LiveWithCancer

Thanks for your good advice. I'm just so scared - his prostate cancer went into the bones in January. He's already very miserable from the meds he has to take but is in no pain yet.

Yes, dogs are so precious. I brush his teeth with dog toothpaste. He is almost 9 and has all of his teeth. I feel so guilty because I don't take care of them as meticulously as I used to. When I brought him to the Vets in Sept for all his labs, injections, etc the Vets said he was fine. No way. Not fine for me. As soon as I get my taxes money back I'm going to get him to the best dog dentist I can find in this area (Providence RI.)
My Sister had a 3 legged sheltie. We loved that dog.
I am currently working on an apt to help animals all over the world. Especially dogs. I'm trying to get it out in 2017 or 2018 depending on my health status. It could literally change tell world for animals. I temporarily call it Pet Universe, it might "Universe" might be too long. Is Pet World too obvious?? Haaaa
Thank you for txting. Be well.
Aloha, Katie

Thank you so much for giving me the steps to post a picture. Now I am trying to figure out how to display it right side up instead of sideways!

Yes, we are having an issue with that. I have tech working on it now. Sorry for the frustration!

Thank you for your response, I'm 75 yrs old and MDs tend to view my progress as doubtful.. B Positive!

Good Morning, Greg said you have received Immunotherapy and suppested i contact you. If you dont mind how is this treatment My husband is due to start soon and I dont know anything about it. Thank you for you help.

You are the most prolific writer here. I wonder how you do it all... you have many interests and I can never figure out how you achieve so very much... hugs, g

Very inspirational journey. Just diagnosed adenocarcinoma lung stage 4, had wedge resection to confirm diagnosis. Having brain MRI, chest x ray, meeting with Surgeon and oncologist for first time sine surgery last week. Also going to University of Pennsylvania on 5/21/18 for 2nd opinion. I am also a 64, active otherwise healthy female. Hope that I can fit not one of the new treatments
Maureen

Hi---Jax is 58 lbs. I took him to the vet Friday to make sure all of the paperwork is OK and make sure that Jax got his city license. The vet seems to love him. She says that he's 2 or 3 years old, but I'm thinking that he's younger. Puppyish ways- big feet, big breast bone, really soft fur.

Missy and Jax are acting like hounds- sharing food and the bed. I think that the c-rap was beat out of Jax for hound talk. He thinks that helicopters are giant birds of prey that want to eat hound dogs--We live near an air base and every so often a few helocopters go overhead a few times. --anyway yesterday, he ran in, and then he went to the door way and watched them.

He had one accident the 2nd day. Then yesterday, Jax and Missy had a spat. That's not bad for a Diva dog and a new subject.

I saw a pic of a pink mold. Was that used for your radiation? I go on May 1 to hear what treatment path is being proposed for my stage 3a lung nodes.

Excited and scared. The doctor had said that the FDA has approved Keytruda as an addition to chemo. He though I'd be a good candidate and we are starting it this next treatment (May 3rd) It gives me a little hope in this sea of desperation.

Thank you for the kind words. I am now seeking mental health classes and programs to help me deal with these unfortunate side problems/ Thank you

Hi there lady. Saw this months newsletter and had trouble focusing on your picture It is still early in California and I have not had my second cup of tea so I will blame my poor eyesight on that. Finally realized you were standing next to a horse. A dog was my first guess, then I put on my glasses. Beautiful animal. Along with your two dogs you have a lucky trifecta.

But she was told chance of cancer in other parts of her body are the SAME as for her other breast. It’s a breast cancer specific gene? I know she will now have chance other places.

LiveWithCancer,
Just a huge thank you for helping a patient feel more at ease about her new therapy. You are a Godsend.

Just saw this video and thought of you. It's apparently 7 years old, but someone just reposted it. First time I've seen it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lXVtCjJrz0
It's a music video for "White Knuckles" by OK Go and features some terrific dogs. :-)

Hey-pray for me. I'm trying to get a hound from Kansas. My whole family is getting it, but I'm not sure the shelter realizes that. His name is Goofy. he's half blood hound half Bluetick-he's 90 lbs-which is my preferred size.

The family got back from the Victoria area yesterday. Missy was out yorking-then she came and got me-she does the Lassie thing a lot. I went out and these 2 men were talking-trying to figure out if I still had large dogs. Everyone can tell that Stonewall is gone-because they don't hear his bawling. Goofy should have an excellent voice-and keep Missy company. It's starting to bother her more know. She's never been alone before-and she doesn't much care for non-hounds.

Hey, LWC!
I just want to follow up and suggest that you check into the VA's Aid and Attendance eligibility for your husband and you. Under certain conditions, it will even pay for a wife to receive benefits.

It could be on the internet, but I know a Veterans Benefits Officer can tell you. Good luck! Have a good weekend!

Thanks. Hope to learn and contribute. Neil

Unfortunately, I couldn't attend the Hope Summit, although I have attended them in the past. My husband and I attended the Genentech advocacy conference in Phoenix the first of March and exhausted our travel budget for now.

I see you are switching to once a month...me too as of my next treatment. As with you, I’m a little anxious, but it must be pretty solid if they are recommending it for both of us. Good luck. Keep strong and God bless

Is your dx NSCLC? I was going to pass your link on to someone for information but I didn't see exactly if it was or not.
Thanks!

Thx for your lovely remarks!

I see your blog started hitting your page! Good job! Now it will hit your home page each time you post on your blog home page.

Go to your account page, click on "Add/change my RSS Feeds" then enter this http://hopeandsurvive.com/?feed=rss2 in one of the slots. This will make that blog post on your account wall each time a post is posted.

Swallow test showed where my restriction is. I am going back to have a dilation done.

I found my friend...her screen name is chrisd and I clicked on People and found her there because she is newly signed in. Since I am following you and her, we should be able to be in the same group right?

Yeah- American pedigree sort of bothers me---I'm quite proud to come from a family of soldiers, miners (coal and uranium), butchers, mostly farmers, construction workers, I love the American pedigree of hard work to take care of your family and community.

OK, I guess I don't remember where but I know you told us. Who are you writing for? I can show you how to have the blog automatically hit your homepage here each time you post one. It's easy to do.