Appointment to Discuss Pathology Report & Questions I should ask.

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  • DrienneB
    DrienneB Member Posts: 182
    #22
    So Happy To Read This!!

    Rejoicing with you! Great to have good news!!

    -j

  • brissance
    brissance Member Posts: 192
    edited June 2016 #23
    Awesome

    I am just more than pleased..  And you get to keep that gorgeous hair.  All is right with the world.  Seriously, I couldn't be more pleased for you and your family and actually, all of us with cancer, seeing that sometimes and more often than I realized, we are getting well!  God bless.

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #24
    janaes said:

    Charrisa,  I have to admit i

    Charrisa,  I have to admit i was a bit sad that we wouldnt be doing chemo together. But I am glad you have great news.  Thanks for your sensitivity of  those who will be or have faced chemotherapy.  Lots of love. Janae

    You know what, Janae, I too

    You know what, Janae, I too felt a little sad for a moment. I was thrilled to have had someone who was going to start at the same time as me. I'm still trying to process it all. It feels so surreal. For five weeks, I believed there were no other options. Again, I think with the grade and the lenghth of time I had the symptoms, they were anticipating the worse - and so were we, based on the type, grade and length of time I had symptoms.

    I am here for you guys though. I'm not going anywhere. Will you be starting your chemo this week?

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #25
    unknown said:

    That's the best news!

    Wonderful prognosis from your doctor.  You should certainly feel happy with finally receiving your treatment plans.  And also good news, you get to keep your hair, although you might be a little jealous of my 3/4 inch hair - certainly cool in this summer heat and humidity!  Hugs Nancy

    Nancy, you are soooooo

    Nancy, you are soooooo stinkin cute!!! Not having hormones and now no female parts is equalling hot flashes. I am kind of envious of your cool, short hair. ;)  Hugs, back atcha.

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #26
    Virgil90012 said:

    Wonderful News

    Congratulations on such wonderful news. It has been my experience that oncologists don't mince words.  They tell you the truth whether it is good or bad.  So your doctor's comments are extremely positive.  I am very happy for your news and to NED for your future.

    Cathy

    Cathy, I agree with you.

    Cathy, I agree with you. There was no light-heartedness in his office for our initial appointment, nor any promising news after the surgery.  So, it caught us COMPLETELY off guard when he read us the findings. Again, I'm still in shock and trying to process it all. But, also rejoicing. It is hard to go from one mind-set to another mindset instantly - ESPECIALLY with this type of diagnosis. Feeling blessed and trying to rest in His peace.

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #27
    CheeseQueen57 said:

    Wonderful News!!!

    So Happy for you!

    Thank you, CheeseQueen57. I

    Thank you, CheeseQueen57. I almost feel quilty or bad in announcing my findings, especially when I see how much each of you have endured. I remember, before the findings, watching happy families out shopping, laughing, and looking like they didn't have a care in the world. Then, I would quickly remember my diagnosis and for a second felt envious of the other people. We are in this together no matter what our stage or treatment. I am here for the long-haul. You ladies are simply amazing.

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #28
    Kvdyson said:

    What a relief!

    Charissa, what a wonderful result - congratulations to you!!! Truly a miracle!

    Thank you, Kim, for

    Thank you, Kim, for recognizing the miracle. I actually had a woman come up to me at church today and ask if possibly my oncologist or OBGyn initially received the wrong lab results. I kindly replied, "You know, for a minute, I thought the same thing. But, so did my oncologist as he kept going back into the computer to double check everything." I'm still trying to process it. It is so hard to go from being told only gloom and doom things, being rushed all over for tests, surgery, and lab results to "This is the most reassuring pathology report...it is a miracle..." I keep thinking I'm going to awake from a dream. You guys are simply the BEST!!! Love and hugs to you, beautiful girl!

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    edited June 2016 #29
    EZLiving66 said:

    Kiddo, I was so happy for you

    Kiddo, I was so happy for you I stared to cry tears of joy.  That is wonderful news!!!!

