formernurse replied to formernurse's topic in Oncology
kids-r-fun, Just checking in to see how your Mom is doing at this time. I have had 4 cycles of the experimental drug, and am feeling better lately. Will be having another CT Scan next week to see if their has been any changes. Boy, I sure hope so...
formernurse replied to formernurse's topic in Oncology
renerian, thanks so much for your kind thoughts. Fortunately, I am able to have my care at one of the best teaching hospitals in the southeast; so, I feel confident that the clinical trial I'm in, and will be starting on Monday (9/30) will put me in...
After 4 years of remission of NSCLC, I have just been diagnosed with a recurrence in my upper right lobe and midchest. Will be starting in a research study of a new drug ( Epithilone Analog ),and am curious if anyone has had a patient who failed the...
formernurse replied to carpe_de_em's topic in Stress 101
Mario, You ask if there is a "certain" look when someone is depressed. Believe me, unless you are a master of disguise, you will not mistake the look of depression. Having dealt with my own depressions for better than 20 years, and having taken an...
formernurse replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing
Hats off to those of you who have been able to kick the habit. I know it is the hardest thing to stop. I finally quit after smoking heavy for about 35 years. A year later, was diagnosed with lung cancer. That was 4 years ago, and at the moment I ...
formernurse replied to Natalieboo's topic in General Nursing
Although I didn't take care of her (she had a sitter), I did have the honor of meeting my idol, Kate Smith, shortly before she passed away. She even attempted to sing "God Bless America" for me----and I was touched beyond words. I had grown up watc...
formernurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism
I was able to give my sister 20 mg. of Morphine plus a scop patch q2h for the last 12 hours that she lived. It was reassuring to know that her last hours were comfortable.
I totally agree that nicotine is probably the most powerful addiction there is. I speak from my own experience. Had already started to smoke before I became a nurse. Smoked for 35 years, and tried numerous times to quit. I finally had to quit bef...
There is absolutely no way I would have a nurse advancing a scope in my colon. I've had several severe bouts with Crohn's Disease, which has resulted in the buildup of scar tissue in many places. Even my gastroenterologist has difficulty at times w...
formernurse replied to biscuit_007's topic in General Nursing
No question of doubt----I agree with each and every one of you....If I were that man, and others who are filing that suit, along with their a$$ hole attorney, I sure as heck wouldn't go on national TV. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out...