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[Guest guest]

I agree with you Sharon. This dragon has introduced all of us and I wouldn't change that. It is a shame that it took this to bring us all together.

Terry

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Welcome , I'm Sharon. I've been on treatment for34 weeks(only 14 more to go). I'm already undetectableafter starting out with a viral load >850,000. This isa great group of very supportive people. I'm sorry weall had to meet this way, but in some ways I'mgrateful that this disease allowed me to meet so manygreat people. Sharon> __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hey there ,

It's good to hear that you get to be one the newer treatment! I wish you the best in your continued treatment. How are you tolerating the side-affects? How long is your treatment scheduled for?

I live in Austin, TX and it has really been raining and flooding here this past week. Some areas have gotten 10 inches of rain and some have gotten a record 42 inches! This is highly unusual and particularly in July. I guess the good news is the drought is over with.

Thanks for the welcome!

Regards,

Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: Hi, ,Welcome to the group. I'm from Vermont, also have hep C, and havebeenon Peg-Intron for ten weeks now. This group has been very helpful to me andI'msure it will be for you, too. What part of the country, or what othercountry, do you live in?Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

Dave ~~

Thank you for the kind words and helping me to feel like I can be myself with the group and just be where I actually am - good and bad. Again, I am so grateful for your success story. I'm sure I will look to it on many occasions for encouragement. I'm too new to this to know what path my approach to treatment (or no treatment) will be. More is to be revealed in that area. I particularly liked the line "Your normal life's routine has just taken a good shaking up and it takes some time to adapt." I couldn't have said it better myself. I do feel pretty shaken up and have felt some depression around the subject already. I'm definitely in the adapt stages.

Talk more with you later. imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

Welcome . My name is Dave and this group has helped me along for quite some time. I was about in the spot you are and have since had my biopsy, scheduled treatment, went through the treatment and have just now tested negative (undetectable) after 6 mos off of treatment. I am from Green Bay, WI. We have members all around the country. Sounds like you are getting yourself well-informed. I think the support group is helpful, because doctors are not always as knowledgable as they should be about sides, etc. and there is a lot of misinformation on the net too. My dr hated that I got so much info on the net, he thought it was scaring me unnecessarily, but truthfully most of it was good. I learned more here, though than any one other place. These people have been through it, you'll get to know them and know how we feel day to day while on the treatment, etc. Ask any question you feel comfortable with and somebody will probably be able to help you. We make no judgements and sponsor no particular method of treatment or non treatment. It's a personal choice. We're just here to help each other understand and cope with what is going on. Your normal life's routine has just taken a good shaking up and it takes some time to adapt. Boy, I'm long winded today... Anyway Hi! -dz- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: <P>Hi Group ~~</P><P>I'm a new member that was recently diagnosed withHepatitis C a couple of months ago so I am juststarting this journey. & nbsp; I am the third member ofmy family (two brothers also) to be diagnosed. & nbsp;One brother chooses to do nothing about it and theother is unable to take treatment since he is inactive Major Depression. & nbsp; I have also had acouple of friends who have been on thetreatment. & nbsp; So, I am not a total stranger to thedisease.</P><P>Since being diagnosed, I have done research to gainmore knowledge and have learned a bit but I'm surethere's lots more to learn. & nbsp; I also thought beinga part of a support group would be a good idea, so Iam glad you are here.</P><P>My lab work (including liver enzymes and liverpanel) have come back with nothing out of the normexcept for the HCV RNA which showed activedisease. & nbsp; My liver ultrasound came back normal aswell. & nbsp; On July 12 I have an appointment with thespecialized Hep C Clinic and can maybe get type testedand see what they have to say about where I am.</P><P>I'm looking forward to getting to know you andsharing this journey with you all.</P><P>Regards, & nbsp; </P>__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

~~

It sounds like this disease has really taken you on a rollercoaster ride for sure. I've said a prayer for you and will keep you in my prayers that the VA will give you the approval for the newer treatment. Thanks for continuing to be a part of the group and making me feel welcome.

