topic Re: Cancer survivors in Wellness

Cancer survivors

AkaGoldie — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:53:21 GMT

We are a group, who have had or are currently fighting cancer. We offer support and share our experiences , if you have cancer and need support we want to help, sometimes it helps to just talk to others who have been in your shoes.

Re: Cancer survivors

JackieHN — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 23:20:52 GMT

Grits, one appointment at a time. Nothing else you can do. I know you and your husband are afraid. We live from one test to another on this board. Lot's of treatment out there so don't lose hope.

Jxx

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bluejay — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:29:24 GMT

Losing my precious bunny has been very difficult and made even more unbearable with the possibly of having cancer.

After all the testing, I found out that they cannot determine whether or not I have cancer, so I have to have surgery.

I have to gather the strength for the surgery and also for any other treatment that may be necessary. I should be alright in the long run, but it may a a rough road ahead.

I would sure appreciate continued prayer for my health and healing...

Thank you much for your kindness and your prayers!

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bluejay — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:35:51 GMT

On 12/30/2013 Kindlereader said: Hello All, sending belated happy holiday wishes to you. Bluejay, sending you comforting thoughts & hugs. I'm so sorry you lost your beloved bunny. And try not to let your brain race when you're not sure of test results. Easier said than done I know. We will be here for you. Jackie, omg, no power for 2 days, ugh! Glad it's all straightened out now. We arrived home last evening after a fun few days w/my family. Drove through bad weather both ways, last night was white knuckle driving & I was so happy when we pulled into the garage. Looks like another storm is coming Thursday & Friday. Sheljo, hang in there & let us know how we can help you. Sending good thoughts to you as well. I ask for health, happiness & joy for each & every one of us for 2014 and beyond. Kindle

Thank you very much. It has been unbearable at times.

Even though my results are inconclusive, at least my results didn't come back as malignant. I can still hope that there will be no cancer after the surgery.

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bluejay — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:38:50 GMT

On 12/30/2013 sheljo said:
Had a call from my primary Dr saying I needed to make an appt. with a hematologist/oncologist due to the results of my blood work. She is suspecting multiple myeloma. My appt. is Jan 8. What a crummy way to start the new year.

I looked online and of course now I know more than I ever wanted to know. Whats really scarey is there is no cure. Does anyone have first hand experience with this?

I know it is scary, but like others have told me, hang on until you get the results. Hopefully you will have worried for nothing!

Wishing you happiness and health in the New Year!

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HerRoyaLioness — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:55:05 GMT

On 1/1/2014 bluejay said:
Thank you very much. It has been unbearable at times.

Even though my results are inconclusive, at least my results didn't come back as malignant. I can still hope that there will be no cancer after the surgery.

Inconclusive results still does leave room for hope that there will be no cancer after surgery, which is my hope for you. When is your surgery scheduled? I know, still more waiting, it seems like that's all we do sometimes, but hang in there, you will get through this.

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Kindlereader — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 02:06:28 GMT

You're welcome bluejay. Will keep you in my prayers & hope that your surgery goes well & that there is NO cancer. Hugs, kindle

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bluejay — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 02:23:26 GMT

On 12/31/2013 Lyn08 said:
I pray every night for all of you. I hope and pray that your test results will be good. I also pray that soon there will be a permanent cure for cancer.

I wish you and your family a very happy, healthy New Year 2014.

Thank you Lyn for your prayers! Please know that they are very much appreciated!

Wishing a happy and healthy New Year for you also!

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bluejay — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 02:29:49 GMT

On 1/1/2014 Lannie said:
On 1/1/2014 bluejay said:
Thank you very much. It has been unbearable at times.

Even though my results are inconclusive, at least my results didn't come back as malignant. I can still hope that there will be no cancer after the surgery.

Inconclusive results still does leave room for hope that there will be no cancer after surgery, which is my hope for you. When is your surgery scheduled? I know, still more waiting, it seems like that's all we do sometimes, but hang in there, you will get through this.

Lanny, I haven't met with the surgeon yet. I still have to get some bloodwork done and meet with the surgeon so I don't know when the surgery will be yet but my PCP wants me to have surgery as soon as possible as my mass is kind of large and may or may not be cancerous.

Of course I am praying that it will not be cancerous!

I will let you all know when I will be having surgery.

Thanks for all your support and for keeping me in your prayers!

Re: Cancer survivors

JackieHN — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:15:23 GMT

Bluejay they want those nodules out because if it becomes big enough it can press on your windpipe. Not a good thing. But there are benign nodules that just happen. My thing is if it doesn't belong there out it comes.

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bow regard — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:08:48 GMT

On 1/1/2014 bluejay said:
Losing my precious bunny has been very difficult and made even more unbearable with the possibly of having cancer.

After all the testing, I found out that they cannot determine whether or not I have cancer, so I have to have surgery.

I have to gather the strength for the surgery and also for any other treatment that may be necessary. I should be alright in the long run, but it may a a rough road ahead.

