Port Installed

My father's port was successfully installed yesterday. He is a little sore,
but he's fine. Chemo will begin next week. From what I've learned here, I
will know what to expect and what to ask about. My sincere thanks to J for
all of the wonderful information. You've helped us so much. My dad also
had a physical today. That's what he wanted. His heart and lungs are fine.
Aside from knowing he has cancer, he says he feels fine, just a little
tired. We just want to do everything right. Frank, if you're reading this,
thank you for the offer of pain medicine, but I believe it would not be
legal for us to accept anything other than what is prescribed for my father
himself. It was sweet of you though. So now all to do is wait. Fig, if
you're reading, I went to Cracker Barrel and found some ginger candies. I
went there to eat and noticed the candy and bought my dad some. I tried
one, they are delicious, and you can taste the ginger strong. That tells me
it's good stuff. Thanks for that idea.
I will let you all know how the first dose of chemo goes. My father is
anxious about that. I think people have been telling him how horrible it
is, but like I explained to him, it's the only thing that will kill the
cancer, and to think of it as killing the cancer as he takes it. I do wish
his friends would be more understanding and not try to upset him. I will
take my father to his first session. So I will let you guys know what
happens. Many thanks from my father and I.....Warmly, Chris

On Jul 10, 5:47 pm, "Ed's daughter" <dontspa...@anon.net> wrote:
> My father's port was successfully installed yesterday. He is a little sore,
> but he's fine. Chemo will begin next week. From what I've learned here, I
> will know what to expect and what to ask about. My sincere thanks to J for
> all of the wonderful information. You've helped us so much. My dad also
> had a physical today. That's what he wanted. His heart and lungs are fine.
> Aside from knowing he has cancer, he says he feels fine, just a little
> tired. We just want to do everything right. Frank, if you're reading this,
> thank you for the offer of pain medicine, but I believe it would not be
> legal for us to accept anything other than what is prescribed for my father
> himself. It was sweet of you though. So now all to do is wait. Fig, if
> you're reading, I went to Cracker Barrel and found some ginger candies. I
> went there to eat and noticed the candy and bought my dad some. I tried
> one, they are delicious, and you can taste the ginger strong. That tells me
> it's good stuff. Thanks for that idea.
> I will let you all know how the first dose of chemo goes. My father is
> anxious about that. I think people have been telling him how horrible it
> is, but like I explained to him, it's the only thing that will kill the
> cancer, and to think of it as killing the cancer as he takes it. I do wish
> his friends would be more understanding and not try to upset him. I will
> take my father to his first session. So I will let you guys know what
> happens. Many thanks from my father and I.....Warmly, Chris

Chemo is like child birth....you hear many horror stories but in
reality it wasn't as bad as you expected.So if you can tell your dad
not to listen to everyone just trusted friends.... good luck, Alex

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BetsyB
"Ed's daughter" <dontspamme@anon.net> wrote in message
news:FFTki.23667$3a.15064@bignews9.bellsouth.net.. .
> My father's port was successfully installed yesterday. He is a little
> sore, but he's fine. Chemo will begin next week. From what I've learned
> here, I will know what to expect and what to ask about. My sincere thanks
> to J for all of the wonderful information. You've helped us so much. My
> dad also had a physical today. That's what he wanted. His heart and
> lungs are fine. Aside from knowing he has cancer, he says he feels fine,
> just a little tired. We just want to do everything right. Frank, if
> you're reading this, thank you for the offer of pain medicine, but I
> believe it would not be legal for us to accept anything other than what is
> prescribed for my father himself. It was sweet of you though. So now all
> to do is wait. Fig, if you're reading, I went to Cracker Barrel and found
> some ginger candies. I went there to eat and noticed the candy and bought
> my dad some. I tried one, they are delicious, and you can taste the
> ginger strong. That tells me it's good stuff. Thanks for that idea.
> I will let you all know how the first dose of chemo goes. My father is
> anxious about that. I think people have been telling him how horrible it
> is, but like I explained to him, it's the only thing that will kill the
> cancer, and to think of it as killing the cancer as he takes it. I do
> wish his friends would be more understanding and not try to upset him. I
> will take my father to his first session. So I will let you guys know
> what happens. Many thanks from my father and I.....Warmly, Chris

Chris here is a website where you can make this candy in a microwave and the
recipe. It is simple. I like the clove best and I get it from my pharmacist.
Your Dad might like a variety better. Hint Store different flavors
separately in Jars, glass ones.

