post that the doctor at Winship has said I have not been officially staged yet? He said after the neck scan on Oct 29th, I would need to go in for a panendoscopy, because ...
