Soooo....I Have Cancer

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  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    I'm so glad you have such positive news! I hope the improvements continue and your recovery is complete.
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    :heart: :heart: :heart:

    I look forward to what 2014 brings you, pal

    Me too! You are amazingly brave and even though I had cancer (breast) it was early stage and the treatment was not that hard for me. I will continue to pray for your 100% recovery ... HUGS
  • BlisterLamb
    BlisterLamb Posts: 396 Member
    Just...wow! Sometimes writing is a form of therapy and thinking things through, for me. Could be why you felt compelled to share. It was a gut punch. So honest and open. My thoughts are with you.
  • Hikr56
    Hikr56 Posts: 128 Member
    Big hugs to you. I heard those very same words in May 1998 right before my older son graduated from high school. Reading your post brought all those feelings back and I just want to show you some support. You've already found out one thing that I discovered - the kindness of strangers on the Internet helped me tremendously.

    At the time I was going through my cancer treatment, AOL was the big thing and I joined a cancer support chat room where I made many lasting friendships. Some of us chatted on the phone and I even met several friends in person over the years. I found my Internet cancer support to be invaluable. Even with a strong family and friend support group, it's so helpful to surround yourself with people going through similar treatments and feelings. You can say things to your cancer support friends that your family might not understand or want to hear (ie., chemo and radiation jokes). A good sense of humor goes a long way during this challenging time.

    I didn't mean to drone on. I apologize. You have my sincere well wishes for the journey you're about to take. Be strong and have faith in yourself and your team.
  • _xsomedayx_
    _xsomedayx_ Posts: 7
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    You, sir, are an inspiration to us all.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    I am truly sorry to hear about your diagnosis. My thoughts are with you. Please keep us updated.
  • bellesouth18
    bellesouth18 Posts: 1,071 Member
    Thanks for sharing the update. I can't imagine what you're going through or have been feeling since your diagnosis. But I'm real glad you're responding well to treatment. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends. :heart:
  • Urban_Princess
    Urban_Princess Posts: 219 Member
    Glad things are going so well! Still praying for you! Not only do you have the love and support of your family and friends, but you have it from the MFP community!
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    I am going through some old posts and came across this one. How are you doing? I hope there is good news.
  • candacet36
    candacet36 Posts: 353 Member
    Please keep us updated!

    You have a great attitude and we are all here for you!!!:heart:
  • yoderaly
    yoderaly Posts: 3
    Maybe through this post you will save someone else's life. Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you strength and learning in this journey.......
  • CountryGirl8542
    CountryGirl8542 Posts: 449 Member
    Best wishes to you, your family and your fight against cancer
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
    My prayers are with you. Best wishes.
  • PhearlessPhreaks
    PhearlessPhreaks Posts: 890 Member
    Oh wow, I'm so sorry. I must say though, oncology docs do not tend to sugarcoat (my father died of kidney cancer- diagnosed at stage four, and his original doc told him he had 9 months to a year- dead on.) so if they say you're going to beat this, trust them.

    Prayers, thoughts and strength go with you.
  • CompressedCarbon
    CompressedCarbon Posts: 357 Member
    ...........................
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    You, sir, are an inspiration to us all.

    A thousand times this.
  • jacqueinhutto
    jacqueinhutto Posts: 34 Member
    My husband was diagnosed with cancer on the base of his tonue, three months after our wedding. I'll be honest with you, it will be hard. My best advise is to get a second opinion. My husband 2nd opinion was a lot less dramatic than the 1st. He went to MD Anderson for a second opinion. He had surgery and radiation. The radiation was hard because it is to the throat and the longer the radiation the harder it will be to eat. You will probably drop a lot of weight. BUT you will get through this. My husband is a cancer survivor going on 10 years now. You will be too. We all will be praying for you.
  • sseale1
    sseale1 Posts: 6 Member
    Sending positive thoughts your way.
  • drmcglone
    drmcglone Posts: 80 Member
    By putting it out there in the universe.....positive things will come to you! You are young and strong!!!! AND YOU WILL FIGHT THIS!!!! Gonna be a tough battle...but by the sound of it you will get thru it! Sending prayers your way!!!
  • ugottafriend
    ugottafriend Posts: 97 Member
    Wishing you the best in care and recovery!
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    A friend of mine had an almost identical story, infact I checked he hadn't written it!! 18month after surgery and he is doing great, skin graft is good, talking eating, tasting and other tongue functions all good. He didn't need a feed tube and despite battling a lot of tiredness initially he is now back to his first love cycling with a vengeance.
    Best of luck with everything and make sure you look after yourself emotionally and physically.
    Jules xx
  • richardositosanchez
    richardositosanchez Posts: 260 Member
    Good luck man! Stay positive no matter what!
  • Kade6685
    Kade6685 Posts: 38 Member
    Congrats! Wishing you the best of luck in the few months to come!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Good luck to you and all the best :flowerforyou:
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    Stay strong and follow the Dr's orders (((hugs)))
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Thank you again to everyone that has posted in this thread over the past 7 (holy eff.....) months. I truly believe that all of your words have helped get me to where I am right now. :drinker:
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Good luck man, you have my thoughts and prayers with you!
  • pain_is_weakness
    pain_is_weakness Posts: 798 Member
    It is not easy, I am 25 and found at 1.5 years ago at 23 that I have cancer and I felt so many emotions, hatred, anger guilt, fear, but mostly confusion and anger. You're right it isn't supposed to happen to young people and I think that was the hardest thing for me to get over is HWY ME, if you ever need to talk I am here
  • STLBADGIRL
    STLBADGIRL Posts: 1,693 Member
    I just ran across this thread and it brought tears to my eyes. You are such a brave soul. I am so happy that you posted an update....I pray that God continues to bless you!!! Keep us updated on your recovery!!!
  • dougt333
    dougt333 Posts: 697
    *kitten* shall be kicked and names taken. you 1 cancer 0
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Update:

    I had my 3 month post-radiation PET scan on Wednesday. Initially I was going to go over the results with my ENT in 2 weeks - ugh....really? It was his first available appointment so I prepared myself for a 2 week waiting game, hoping and praying to NOT hear from him sooner...I thought that would only mean things were not good.

    I came home from work yesterday afternoon and had a voicemail from his clinic. Crap. My heart started racing and I called them back immediately. The two minutes I was on hold was the longest two minutes I've experienced in quite a while.

    Results came back: "Good w/ no abnormal findings" Heyyyyooooo!!!

    Thank you again for all the supportive and encouraging words! :)

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