Keep the Faith,

<ralexan@...> wrote: Hi Welcome to the group. I think you will find us friendly and supportive.I have been through two rounds of treatment and still have not been able toclear the virus. The first time I cleared the virus but relapsed. The secondtime I didn't clear it completely. I don't know if the VA will let me trythe peg intron combo treatment or not. It wasn't available when I wastreated the last time. [ ] New To Group> <P>Hi Group ~~</P>> <P>I'm a new member that was recently diagnosed with> Hepatitis C a couple of months ago so I am just> starting this journey. & nbsp; I am the third member of> my family (two brothers also) to be diagnosed. & nbsp;> One brother chooses to do nothing about it and the> other is unable to take treatment since he is in> active Major Depression. & nbsp; I have also had a> couple of friends who have been on the> treatment. & nbsp; So, I am not a total stranger to the> disease.</P>> <P>Since being diagnosed, I have done research to gain> more knowledge and have learned a bit but I'm sure> there's lots more to learn. & nbsp; I also thought being> a part of a support group would be a good idea, so I> am glad you are here.</P>> <P>My lab work (including liver enzymes and liver> panel) have come back with nothing out of the norm> except for the HCV RNA which showed active> disease. & nbsp; My liver ultrasound came back normal as> well. & nbsp; On July 12 I have an appointment with the> specialized Hep C Clinic and can maybe get type tested> and see what they have to say about where I am.</P>> <P>I'm looking forward to getting to know you and> sharing this journey with you all.</P>> <P>Regards, & nbsp; </P>>> __________________________________________________>

[Guest guest]

Terry ~~

Glad to meet you. I actually was born in Phoenix but only lived there for the first couple of years. Then I was raised in Orange County, California (Southern) and then moved to Texas in 1990.

What type of treatment plan are you on? How is it going for you? I would love to hear. I hope it is going well.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

Hi , I'm sorry that you ended up with this. My name is Terry, we live in southern Az just out side of Phoenix. I found out last year about my Hep C & have been on treatment seance January. This group is very supportive and suport you in any way to chose to deal with this or even not dealing with it. Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: <P>Hi Group ~~</P><P>I'm a new member that was recently diagnosed withHepatitis C a couple of months ago so I am juststarting this journey. & nbsp; I am the third member ofmy family (two brothers also) to be diagnosed. & nbsp;One brother chooses to do nothing about it and theother is unable to take treatment since he is inactive Major Depression. & nbsp; I have also had acouple of friends who have been on thetreatment. & nbsp; So, I am not a total stranger to thedisease.</P><P>Since being diagnosed, I have done research to gainmore knowledge and have learned a bit but I'm surethere's lots more to learn. & nbsp; I also thought beinga part of a support group would be a good idea, so Iam glad you are here.</P><P>My lab work (including liver enzymes and liverpanel) have come back with nothing out of the normexcept for the HCV RNA which showed activedisease. & nbsp; My liver ultrasound came back normal aswell. & nbsp; On July 12 I have an appointment with thespecialized Hep C Clinic and can maybe get type testedand see what they have to say about where I am.</P><P>I'm looking forward to getting to know you andsharing this journey with you all.</P><P>Regards, & nbsp; </P>__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Sharon ~~

Thanks for the welcome and sharing the good news that you are now undetectable! I wish you the best in your final weeks of treatment. What is considered a high viral load? I won't find out for a few weeks what the results of my viral load test is when I go to the specialty Hep C clinic but my primary doctor said he thought it was high..

I'm so glad that I found this group and that it has caring people as a part of it.

Regards,

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Welcome , I'm Sharon. I've been on treatment for34 weeks(only 14 more to go). I'm already undetectableafter starting out with a viral load >850,000. This isa great group of very supportive people. I'm sorry weall had to meet this way, but in some ways I'mgrateful that this disease allowed me to meet so manygreat people. Sharon> __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi I am Jan..I live in Louisiana..Not too far from ya..My in-laws are from Lumberton..I am on tx right now again myself..It's tough this time but i"m determined to keep trying.Nice to meet you..