    Love,

    Eldri

    Oh, sweet Eldri, I soooooo

    Oh, sweet Eldri, I soooooo wish this was the case for all of you. My heart aches that it wasn't. You, especially, have been through so much. You gals are such an inspiration to me. I will never fear the word Cancer again! You each have empowered me in many different ways. What I learned the most is that each day is a gift. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. I kept telling my precious daughters, "Don't let the Cancer diagnosis scare you or rob us from enjoying today. Heck, I can drive out the driveway and get killed by a Mack truck tomorrow and not even go out with Cancer." No one knows our expiration date, but our Mighty Lord. You warrior women keep putting up a good fight with laughter, humor, joy, peace, and strength. You girls have this!!!

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    edited June 2016 #30
    Soup52 said:

    Charissa, what wonderful news

    Charissa, what wonderful news! I am so happy for you! Celebrate!

    You women are just WONDERFUL!

    You women are just WONDERFUL!!! Your genuine well wishes gives me a glimpse into each of your beautiful hearts. What a magnificent group of ladies you are. I am so blessed to have found all of you. Between you and me, I kind of celebrated last night. I'm on a strict cancer prevention diet, yet couldn't resist a Coldstone scoop of plain coffee ice cream. I asked the Dear Lord above to please bless it to my body, as I celebrated the good news. ;)

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #31
    brissance said:

    Awesome

    I am just more than pleased..  And you get to keep that gorgeous hair.  All is right with the world.  Seriously, I couldn't be more pleased for you and your family and actually, all of us with cancer, seeing that sometimes and more often than I realized, we are getting well!  God bless.

    You are too sweet. Isn't God

    You are too sweet. Isn't God good? I thought FOR SURE because that was my BIGGEST fear He was going to take my hair away.  But, He didn't. Maybe, because after I read that chemo treatment for some of you went 5-8 hours, I seriously considered ditching the cold-capping and loosing my hair. He needed to bring me to that place of realization.

    I had a terrible horse accident nine years ago, where I went out for a leisurely ride and didn't return home for 3 months due to breaking both my legs right above the ankle - with my right leg being a spiral compound fracture. I literally could not bare any weight on either foot for four solid months. I lived in a wheel chair and hospital bed, geting a shower one time a week. I prayed and prayed and prayed for a miracle each time they would take x-rays. It didn't happen. I was told I would never walk without a limp or a cane. I still have nightmares that one leg is shorter than the other. Anyway, I do not walk with a limp, cane, nor is one leg shorter then the other. I did experience a miracle of healing, it just took the full 8 months - which is truly what I needed for much self-examination and to re-prioritize what was truly important on a daily basis. I used to complain about doing endless laundry, dishes, taking out the garbage, etc. After being served meals on half clean dinnerware, eating from particles sill left on my utensils, my whites turning pink, sweatoutfits and sweaters shrunk two sizes, and not being able to take the garbage out, I quickly realized how wonderful it would be to do all those things - if given the ability to walk again. To this day, I still LOVE doing laundry, dishes, and taking the garbage out - simply because I can.  So, no matter the length of time it takes to get well is needed to make us each a better person. Love and hugs to you!

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #32
    DrienneB said:

    So Happy To Read This!!

    Rejoicing with you! Great to have good news!!

    -j

    Thank you, Drienne. It was

    Thank you, Drienne. It was quite a surprise for me. I truly didn't know how to receive it. There was only once that I had a panic attack - after I read out-dated studies. ;) Then I found this group.  After reading much of these posts, I was at peace with whatever God had planned for me. I knew I wasn't alone and sadly what was before me was not foreign to many of these ladies. They encouarged and inspired me so much.

    We had many hard conversations within the walls of our home. My daughters agreed that they would rather have notice of their momma passing vs. being taken out instantly by another means. I realize that my work here is not done, and I/we have learned so much through this trial. I also know that having this diagnosis and seeing how often it reoccurs, there is a chance I may some day have to face chemo. But, in the meantime, I'm not looking back and going to continue moving forward with much joy, gratefulness, and finding blessings in each and every new day. Love and hugs to you.

