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So sorry for all yourFeistyTexasGal said:Radiologist, Side Effects and Breakup
I was also told by the radiologist the very first day of my mammogram and ultrasound. Since no radiologist had spoken to me before, I knew I was in big trouble. He told me to be sure to get a second opinion and to absolutely not miss my appointment the next day with my surgeon. My surgeon looked at the results and told me that he was 100% certain I had cancer and that was before a biopsy. They know so much now and are so advanced. I don't know you, but I wish I did. I'm a newbie, but I'm sending out tie-dyed rays to you since I don't do "golden." Ha!
I'm having a really difficult time. I spent 30 hours in agony with what felt like 500 hot pokers in my gut two days after chemo. I've spent the past week vomiting, fatigued, in pain, staying in the bathroom, and having fever off and on. I went to work yesterday and felt fine. Out of the blue with no warning, I threw up in the middle of the office. While cleaning that up, liquid diarrhea poured out my skirt onto the floor. I don't need to tell you how humiliating that was. I came home and slept. I really need to keep this job, but who would want an employee who does that? I have chemo again tomorrow and I dread what is ahead if this is how I reacted to the first two treatments.
Cancer is bad enough, but humiliation sure doesn't help things at all. On top of that, my man is abandoning me after living together for six years. He says he can't handle it. I can't believe I'm going to have to go through the stress of breaking up on top of all of this. Says a lot about his character, though, don't you think? Plus, my 29-year-old son was in a horrific car accident Saturday night and won't be able to walk until October, so I lost a caretaker. I can't even go help him. His leg snapped in two and all the muscles and skin were torn from his knee to his ankle. He totalled his BMW after taking out a light pole and smashing into a tree. It is a miracle he is alive. If you saw the vehicle, you'd understand. He lost a couple of inches of bone and is facing several more surgeries.
Life is just a bowl of cherries.
So sorry for all your problems. This too shall pass and I hope someday you will be in a better place in life looking back on this and saying, "Glad that is over."
Life is a bowl of cherries, everyone has pits to deal with from time to time.0 -
Hi Fiesty!FeistyTexasGal said:Radiologist, Side Effects and Breakup
I was also told by the radiologist the very first day of my mammogram and ultrasound. Since no radiologist had spoken to me before, I knew I was in big trouble. He told me to be sure to get a second opinion and to absolutely not miss my appointment the next day with my surgeon. My surgeon looked at the results and told me that he was 100% certain I had cancer and that was before a biopsy. They know so much now and are so advanced. I don't know you, but I wish I did. I'm a newbie, but I'm sending out tie-dyed rays to you since I don't do "golden." Ha!
I'm having a really difficult time. I spent 30 hours in agony with what felt like 500 hot pokers in my gut two days after chemo. I've spent the past week vomiting, fatigued, in pain, staying in the bathroom, and having fever off and on. I went to work yesterday and felt fine. Out of the blue with no warning, I threw up in the middle of the office. While cleaning that up, liquid diarrhea poured out my skirt onto the floor. I don't need to tell you how humiliating that was. I came home and slept. I really need to keep this job, but who would want an employee who does that? I have chemo again tomorrow and I dread what is ahead if this is how I reacted to the first two treatments.
Cancer is bad enough, but humiliation sure doesn't help things at all. On top of that, my man is abandoning me after living together for six years. He says he can't handle it. I can't believe I'm going to have to go through the stress of breaking up on top of all of this. Says a lot about his character, though, don't you think? Plus, my 29-year-old son was in a horrific car accident Saturday night and won't be able to walk until October, so I lost a caretaker. I can't even go help him. His leg snapped in two and all the muscles and skin were torn from his knee to his ankle. He totalled his BMW after taking out a light pole and smashing into a tree. It is a miracle he is alive. If you saw the vehicle, you'd understand. He lost a couple of inches of bone and is facing several more surgeries.
Life is just a bowl of cherries.
I am so sorry about everything you have been through lately. Wish I could give you a hug...but here comes a big cyber one! Talk to your doctor, there has to be something to stop your nausea. Also I had diarrhea for a few days after my chemo and I was told to take immodium, that worked. Please don't be humiliated. Most people know that these things happen especially when you are in treatment.
I hope your son is able to recover quickly and completely and Thank God he is alive. As for that man of yours..it does say alot about his character. One day he will come to his senses (maybe) and realize what a wonderful lady he has lost. Keep your head up hun, things are bound to get better.