Microwave Hard Candy Before you begin, we recommend that you read our
section on candymaking tips.

Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ dram LorAnn flavoring (1/2 tsp.*) (as desired)
LorAnn liquid food coloring (as desired)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Sucker bags (optional)
Twist ties (optional)

*Please note that our Cinnamon, Clove and Peppermint flavors are
particularly potent. You may wish to reduce the amount used for these
flavors

Directions:
Have all ingredients and tools assembled and within easy reach of the
microwave. Lightly spray cookie sheet* or the cavities of clean, dry candy
molds with cooking spray (we recommend PAM). Insert sucker sticks. (If
using two-piece plastic or aluminum molds, insert sticks after candy has
been poured into molds.) If using molds, you may also want to spray a piece
of aluminum foil with cooking spray. If after pouring the candy into the
molds you have excess candy, you can pour it onto the foil.

Thoroughly mix sugar and light corn syrup in a 4-cup microwave-safe glass
measure. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for
3 minutes and 15 seconds.*

Remove from the microwave and carefully remove plastic wrap. Quickly stir
the sugar mixture and then cover with a NEW sheet of plastic wrap. Microwave
on high for
3 minutes and 15 seconds.*

Remove from microwave, carefully remove plastic wrap and stir with a clean
spoon. After boiling has ceased, stir in coloring and then flavoring.

Pour syrup quickly, but carefully using a spoon to control flow, onto
prepared cookie sheet and foil or into the waiting molds. As the sugar
mixture begins to set up, you may want to score with a large knife to mark
squares. Break into pieces when cool. Do not refrigerate.

Cool completely. Lightly dust with powdered sugar on both sides, brushing
off excess. Break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers between
waxed paper. If making lollipops, place into sucker bags and secure with
twist ties.

*Another alternative is to pour the hot candy onto a heat-resistant surface
covered in powdered sugar. When the candy is slightly cooled, it can be cut
with well-oiled scissors into pillow-shaped pieces.

*Please Note: All microwaves are not created equal. This recipe is designed
to work in a standard household microwave with a power rating between
600-700 watts. Mini-microwaves and/or commercial microwaves are not
recommended.

http://www.lorannoils.com/

Hey,I found childbirth to be a piece of cake.

My wife, however, ...


Mel
"Alex" <usenetgirl@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1184106835.786027.127050@22g2000hsm.googlegro ups.com...
> On Jul 10, 5:47 pm, "Ed's daughter" <dontspa...@anon.net> wrote:
>> My father's port was successfully installed yesterday. He is a little
>> sore,
>> but he's fine. Chemo will begin next week. From what I've learned here,
>> I
>> will know what to expect and what to ask about. My sincere thanks to J
>> for
>> all of the wonderful information. You've helped us so much. My dad also
>> had a physical today. That's what he wanted. His heart and lungs are
>> fine.
>> Aside from knowing he has cancer, he says he feels fine, just a little
>> tired. We just want to do everything right. Frank, if you're reading
>> this,
>> thank you for the offer of pain medicine, but I believe it would not be
>> legal for us to accept anything other than what is prescribed for my
>> father
>> himself. It was sweet of you though. So now all to do is wait. Fig, if
>> you're reading, I went to Cracker Barrel and found some ginger candies.
>> I
>> went there to eat and noticed the candy and bought my dad some. I tried
>> one, they are delicious, and you can taste the ginger strong. That tells
>> me
>> it's good stuff. Thanks for that idea.
>> I will let you all know how the first dose of chemo goes. My father is
>> anxious about that. I think people have been telling him how horrible it
>> is, but like I explained to him, it's the only thing that will kill the
>> cancer, and to think of it as killing the cancer as he takes it. I do
>> wish
>> his friends would be more understanding and not try to upset him. I will
>> take my father to his first session. So I will let you guys know what
>> happens. Many thanks from my father and I.....Warmly, Chris
>
> Chemo is like child birth....you hear many horror stories but in
> reality it wasn't as bad as you expected.So if you can tell your dad
> not to listen to everyone just trusted friends.... good luck, Alex
>

"Ed's daughter" <dontspamme@anon.net> wrote in
news:FFTki.23667$3a.15064@bignews9.bellsouth.net:

Fig, if you're
> reading, I went to Cracker Barrel and found some ginger candies. I
> went there to eat and noticed the candy and bought my dad some. I
> tried one, they are delicious, and you can taste the ginger strong.
> That tells me it's good stuff. Thanks for that idea.


