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Archives for December 2005
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List of pre-op questions for the Doctor
Hello.. I go in next Tuesday for my surgery consultation. I made a list of questions. If anyone has something to add that I've forgotten I'm open for suggestions.. Thanks Tom A little background. This is regarding a mass in the sphenoid sinus and another area they think is a thornwaldt cyst. He said they can get it…
How do you handle?
Good Morning, Please let me know how to handle a family member who asks how you are doing only to one up you every time and complain how tired they are. I have offered to trade places with this person, just trying to get them to quit, but this tactic is wearing thin. Suggestions?
Waiting for a first diagnosis - The calm before the storm?
Hello All, New to this group. Just feeling the pressure, the confusion, the Dixie cup in a wind storm feel. Waiting for my CT scan this Tues. Then the consult the week later. Surgery is a given..The Dr. wants it out of there... but what it is he can not tell just by scoping it. I'm not here looking for "answers" because I…
In remission- What do I do now?
Hi out there~ I am a NHL survivor, remission for 6 months and I have no idea who I am now. Everything is different about me from the way I look to the way I look at life. I feel like this cancer has stolen ME away and I want ME back. The worst part about it is I do not know how to express these feelings properly so the…
My husband needs support
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Sept. We got married in Oct. My husband is doing a fabulous job with staying strong for me. Although he has his moments and can't cope. I was wondering if anyone could recommend something for him. He doesn't really have anyone to talk to and keeps all his emotions inside. I want him to…
I Survived, But I Have Depression
Hi, I am not sure if anyone else has experienced this, but 3 years ago I was diagnosed with late seminoma. It spread throgh out my lymph sytem and kidney. Anyway, I am done with chemo and the surgeries, and I even was able to have a beautifull baby boy 9 mos ago. My problem is that since the cancer, I have no energy to do…