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Lynn.............
I'm so sorry to hear this. I have been so wrapped up in my own issues that I didn't see your post before this. So I will say now....
Of course I will keep you in my thoughts and in my prayers, and there you will stay.
IF indeed this turns out to be a recurrence, you will gather your strength and face it and fight it head on. And we will be here to help you. We will always be here for you.
With love and giant hugs for you.....
CR0 -
to my dear sisters
Some of you are new to me, some of you feel like old friends who I have known forever - all of you have helped lift my spirits. The biopsy was an interesting experience. I am so numb from the mastectomy that there was very little pain. The surgeon showed me the two tiny pink nodules; they look so innocent - like something you would put on the end of a hook to catch a nice juicy trout. To think they may kill me is just such proof that we live in a mysterious, wonderful and awful world. I expect to get my biopsy report Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thank you for all your prayers and rays and good wishes. I pray and wish the same for all of you. Oh, Feisty, we've just met and I am so sorry for the news in your post. I hope you have plenty of friends to love you. I had diarrhea when I had chemo and the immodium did the trick. I do think there is some leave law, as someone mentioned, as well. Talk to your onc about anti-nausea drugs. Different drugs work for different people. I always needed a couple of days about 2 days after chemo to just vegetate. So my chemo was on Wednesday. That way I didn't miss work. Fun weekends, though. I listened to special soothing CDs when the chemo gods were sending me their worst.
Love to all of you. You really are very dear to me. Lynn (and school is out tomorrow!)0 -
Lynn.. keeping you in mylynn1950 said:to my dear sisters
Some of you are new to me, some of you feel like old friends who I have known forever - all of you have helped lift my spirits. The biopsy was an interesting experience. I am so numb from the mastectomy that there was very little pain. The surgeon showed me the two tiny pink nodules; they look so innocent - like something you would put on the end of a hook to catch a nice juicy trout. To think they may kill me is just such proof that we live in a mysterious, wonderful and awful world. I expect to get my biopsy report Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thank you for all your prayers and rays and good wishes. I pray and wish the same for all of you. Oh, Feisty, we've just met and I am so sorry for the news in your post. I hope you have plenty of friends to love you. I had diarrhea when I had chemo and the immodium did the trick. I do think there is some leave law, as someone mentioned, as well. Talk to your onc about anti-nausea drugs. Different drugs work for different people. I always needed a couple of days about 2 days after chemo to just vegetate. So my chemo was on Wednesday. That way I didn't miss work. Fun weekends, though. I listened to special soothing CDs when the chemo gods were sending me their worst.
Love to all of you. You really are very dear to me. Lynn (and school is out tomorrow!)
Lynn.. keeping you in my prayers for good news on Tuesday or Wednesday... hang in there I think sometimes waiting is the hardest part... I know today was anguish for me they were supposed to have my results in today... maybe tomorrow... please know you have positive thoughts coming your way...
Wishing you truly the best.
~T0 -
Sincerely hoping for benign results, Lynnlynn1950 said:to my dear sisters
Some of you are new to me, some of you feel like old friends who I have known forever - all of you have helped lift my spirits. The biopsy was an interesting experience. I am so numb from the mastectomy that there was very little pain. The surgeon showed me the two tiny pink nodules; they look so innocent - like something you would put on the end of a hook to catch a nice juicy trout. To think they may kill me is just such proof that we live in a mysterious, wonderful and awful world. I expect to get my biopsy report Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thank you for all your prayers and rays and good wishes. I pray and wish the same for all of you. Oh, Feisty, we've just met and I am so sorry for the news in your post. I hope you have plenty of friends to love you. I had diarrhea when I had chemo and the immodium did the trick. I do think there is some leave law, as someone mentioned, as well. Talk to your onc about anti-nausea drugs. Different drugs work for different people. I always needed a couple of days about 2 days after chemo to just vegetate. So my chemo was on Wednesday. That way I didn't miss work. Fun weekends, though. I listened to special soothing CDs when the chemo gods were sending me their worst.
Love to all of you. You really are very dear to me. Lynn (and school is out tomorrow!)
Yes, the waiting will be hard. Please do keep us posted. Know you'll be in my thoughts, hoping those darned little pink things turn out to be... nothing, absolutely nothing.