Yup, reading. Just keep the ginger candies very handy. They can erase
nausea instantly, but if they offer meds for nausea control, he should take
those too, of course. They tend to prevent the nausea from occurring. But
there could still be times...

Fig

Ed's daughter wrote:
> My father's port was successfully installed yesterday. He is a little sore,
> but he's fine. Chemo will begin next week. From what I've learned here, I
> will know what to expect and what to ask about. My sincere thanks to J for
> all of the wonderful information. You've helped us so much. My dad also
> had a physical today. That's what he wanted. His heart and lungs are fine.
> Aside from knowing he has cancer, he says he feels fine, just a little
> tired. We just want to do everything right. Frank, if you're reading this,
> thank you for the offer of pain medicine, but I believe it would not be
> legal for us to accept anything other than what is prescribed for my father
> himself. It was sweet of you though. So now all to do is wait. Fig, if
> you're reading, I went to Cracker Barrel and found some ginger candies. I
> went there to eat and noticed the candy and bought my dad some. I tried
> one, they are delicious, and you can taste the ginger strong. That tells me
> it's good stuff. Thanks for that idea.
> I will let you all know how the first dose of chemo goes. My father is
> anxious about that. I think people have been telling him how horrible it
> is, but like I explained to him, it's the only thing that will kill the
> cancer, and to think of it as killing the cancer as he takes it. I do wish
> his friends would be more understanding and not try to upset him. I will
> take my father to his first session. So I will let you guys know what
> happens. Many thanks from my father and I.....Warmly, Chris
>
>
Well, since I now qualify as an old hand at this chemo & RT
stuff(wink,wink)I think I can safely say that chemo in no where near as
bad as I imagined it might be. Some discomfort, a little nausea and lots
of boredom, it can be a very slooow process.
Of course with this as well as RT, each person can respond differently.
RT on the other hand, has so far been ALL of the pain and discomfort I
was lead to expect, just no positive way to describe it. Only, if it
kills the cancer, it will be worth the pain.
Mucositis (sp?) a side effect of RT, can be quite distressing, and it is
always there, the rinses do help temporarily, like ambesol for tooth
pain. On top of the mucostis I developed a nasty yeast infections that
greatly exaggerated the mucositis. Daily doses of flucanezole, an
antibiotic, cleared it up in only a couple of days. Man, what a difference.
I think it is critical to maintain a positive attitude to get through this.
My 2 cents, good luck to your dad.
Peter

Ed's daughter wrote:

> My father's port was successfully installed yesterday. He is a little sore,
> but he's fine. Chemo will begin next week. From what I've learned here, I
> will know what to expect and what to ask about. My sincere thanks to J for
> all of the wonderful information. You've helped us so much. My dad also
> had a physical today. That's what he wanted. His heart and lungs are fine.
> Aside from knowing he has cancer, he says he feels fine, just a little
> tired. We just want to do everything right.
> [...]
> I will let you all know how the first dose of chemo goes. My father is
> anxious about that. I think people have been telling him how horrible it
> is, but like I explained to him, it's the only thing that will kill the
> cancer, and to think of it as killing the cancer as he takes it.

Sounds like a good thing to me, Chris.

However, you may wish to print at least some of this up
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/ph...PDF/senior.pdf
Page 9 leans me to thinking that (durable) remission isn't always possible in
seniors.
So if his blood counts go low, or he starts feeling worse than better, further
into his chemo sessions, you may want to bring this up with him and his doctors,
at that time, (not now) so he can make an informed decision about continuing (or
not).

We'll watch for your update next week.
Kindly,
J

> I do wish
> his friends would be more understanding and not try to upset him. I will
> take my father to his first session.