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The hardest part...

Glenna M
Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I found out today that the hardest part wasn't hearing the bad news, it was having to tell everyone that I love that my cancer is not only back in my left lung but I have "advanced stage" with lymph node involvement in my right lung. I even felt sorry for my doctor today when he was giving me all the bad news, he sounded so sad, as if it were his fault.

But, the good news is that the laryngeal cancer didn't light up the PET scan :) Gotta find the bright side to every story!!

Right now the plan is chemo only with possible radiation later. Will probably know more next week.

I'm finally over the shock of receiving this news today, I've cried a river but will put on my big girl panties and a smile when I get up tomorrow and prepare myself for battle.

I wasn't surprised actually and neither were my sisters, we all expected this because of the way I've been feeling lately and other signs.

It is what it is and I'm ready for battle!!!!!!!!
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  • BeacherBum
    BeacherBum CSN Member Posts: 32
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    Stay Positive
    We'll keep praying for you.
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  • Greend
    Greend CSN Member Posts: 678
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    Battle support team
    I too remember how difficult it was to tell my two sons and my mom...yep you are going back into battle but you do have one helluva reserve force here on the board to help.
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  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 CSN Member Posts: 3,228 Member
    #4
    Greend said:

    Battle support team
    I too remember how difficult it was to tell my two sons and my mom...yep you are going back into battle but you do have one helluva reserve force here on the board to help.

    To my sister from another mister-
    We abi-normals stand strong around you! Sending prayers to you Glenna.

    <3 dawn and niz
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
    #5
    BeacherBum said:

    Stay Positive
    We'll keep praying for you.

    BeacherBum
    Thank you for the prayers. I absolutely love your avatar...it says it all!!!
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
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    Greend said:

    Battle support team
    I too remember how difficult it was to tell my two sons and my mom...yep you are going back into battle but you do have one helluva reserve force here on the board to help.

    Greend
    Yes, telling the ones you love is really heartbreaking, almost as if I'd let them down but I know that's not the case.

    It's wonderful to know that I have all of you here to help me through the rough days.
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
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    sweetblood22 said:

    To my sister from another mister-
    We abi-normals stand strong around you! Sending prayers to you Glenna.

    <3 dawn and niz</p>

    Abi-normal strength!!!
    I feel so much safer knowing I have the abi-normals surrounding me and protecting me. You guys are the greatest.

    Give Nizzy a big hug and kiss from one of his best admirers :)
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  • rozaroo
    rozaroo CSN Member Posts: 665
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    Glenna M said:

    Greend
    Yes, telling the ones you love is really heartbreaking, almost as if I'd let them down but I know that's not the case.

    It's wonderful to know that I have all of you here to help me through the rough days.

    Glenna
    You are alway's helping us all with your prayer's & positive word's. It is our turn now. Tomorrow is another day & you can bet we are ready!
    Love you
    Sister Roz
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  • sue5749
    sue5749 CSN Member Posts: 170
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    rozaroo said:

    Glenna
    You are alway's helping us all with your prayer's & positive word's. It is our turn now. Tomorrow is another day & you can bet we are ready!
    Love you
    Sister Roz

    Glenna
    So sorry for the bad news today, just know that we are all thinking and praying for you! Sue
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
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    rozaroo said:

    Glenna
    You are alway's helping us all with your prayer's & positive word's. It is our turn now. Tomorrow is another day & you can bet we are ready!
    Love you
    Sister Roz

    Roz
    We "sisters" will walk arm in arm and defeat this beast again!!!

    Love you too!!!
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis CSN Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #11
    Another Abi-Normal chiming in here...
    I'm proud to be a soldier in the Abi-Normal Army. I'm ready to stand beside you anytime, Glenna. Sending healing thoughts. Now, get out there and climb that mountain!

    Deb
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  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty CSN Member Posts: 652
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    Hi
    I aqm sorry to hear your bad news. But I know you can beat this again. We are all here for you. I am sending tons of prayers and hugs.

    Love,

    Kathy
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Hi Glenna

    I am sorry to hear this but you can do it, you can beat this animal again like you did the first time by good treatment and lots of prayers. I too my sister will be praying for you all the way through.

    Circles of prayers going our to protect you
    Hondo
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  • staceya
    staceya CSN Member Posts: 720 Member
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    Hondo said:

    Hi Glenna

    I am sorry to hear this but you can do it, you can beat this animal again like you did the first time by good treatment and lots of prayers. I too my sister will be praying for you all the way through.

    Circles of prayers going our to protect you
    Hondo

    You are in my heart!

    You are in my heart!
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    Twisted Sista
    You know you are in our prayers sista...

    Weapons at the ready, battle stations armed and manned....

    Love Ya ~ John - The Mista that is a Sista....
    We are the abi-normal clan....
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  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass CSN Member Posts: 1,898 Member
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    Skiffin16 said:

    Twisted Sista
    You know you are in our prayers sista...

    Weapons at the ready, battle stations armed and manned....

    Love Ya ~ John - The Mista that is a Sista....
    We are the abi-normal clan....

    Glenna
    Yes- into battle, again, with our Prayers, and your Will.

    Believe

    kcass
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  • rush1958
    rush1958 CSN Member Posts: 223 Member
    #17
    In My Thoughts
    Glenna,

    You're in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you strength in the battle ahead.

    Rush
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  • Pam M
    Pam M CSN Member Posts: 2,196
    #18
    Getting Ready
    Like I said on FB - I joined in the pity party - now I'm on the team in your corner. (FYI - we are all holding out bottles of water - you know the drill - drink up).
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  • joeline12
    joeline12 CSN Member Posts: 53
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    Pam M said:

    Getting Ready
    Like I said on FB - I joined in the pity party - now I'm on the team in your corner. (FYI - we are all holding out bottles of water - you know the drill - drink up).

    let fight again!
    i was in the same senario like u for my dad few weeks ago, met to lung and liver. its was really a devasted news. as time goes by we start to accept the fact no way we could hide. i change my mind by thinking that its a blessing everday to see him able to eat, walk, going places he wan to go. currently he under going chemo. today will be the last round for 1st cycle only. wat lies ahead of us, we don know. of course there so many postive story each day
    important thing is that we must learn that everyday is a blessing!
    stay happy :) laughther is the best medi
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  • luv2cut1
    luv2cut1 CSN Member Posts: 288
    #20
    You have so many people
    Thinking of you, praying for you, and rallying with you for the fight ahead and I am right there with them all. I feel it is ok to have a pity party once in a while, as it helps you gather strength to continue the fight
    I have no doubt you will be fully ready for the fight ahead, and that you will make it through. Please lean on us and let us help you the way you have helped us.

    Thoughts, prayers and good wishes coming your way.

    Myka
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  • Jan Trinks
    Jan Trinks CSN Member Posts: 477
    #21
    Love Your Attitude
    Hi Glenna:

    Basketcase here! So sorry about your news but love that attitude girl! Positive attitude is so important. You've been such a blessing to me and everyone else on this sight. Keep up the good fight and you can beat it again! Prayers on the way!

    Jan
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