You all may be seeing more of me....testing has started....

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    JanJan63 said:

    I hope it's nothing. Cancer

    I hope it's nothing. Cancer is a life sentence even if it never rears it's ugly head again because of the worrying. I used to think people were paranoid when they'd have something weird going on health wise and worry that it was cancer. Now I'd be the first one to encourage having things checked out. Almost 50% of people will get the diagnosis. The numbers are shocking and early detection is key. 

    Thank you, dear JanJan!

    You speak wise words!  It IS a life sentence....I compare it to a large bird of prey, flying just out of sight behind me.  If and when it soars close enough for me to see, as is with now, I take action....

    Years ago, before cancer, I would have shrugged this 'bump' off as being a muscle strain.  Now, I know it is a node, what node it is and in what group....and know that it can spell trouble....

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    wolfen said:

    My Friend, Kathi

    I just came online and saw your message. I so HATE that you have discovered this lump. Hopefully it is just an infection, but glad that you and your medical team are proactive. I think of you and you beau often and hope he is doing well.

    I continue to heal slowly from the shock of it all.

    Keep in touch.

    Luv Ya,

    Wolfen

    My dear Karen....

    I have thought of you so often...and wish that at some point we could get together for a coffee!!!  When you are up to a trip, we would love to see you for a visit in The Netherlands....there is a bright and cheery guest room just waiting for you!!!!

     

    Hans is doing amazingly well....this 20-something year old heart beating in his chest seems to be tireless....he out-runs, out-walks, out-bikes me and my 50-something heart!!!

     

    I will post as things are unveiled.  Of course my fav Nurse knew that I liked to have all the possibilities, even the scary ones....and then, after listing everything it could be, she said "Or, it could be a passing thing....nothing to worry about.  But with your 2-cancer history, we must be sure!!!!"

     

    BIG hugs to you, my dear friend!

    Kathi

  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Sending love

    Sending love to you Kath and hoping to hear some good news.  So glad your docs are so on it!

     

    Aloha,

    Kathleen

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,427 Member
    Thoughts With You

    Here is to hoping it is nothing.  For what it is worth, I have sensitive lymph nodes from time to time, way (meaning decades) before cancer and nothing to do with cancer.  Just something that happens for me from time-to-time for colds and other things.  

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member

    Sending love

    Sending love to you Kath and hoping to hear some good news.  So glad your docs are so on it!

     

    Aloha,

    Kathleen

    Thank you, dear Kathleen!

    There are a few things good about tussling with the beast before...I am taken seriously by my docs!!

     

    Love back to you, dear friend!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    NewHere said:

    Thoughts With You

    Here is to hoping it is nothing.  For what it is worth, I have sensitive lymph nodes from time to time, way (meaning decades) before cancer and nothing to do with cancer.  Just something that happens for me from time-to-time for colds and other things.  

    Thank you, dear one!

    It is a weird place for a node, in my humble opinion...and 'normal' me (before cancer) probably would not have even thought twice about it....

     

    So I guess I should remember that....and keep up the positive thinking that this is nothing!!!!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch Member Posts: 270
    We are thinking of you

    Hi Miss Kathi,

    Just wanted you to know that Mom and I are thinking and praying for you to get some good news. I hope this is not anything serious. We are pulling for you.

    Please take care.

    Love you,

    Linda and Mom

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Oh Darn It

    That is just such devestaing news to me.  I'm praying that it is something minor but thankful that you are on top of things.  I'm wishing you well for everything ahead of you and hoping that your boyfriend is doing well also.  You need your yearly travels so this little blip just better be a little blip.

    Hugs!  Kim

  • tanstaafl
    tanstaafl Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    hmmmm

    Hoping for the best, test for the rest.

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    Luv2lunch said:

    We are thinking of you

    Hi Miss Kathi,

    Just wanted you to know that Mom and I are thinking and praying for you to get some good news. I hope this is not anything serious. We are pulling for you.

    Please take care.

