skimpy10

Hi; you keep saying you are a devout Christian. May I please refer you to Mathew 8:13?

Best wishes

Just checking in to say that the snap dragons are doing fabulously, We have had a lot (for Boise) of rain. They are a lovely peach color. Let us know how you are doing

Skimpy10, Sammy and Kayla are sending purrs and headbutts your way. They would like to know how you are feeling and the how the latest chemo is working out for you. Sammy and Kayla think that they're good typists, but.... I thought I would help them out. Too many paws on the keyboard is not good you know

How are you doing? I just found out my cancer has recurred after two years. I have a lymph node possibly trying to get into what is left of my stomach. Too amorphous to do surgery right now. I will be beginning oxiplatin and xeloda this week for like six months, my oncologist said. Have you had either of those drugs? I am at home to do my chemo instead of in Houston, but still under MD Anderson's direction. I am glad to be home.

Thought I would tell you Sunday I found some Snapdragons They are the color of your blouse in your picture only a little lighter. Sending prayers and best wishes your way.

Skimpy I am so sorry you are not feeling well enough to plant flowers. What is your favorite flower? I will plant one for you if I can find it.

Hi Skimpy. We seem to be on the same journey though you are ahead of me some. I appreciate the updates you have provided along the way. One thing I am learning I suspect people who have been in treatment longer already know-instead of worrying about symptoms and fearing they point to something even worse, it is important to address them in a timely manner. I saw the radiation oncologist and the dietician today and was reassured that my colicky stomach and my muscle pain were treatable and not related to the cancer or the treatment.

I am happy for you that this current treatment is going well.

See your from jacksonville,il lived there for about 10 years partner going through same thing..

I was wondering my dad has the same thing but his Dr. only is giving him 1yr and a couple of months but we are staying Positive because we have to keep the faith. I was just wondering where all you had it if you dont mind me asking. This is my Therapy. Thank You

Hi Skimpy, I haven't seen any posts from you lately so I want to check-in and see how you are doing. I miss seeing you.

Are you feeling better?

Wishing those I haven't seen here a Happy New Year.

Skimpy10, have you had the esophagus removed? I had hoped to get out of the surgery but I'm told it has to be done.

Hi skimpy How are you doing? Haven't heard from you for a while. I am still praying for you

My BF beat it........he is cancer free right now:)
And you can tooooooooo

Great to hear how good you're doing! Diagnosed last year at 43, stage 4, too. Lost 35 pounds during first 3 months of hellish chemo, but have also gone onto the same herceptin regimen as you and am back up to my pre-diagnosis weight.
I needed the boost to know I'm not expecting too much in hoping to beat this thing.
Keep kicking Mr. C's @ss!

I am an esophageal cancer stage III survivor of 14 years. We created the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation www.fightec.org to help patients with their journey through this disease.

We have co-authored a book called 100 Questions and Answers about Esophageal Cancer published by Jones and Bartlett and can be purchased at any book store.

We have also published a book called Esophagectomy Post Surgical Guide Questions & Answers published by Authorhouse that can be purchased at any bookstore or on our web site www.fightec.org

We have support groups that meet by conference call on a monthly basis. Patients calling in with quality of life questions and hearing how other patients have handled a specific issue. We also have a 24 hour hotline to help with quality of life questions as well. Check it out.
Good luck
Bart

I feel for you, have you called the help line? This guy is great
an will give you the courage to take it one day at a time.
I am working with a spiritual counselor. What ever works
get the help from here and whatever else your heart is telling you.
YOU can live and you will. Bart who answers the phone
has had this for years and he will help guide you. I am
here for you,
Andrea

Hi Skimpy,
Thanks for your positive comment...... I was told my hair would get thinner so I was surprised at the major fallout, so to speak. Tis okay, I deal with things in a positive way so am looking for cute hats and big earrings. Good Luck to you on your journey, Marion

Thanks Skimpy......Greetings from Sebring, Florida.
There are a lot of Florida People here.
Good Luck!
Barry

Thanks for Praying for me AND your caring response.
Here is the song "THE STRUGGLE"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kt8P1YMwZ8&list=UUoT7YwZk4FLagioii_zuLCw

Barry

I only wish you well. I have a terrible itchy skin condition called Grover's and has nothing to do with my cancer. IT'S driving me crazy and I've tried every cream the Dermatologist and every thing else I can think of. They don't know what causes it and don't have a cure. Say it might run it's course in 6-12 months. I might be dead by then....lol....So I have no major Cancer symptoms yet but I have this. I wrote a song recently called The Struggle which is about life and our Journey. I guess this is MINE as I've had a really healthy life for 68 years. Now in the past 8 months I get NHL and this stupid thing. Doing the best I can and trying to help others. What do or did you do in the real world?
Barry from Sebring, Fl.

How are YOU doing?

Hi skimpy10. I would like to know what chemo they are giving you
My husband has the same cancer

Yes, it is more than rough, but you can be tougher. Prayers and happy thoughts to you.

thanks very for the comment hope u feel better keep the fight alive and think positive I know its easy said and doned but I have good days and bad days since I was dignosed with cancer in august I cried a river for many days but I am hopefull that things will get better on day at a time so have a blessed week hugsz

Are you swallowing or using a Gtube? If a Gtube, it doesn't much matter what you juice because your tummy doesn't have taste buds.

Stick with simple. If you are on chemotherapy, use celery & cucumber with a shot of lime or ginger or parsley.

Hope you have good company this Thanxgiving

Hi again. I noticed you decided to follow me. I try to be comic relief whenever possible. You've been warned. : ). I hope things get easier w/your chemo. I was relatively lucky. I didn't do the nausea thing. Only threw up once. But leg pains, wow! Spent a weekend every. Weeks on narcotics, then drug a cane into work w/me for three days the next week.. Hang in there. Come vent here. Weget it.

We women with Esophageal Cancer have got to stick together. Sorry you have this cancer. But don't do like I did and go get Uterine Cancer so you can hang out with the girls here on WhatNext. We are as rare as Women CEO's (which is what I was hoping for when I attended all those conscience raising sessions in the 60's) But here I am the token woman in the Esophageal Cancer Club,

Hi Skimpy. Welcome to What Next. As you've already seen, there are great people here. If you have any questions, please use the question tab above -- that way the entire network will have access. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. Wishing you all the best.