I am so blessed....

pattyanny
pattyanny Member Posts: 544
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi Fellow Fighters, I know I have not been posting, but I come here for support. This site, my friends here, people I have never met, have gotten me through the worst days of my life. They gave me advice, answered my questions, comforted me, and supported me. I could not have come this far without YOU. I am NED as of 2011. Just to give you a little background I have been catching up on other medical issues, I went to my eye doctor for a much neglected routine visit. He is a handsome, kind and gentle man in his 40's. I love him! Lol! In 2007, pre-cancer, he had done surgery on my eye, and for the first time in 30 years I could see out of that eye! I was so grateful. I had heard he was also a survivor of this beast. Speaking during our visit, I learned he had head & neck cancer, unknown primary - my exact diagnosis! The removed both lymph nodes in his neck, and he had 3 doses of chemo. He had lost all his hair, but still was as handsome and kind as always. I told him I had the same beast. We shared quick dry-mouth, lack of appetite, weight loss antidotes. I just want to say how thankful I am to be alive, that I did not have surgery - "just" chemo & rads for 3 months, and I had this site to laugh, cry, vent & learn. I made friends here I still communicate with, and I love each and every one of them! I feel so lucky that I did not have to endure surgery as I glanced at the scars down the each side of his neck, and his bald head. I did not realize what I, myself went through, until I saw him. I thank God that I have more time on this earth. I guess He's Not finished with me yet! Another PET/CT in August.I realize I miss talking to other survivors about these issues, because it will always be a part of my life. I have no idea if this makes any sense - but thanks for listening & God bless you! Patty (still not fatty)
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #2
    We are all blessed...
    Thank you for the inspiring update.

    Deb
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #3
    D Lewis said:

    We are all blessed...
    Thank you for the inspiring update.

    Deb

    Thanks Deb
    I read your posts, and know you have been through so much. Thanks, we are all blessed. Sometimes I forget.
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #4
    Patty - Not Fatty
    We all share this special bond brought on by not the best of circumstances, but some blessings happen in mysterious ways....

    Best,
    John
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #5
    Skiffin16 said:

    Patty - Not Fatty
    We all share this special bond brought on by not the best of circumstances, but some blessings happen in mysterious ways....

    Best,
    John

    Nice to see you here almost fattypattyanny.
    Huh, this sheds more light on your FB post. Lol...... I do need new glasses and I should get my eyes checked....
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #6
    Good to "See" You Again
    PattyAnny,
    Wow - what are the odds your doc would have the same diagnosis as you? Thanks for coming in again - good to hear you're thriving. Keep it up.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #7
    Hi Patty

    So good to hear from you again, that is an amazing story that your eye doctor also having this C stuff. One thing for sure he understands what you have been through.

    God bless and take care of you
    Hondo
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #8
    Skiffin16 said:

    Patty - Not Fatty
    We all share this special bond brought on by not the best of circumstances, but some blessings happen in mysterious ways....

    Best,
    John

    Great pic John! It just made
    Great pic John! It just made me realize how lucky I was NOT having to have my neck dissected. It was a wake up call, that so many have it worse off then me. I haven't been posting because it was too sad to see, that this has so many new members each day. It is a blessing to form friendships that I would never have had. I am grateful! God bless! Patty
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #9
    sweetblood22 said:

    Nice to see you here almost fattypattyanny.
    Huh, this sheds more light on your FB post. Lol...... I do need new glasses and I should get my eyes checked....

    Lol!
    Stay away from my Dr "manfriend"!!! I am not sharing Sweet! Ha ha ha!
  • Jan Trinks
    Jan Trinks Member Posts: 477
    #10
    Great post
    Patty:

    Keep up the good work and thanks for such an inspirational post. I too find comfort and support here. It will be a year Aug. 21 since Charlie passed away but there's no way I would give up this website and all my csn buds! God Bless!

    Jan (Basketcase)
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #11
    Pam M said:

    Good to "See" You Again
    PattyAnny,
    Wow - what are the odds your doc would have the same diagnosis as you? Thanks for coming in again - good to hear you're thriving. Keep it up.

    Hi Pam
    That's what I said Pam - Wow! I just thought, he had to go to work everyday and treat patients. I had the "luxury" to lay in bed with all those wonderful side effects. It hit home it many ways! Hope all is well with you Pam! Thanks!
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #12
    Hondo said:

    Hi Patty

    So good to hear from you again, that is an amazing story that your eye doctor also having this C stuff. One thing for sure he understands what you have been through.