    Love you,

    Linda and Mom

    Thank you, dear Linda (and mom)!

    I am hopeful that it is just a minor thing....maybe even an injury due to a very heavy purse...

     

    But I am feeling blessed from all the prayers and wishes from you and all others!!!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member

    Oh Darn It

    That is just such devestaing news to me.  I'm praying that it is something minor but thankful that you are on top of things.  I'm wishing you well for everything ahead of you and hoping that your boyfriend is doing well also.  You need your yearly travels so this little blip just better be a little blip.

    Hugs!  Kim

    Thank you, dear Kim!!!

    Yes, one of the few good things cancer has taught me is to be very vigilant!

     

    My beau is doing incredibly well, thank you for your thoughts!!!  In July, he celebrates 2 years with his new heart, and he out- runs, walks, and bikes me!!!!

     

    We have arranged for a summer 'country switch' and hope that this thing is just something small...

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    tanstaafl said:

    hmmmm

    Hoping for the best, test for the rest.

    Thank you, dearheart!

    I LOVE the saying....it goes on my fridge now!!!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,427 Member
    KathiM said:

    Thank you, dear one!

    It is a weird place for a node, in my humble opinion...and 'normal' me (before cancer) probably would not have even thought twice about it....

     

    So I guess I should remember that....and keep up the positive thinking that this is nothing!!!!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

    Tis' True

    Everything that was once normal seems to be potentially not.  But sometimes a Zebra is just a Zebra :)

    Wishing you the best.  

  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    NewHere said:

    Tis' True

    Everything that was once normal seems to be potentially not.  But sometimes a Zebra is just a Zebra :)

    Wishing you the best.  

    I am stealing this!!!!

    A Zebra just a Zebra!!!  My new mantra!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    Here's hoping it's something minor

    But so glad for you that your team is taking it seriously.  I've been so impressed with your attitude over the years - making the most of your life with travel, etc.  Best of luck to you.  

  • hippiechicks
    hippiechicks Member Posts: 509 Member
    KathiM said:

    Thank you, dearheart!

    I LOVE the saying....it goes on my fridge now!!!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

    Me too!! I think I will most

    Me too!! I think I will most definitely put that on my fridge! 

    Any word yet Kathi?  You are in my thoughts daily ... hoping for just a swollen something that is nothing.

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,427 Member
    KathiM said:

    I am stealing this!!!!

    A Zebra just a Zebra!!!  My new mantra!

     

    Hugs, Kathi

    Omm Zebra Omm

    Sealed

  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    damn terrorist

    dear Kathi, like you I'm a lurker, not much to offer, 4 years NED now. But when I saw your smiling face I knew I had to read. So glad your other halve is doing great.

    yes, we all fear the worst when we have a bump, lump, pain, anything out the ordinary . Good for you to have it checked, better save then sorry later. I'm a firm believer in positive thinking, do I'm sending positive thoughts and lights your way.

    i might fly to Holland in September , I have not been back for over 15 years and since my stepdad is still with us it is time to cross the ocean one more time.

    scared out of my wits, because of unreliable bowel problems. Never know when it flares up and then to find a bathroom  THAT minute, lol,in holland. If I go I would love to meet for a coffee. I will be in the Utrecht Area, Den Haag en also Leeuwarden. Are you anywhere close to any of those locations?

    hugs and positive vibes, Marjan

  • Helen321
    Helen321 Member Posts: 1,459 Member
    Hey Kathi, sorry to hear

    Hey Kathi, sorry to hear about your node. Let's hope it's something simple like a pesky thyroid issue. I have one and my neck is always swelling.

  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    Helen321 said:

    Hey Kathi, sorry to hear

    Hey Kathi, sorry to hear about your node. Let's hope it's something simple like a pesky thyroid issue. I have one and my neck is always swelling.

    darn!!!!

    ahhhh Kathi.....so sorry this bump issue has raised its ugly little head......hoping for the very best for you......

    sending love from the olde timers club........mags