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I was told not to worry.................

I was told not to worry, but I am freaking out. On 12/26 it will be 2 1/2 years since my original surgery for the tumor removal. I keep thinking, what if the cancer has come back.............
Maureen
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I feel for you -- a difficult situation, and not nice to have this hanging over your head during the holidays. I can understand you freaking out. But, remember -- you are doing all the right things. You and your doctors. You are doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing. If there is a suspicious spot, check it out -- so (hopefully) you can put that to rest. Try to keep those fear-demons at bay. 'Starve the fear, feed the faith". I'll be thinking of you. It's probably scar tissue. (What's it doing lighting up?? Thinks it's a Christmas tree??). Love, Tara
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Moe,
Try not to let this ruin your holidays. I know that is easier said than done, but worrying won't change the outcome. Never is the phrase "enjoy today" nmore appropriate than right now. Look at what you have "today". Your health, your family and friends, the abilty to enjoy all of that. "One day at a time". The future will take care of itself. Enjoy the present.
I will be holding you in my thoughts. Please keep us updated.
Mary -
Mary,goldfinch said:Moe,
Try not to let this ruin your holidays. I know that is easier said than done, but worrying won't change the outcome. Never is the phrase "enjoy today" nmore appropriate than right now. Look at what you have "today". Your health, your family and friends, the abilty to enjoy all of that. "One day at a time". The future will take care of itself. Enjoy the present.
I will be holding you in my thoughts. Please keep us updated.
Mary
I will not let it ruin my holidays. I have only told my husband and 2 people at work I am close with. One is a radiologist who has reviewed my CAT scans. I am not going to worry my kids. My son came home from college last night and today after work my sister and I are going to the airport to pick up my brother who lives in LA. I haven't seen him in 2 years. I am looking forward to a happy Christmas. And I am cooking Christmas dinner. I haven't felt well enough the last few years.
But, it is always in the back of my mind.............
Moe -
Hi Maureen,
I sure can understand how worried you must be, but you have come through so much and coped so well with all that this beast has thrown at you, that now is the time to dig deep and keep all those "What ifs" at bay. I think sometimes being a nurse is very helpful in dealing with our own health issues, but I also know that for me, it's easy to have my thoughts fly to all those negative possibilities. Please remind yourself to breathe, and use this board as much as you need. You have some info that is quite reassuring; use that til you get more definitive info again. Hang in there; and remember how much you have accomplished!
Enjoy every moment of time with your family this Christmas, Judy -
Dear Maureen,
I am so sorry that you are having to deal with yet another issue related to our disease. Just when we start to breathe a little easier something pops us to give us concern. However, most of these prove to be nothing to worry about and hopefully, this will be the case with you.
Enjoy your holiday with your family. I'm so glad you are feeling well. That another good sign that all is well.
Keep us posted.
Hugs,
Kay
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