I would sure appreciate continued prayer for my health and healing...

Thank you much for your kindness and your prayers!

bluejay.....blessings to you! I'm so sorry for the loss of your bunny and your loss at this time especially has to be very difficult. Cancer does make us face our mortality. Just try as hard as you can to "stay in gratitude" for what you can and deal only with whatever is necessary to deal with in the moment. This is what I try very hard to do and it helps me to get thru the bad times....these difficult things takes us to our knees, but you will get thru this one moment at a time. I know your bunny was just as fortunate to have you in his/her life as you were to have your bunny. You are in my thoughts and prayer.

Re: Cancer survivors

bow regard — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:16:52 GMT

Happy New Year to all!!! I feel fortunate to know that y'all are here....always ready to lend a helping hand with kind, healing advice. May we all be richly blessed this year and may we let love overcome whatever we may fear in 2014.

Re: Cancer survivors

HerRoyaLioness — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:50:30 GMT

Good news Thursday!!!

Had my first bi-lateral mammo in a year this morning and it is neg for both breasts, YAY!!! That atypical ductal hyperplasia in my "good" breast has not morphed into cancer yet. I don't believe I could get more cancer this soon anyway, for all the chemo that went through my body. It wouldn't dare come back, right?

Hi to all, thinking about everybody and hope you're all doing well. It's been a true frozen tundra here, below zero almost every night - brrr!

Take care,

Lanni

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curlywhitedog — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:19:19 GMT

Hi everyone and Happy New Year one and all...

Getting back into the swing of things, post Christmas. Decorations (except for tree) are down and away. Tree will follow this weekend although I truly do love to just sit in my darkened family room lit only by the glow of tree lights.

We are expecting a major storm to come rolling in any minute now. Predictions stand anywhere from 6-8" with blizzard conditions...so happy to be safe and warm. Had my bi-annual breast radiation checkup scheduled for tomorrow morning but now rescheduled for Feb. 3rd. I am not leaving this house tomorrow morning while the worst of this storm is raging, checkup will just have to wait another month.

bluejay: I am so sorry to hear about your bunny, I know how much it hurts to lose a much loved pet, I think most of us do. I wish you better days ahead and happy memories of your beloved bunny.

Sending out sincere good wishes for a happy and healthy New Year to all. May it be a year of only good health, great test results and unbridled hope.

Maria

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JackieHN — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:05:26 GMT

Hey Lannie, cyber drink. Please note that the new study that just came back states that hyperplasia cells rarely turn into breast cancer.

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HerRoyaLioness — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:29:57 GMT

On 1/2/2014 JackieHN said:
Hey Lannie, cyber drink. Please note that the new study that just came back states that hyperplasia cells rarely turn into breast cancer.

I took myself out for lunch. I don't just have hyperplasia, I have atypical ductal hyperplasia which raises my risk. American Cancer Society :

" Mild hyperplasia of the usual type: This does not increase the risk for breast cancer

Moderate or florid hyperplasia of the usual type (without atypia), also known as usual hyperplasia: The risk of breast cancer is about 1½ to 2 times that of a woman with no breast abnormalities.

Atypical hyperplasia (either atypical ductal hyperplasia [ADH] or atypical lobular hyperplasia [ALH]): The risk of breast cancer is about 3½ to 5 times higher than that of a woman with no breast abnormalities."

Johns Hopkins says about the same. So, my oncologist is making sure they keep a close watch on me. If they do ever find anything suspicious, it's off with both of them.....

FYI - you have a blizzard headed your way - hunker down and take cover!

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JackieHN — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:40:33 GMT

OK I stand corrected.

It's snow. It happens every year. I don't know why people get crazy over it. They should be used to it by now. My husband said that he got the last two baked potatoes at the supermarket. Not one english muffin to be had. People get crazy. We're not rural this is an urban area. NYC. You would think they would have it down to a science by now.

Jxx

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bluejay — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:37:32 GMT

bow regard - thank you for your kind and wise words and your prayers. This has taken me to my knees and trusting in Him. That is the only thing that has been bringing me any peace to deal with all this. I am looking forward to getting this surgery overwith and getting my health restored. Hopefully without cancer...

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bluejay — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:47:10 GMT

On 1/2/2014 JackieHN said:
Bluejay they want those nodules out because if it becomes big enough it can press on your windpipe. Not a good thing. But there are benign nodules that just happen. My thing is if it doesn't belong there out it comes.

That makes sense...

I am getting to the point where I just want to get the surgery over with. I am praying that I don't have cancer...

I will let you all know when I get my surgery scheduled.

Re: Cancer survivors

ukseahawk — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:54:30 GMT

Hi everyone. 1 year ago today I got that horrible phone call - you have cancer. Yikes - how time flies when you are having so much 'fun'!

I hope everyone has a very healthy 2014 and I pray that none of us receives that call ever again! Have a great weekend.