[Guest guest]

Hi , It is good that the drought in Tx seams to be over with. We can't say the same here in Az. We are in our 5th year of drought. We have gotten less then 1/2 our normal rain over the last 5 years. In northern Az they have only had 1/2 there normal snow. The ski resorts are hurting. They said on the news this week, that it will take ten years to replace the water we have been pulling out of our wells, if we start getting our normal rain & snow fall. Our normal rain fall around Phoenix is only 7 inches a year. So we have only been getting 3 to 4 inches a year. It has been over 100 day's seance we have had any rain

Terry

M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Hey there , It's good to hear that you get to be one the newer treatment! I wish you the best in your continued treatment. How are you tolerating the side-affects? How long is your treatment scheduled for? I live in Austin, TX and it has really been raining and flooding here this past week. Some areas have gotten 10 inches of rain and some have gotten a record 42 inches! This is highly unusual and particularly in July. I guess the good news is the drought is over with. Thanks for the welcome! Regards, Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: Hi, ,Welcome to the group. I'm from Vermont, also have hep C, and havebeenon Peg-Intron for ten weeks now. This group has been very helpful to me andI'msure it will be for you, too. What part of the country, or what othercountry, do you live in?Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

Hi , I am doing the peg combo, just started my 7th month of treatment. After my 4th month, there was no Hep C detected in the blood. So it looks like it is working. The side affects are a little rough. For me I will put up with the side affects to beat this dragon. But I understand when others chose not to do any treatment. Only the person know's what they can deal with & what they can't. That is one of the good things about this group. What ever way one chose's to deal with this or not deal with it, everyone supports you in that.

Terry

M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Terry ~~ Glad to meet you. I actually was born in Phoenix but only lived there for the first couple of years. Then I was raised in Orange County, California (Southern) and then moved to Texas in 1990. What type of treatment plan are you on? How is it going for you? I would love to hear. I hope it is going well. Look forward to hearing from you. Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

Hi , I'm sorry that you ended up with this. My name is Terry, we live in southern Az just out side of Phoenix. I found out last year about my Hep C & have been on treatment seance January. This group is very supportive and suport you in any way to chose to deal with this or even not dealing with it. Terry

M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: <P>Hi Group ~~</P><P>I'm a new member that was recently diagnosed withHepatitis C a couple of months ago so I am juststarting this journey. & nbsp; I am the third member ofmy family (two brothers also) to be diagnosed. & nbsp;One brother chooses to do nothing about it and theother is unable to take treatment since he is inactive Major Depression. & nbsp; I have also had acouple of friends who have been on thetreatment. & nbsp; So, I am not a total stranger to thedisease.</P><P>Since being diagnosed, I have done research to gainmore knowledge and have learned a bit but I'm surethere's lots more to learn. & nbsp; I also thought beinga part of a support group would be a good idea, so Iam glad you are here.</P><P>My lab work (including liver enzymes and liverpanel) have come back with nothing out of the normexcept for the HCV RNA which showed activedisease. & nbsp; My liver ultrasound came back normal aswell. & nbsp; On July 12 I have an appointment with thespecialized Hep C Clinic and can maybe get type testedand see what they have to say about where I am.</P><P>I'm looking forward to getting to know you andsharing this journey with you all.</P><P>Regards, & nbsp; </P>__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi, , thanks for your response.

How are you tolerating the side-affects? How long is your treatment scheduled for?

There is a wide range of side effects, as you probably know. In my case, the worst is a chronic, dry cough. Every minute I have to fight the urge to cough. I think almost everyone has chronic fatigue and some depression ranging from mild to severe.

I have good days and bad days, and the yesterday and today have been bad, feeling lousy and not able to do much but lay around. Guess I need to whine about a bit to folks who understand. I see by doctor soon to discuss my latest blood work results. The last time he said there was a slight dip in my viral count--enough to indicate the tx in working.

I've passed through Austin a couple of times but didn't have time to hang out. I have an old guitar-playing buddy there who says the music scene is really jumping (we used to play in a blues band years ago). Sounds like it would be a fun place to live -- if I were 25 years younger (LOL).

