I am at a place that I never wanted to be.......

[crecco]

  For right now, I have to make this short and sweet as it is hard to type through the tears. I saw my Dr today ad got the results of Mondays CT scan. Things do not look good. My counts went from 1334 to over 3000 in two weeks and the scan shows rapidly progressing disease. I go in next Mon to have a pic line put in and Wed to start navelbine. He figures that there is only about a 15 to 20 percent chance that chemo will make any significant difference. But I am to keep my hopes up because we just never know.
  
   I promise that we will have our get together in Chicago, if it is the last thing that I ever do.  That is going to happen and I will be there no matter what.
   When I calm down a little bit later on, I will be back on and get my butt in gear. I just wanted to let you all know what was going on. I love each and every one of you.
                  Chris
  

[marie3B]

Chris,  I have to agree with Tc on this.  It is important that you to take care of you right now.  I cannot think of a person on this forum more loved than you, my dear.  I am sorry that this has happened.  I also feel that you may beat the odds and this navelbine will work.  Do whatever it takes to make you better. If that means resting, rest.  If that means come to Chicago and drink Margaritas with us then do that.  Whatever is the case please know that you are amazing.  Marie

[TrudieC]

Chris, my heart is hurting for you.  You have always been one of the strongest ladies here and now it is time for you to receive the support.  Please don't stress about Chicago.  I will do what I can to help you in the planning.  Feel free to email me with anything you need and I'll be on it.

Hugs, Trudie

[SimplyStar]

My dear Chris,  I am so sorry that you have to face this downturn, I know how important  the Chicago gathering is to you also,  what can some of us do to help you?  let us know ,   If only I had three magic wishes  or a Magic wand, I would use them wisely and you would be the first on my mind.  My thoughts and prayers are with you always,  and will hope that the new chemo kicks some butt with those numbers,   Love  marty

[silver&gold]

Dear Chris, I am devastated to read this, I am praying that the navelbine will work. I don,t know what to say other than you are loved and respected by all because you have time for everybody and are one of  a few Ladies that are special to me here.
Sending you lots and lots of love and hugs Chris.

Love Angie

[JC145]

Oh, Chris, how terribly sorry I am to hear your news.  I will pray that the Navelbine works for you ... 15 to 20% .. and you will be one of them!  There are no words to take away your fear and  pain ... just know we are all here for you.  

Love,
Judy

[dawnlyn]

I am so sorry to hear this news, I was ever hopeful.  I am praying for you....Be strong I wish I could do more....I hope the Navelbine will work.....I am here for you.....I want to give you a big hug....I love you, you are a very special lady........

Love, Dawnlyn