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A Tale of Two Christmas's

mixleader
mixleader CSN Member Posts: 267 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Last year, just before Christmas, I was pronounced NED and the 2010 Christmas season was gloriously happy for me. Also, because my scan was clean, I turned down a early retirement from my job. Now, just before Christmas this year, I am looking for the results of a scan after two rounds of chemo after I got mets to lungs and spine and a grim prognosis. A lot can sure happen from one year to the next. Despite everything and despite what I might find out on Monday, I am still going to do my best to enjoy the wonderful Christmas season that I love so much. As many others have said, the kind folks on this site have been a big help to me in keeping my spirits up and continuing the fight. Even in war, there is usually a cease fire for Christmas. Hopefully, 'the beast' will offer a cease fire as well.

Roger
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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor CSN Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #2
    Like you I tell myself
    that no matter what tomorrow brings, today is a good day. You know Roger, the main difference between us and lots of other folks is just that we are acutely aware of our mortality. The task is just living life one day at a time. Happy Holidays Roger. May everything in our lives declare a ceasefire.

    Pat
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #3
    longtermsurvivor said:

    Like you I tell myself
    that no matter what tomorrow brings, today is a good day. You know Roger, the main difference between us and lots of other folks is just that we are acutely aware of our mortality. The task is just living life one day at a time. Happy Holidays Roger. May everything in our lives declare a ceasefire.

    Pat

    Hi Roger
    I agree no matter what the results I hope and pray that you have a very Merry Christmas my friend. I will continue to pray for you as my Christmas gift to you from Hondo.
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  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 CSN Member Posts: 590
    #4
    Roger
    Hoping for good results from this latest scan for you. Cheers.

    Jimbo
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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #5
    prayers and good thoughts
    Holding good thoughts of you and lifting prayers!
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  • pattyanny
    pattyanny CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
    #6
    Hi Roger
    We all know how life can change in a moment! Prayers & a positive outlook for another NED for you this year.
    Patty
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  • buzz99
    buzz99 CSN Member Posts: 404
    #7
    Two Christmasses
    I am so sorry you are again dealing with the recurrence of cancer and that you get some good news for a change on Monday. Here for you, Karen
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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis CSN Member Posts: 1,581 Member
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    Roger
    Hoping for the cease fire for you. Enjoy your Christmas and fight on.

    Deb
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
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    Roger
    Will be praying for a clean scan on Monday. I will find out this Thursday whether the chemo is shrinking my tumors or not so I can appreciate you anxiety.

    We will both get good results, I know because I believe!!!

    Stay strong,
    Glenna
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  • mixleader
    mixleader CSN Member Posts: 267 Member
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    Glenna M said:

    Roger
    Will be praying for a clean scan on Monday. I will find out this Thursday whether the chemo is shrinking my tumors or not so I can appreciate you anxiety.

    We will both get good results, I know because I believe!!!

    Stay strong,
    Glenna

    Scans
    Thanks, Glenna. I will be praying for good results for you on Thursday. I doubt that I will sleep much tonight as I am in turmoil anticipating what the doc might tell me tomorrow. But, I believe also, so let's believe that both of us will get good news this week.

    Roger
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  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 CSN Member Posts: 3,228 Member
    #11
    Cease fire.
    I'm hoping you get the best news possible on Monday. I also pray you will have a fantastic Christmas. A holiday miracle would be great, too.
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  • josh r.
    josh r. CSN Member Posts: 264 Member
    #12
    Keep the Faith
    Roger,
    It is a good season for having Faith. Wishing you all the best. Josh r.
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  • josh r.
    josh r. CSN Member Posts: 264 Member
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    Glenna M said:

    Roger
    Will be praying for a clean scan on Monday. I will find out this Thursday whether the chemo is shrinking my tumors or not so I can appreciate you anxiety.

    We will both get good results, I know because I believe!!!

    Stay strong,
    Glenna

    Prayers are with you
    Glenna M,
    Like with Roger, keep the Faith and my prayers are with this Thursday. Josh r.
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  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe CSN Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    #14
    Bells
    Praying you get good news tomorrow so your Bells ring loud, strong and long.

    john
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  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse CSN Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #15
    EASIER SAID THAN DONE
    It is certianally "easier said than done", but Christmas is a time for joy even when things are not going as planned. Please try to put the negative stuff on a shelf and out of mind if even for just one day, and take a break from the norm.

    I still believe with faith and science behind you, you will one day post NED once again.

    Best to you and your family.

    Mike
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  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty CSN Member Posts: 652
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    Prayers
    I hope the scans come back showing the cancer given up the battle. I know you are fighting hard. Please enjoy the holidays and let us know what you find out on Monday.

    Kathy
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