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this is different, a real

sue Siwek — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:54:40 -0400

this is different, a real kick in the gut. talk to your dr. a change in meds may help. get some counseling to help you deal with your fears. i will say that 10 yrs into this journey that we are a little more relaxed about the fear of a return and try to make each day count. this will take time but it will come.

Still Scared

gjstark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:42:11 -0400

Already there, been treatng depression for 10 yrs. with meds, now this diagnosis. Don't know how to cope very well. Don't know how to deal with the fear of return after treatment.

talk to you drs. they can

sue Siwek — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:17:26 -0400

talk to you drs. they can put you on a mild antidepressant that will help you. it will take about 3 weeks to kick in, do it you don't any more stress. my husband and i both were put on them and it calmed things down greatly. it is not a sign of weakness, you need all your strength to fight your cancer.

Still Scared

gjstark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:38 -0400

I have been treated for depression for 10 years, now this diagnosis has me at the edge. I have tunnel vision mind, I can't seem to think of anything but cancer and keep running worst case senerio's thru my mind. I don't know how to live with the fear of cancer return after treatment.Thanks for careing and listening.

still scared

mr steve — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:33:03 -0400

gj, I'm a care giver, and I waited too long to treat the depression now don't let it get a strong foot hold on you!

Still Scared

gjstark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:39:00 -0400

Even with the good outcome I am still struggling with the depression and anxiety !!

sounds like you couldn't

sue Siwek — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:45:19 -0400

sounds like you couldn't hope for a much better outcome given the circumstances. stay positive that will be a big help.

Test Results

gjstark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:38:21 -0400

After two days in Rochester it was determined to be a cancer tumor in my eye. PET scan found no other cancer in my body (GOOD NEWS).Plac(radioactive chip) surgery on Nov 30. Doctors are optomistic that will take care of it. Hope and Pray !!

back at you.

sue Siwek — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:12:38 -0400

back at you.

Eye Cancer

gjstark — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:56:20 -0400

My heart and prayers are with you and your husband.I am trying my best to stay positive and I believe these things happen for a reason that only god must know.

husband had brain cancer as

sue Siwek — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:18:33 -0400

husband had brain cancer as well as parkinson's disease, diagnosed 10yrs. ago in oct. so i guess you could say i have a lot of experience. it was inoperable grade 3, very serious and he is still with us. you and your family will learn a lot through this, wish you didn't have to but it is what it is as they say.

Eye Cancer

gjstark — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:20:49 -0400

Sue, you must be experienced or a doctor or both? Thank very much for your concern. I will post what I learn next week.

just be positive. when the

sue Siwek — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:47:06 -0400

just be positive. when the results come back then worry if need be. good luck. let this site know how things are.

it is good that it is a

sue Siwek — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:45:31 -0400

it is good that it is a primary cancer. glad you have support. let this site know how you are doing. will be watching.

Eye Cancer?

tasha_111 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:09:34 -0400

I am in the same state...........I had what I thought was a stye for 4 weeks, my doc is worried, and he has worried me.............It does NOT appear to be going away........

Eye Cancer

gjstark — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:03:23 -0400

Hi, I just diagnosed with a cancer growth in my eye. I am getting scheduled for a PET scan and I am scared. Any help,support,or advice?