  • LA123
    LA123 Member Posts: 41 Member
    edited June 2016 #33
    Wonderful News!!

    I am so happy for you Charissa, God is good indeed! Many blessings and hugs.

    Lucy

  • BC Brady
    BC Brady Member Posts: 70
    #34
    Charissa said:

    You are too sweet. Isn't God

    You are too sweet. Isn't God good? I thought FOR SURE because that was my BIGGEST fear He was going to take my hair away.  But, He didn't. Maybe, because after I read that chemo treatment for some of you went 5-8 hours, I seriously considered ditching the cold-capping and loosing my hair. He needed to bring me to that place of realization.

    I had a terrible horse accident nine years ago, where I went out for a leisurely ride and didn't return home for 3 months due to breaking both my legs right above the ankle - with my right leg being a spiral compound fracture. I literally could not bare any weight on either foot for four solid months. I lived in a wheel chair and hospital bed, geting a shower one time a week. I prayed and prayed and prayed for a miracle each time they would take x-rays. It didn't happen. I was told I would never walk without a limp or a cane. I still have nightmares that one leg is shorter than the other. Anyway, I do not walk with a limp, cane, nor is one leg shorter then the other. I did experience a miracle of healing, it just took the full 8 months - which is truly what I needed for much self-examination and to re-prioritize what was truly important on a daily basis. I used to complain about doing endless laundry, dishes, taking out the garbage, etc. After being served meals on half clean dinnerware, eating from particles sill left on my utensils, my whites turning pink, sweatoutfits and sweaters shrunk two sizes, and not being able to take the garbage out, I quickly realized how wonderful it would be to do all those things - if given the ability to walk again. To this day, I still LOVE doing laundry, dishes, and taking the garbage out - simply because I can.  So, no matter the length of time it takes to get well is needed to make us each a better person. Love and hugs to you!

    YES God is GOOD!

    So uplifting to read your story today. Beyond happy for your diagnosis - and the fact that you have already done your share of suffering from your accident certainly makes that seem extra sweet. You deserve to celebrate - and I hope you dance for all of us!

    xoxox, Billie

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    #35
    BC Brady said:

    YES God is GOOD!

    So uplifting to read your story today. Beyond happy for your diagnosis - and the fact that you have already done your share of suffering from your accident certainly makes that seem extra sweet. You deserve to celebrate - and I hope you dance for all of us!

    xoxox, Billie

    Oh, Billie, thank you, for

    Oh, Billie, thank you, for your kind words. Yes, I will definitely begin dancing here soon. Everyday, I'm feeling stronger and healed. I'm still restricted on lifting anything over 10 lbs., which is a reminder that I had surgery 4 weeks ago. And, my bladder still feels a little sensitive at the end of my flow. I'm hoping that sensation will eventually pass. Otherwise, I want to get this all behind me and move forward. I meet with the radiologist for a consultation of brachytherapy on Monday. Then, I have to do my colonoscopy and mammogram. All the stuff I have been ignoring for too long. My oncologist is insisting I get these done ASAP and have clearance so he can give me a clean bill of health as we move forward over the next two years of observation. Love and hugs to you!

  • Charissa
    Charissa Member Posts: 129 Member
    edited June 2016 #36
    LA123 said:

    Wonderful News!!

    I am so happy for you Charissa, God is good indeed! Many blessings and hugs.

    Lucy

    Thank you, Lucy, for sharing

    Thank you, Lucy, for sharing your beautiful story with me. Blessings with hugs and love.

  • LA123
    LA123 Member Posts: 41 Member
    #37
    My pleasure Charissa!

    We each have journeys that are in some ways similar, in others, very individual, but that I feel we need to share, i do in the hope that it encourages others that may need it. We all need encouragment from time to time.  I am including a link for anyone that may be interested in the perspective that faith brought into my experience.

    http://sandandpearl.com/stories/lucy-the-miracle/

    Wishing all my sisters much peace, hope, and healing in their journeys.

    Lucy

     

     

     

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