HI Judi,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy September birthday and check in with you.
As for me, I'm doing good. A month ago I had surgery on my eyes because they kept tearing. After 3 years of wiping, wiping, wiping I consented to the surgery. Other than not being able to see--no TV and no reading for 3 weeks--I persevered. I don't know why I didn't have it done sooner.
I am having a problem with my sore back. I had a cortisone shot 5 weeks ago. It took all the pain away but it has come back with a vengeance. I have to wait 3 weeks for the next injection. My oncologist & an MRI has assured me it has nothing to do with the cancer but I worry that I won't find an alternative pain reduction. I don't think I can continue cortison shots indefinitely. We will see.
I'm very sad today. My friend of 50 years called me last week with the news that she has blood cancer with only 2-3 months to live. Last night my husband got a call that she died on Monday. She lived only 3 weeks from diagnosis. May God rest her soul. I will miss her terribly.
I hope this finds you coping well and your spirits up.
CathyG
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September 2014
HI Judi,
Hello Judy. Thank you for sharing your story. My mother is 64 and was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in May. She has had three rounds of chemo with cisplatin and alimita for the first two and now carboplatin and alimita. Where did you go for your surgery? What kind if surgery did you have? My mother will be going to Pittsburgh after she is done with the chemo for an appt with a surgical oncologist. Thank you for sharing. This diagnosis certainly is rare.0July 2014
