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Sharon (Sprinter) is down here in Houston for tests at MD Anderson. Nancy (Birdie) accompanied her and has taken her to appts and run errands. The preliminary diagnosis is a pancoast tumor, a unique form of lung cancer. This tumor invades nerves in the neck and shoulder creating extreme pain. She saw several docs on Thursday, including a pain management doc. They are trying to find a combination of pain meds that keep her comfortable and yet not too nauseated. Everyday is different. Somedays the pain is a 2 or 3' other days more severe.

I drove down on Sat and saw Sharon, Birdie and Vicki B. I went down again today. Sharon is in good spirits and is so appreciative of all the thoughts and prayers sent her way. Pain was at a higher level and energy at a lower level. WE (Birdie, Sharon and I) went to MD Anderson to drop of some CDs with PET scan, etc and to get a RX for anti nausea meds. Then we went to Walmart to do some grocery shopping. I got a speeding ticket driving to Walmart We are shopping for laptop computer as well for Sharon. Hers died a coffee death but you need to be connected to communicate with MD Anderson. All appts, etc are made and communications are through your own private portal!

Next round of appts are this Thurs. Hopefully we'll know more then. Sharon sends her best to all

Thanks for the update ... and getting her permission to let everyone on here know just what is going on.

Red, did you make it down to the coast for the seafood? I sure hope so. Was really hoping Sprinter would get to eat a good meal and keep it down. Sure enjoyed the FaceTalk with all of you this morning. I had another shrimp Po Boy for dinner. Wasn't as good as the one I had a different restaurant the other day. But had to have seafood after talking to you guys this morning. Tell Birdie when you see her, Betty Bird is sticking since Buddy is really a Betty.

Keep us posted on how Sprinter is doing. Anything any of us can do to help, just let us know.

No, didn't make past MD Anderson and Walmart. She just wasn't feeling that well today

Thanks for the info re Sharon. You know how we all care about each other. carold

Thank you so much for sharing the update with all of us. We know that we can't all be there with Sprinter in person and quite frankly when there is so much discomfort and pain...not having all of us at her elbow is probably a good thing.....but Sharon, know that we are all around you wrapping you in spirit. Thanks for letting someone keep us in the loop.

Hummmm...which states just approved that medical mary Jane?

Chris, thanks for keeping us in the "loop"....Tina's right, we are all with her in spirit....continuing healthy thoughts and prayers from here...(((HUGS))), Sharon....

BirdbyBird wrote:
Hummmm...which states just approved that medical mary Jane?

Colorado, and I think Washington (?) legalized it for everyone. And in California legal for "medicinal purposes" meaning anyone with a hang nail or headache can legally buy it there!

Sharon, keep thinking positive thoughts as we are doing also!

so understand those ups and downs...
and so wish that Sharon didn't have to go through it
please let her know that my best wishes are with her
sheila

"Sprinter" is Sharon? I'm a bit confewsed; thot that was a pet or the rig??? Now I'm learning it is Sharon, so I'm keeping her in my prayers...woold like some clarification as we have a "Sharon" from Ohio??? Not the same one???

carolb wrote:"Sprinter" is Sharon? I'm a bit confewsed; thot that was a pet or the rig??? Now I'm learning it is Sharon, so I'm keeping her in my prayers...woold like some clarification as we have a "Sharon" from Ohio??? Not the same one???

There are a couple Sharon's. This sprinter is Sharon who lives in Texas. Her rig is on a sprinter chassis, if that helps.

Just remember ....there is no quiz at the end.........Unless you happen to attend a GTG where Mitch has made a matching game.... That one was matching our real names with the names of our rigs..... And having met Sharon...if send something positive out into the universe her way, she will find it....she finds positives in this world and reflects them back to those around her everyday..... Did you see that smile?

((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))). Hugs and prayers daily from my location, Sharon. Think of you each day, not fun where you're at, but you will one day look back and be reminded of all the friends and love that surrounds you and it will always warm your heart. It's been said already, you are really in a crowded room, we are all with you in this. You are not alone.

Thanks for letting updates out, I've been getting news where I could, have been concerned, been there. Wishing for you the best care and a swift recovery!!!!

Waiting to meet you one day !!!

CArol

Sharon, ditto what everyone has already said. I can only add my prayers for you...

Thanks for the update. Like all the others said, we're circling the wagons around Sharon in spirit. She must be relieved to FINALLY have a definite diagnosis. the not knowing was driving her crazy.