Stay dry,

Re: [ ] New To Group

Hey there , It's good to hear that you get to be one the newer treatment! I wish you the best in your continued treatment. I live in Austin, TX and it has really been raining and flooding here this past week. Some areas have gotten 10 inches of rain and some have gotten a record 42 inches! This is highly unusual and particularly in July. I guess the good news is the drought is over with. Thanks for the welcome! Regards, Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: Hi, ,Welcome to the group. I'm from Vermont, also have hep C, and havebeenon Peg-Intron for ten weeks now. This group has been very helpful to me andI'msure it will be for you, too. What part of the country, or what othercountry, do you live in?Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

It's tough this time but I"m determined to keep trying.

Way to go, Jan!

Re: [ ] New To Group

Hi I am Jan..I live in Louisiana..Not too far from ya..My in-laws are from Lumberton..I am on tx right now again myself..It's tough this time but i"m determined to keep trying.Nice to meet you..

[Guest guest]

Jan, I have lost 34 lbs seance starting treatment, another 6lbs & I will be at what I was 25 years ago. I had been wanting to shed some lbs, but not this way.

Terry

Jannewilms43@... wrote: Hi I am Jan..I live in Louisiana..Not too far from ya..My in-laws are from Lumberton..I am on tx right now again myself..It's tough this time but i"m determined to keep trying.Nice to meet you..

[Guest guest]

I don't remember what's considered high. Personally, I

like undetectable best.

Sharon

--- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

>

> Sharon ~~

> Thanks for the welcome and sharing the good news

> that you are now undetectable! I wish you the best

> in your final weeks of treatment. What is

> considered a high viral load? I won't find out for

> a few weeks what the results of my viral load test

> is when I go to the specialty Hep C clinic but my

> primary doctor said he thought it was high..

> I'm so glad that I found this group and that it has

> caring people as a part of it.

> Regards,

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Terry tx is the best diet in the world...LOL

[Guest guest]

I had been wanting to lose 40 lbs for the last few years, but this is a hard way to lose them.

Terry

Jannewilms43@... wrote: Terry tx is the best diet in the world...LOL

[Guest guest]

I guess it my vary depending on where you hear it, but I found that under 600000 was considered low, 600,000 - 1,000,000 medium 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 high and 5,000,000 - 25,000,000 very high. My test only measured up to 1,000,000 so all I know is that I was over that when I started. 6 mos into the tx I was undetectable (I think they do that first test sooner now), and now 6 mos after completion I am still undetectable. -dz-

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: I don't remember what's considered high. Personally, Ilike undetectable best. Sharon--- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:> > Sharon ~~> Thanks for the welcome and sharing the good news> that you are now undetectable! I wish you the best> in your final weeks of treatment. What is> considered a high viral load? I won't find out for> a few weeks what the results of my viral load test> is when I go to the specialty Hep C clinic but my> primary doctor said he thought it was high..> I'm so glad that I found this group and that it has> caring people as a part of it.> Regards, __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Yes, unfortunately (for me) it doesn't last. My dr told me yesterday, I had been steadily gaining weight, and I should get on a program.. He failed to look back further and see that I had been steadily losing weight while on the treatment. But I have gained back the 20 pounds I lost + an additional 5, so I am on a mission. For the record, the 20 pounds I lost on treatment could've stayed lost as far as my health is concerned. I have a bad disk and arthritis in my back which the extra pounds don't help. -dz-

Jannewilms43@... wrote: Terry tx is the best diet in the world...LOL

[Guest guest]

Glad we're here to help each other. We have all had to make many adjustments, and with each others help and advice it goes a little easier than it might have been. -dz-

M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Dave ~~ Thank you for the kind words and helping me to feel like I can be myself with the group and just be where I actually am - good and bad. Again, I am so grateful for your success story. I'm sure I will look to it on many occasions for encouragement. I'm too new to this to know what path my approach to treatment (or no treatment) will be. More is to be revealed in that area. I particularly liked the line "Your normal life's routine has just taken a good shaking up and it takes some time to adapt." I couldn't have said it better myself. I do feel pretty shaken up and have felt some depression around the subject already. I'm definitely in the adapt stages. Talk more with you later. imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

