Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news?first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more feeling like crapno more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling out I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to get until it shows no benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but that only takes about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the avastin I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it didn't have anyeffect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up in the right lungnow but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small . so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to this that the chance the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing elizabeth around the house she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately well have to get back to work take care of yourselves now still lurking Brett Bowser 40 MI.familial UIP/IPF 11/07 stage 4 lung cancer 7/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Brett Thanks for the update. It doesn't leave much to say except just enjoy and Mistie and get every ounce of pleasure you can. Maybe being off the chemo will make that part easier. They don't cure you, but hugs and smiles and voices and just being with those you love can sure ease the symptoms and refresh you for another day. > > well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news? > > first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more > feeling like crap > no more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling > out > I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to > get until it shows no > benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but > that only takes > about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the > avastin > I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day > > the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it > didn't have any > effect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up > in the right lung > now but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small . > so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to > this that the chance > the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim > I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing > elizabeth around the house > she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's > Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately > well have to get back to work > take care of yourselves now > > still lurking > Brett Bowser 40 MI. > familial UIP/IPF 11/07 > stage 4 lung cancer 7/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Brett i am at a loss for words enjoy your wife and daughterPink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Subject: good news & bad newsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 3:49 PM well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news? first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more feeling like crap no more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling out I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to get until it shows no benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but that only takes about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the avastin I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it didn't have any effect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up in the right lung now but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small . so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to this that the chance the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing elizabeth around the house she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately well have to get back to work take care of yourselves now still lurking Brett Bowser 40 MI. familial UIP/IPF 11/07 stage 4 lung cancer 7/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Brett, Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I don't know what to say except I'm glad you have your family to help keep you going day by day. The good part is no more feeling so awful from the chemo, that's a blessing by itself. So just hold your family close and keep moving forward, one day, one moment at a time is all any of us can do. And so we live to fight another day. You and your family are in my prayers. Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 06/08 "Take chances, make mistakes and get messy!" Miss Frizzle To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:49:06 PMSubject: good news & bad news well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news? first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more feeling like crap no more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling out I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to get until it shows no benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but that only takes about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the avastin I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it didn't have any effect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up in the right lung now but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small . so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to this that the chance the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing elizabeth around the house she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately well have to get back to work take care of yourselves now still lurking Brett Bowser 40 MI. familial UIP/IPF 11/07 stage 4 lung cancer 7/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I just knew was a little smartie. Beauty and brains too. I am so happy for all three of you that the chemo is over.I am still praying for you and your little family. Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Brett .... I know you must be glad to be through with the chemo! The bad news is sure just that, bad news that there is no positive effect on the tumor's. I'm so sorry. I know you and Mistie were hoping for more. It's a job looking for a job isn't it. I pray Mistie will find something soon. It's amazing how you are still working...that can't be easy. God Bless you and yours dear heart! MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! good news & bad news well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news? first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more feeling like crap no more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling out I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to get until it shows no benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but that only takes about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the avastin I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it didn't have any effect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up in the right lung now but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small . so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to this that the chance the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing elizabeth around the house she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately well have to get back to work take care of yourselves now still lurking Brett Bowser 40 MI. familial UIP/IPF 11/07 stage 4 lung cancer 7/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Brett!!!!!!! How's it hanging??????? Sorry to hear that the chemo didn't work, but I'm glad you're still feeling pretty good Take care of yourself Love Ze xx>> well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news?> > first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more > feeling like crap> no more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling > out> I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to > get until it shows no> benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but > that only takes> about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the > avastin> I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day> > the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it > didn't have any> effect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up > in the right lung> now but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small .> so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to > this that the chance> the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim> I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing > elizabeth around the house> she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's> Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately> well have to get back to work> take care of yourselves now> > still lurking> Brett Bowser 40 MI.> familial UIP/IPF 11/07> stage 4 lung cancer 7/08> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Doin good Zetime to go home from work will check in tomorrow Brett!!!!!!! How's it hanging??????? Sorry to hear that the chemo didn't work, but I'm glad you're still feeling pretty goodTake care of yourselfLove Ze xx>> well everyone , what do you want first the good news or the bad news?> > first the good news is , that Im all done with my chemo , no more > feeling like crap> no more flu like symptoms, dizzy spells and also no more hair falling > out> I still have to get one drug called avastin which I will continue to > get until it shows no> benefit so I still need to have that stupid Iv every three weeks but > that only takes> about three or so hours when I had the two chemo drugs along with the > avastin> I was hooked up for 8 1/2 - 9 hrs, shoots the whole day> > the bad news is that the reason I don't have the chemo is because it > didn't have any> effect on the tumor's, actually had three more small nodules show up > in the right lung> now but they are not cancerous at this point, they are very small .> so there you have it , things could be worse , we new going in to > this that the chance> the chemo was going to shrink it or have an effect was slim> I still feel pretty good , still working full time and chasing > elizabeth around the house> she can count to ten now and try's to sing her ABC's> Mistie is still looking for a job, not much luck lately> well have to get back to work> take care of yourselves now> > still lurking> Brett Bowser 40 MI.> familial UIP/IPF 11/07> stage 4 lung cancer 7/08> Brett Bowserbrett@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.