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Posted 3/6/2011 12:25 PM (GMT -6)
Mary here,

My wonderful guy, Willie, is about to have his third try at chemo next Wednesday.

He only gets 4/5 good days out of the 21 day cycle but he's looking better as well as eating and drinking again.

He can now walk without a cane and his pain is very minimal.

Maybe there is something good about this toxic stuff after all, although the recovery is crummy.

I'm almost optimistic enough to start hoping for a remission.........maybe.
Posted 3/6/2011 12:30 PM (GMT -6)
Mary,

We are hoping for the best every day -

My best wishes on the next step.

Posted 3/6/2011 12:31 PM (GMT -6)
Good report Mary. Thanks for the update.
Michael
Posted 3/6/2011 12:43 PM (GMT -6)
Willie and Mary, that's good news, let's pray that each one results in better recovery. Keep strong
Posted 3/6/2011 12:53 PM (GMT -6)
My continued best for both Willie and you.
Posted 3/6/2011 1:30 PM (GMT -6)
Hey, that's GREAT NEWS Mary...I know the Chemo Road is a pretty rough ride...
Posted 3/6/2011 2:18 PM (GMT -6)
That is the good news and way better than your last reports. I hope for the best for you and Willie.
Ron
Posted 3/6/2011 2:19 PM (GMT -6)
Thankyou folks.

Yes, it's a really rough ride but if there's something to be gained........

I was a total skeptic and frightened for Willie at first, thought it might finish him off, if I can be that honest.

It's just wonderful to see him doing well by comparison to a couple of months ago.

Mary
Posted 3/6/2011 2:26 PM (GMT -6)
Thanks for letting us know about Willie's progress, Mary.  You both are an inspiration to us all here....Take care and hang in there.
Posted 3/6/2011 3:56 PM (GMT -6)
Willie and Mary - wishing you all the best -
hugs
BRONSON
Posted 3/6/2011 4:44 PM (GMT -6)
Willie and Mary,

One of our other brothers quote is that every day is a bonus.

I would like to thank you for keeping us informed. For me personally, I dread chemo, but you have helped me by letting us know the encouraging progress.

I continue to wish the best for you and your family.

Goodlife
Posted 3/6/2011 6:15 PM (GMT -6)
Hey Mary,

Yeah, chemo is not fun. I had about the same as Willie - 4 or 5 days out of each 3 week cycle. Lots of nausea and so tired I could barely get out of bed.

But it raised my 5 year stage II lung cancer survival rate from 45 % to 65 %. I kept telling myself that it was worth it. Had to hang on to something.

Good luck to you both,

Jim
Posted 3/6/2011 7:14 PM (GMT -6)
Mary and Willie,

I have been thinking of you quite a bit lately since your last posting. So happy to hear things are a bit better for you both. Be strong and continue to keep us updated. We care, and are all rooting for you.

MiraBeau
Posted 3/6/2011 7:50 PM (GMT -6)
Willie and Mary, like MidaBeau and so many others here, I've been thinking of you and hoping for an undate. And, delighted it's a positive one!

Sheldon AKA Sleepless
Posted 3/6/2011 8:33 PM (GMT -6)
HI, Mary.

I was hoping that you'd post with an update and I was glad to hear that it was a positive one.  Hang in there.

Bob

Posted 3/6/2011 8:37 PM (GMT -6)
Willie and mary I pray for you;it is it great when you have a love one next to you.
Posted 3/7/2011 5:43 PM (GMT -6)
Willie and Mary, I have been looking for news. This is so much better than what we read last. Hang in there know that we are thinking about you guys.

Cajun Jeff
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