Another DW Update - final treatment plan

[Rajah]

It's going to be a long few months, but I pray everything will be completely clear by or before the expected date!! Thanks for the update, Steve.

 

[Tuffcookie]

That certainly is good news! Still keeping the prayers up!

TC

 

[damo]

Here's hoping for the speediest six months ever!

 

[minniecarousel]

Keeping Nicole in my prayers - hoping that she responds well to the treatment.

 

[DonnaS]

Continued good thoughts for Nicole.

Perhaps, a romantic weekend getaway in June/July?

 

[BWVDenise]

One step at a time.... positive thoughts... positive thoughts... positive thoughts!!!!!

 

[catsrule]

Hope everything continues to go well for her and your family, Steve.

 

[SonjaB]

Sending more prayers for Nicole and Steve!!!!! Kick it's butt, Nicole!!!

 

[helenabear]

Wishing you all the best during Nicole's treatments. I will keep you all in my prayers. Thanks for the update!

 

[Mark P.]

With you all 100%

 

[JulesMom]

Thanks for the update.

I will continuing praying for Nicole and your family

 

[jennymouse]

Sorry to hear about your DW. I've been going down that same road with my mother....it's tough, but with your atitude, you'll make it.

As caregiver to caregiver, I'd like to offer this advice:

Don't hesitate to accept and/or ask for help from family and friends. You can't do it all yourself...if you try, you'll end up hitting the wall and won't be any good to Nicole.

When she's doing the radiation, food might taste nasty or just different to her. This may or may not happen...the closer to the head the radiation is seems like. Don't get your feeling hurt because you cooked and she doesn't like it. Keep strong odors away from her as it might make her sick. Meat cooking seems to smell the worst...oh, and popcorn. Even strong perfume. Hopefully, it won't be too bad if the radiation is away from the head throat area.

If she's going to be in bed a lot, don't hesitate to rent a hospital bed and put in right in the middle of the family room so she can be comfortable, but not hidden off in another room away from the family.

I hope it all goes well for you. You'll be in my prayers. If you need anything or just want to talk to someone you don't know, but knows what you're dealing with, just send me a PM. Hang in there.

 

[Dan Murphy]

My continued good wqishes, Steve, for Nicole to respnd well and have it behind her in a few months.

Good tips, Jenifer. My prayers and best for your mom also.

 

[Liz]

Continuing to say prayers for your sweet family.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Continued prayers for Nicole and hoping all goes well!

 

[Steve H.]

Thanks everyone -- and thanks jennymouse for the wonderful advice! I'll keep that all in mind!

 

[yasuern]

Steve,
Your wife Nicole is in my prayers until I read on these boards that she is cancer free! I wish your family well
Sincerely
Sue

 

[JerseyJanice]

Here's hoping that she responds well to the treatments. They can be very nasty, that much I know. :-(

Good luck.

 

[Tink13]

Just wanted to add my prayers and best wishes..please keep us up dated,, God Bless
And Jenny is so right..if you need something ASK...I wanted to spare everyone any unpleasentness with what me and DH was going through,,,but YOU will need to TALK and have people help....it does make a difference..and you can PM/Email me anytime also..We are just coming down to the wire of FINDING out if this ends for us,,,and I know what you are going through..please know your DIS family is here for you,,it meant and still means a lot to me --THIS place and people ARE THE BEST!!

Tink13--Linda

 

[Boots]

Thank you so much for the update! I will continue to keep her in my prayers.