Cancer SUCKS

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  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    So glad to hear this, @Graven Image, praying all continues to go well 🕯
  • May all continue to go as well as possible, @Graven Image
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Good luck, Graven Image.
  • DormouseDormouse Shipmate
    Indeed. I pray everything will go well and smoothly for you both.
  • Hoping all continues well, Graven Image. Good teamwork like this is really important - reduces stress levels and lets you conserve your energy and keep your mind clear for the difficult stuff.
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    My next visit to the oncologist, which should let me know the next steps in my treatment, is tomorrow. I'm quite nervous.
  • @ NicoleMR Holding you in prayer for good news, and a calm spirit as you wait.
  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    @NicoleMR 🕯
  • DiomedesDiomedes Shipmate
    Prayers for you NicoleMR. The not-knowing is so hard to deal with calmly.
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    You are in my prayers, NicoleMR.
  • NenyaNenya All Saints Host, Ecclesiantics & MW Host
    edited June 2021
    {{{ @NicoleMR }}} Let us know how it goes.
  • CathscatsCathscats Shipmate
    Praying for you @NicoleMR
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    How it went? It didn't... The oncologist had ordered a test on the tumor but the results weren't back yet. So nothing happened today and I have to go in next week on Tuesday. Grumble.
  • CathscatsCathscats Shipmate
    No prayers are wasted!
  • HuiaHuia Shipmate
    Thinking of you Nicole - that kind of waiting is hard to bear.
  • KyzylKyzyl Shipmate
    edited June 2021
    My cousin Johnny passed. That's two cousins within three months. Plus I found out yesterday that a friend, who went in for a routine demotology check in late March, ended up being diagnosed with ductal breast cancer in-situ by the dermatologist, had three versions of a biopsy to pinpoint things, wasn't a candidate for lumpectomy, and had a mastectomy three weeks ago. She is completely clear of cancer, but man, what a rollercoaster. Scary to think it was caught simply because she went in for another dermo issue on her breast. And yes, her last mammo less than a year ago was clear, as were all of the previous ones.
  • LydaLyda Shipmate
    edited June 2021
    I'm very sorry for your losses. But I'm glad that your friend got a quick diagnosis and treatment.
  • KyzylKyzyl Shipmate
    Thanks Lyda. I am very grateful for the fast action by the Mayo Clinic folks.
  • Kyzyl, I am so sorry for your family loss, This disease is difficult for those who only stand by for others. May your friend do well from now on.
  • I follow every post in this topic although I don't post very often, as I do not do any praying, but think of all who post. Today I write because I might be writing a bit more often as I found a small lump yesterday and was seen by a GP today. I'll have to go for the usual battery of tests. With a bit of luck it might turn out to be nothing, but as it's on the same left side as the other two, well, we'll see. My thoughts are often with Galilit who told me about her experience and I was so grateful because I was able to follow her very good advice. I'll know more next week.Fortunately, I find myself quite unphased by it, although my voice did wobble a bit when I was talking, first, to my neighbour.
  • LydaLyda Shipmate
    Oh, man, Susan Doris. I hope that you get good news. And don't be afraid to feel your feelings. I know you are are an "eternal optimist" (that was your title on the Old Ship wasn't it, or am I confused :confused: ?) Anyway you usually seem optimistic. It is okay to be scared and yet optimistic, too.
  • My friend I_ died today. For some reason I keep thinking of an old lady (long gone) at church, who, told some story of a quick death by a shocked, younger me, replied 'oh, what a nice way to go'. I'm 22 years younger than he was, and if the Lord said to me now 'so tell me just _why_ you feel you need a bit more time' - I'd be a bit pushed to come up with a decent answer. RIP old friend.
  • Oh, I'm so sorry. That's hard on you.
  • Lyda wrote: »
    Oh, man, Susan Doris. I hope that you get good news. And don't be afraid to feel your feelings. I know you are are an "eternal optimist" (that was your title on the Old Ship wasn't it, or am I confused :confused: ?) Anyway you usually seem optimistic. It is okay to be scared and yet optimistic, too.
    Thank you, Lyda. Yes, eternal optimist is still my nature! That wobbles a bit occasionally of course ...
    I think it is so lovely the way all here think of and support each other with such kindness and genuine sympathy.
  • CathscatsCathscats Shipmate
    Reading and praying for all. Life is good but it can be tough.
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Hugs, SusanDoris. Good luck.
  • Lyda wrote: »
    Oh, man, Susan Doris. I hope that you get good news. And don't be afraid to feel your feelings. I know you are are an "eternal optimist" (that was your title on the Old Ship wasn't it, or am I confused :confused: ?) Anyway you usually seem optimistic. It is okay to be scared and yet optimistic, too.
    NicoleMR wrote: »
    Hugs, SusanDoris. Good luck.
    Thank you - and hugs to you too!