    God bless and take care of you
    Hondo

    Hi Hondo
    Thank you Hondo! I have missed you and my friends here! You have been here for me from the beginning, and you are still here! Thank you for that. Yes, the doctor understood, and it felt good. Thinking about finding a support group in my area. I think I am ready. God bless you Hondo, and stay well!
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #13
    Jan Trinks said:

    Great post
    Patty:

    Keep up the good work and thanks for such an inspirational post. I too find comfort and support here. It will be a year Aug. 21 since Charlie passed away but there's no way I would give up this website and all my csn buds! God Bless!

    Jan (Basketcase)

    Hi Jan
    I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. I love your picture, and know he is always with you. This is the best place to be, and I am glad you met so many wonderful people! God bless you!
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #14
    pattyanny said:

    Hi Jan
    I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. I love your picture, and know he is always with you. This is the best place to be, and I am glad you met so many wonderful people! God bless you!

    Patty
    Thank you for sharing! Your Dr. sound's like a wonderfull man! I did not have any suregery so far either & count my blessing's daily! Patty you are doing so well after the many challenges you faced through this journey. I truly admire you!
    God Bless
    Roz
  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    #15
    Patty
    Great to hear you are doing so well and yes it is so good to be alive, especially after all you've been through. Cheers

    Jimbo
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
    #16
    Jimbo55 said:

    Patty
    Great to hear you are doing so well and yes it is so good to be alive, especially after all you've been through. Cheers

    Jimbo

    Hey, still not fatty Patty
    Great to see you poke your head in here as I've missed you. I picture a huge room where all of a sudden you see a group of people gather together and then laughter and commotion and who is in the center of it all--------Patty Patty still not fatty. Why don't you sit for a spell after the commotion and sip some tea with us.
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #17
    rozaroo said:

    Patty
    Thank you for sharing! Your Dr. sound's like a wonderfull man! I did not have any suregery so far either & count my blessing's daily! Patty you are doing so well after the many challenges you faced through this journey. I truly admire you!
    God Bless
    Roz

    but for the grace of God go I...
    I did not realize how radical that surgery was Roz! I posted here because I don't want my family to worry, but it was so shocking that it could have been me with the a DOUBLE radical neck dissection! Here I am concerned with growing my hair to cover my rad burns on my neck, and there is this man, with a huge dissection, and no hair. How vain and selfish of me! :( It just brought me back to reality. Both he & I discussed how much our priorities have changed! It makes me realize, I am a work in progress. I have learned so much, but have a long way to go! I don't ever want to take my progress for granted, and this was a great reminder. Thanks Roz! You are an amazing person, and the admiration is mutual! Love Patty


    God truly has His hands on me. :)
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #18
    Jimbo55 said:

    Patty
    Great to hear you are doing so well and yes it is so good to be alive, especially after all you've been through. Cheers

    Jimbo

    Yesssss Jimbo!
    Thanks, and life IS good! Believe!
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #19
    ratface said:

    Hey, still not fatty Patty
    Great to see you poke your head in here as I've missed you. I picture a huge room where all of a sudden you see a group of people gather together and then laughter and commotion and who is in the center of it all--------Patty Patty still not fatty. Why don't you sit for a spell after the commotion and sip some tea with us.

    I'm baaaack!!!!
    Ok, got my coffee. Lol! Who meeee? Commotion? You are too funny! I missed you too. I hope you are doing well. You are in my prayers, as all my friends of CSN.I am joining you in a cup of joe. Message me - I want an update!!!
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #20
    pattyanny said:

    Lol!
    Stay away from my Dr "manfriend"!!! I am not sharing Sweet! Ha ha ha!

    Grrrowl...meeeeoww!!! Pfft pfft..
    Lmbo. Retract the claws Catty Patty. I'll stay away.
    . /\/\
    >'x'<
    ( \ / )S
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
    #21
    sweetblood22 said:

    Grrrowl...meeeeoww!!! Pfft pfft..
    Lmbo. Retract the claws Catty Patty. I'll stay away.
    . /\/\
    >'x'<
    ( \ / )S

    Purrrrr......
    Sorry sweet! I have been admiring him from afar for years! I guess I got carried away! LMBO! Love the kitty! Purrrrr.

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