On 8/17/2013 11:31 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> Hi friends,
>
> I've been off list for a while. I was diagnosed with small cell lung
> cancer in mid-July. Came out of no where. Was fine and then had a pain
> in my lower let back. thought it was a pulled muscle (you know me with
> the gym and the yoga stuff) but it defied treatment, so they stuck me in
> hospital and pulled a liter of crud from my left lung. Got it tested
> and there was cancer. invasive and quick.
>
> Had one round of chemo and it has now shrunk to less than half the size.
> Next week for 3 days is round two. Daughter is coming in from NJ.
> Three weeks later is round 3 and I should be done. Still have hair.
> Wish I had more of an appetite.
>
> Had several more lung drainings and a half a liter on Thursday, but it
> means my body is fighting. I also have lots and lots of people praying
> and sending good thoughts. a mani-pedi and a haircut last week were the
> best medicine and I had an amazing birthday lunch on 8/13 with a
> surprise from half my Pilates class coming. I am so blessed with friends!
>
> Steve let me know that someone was asking about kitten raising, so if
> you can repost, I'd be happy to help. We turned over #5 who we brought
> home May 1 and named Cinca de Mayo in early June and she is now in a
> loving home and thriving. All of our foster babies are doing great.
> Told DH that as soon as I'm better, we'll take another baby.
>
> I missed our back to back Baltic and Transatlantic cruise, but we have
> moved it to next summer, so we will have a do over.
>
> Doctors and we are very optimistic. This is not my first rodeo and I'm
> gonna ride this bronc until I bust it.

Oh, many many purrs are headed your way! Your positive attitude goes a
long way in helping to beat this nasty disease. You are in my thoughts.

Jill