  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    Thinking of you and wishing you all the best, @SusanDoris.
  • Mr. Image was at the doctor's yesterday for the pre-surgery exam. The doctor was telling us that Mr. Image would be sent home with a catheter that would need to be drained for a few days until his next office appointment. No problem says I. I remember the last surgery when he was sent home with no written instructions and I was in a tizzy trying to figure out how to drain the thing, dear of most blessed memory Rossweisse, calmed me down and helped me figure it out. I do miss her on the ship, but she is indeed the gift that keeps on giving.
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Heading off to the oncologist again, hopefully this time I'll get some info.
  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    Definitely hoping 🕯
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Well ne careful what you hope for. I got info, I need chemo. I'm writing this on my phone from the waiting room, waiting to see the surgeon.
  • Sorry to hear that NicoleMR, may you come through it all with flying colors I pray.
  • Praying for you, @NicoleMR, that it may be as gentle and as effective as possible. That's a whole set of decisions I would not want to be taking.
  • CathscatsCathscats Shipmate
    Praying @NicoleMR.
  • PatdysPatdys Shipmate
    Quietly reading
  • HuiaHuia Shipmate
    Thinking of you Nicole.
  • SarasaSarasa All Saints Host
    Thinking of you @NicoleMR . Not the news you wanted, but I hope it all goes as well as it can.
  • NenyaNenya All Saints Host, Ecclesiantics & MW Host
    Patdys wrote: »
    Quietly reading

    Yes, me too. I visit this thread often, thinking and praying for you all, but I don't always know what to say. @SusanDoris @NicoleMR @Graven Image and Mr Image @Galilit @PDR and Mrs PDR @Stercus Tauri ...
  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    Praying @NicoleMR 🕯
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Courage,NicoleMR!
  • MaryLouiseMaryLouise Shipmate, Host Emeritus
    (NicoleMR)
  • Nenya wrote: »
    Patdys wrote: »
    Quietly reading

    Yes, me too. I visit this thread often, thinking and praying for you all, but I don't always know what to say. @SusanDoris @NicoleMR @Graven Image and Mr Image @Galilit @PDR and Mrs PDR @Stercus Tauri ...

    And @idj who we haven't heard from for a while.
  • North East QuineNorth East Quine Purgatory Host
    edited June 2021
    and @moonlitdoor who has posted on the prayer thread in All Saints, and Firenze's Mr Firenze.
  • AnselminaAnselmina Shipmate
    Prayers and positive thoughts for all currently going through difficulties and diagnosis and treatment. @SusanDoris thinking of you and hoping for the best outcome. Take care, all.
  • HelixHelix Shipmate
    Sending courage to all - I am humbled by all of you who are confronting the reality of your situations rather than avoidance - which may feel easier at the time but not a great way to go for the long run.

    I hope that doesn't sound patronising - it's not meant to be so.
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Prayers for all my fellow threadmates here.

    I go for a MUGA scan (it's a heart function thing, I assume because they need to know how efficient my heart will be at circulating the chemo drugs) this Friday and a bone scan and CAT scan on the 16th. So things are sort of moving along.
  • Praying for you. I remember most of this process with my mum. It is survivable - I've seen it done - and this thread is all yours when that feels like a completely stupid thing to say.
  • I just hope that didn't come over as awkward and condescending as it sounds on rereading...*blush*
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