tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post1963306097702658525..comments2023-10-21T05:56:15.949-06:00Comments on Utah Savage: Z's Cancer Has SpreadUtah Savagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-73644568029445908642009-10-22T08:10:12.434-06:002009-10-22T08:10:12.434-06:00i hope for the best. whatever that might be for th...i hope for the best. whatever that might be for the two of you.Sherry Pasquarellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107407102753464356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-11373559114322496082009-10-22T07:05:10.055-06:002009-10-22T07:05:10.055-06:00You know, I was thinking we had not heard an updat...You know, I was thinking we had not heard an update about Z lately..... and then this post. <br /><br />I have to say, I admire a person taking control of their own life. When you have a big bad disease, you literally have a medical team-- but the patient is THE head of the team. <br /><br />Z knows her own body. She knows what she can tolerate, or not- even though this disease is spreading, she has the control to say no more of this intense treatment. <br />She knows she has had enough. <br /><br />Rather than spend hours and days immersed with harsh medical treatments- and even if medical staffers do their best to make you comfortable, and are kind, that scene is surreal. <br /><br />Perhaps the very best thing Z can do for herself is surround herself with the family she loves, and go enjoy watching the shimmering water & ocean waves. Take in the beauty of sunrises & sunsets, and enjoy sunshine at the beach. <br /><br />No more IV's and meds so radical, they require a whole additional wave of meds to counteract the side effects of the first wave. <br /><br />Z has chosen quality of life, and has liberated herself from the Western medical approach which she did not believe in. <br /><br />Z has set herself free, and I hope she is able to savor the life & time she has remaining. <br /><br />You have been a good & caring friend to her.<br />I hope you have a chance to have a get together before she goes to California. <br />Even if all she can drink is a green smoothie of juice. <br />Your friendship is close & something you both cherish. Life has been sweeter for the relationship you two have shared.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-2214169655889790172009-10-21T21:28:01.564-06:002009-10-21T21:28:01.564-06:00I am so sorry to hear that your friend is dying. ...I am so sorry to hear that your friend is dying. You prove your friendship and care for her by being with her through all of this but it is never easy. Take care of yourself too dear.Life As I Know It Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733963455243806298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-5389090379118116072009-10-21T20:39:45.674-06:002009-10-21T20:39:45.674-06:00So very sorry to hear this. Lung cancer is a horri...So very sorry to hear this. Lung cancer is a horrible disease. I hope your nurturing will help her as her path gets more difficult. She is very lucky to have a friend like you. Both of you are in my thoughts.Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-27614264826800033932009-10-21T19:16:28.729-06:002009-10-21T19:16:28.729-06:00Utah
My love goes to you both. Wish I had more to...Utah<br />My love goes to you both. Wish I had more to offer or say.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113649615898017098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-30252928884845134242009-10-21T17:26:21.292-06:002009-10-21T17:26:21.292-06:00Jenn, thank you for the kind words. Z had been sic...Jenn, thank you for the kind words. Z had been sick for a long time before she saw a doctor. She refused tests at first because she wasn't on medicare and had no insurance. When she got medicare then she finally agreed so testing. The first test found the cancer. It was stage 3 by then.<br /><br />Sunshine, thanks. It's nice to know you look in on me. I'm sorry I'm not making the rounds, but one of these days....<br /><br />Gail, thank you. I know you are dealing with your own health challenges. I'm wishing you all the best.Utah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-46913056411755189132009-10-21T17:15:37.702-06:002009-10-21T17:15:37.702-06:00Hi Utah-
I am incredibly saddened by this news fo...Hi Utah-<br /><br />I am incredibly saddened by this news for "Z" and for you. Sometimes nothing makes sense.<br /><br />Love to you and hope too<br />Gail<br />peace?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-8952176800423538192009-10-21T16:06:58.666-06:002009-10-21T16:06:58.666-06:00I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how dif...I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how difficult this must be for "Z" and you.... <br />I was hoping that her outcome would be better..<br /><br />((Hugs))<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226811839348899360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-33943781890628508572009-10-21T13:57:08.239-06:002009-10-21T13:57:08.239-06:00I can hear your pain. I just stopped in.
My mothe...I can hear your pain. I just stopped in.<br /><br />My mother denied her cancer and pain to everyone.<br /><br />When I <a href="http://livinganddyingwithdignity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">wrote my book </a>about it, I sent a copy to my mom's dearest living friend. Her best friend told me that she spent years sitting beside mom in choir and knew nothing about the radiation and chemo mom was taking.<br /><br />It is difficult to respect the wishes of both friend and family as they deal with health issues. You cannot live it for them, and yet it is hard having them think about what you would like. My late mother's friends wanted a chance to say goodbye, and how much she meant to them.<br /><br />All the best.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.com