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Samantha_Cunnin
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15 years ago

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Hi all...just wanted to let u all know i am feeling pretty good after my 10 zaps of whole brain radiotherapy...fairly minor burning to the scalp, hair still in tact - so far anyway, might still disappear yet! some pain but all manageble so far.

While we have beeen focussing on the brain mets we need to look at whats happening neck down, so thats next. Scans are set for friday (CT & Bone) & Monday (Gated heart) and doc says we have 3 treatment options to chose from-WOW!!!

All chemo options (continual-unknown end date)  which carry all the chemo side efffects, but its all about management of those. Don't really know how i will be as these radiotherapy effects are continuing for the next few weeks too..so there will be a bit of an overlap of issues to contend with

Steve is able to stay home with me again to run the 'home show'..kids seem to think 'oh, ok--no biggy' and life goes on, albeit modified again

My theory is as long as i keep getting a ladder whenever i come up against a wall then thats all i can hope for :)

Hope everyone else is well and feeling great

Sam 

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  • FranP's avatar
    FranP
    Member
    15 years ago

    Good to hear from you sam was going to ring but wanted to give you some time to settle back home. boy you still have a big wall to climb but i am sending an extention ladder for you. i am here for you all any time. i will ring later in week take care  xxx fran

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    MandaMoo
    Member
    15 years ago

    You are an inspiration Sam.  Gad you have a ladder for this wall - and that training has you in good stead to keep climbing.  Good luck with all of the scans next week.  

    You are so positive and I'm sure there have been some less than positive feelings over the past few weeks - I think of you everyday and send heaps of healing thought your way.  You are a true inspiration to me and I know many, many others.

    Amanda x

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    MandaMoo
    Member
    15 years ago

    You are an inspiration Sam.  Gad you have a ladder for this wall - and that training has you in good stead to keep climbing.  Good luck with all of the scans next week.  

    You are so positive and I'm sure there have been some less than positive feelings over the past few weeks - I think of you everyday and send heaps of healing thought your way.  You are a true inspiration to me and I know many, many others.

    Amanda x

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    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    15 years ago

    Just sending good wishes and hugs to you Sam.  It is lovely that you take the time to share your progress with us all. XLeonie