Best wishes to you.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
I will be praying for youChristmas Girl said:Sincerely hoping for benign results, Lynn
Yes, the waiting will be hard. Please do keep us posted. Know you'll be in my thoughts, hoping those darned little pink things turn out to be... nothing, absolutely nothing.
Best wishes to you.
Kind regards, Susan
I will be praying for you Lynn! Please let us know what you find out!
Hugs, Lex0 -
Napoleon? lolcats_toy said:lumps
yes, the lumps were just below the incision, I did have a large tumor removed (the size of the dr fist) and it is a sizeable scar, the lump isn't under the scar, but below it if you know what I mean. It is still there and it aches, so I sit here with my hand in my shirt most nights just massaging it. Dear hubby has taken to calling me Napoleon. Thanks for the good wishes I am also sooooooo very happy to have that little issue behind me!
thanks again Jeanne
Cat
Your hubby is funny! lol I am also glad that the issue is behind you.
You must have been scared. I know I would be. Just glad that it turned out to be nothing
and that you are back home now! Take care, Jeanne0 -
NOTHING is going to kill you, LynnAlexis F said:I will be praying for you
I will be praying for you Lynn! Please let us know what you find out!
Hugs, Lex
Lynn, the Moopster and I continue to believe and pray that the biopsy will prove negative and you will be in the clear!0 -
I am so sorry FeistyGal!FeistyTexasGal said:Radiologist, Side Effects and Breakup
I was also told by the radiologist the very first day of my mammogram and ultrasound. Since no radiologist had spoken to me before, I knew I was in big trouble. He told me to be sure to get a second opinion and to absolutely not miss my appointment the next day with my surgeon. My surgeon looked at the results and told me that he was 100% certain I had cancer and that was before a biopsy. They know so much now and are so advanced. I don't know you, but I wish I did. I'm a newbie, but I'm sending out tie-dyed rays to you since I don't do "golden." Ha!
I'm having a really difficult time. I spent 30 hours in agony with what felt like 500 hot pokers in my gut two days after chemo. I've spent the past week vomiting, fatigued, in pain, staying in the bathroom, and having fever off and on. I went to work yesterday and felt fine. Out of the blue with no warning, I threw up in the middle of the office. While cleaning that up, liquid diarrhea poured out my skirt onto the floor. I don't need to tell you how humiliating that was. I came home and slept. I really need to keep this job, but who would want an employee who does that? I have chemo again tomorrow and I dread what is ahead if this is how I reacted to the first two treatments.
Cancer is bad enough, but humiliation sure doesn't help things at all. On top of that, my man is abandoning me after living together for six years. He says he can't handle it. I can't believe I'm going to have to go through the stress of breaking up on top of all of this. Says a lot about his character, though, don't you think? Plus, my 29-year-old son was in a horrific car accident Saturday night and won't be able to walk until October, so I lost a caretaker. I can't even go help him. His leg snapped in two and all the muscles and skin were torn from his knee to his ankle. He totalled his BMW after taking out a light pole and smashing into a tree. It is a miracle he is alive. If you saw the vehicle, you'd understand. He lost a couple of inches of bone and is facing several more surgeries.
Life is just a bowl of cherries.
I am so sorry FeistyGal! You certainly have a plate full!
As for the so called "man" in your life. If after 6 years, he can't handle problems in your relationship, then, you are way better off without him. Shows how much he really cares, doesn't it. The "bad" times are always a way to show how much someone loves you.
For your son, I will pray that he has a speedy and full recovery. Cars are just things, they can be replaced. Children can't. Thank God, he is ok!
Take care of yourself. Surround yourself with loved ones, friends, family, support groups.0 -
Lynn, I hope you have someChristmas Girl said:Sincerely hoping for benign results, Lynn
Yes, the waiting will be hard. Please do keep us posted. Know you'll be in my thoughts, hoping those darned little pink things turn out to be... nothing, absolutely nothing.
Best wishes to you.
Kind regards, Susan
Lynn, I hope you have some good news soon! Still praying for you too!0 -
Lynn, I am really sendingNoel said:Lynn, I hope you have some
Lynn, I hope you have some good news soon! Still praying for you too!
Lynn, I am really sending good vibrations your way, and can't wait to hear the results on Tuesday or Wednesday. I know you will post when you have news, and all of us here will be awaiting your news. Positive thoughts are coming your way, along with lots of prayers. Don't know if they will do any good, but can't hurt, that's for sure. Hugs.
Judy0
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