Welcome . My name is Dave and this group has helped me along for quite some time. I was about in the spot you are and have since had my biopsy, scheduled treatment, went through the treatment and have just now tested negative (undetectable) after 6 mos off of treatment. I am from Green Bay, WI. We have members all around the country. Sounds like you are getting yourself well-informed. I think the support group is helpful, because doctors are not always as knowledgable as they should be about sides, etc. and there is a lot of misinformation on the net too. My dr hated that I got so much info on the net, he thought it was scaring me unnecessarily, but truthfully most of it was good. I learned more here, though than any one other place. These people have been through it, you'll get to know them and know how we feel day to day while on the treatment, etc. Ask any question you feel comfortable with and somebody will probably be able to help you. We make no judgements and sponsor no particular method of treatment or non treatment. It's a personal choice. We're just here to help each other understand and cope with what is going on. Your normal life's routine has just taken a good shaking up and it takes some time to adapt. Boy, I'm long winded today... Anyway Hi! -dz- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: <P>Hi Group ~~</P><P>I'm a new member that was recently diagnosed withHepatitis C a couple of months ago so I am juststarting this journey. & nbsp; I am the third member ofmy family (two brothers also) to be diagnosed. & nbsp;One brother chooses to do nothing about it and theother is unable to take treatment since he is inactive Major Depression. & nbsp; I have also had acouple of friends who have been on thetreatment. & nbsp; So, I am not a total stranger to thedisease.</P><P>Since being diagnosed, I have done research to gainmore knowledge and have learned a bit but I'm surethere's lots more to learn. & nbsp; I also thought beinga part of a support group would be a good idea, so Iam glad you are here.</P><P>My lab work (including liver enzymes and liverpanel) have come back with nothing out of the normexcept for the HCV RNA which showed activedisease. & nbsp; My liver ultrasound came back normal aswell. & nbsp; On July 12 I have an appointment with thespecialized Hep C Clinic and can maybe get type testedand see what they have to say about where I am.</P><P>I'm looking forward to getting to know you andsharing this journey with you all.</P><P>Regards, & nbsp; </P>__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Yea! Sharon. Counting down. It makes it easier to take your meds when you can count the days! I remember I counted how many more refills I had left. (I got a 2 week supply at a time) -dz-

Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Welcome , I'm Sharon. I've been on treatment for34 weeks(only 14 more to go). I'm already undetectableafter starting out with a viral load >850,000. This isa great group of very supportive people. I'm sorry weall had to meet this way, but in some ways I'mgrateful that this disease allowed me to meet so manygreat people. Sharon> __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

If I lose another 6 lbs, I will be what I was when I got married 24 years ago. That is where I would like to be. If I don't get a second job. I will get back on my bike, to try to keep all of the lbs off.

Terry

imaganeer <imaganeer@...> wrote:

Yes, unfortunately (for me) it doesn't last. My dr told me yesterday, I had been steadily gaining weight, and I should get on a program.. He failed to look back further and see that I had been steadily losing weight while on the treatment. But I have gained back the 20 pounds I lost + an additional 5, so I am on a mission. For the record, the 20 pounds I lost on treatment could've stayed lost as far as my health is concerned. I have a bad disk and arthritis in my back which the extra pounds don't help. -dz- Jannewilms43@... wrote: Terry tx is the best diet in the world...LOL

[Guest guest]

> The urologist prescribed viagra which is ok but...

>

> No real effort was made to uncover the reason for my low reading.

> I don't feel good.

> I am due to return to the urologist on July 26 for a repeat of the

> testosterone level as well as FSH and LH and I suppose whatever else

> he might want to test.

>

> Any advice...wisdom...questions I should ask?

Not all urologists are knowledgeable about hormones, so you may want

to consider going to an endocrinologust instead. What makes me

suspicious is that he only prescribed viagra when you had a low T

reading. I've never found a uro who knew anything about hormone

problems. Be sure to get LH and FSH tested, because if they're low,

you would benefit from HCG rather than T. Get total T, free T, and

estradiol tested as well.

