Amy, I got really angry reading the story about how your mom was treated too. I can't believe a doctor would dismiss what happened to her as anxiety when it was so serious and then let it happen again. And then she has to go through such treatment in the ER! She is such a trooper, and has been through so much. This is the last thing she needs.

About the pain meds, please remind her that she posted to me over three years ago when I was in treatment and resisting taking the pain meds and told me she had felt the same way when she was in treatment but that I really needed to take care of my pain and not be afraid of them. I wish I could find that post because she needs to take her own advice now....

I will keep those cards coming as long as she is fighting this battle and keep her (and all of you) in my prayers.

Nelie

SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"