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  • About Me

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    dafn8r53

    Female, 54
    Baton Rouge, LA, USA
    Member since December 22, 2008

    • About Me

      Regrets? I have a few. But then again, too few to mention.

      Regrets? I have a few. But then again, too few to mention.

    • Interests

      I love my family, my friends, and my home team - New Orleans Saints! I like to cook and enjoy conversations over a cold marguerita. I enjoy the company of my 2 cats and lil dog. I have cancer but I love my life and enjoy living it!

      I love my family, my friends, and my home team - New Orleans Saints! I like to cook and enjoy conversations

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 2 journal comments, 1 photo upload, 1 hug received, 1 hug given

    Thursday

    November 16

    November 13

  • Journal

    • Co-pays suck!

      Mood November 10, 2009 10:36am

      I have insurance, I have a job, I go through all the PET, MRI and CT scans my doctor sends me to, and the co-pays (40%) are tearing me to …
    • Don't Worry Be Happy

      Mood November 4, 2009 11:00am

      Tomorrow I have an appt.. with my radiologist.  I like him - he got rid of my brain tumors. My hair is growing like weeds now and I hope I never …

    • Yes, I am a 'Who Dat'

      Mood October 26, 2009 11:18am

      which in laymen terms means I am a N'Awlins Saints fan and yes, they are awesome.  Okay, now change of subject.  My oncologist took me …

    • My kinda weekend

      Mood October 23, 2009 11:33am

      The weather is cool and today is my appt. with my oncologist.  All I can think of tellng him is that I feel good and I do not want to take blood …
    • Turn, turn, turn

      Mood October 21, 2009 10:33am

      There is change in the air - summer becomes fall.  I look at my yard and wonder if this is the weekend I'll get out there and make it look …

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    • Thumbs Up

      From lgdennen Saturday

      No Joke--I need a copay angel very badly!!! At least I am still alive to say I need one, so I guess that is a plus....

    • I’m With You

      From lgdennen November 14

      Co-pays do stink, you feel guility because you are so grateful to have insurance and you think, aw copays...ah, so what..and then you get the bill and well--that attitude goes out the window. I know how you feel--thank god though that the whole entire bill does not rest on your shoulders, nor does mine!! I would seriously be gone with a heart attack by now with all of the anxiety and panic!!--Lisa

    • Chicken Soup

      From asadheart November 13

      Get Well Soon

    • Hug

      From mardiman November 13

      TGIF Hi I am giving all my friends friday hugs and I hope your doing well. Geaux Saints

    • Superhero Status

      From asadheart November 11

      Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
      Wayne Dyer

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Brain / CNS Tumors

      Was diagnosed 4/08 with lung cancer - stage 4 - metasticized to brain. Been through chemo, gammaknife, all over brain radiation. Lung is under control, still working on brain tumors. Feeling good, next course of action is the anti-tumor pill therapy. I'm not giving up - I love my life.

      Treatments

      Chemotherapy Working / Worked
      helped my lung cancer.
      Gamma Knife Working / Worked
      Got brain tumors under some control - but some activity still.
      Radiotherapy Working / Worked
      Need MRI to determine but I hope so! Just tired...brain still works!
      Temodar Working / Worked
      next line of defense for my brain tumors
    • Close Lung Cancer

      To discuss with others my Stage IV lung cancer

      Treatments

      Chemotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Taxotere Too Soon to Tell
      Radiotherapy Working / Worked
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