[Guest guest]

I agree. The urologist I went to also prescribed Viagra for me. I am

32 now my T-Level was only 380. Fortunately I didn't accept his

opinion. I did the research and had my family doctor prescribe my HRT

for me. Most Urologist are only used to doing surgery any more.

Re: New to group

> The urologist prescribed viagra which is ok but...

>

> No real effort was made to uncover the reason for my low reading.

> I don't feel good.

> I am due to return to the urologist on July 26 for a repeat of the

> testosterone level as well as FSH and LH and I suppose whatever else

> he might want to test.

>

> Any advice...wisdom...questions I should ask?

Not all urologists are knowledgeable about hormones, so you may want

to consider going to an endocrinologust instead. What makes me

suspicious is that he only prescribed viagra when you had a low T

reading. I've never found a uro who knew anything about hormone

problems. Be sure to get LH and FSH tested, because if they're low,

you would benefit from HCG rather than T. Get total T, free T, and

estradiol tested as well.

[Guest guest]

Hey Terry have you considered getting some of the local indians to do a good old fashioned rain dance...couldn't hurt. Hopefully your parched land will be replenished with rain soon.

Keep cool,

Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

Hi , It is good that the drought in Tx seams to be over with. We can't say the same here in Az. We are in our 5th year of drought. We have gotten less then 1/2 our normal rain over the last 5 years. In northern Az they have only had 1/2 there normal snow. The ski resorts are hurting. They said on the news this week, that it will take ten years to replace the water we have been pulling out of our wells, if we start getting our normal rain & snow fall. Our normal rain fall around Phoenix is only 7 inches a year. So we have only been getting 3 to 4 inches a year. It has been over 100 day's seance we have had any rain Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Hey there , It's good to hear that you get to be one the newer treatment! I wish you the best in your continued treatment. How are you tolerating the side-affects? How long is your treatment scheduled for? I live in Austin, TX and it has really been raining and flooding here this past week. Some areas have gotten 10 inches of rain and some have gotten a record 42 inches! This is highly unusual and particularly in July. I guess the good news is the drought is over with. Thanks for the welcome! Regards, Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: Hi, ,Welcome to the group. I'm from Vermont, also have hep C, and havebeenon Peg-Intron for ten weeks now. This group has been very helpful to me andI'msure it will be for you, too. What part of the country, or what othercountry, do you live in?Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

If I thought that would work, I would even pay them to do it.

Terry

M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Hey Terry have you considered getting some of the local indians to do a good old fashioned rain dance...couldn't hurt. Hopefully your parched land will be replenished with rain soon. Keep cool, Terry Long <pawpawto3@...> wrote:

Hi , It is good that the drought in Tx seams to be over with. We can't say the same here in Az. We are in our 5th year of drought. We have gotten less then 1/2 our normal rain over the last 5 years. In northern Az they have only had 1/2 there normal snow. The ski resorts are hurting. They said on the news this week, that it will take ten years to replace the water we have been pulling out of our wells, if we start getting our normal rain & snow fall. Our normal rain fall around Phoenix is only 7 inches a year. So we have only been getting 3 to 4 inches a year. It has been over 100 day's seance we have had any rain Terry M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:

Hey there , It's good to hear that you get to be one the newer treatment! I wish you the best in your continued treatment. How are you tolerating the side-affects? How long is your treatment scheduled for? I live in Austin, TX and it has really been raining and flooding here this past week. Some areas have gotten 10 inches of rain and some have gotten a record 42 inches! This is highly unusual and particularly in July. I guess the good news is the drought is over with. Thanks for the welcome! Regards, Sizer <ssizer@...> wrote: Hi, ,Welcome to the group. I'm from Vermont, also have hep C, and havebeenon Peg-Intron for ten weeks now. This group has been very helpful to me andI'msure it will be for you, too. What part of the country, or what othercountry, do you live in?Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

it is nice to meet you too..You'll see me in here all the time..This was my 3rd round of treatment..YUCK!!