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My sister - Good News at last! What is this ?

 
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samchaney
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:35 pm    Post subject: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
I am so happy, my sister saw her oncologist today and t he good news is her lung tumour has shrunk. She leaves hospital today having gained 2kg. I am so happy that she has also been taken off the morphine box and given some other painkiller as morphine didn't agree with her, it is called Oxy something or other.

So it looks like she will make my wedding in 3 weeks after all and will continue chemotherapy treatment.

Such wonderful news.
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zinger
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:13 pm    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
Sam,

That's great news! I hope the new pain meds do their job and your sister continues to improve so she can dance at your wedding!

Hugs -- Cathy
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:39 pm    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
samchaney, I am so happy that your sister is going home and that the tumor did shrink!

Oxy is short for Oxycodone or OxyContin. It is an opiate that is often used with cancer patience and people with chronic pain.

You must be overjoyed that she will be able to go to your wedding Very Happy... I know she is.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:33 pm    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
Sam
I absolutely agree with you, its wonderful news... Congratulations all round Very Happy I am so pleased that the tumour has shrunk and your sister will be able to go to your wedding. Very Happy It is terrific news to hear also that she has been able to put on 2 kg weight and not have to have the morphine box.. Thank you for coming back so soon and sharing. God Bless Sam, you remain with your sister in my prayers, Koik
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ksplat
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:55 pm    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
Dear Sam,

Great news about yr Sis! I'm "happy dancing" with you!

Cheers, Angie.
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simplyklb
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:42 pm    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
Hi Sam,
I am sooo happy to hear about your sister's good news!

Kristi... doing the happy dance
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:55 am    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
Hi Sam!

Fantastic news --- weight gain is a wonderful sign that things are moving in the right direction. Have fun with your sis at the wedding.

Hugs,
PBJ
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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:50 am    Post subject: Re: My sister - Good News at last! Reply with quote
Hi Sam - so good she has gained some weight and that the tumour is responding to treatment. The symptoms of the treatment are awful, but if it deals with the disease, in the end it is worth it.

Will keep all my fingers and toes crossed for your sister and your wedding!
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