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  • RoseyR
    RoseyR Member Posts: 471 Member
    #22
    pakb56 said:

    thanks to everyone
    Strangers but friends. Lesions were sccessfully removed. Not much pain...two wincsions each with 18 staples. On steroids for swelling aand anti seizure as precaution. Angry that i did my chemo and radistion to prevent ths and it still have this happen. Yes cancer sucks but must be dealt with. Keep the good wishes coming for me and all of our sisters. Love to you all.

    Keep the Spirit!


    Am so glad to hear there wasn't that much pain involved--but sympathies for having to go through this again!
    It has to be scary to have the big "C" move into our brain, and I so admire your courage! I assume you've read Anti-Cancer by Schreiber--who himself lived many years beyond prognosis with a serious brain tumor? If not, I highly recommend it for clear, optimistic research on how we can help ourselves with this condition.

    And do stay in touch with us, dear!

    Love,
    Rosey
  • debrajo
    debrajo Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    #23
    pakb56 said:

    crying
    Now i just want to get off this emotional rollercoaster where i keep getting all teary! Guy I work withbsaid it is cuz I am such a girl!

    Tell that guy you work with
    Tell that guy you work with that you Double Dare him to go through just one tenth of what you have gone through and NOT cry a little....the big bully!
  • pakb56
    pakb56 Member Posts: 141
    #24
    RoseyR said:

    Keep the Spirit!


    Am so glad to hear there wasn't that much pain involved--but sympathies for having to go through this again!
    It has to be scary to have the big "C" move into our brain, and I so admire your courage! I assume you've read Anti-Cancer by Schreiber--who himself lived many years beyond prognosis with a serious brain tumor? If not, I highly recommend it for clear, optimistic research on how we can help ourselves with this condition.

    And do stay in touch with us, dear!

    Love,
    Rosey

    anti
    Anti cancer i have not read. Will look onto....tx
  • pakb56
    pakb56 Member Posts: 141
    #25
    debrajo said:

    Tell that guy you work with
    Tell that guy you work with that you Double Dare him to go through just one tenth of what you have gone through and NOT cry a little....the big bully!

    the guy
    He is actually a good friend and has been good support. He just likes to keep me chuckling and knows i know he means no offense or disrespect.
  • snowbird_11
    snowbird_11 Member Posts: 160
    #26
    pakb56 said:

    the guy
    He is actually a good friend and has been good support. He just likes to keep me chuckling and knows i know he means no offense or disrespect.

    Any 'chuckling' is good for
    Any 'chuckling' is good for the spirit! You really have been through a lot this year and you are doing amazing well considering.
    Take care,
    Annie
  • pakb56
    pakb56 Member Posts: 141
    #27
    snowbird_11 said:

    Any 'chuckling' is good for
    Any 'chuckling' is good for the spirit! You really have been through a lot this year and you are doing amazing well considering.
    Take care,
    Annie

    progress report
    Just wanted to check in and let you know how I am doing. Discharged early Tuesday after removal of malignant brain tumors. I feel so much better than I could have ever hoped for. I had my staples out yesterday. I am so greatful to the healthcare team who carewd for me. I have worked for the hospital I had my surgery at for 30 years and felt lke a secret shopper!

    I am a virtual employee and started back to work today. It felt good to behave somewhat normally. Interestingly, I actually felt happy and found myself smiling so often during the day and it made me feel so good.

    The pathologist where I had my brain surgery has requested my pathology slides from my endometrial cancer diagnosis for review. Not sure exactly why...maybe to compare the cells or to coordinate future treatment. I will need an mri and once holes heal I will have radiation to the brain because typically surgery removes 95/98% of tumor then probably back to chemo. I am going to touch base with my radiation onc nurse and my gyn onc nurse to coordinate with their docs.

    I read a note someone wrote and sais I have cancer....cancer DOES NOT HAVE ME.

    Hugs to all of you and heartfelt thanks to all of you for continued support.
  • debrajo
    debrajo Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    #28
    pakb56 said:

    progress report
    Just wanted to check in and let you know how I am doing. Discharged early Tuesday after removal of malignant brain tumors. I feel so much better than I could have ever hoped for. I had my staples out yesterday. I am so greatful to the healthcare team who carewd for me. I have worked for the hospital I had my surgery at for 30 years and felt lke a secret shopper!

    I am a virtual employee and started back to work today. It felt good to behave somewhat normally. Interestingly, I actually felt happy and found myself smiling so often during the day and it made me feel so good.

    The pathologist where I had my brain surgery has requested my pathology slides from my endometrial cancer diagnosis for review. Not sure exactly why...maybe to compare the cells or to coordinate future treatment. I will need an mri and once holes heal I will have radiation to the brain because typically surgery removes 95/98% of tumor then probably back to chemo. I am going to touch base with my radiation onc nurse and my gyn onc nurse to coordinate with their docs.

    I read a note someone wrote and sais I have cancer....cancer DOES NOT HAVE ME.

    Hugs to all of you and heartfelt thanks to all of you for continued support.

    Ypu sound so good!!! and
    Ypu sound so good!!! and up-beat!!!If I thought I would feel as good as you sound I might have brain surgery, too! Not really, but I am so happy for you! Best of wishes for the future! Debrajo
  • pakb56
    pakb56 Member Posts: 141
    #29
    debrajo said:

    Ypu sound so good!!! and
    Ypu sound so good!!! and up-beat!!!If I thought I would feel as good as you sound I might have brain surgery, too! Not really, but I am so happy for you! Best of wishes for the future! Debrajo

    Thanks DebraJo
    I try to stay positive and look for each good thing as a blessing. The alternative is to be depressed and bringing myself down as well as everyone around me. I have always been a half empty glass sort of gal and my outlook surprises me. Another thing I am thankful for that I possess the courage and strength to deal with what I must.

    I pray for all on this board and hope the same for them.
  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member
    #30
    pakb56 said:

    Thanks DebraJo
    I try to stay positive and look for each good thing as a blessing. The alternative is to be depressed and bringing myself down as well as everyone around me. I have always been a half empty glass sort of gal and my outlook surprises me. Another thing I am thankful for that I possess the courage and strength to deal with what I must.

    I pray for all on this board and hope the same for them.

    pakb
    You are certainly an inspiration for me!! Brain surgery Sunday and back to work on Tuesday - WHAT????

    Your attitude is awesome. You will do well on this journey!!

    Continuing best wishes to you. Mary Ann

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