Oh @MrsBeaky, that is awful. @Ruth, glad to hear that they have come through surgery safely. Hope pathology is reasonable news. @Sighthound, sometimes very particular friends are hard to do without
Prayers for all🙏🏽
My partner had his post-surgical appointment yesterday, and got the best possible news. Pathology reports say the lymph node sample is not cancerous, and the margins around the cancerous kidney are clean. No follow-up treatment is required at this point. They'll do CT scans in 3 months and watch him like a hawk for 5 years.
The radiologist said stage 3, so I was braced for months of radiation, but the surgeon said the lymph node might just be inflamed -- and the surgeon turned out to be right. (Whew!) My partner is recuperating quickly from the surgery, too.
Great news, @Ruth. I had to have chemo prior to surgery, but surgery then removed everything else, and lymph nodes were clear, which was a huge relief.
My partner had his post-surgical appointment yesterday, and got the best possible news. Pathology reports say the lymph node sample is not cancerous, and the margins around the cancerous kidney are clean. No follow-up treatment is required at this point. They'll do CT scans in 3 months and watch him like a hawk for 5 years.
Cancer does suck. Anyone can get it. I’ve seen some work about epigenetic though and how things like diet and fitness , even consistent water consumption, can all affect how well your body handles it. A mutated cell that does not destroy itself, keeps on splitting. It’s interesting look at maps of diseases of affluence and comparing it to other maps and you’ll over see a lot of the same coverage.
Have any of yall ever seen anything on the potential role Vance may have played in new organ development accelerating evolution?
Thinking of all on this thread, new diagnoses and those with good news. For us we just passed the 21st anniversary of Cheery son's diagnosis. Lots of ups and downs and still some challenges but he remains in CR4 and 14 years past his 2nd cord blood transplant. Very thankful
Cancer is grim I had a friend who was given a good prognosis with a return to work with in the year but 6 months later I was trying to rehome her dogs.
The friend L that I posted about somewhere above, who had pancreatic cancer, has just seen his oncologist and got the full lowdown on his situation. Stage four, terminal, about two years to live with aggressive treatment. Maybe three to five at the outside.
Meanwhile my friend S, that I also posted about above, with the abdominal mass, is going to have surgery to remove it asap. It's not biopsy-able so they won't know what it is until it's out and sent to the lab for analysis.
My sister-in-law got good news at her follow-up following the lumpectomy -- she'll have radiation and then hormone treatment, but no chemo is necessary.
The friend L that I posted about somewhere above, who had pancreatic cancer, has just seen his oncologist and got the full lowdown on his situation. Stage four, terminal, about two years to live with aggressive treatment. Maybe three to five at the outside.
Meanwhile my friend S, that I also posted about above, with the abdominal mass, is going to have surgery to remove it asap. It's not biopsy-able so they won't know what it is until it's out and sent to the lab for analysis.
My sister-in-law got good news at her follow-up following the lumpectomy -- she'll have radiation and then hormone treatment, but no chemo is necessary.
Just heard of another cancer death, this time a rather distant relative (I think a third cousin) who I don't think I ever actually met but whom I had heard about all my life. (I know that sounds odd, but my mother and his, who would have been second cousins, were friends, and my mother, when she was alive, kept me up on family gossip) Anyway, we were Facebook friends, and his sister, also a Facebook friend, just posted that he died after a brief illness, So prayers for C, please. This makes three cases of cancer I've heard about in a very short time, thus proving things come in threes.
This is a family disease, not just the person diagnosed. A young mom of a 3-year-old has leukemia and must be treated in the hospital for several months as she has another chronic health issue, making regular chemo not an option. The 3-year-old does not understand why mom is not home. The child's great-grandmother and grandmother are caregivers during the week. Father cares on weekends, and all try to visit the hospital. It is hard on everyone who loves her, not just the patient.
Oh very sad, @Graven Image. It must be very confusing for the little one. I must say I was glad that my son was well and truly an adult when my breast cancer was diagnosed, even though he was living on the other side of the world.
Oh God, another friend, this time someone I know online but have met in person, with cancer. I don't know any details of the type of cancer, but she's having surgery tomorrow. Prayers please for R.
Oh God, another friend, this time someone I know online but have met in person, with cancer. I don't know any details of the type of cancer, but she's having surgery tomorrow. Prayers please for R.
On a more positive note Mr F has had the letter from his haematologist to say Still in remission, keep (not) taking the tablets. That's 9 months so far.
I should be posting here. I know I should, I just do not have the energy.
To date at church:
Parish Nurse husband dying of lung cancer diagnosis about eighteen months ago
Friend's estranged husband diagnosis of cancer about a year ago
My soul friend being treated for soft sarcoma at present diagnosis coming up for six months ago. In remission but undergoing radiotherapy.
Father's mother diagnosed with cancer recently and operation tomorrow.
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Just about my only Tory friend and a very decent chap. He will be sadly missed by many people.
It is a cruel bastard this Thing.
@Ruth, glad to hear that they have come through surgery safely. Hope pathology is reasonable news.
@Sighthound, sometimes very particular friends are hard to do without
Prayers for all🙏🏽
Cannot tell you how relieved I am.
Yes, really wonderful
Alleluia!!!
May I add that there is now no sign of my leukemia?
PTL!
Have any of yall ever seen anything on the potential role Vance may have played in new organ development accelerating evolution?
Awesome!!
Meanwhile my friend S, that I also posted about above, with the abdominal mass, is going to have surgery to remove it asap. It's not biopsy-able so they won't know what it is until it's out and sent to the lab for analysis.
I can't stand this.
My sister-in-law got good news at her follow-up following the lumpectomy -- she'll have radiation and then hormone treatment, but no chemo is necessary.
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Thank God.
Good to hear your news, though, @Ruth .
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To date at church:
Parish Nurse husband dying of lung cancer diagnosis about eighteen months ago
Friend's estranged husband diagnosis of cancer about a year ago
My soul friend being treated for soft sarcoma at present diagnosis coming up for six months ago. In remission but undergoing radiotherapy.
Father's mother diagnosed with cancer recently and operation tomorrow.