tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246497583578598804.post6768398287994306550..comments2011-10-31T11:43:41.330-07:00Comments on Don Beckett Medical Update: Wednesday January 26 - Discouraging NewsDon Becketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04266430077555128745noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246497583578598804.post-56344700703936605842011-01-27T09:03:46.749-08:002011-01-27T09:03:46.749-08:00Don,
I have been praying for you and your family ...Don,<br /><br />I have been praying for you and your family since I was informed of your condition. If you ever need someone who is going through the same, let me know. My uncle has been fighting this cancer for five years now. They think he got it from Agent Orange when he served in the military. If you or your family need anything please contact me. I will continue to pray for your and your family. <br /><br />TamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246497583578598804.post-62468304300082475372011-01-27T06:26:00.617-08:002011-01-27T06:26:00.617-08:00You were on my mind all day yesterday. I checked y...You were on my mind all day yesterday. I checked your blog many times through the day, looking for an update.<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear of your most recent disturbing news. This is so hard to hear and I can hardly imagine how you (and Heidi) are dealing with this.<br /><br />You continue to be in my prayers, along with Heidi and your children.<br /><br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931106196956511119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246497583578598804.post-63309793154571968572011-01-26T18:54:23.315-08:002011-01-26T18:54:23.315-08:00Don,
Radiation Pneumonitis is not a given. There w...Don,<br />Radiation Pneumonitis is not a given. There will obviously be some "innocent" lung tissue radiated, but the incidence is not as high as one might think given the number of people getting radiation to the chest. Even people who get it for lung cancer have a relatively low rate of significant problems. The problems, surprisingly, happen several months after the radiation is done. Cough, dyspnea, fever are common and difficult to distinguish from a pneumonia. It can lead to fibrosis, but will be localized to a relatively small area compared to your total lung capacity. Having good lungs to start is sooo helpful. There is some pretty good evidence that antioxidants can be helpful. Vitamin E, C, etc should be a staple part of your diet. DNA damage from radiation and chemo can be repaired by normal cells MUCH easier than cancer cells, and some of the damage can be averted by antioxidants. You might think about getting a delux blender. Fruit smoothies are good sources of antioxidants, and adding some protein powder is almost tasteless. I would love to talk with you more if you want to. Can I call you or you call me? Call me ANYTIME! 330-697-2502<br />You are in my prayers daily. Your family is in my prayers daily. <br />Brian White<br />Kinda discouraging to have someone paint such a challenging picture. Many docs prefer to provide the worst case scenario and have you celebrate when it's not quite so bad, rather than be upset that it was not as rosy as it had been painted. Praying that that is how your radiation onc doc works. <br /><br />So much info to process. Praying for this round of chemo to be well tolerated and that you will be able to rest and take nourishment. Heidi too. Praying without ceasing. CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910452882504525006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246497583578598804.post-88784476431765888842011-01-26T16:15:07.055-08:002011-01-26T16:15:07.055-08:00Don & Heidi, It was good being with you last n...Don & Heidi, It was good being with you last night. Heidi and I will certainly continue seeking the Lord on your behalf...Mike McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17670704760290522057noreply@blogger.com