~ SweetBlood22 - Dawn - Out of Surgery - March 20 PM

Skiffin16
Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
edited March 2013 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

SweetBlood22 - Dawn has had some issues for awhile...

Just talked to her and unfortunately she has to do battle with the beast again. Not a recurrence, different issue, different area, but still SCC. From what I gather, surgery is on the agenda and if all works out after scans that could be it.

If not, then additional treatment will be needed.

So please say some special prayers for one of the "Old Timers" ...

Dawn single handedly created and loaded the original SuperThread, believe it or not, she did it entirely on her cell phone, as for bad computer and reception.

There is tons of HTML code in there to get the links, colors, fonts, etc.... Very tedious for sure... I just fixed it recently for the new site specifics, it was a pain.

But she has told me many times, it's her way of giving back... hopefully to make it easier to find good information... She hopes to ease the burden especially for the newbies here...to make it easier in some way.

When her and I first started on here several years ago, info was much harder to come by..., and you know where you get Googling stuff.

Here's a photo of Dawn and her most beloved Nizzy..., her precious fur kid.

Dawn

Please keep her in mind, thought and prayer...

John

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  • rachel12yrsuv
    rachel12yrsuv Member Posts: 435
    My thoughts and Prayers are
    My thoughts and Prayers are coming now Dawn, stay positive. I always had a deal with Jesus that I would never find out worse news that I found out the first day. Anything that has occured since then has never been worse then that first day and that is what I will ask Jesus for you today and always for the people on this site suffering and surviving this Beast so you all call it( I am new). God Bless and Believe, the Lord will hold your hand!

    Rachel
  • rachel12yrsuv
    rachel12yrsuv Member Posts: 435
    My thoughts and Prayers are
    My thoughts and Prayers are coming now Dawn, stay positive. I always had a deal with Jesus that I would never find out worse news that I found out the first day. Anything that has occured since then has never been worse then that first day and that is what I will ask Jesus for you today and always for the people on this site suffering and surviving this Beast so you all call it( I am new). God Bless and Believe, the Lord will hold your hand!

    Rachel
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member

    My thoughts and Prayers are
    My thoughts and Prayers are coming now Dawn, stay positive. I always had a deal with Jesus that I would never find out worse news that I found out the first day. Anything that has occured since then has never been worse then that first day and that is what I will ask Jesus for you today and always for the people on this site suffering and surviving this Beast so you all call it( I am new). God Bless and Believe, the Lord will hold your hand!

    Rachel

    Dawn

    Although new to this forum, I so appreciate all of the information you have compiled for us. I'm so sorry to hear that the nasty devil has come to visit again. Please know that you'll be in my thoughts and I'll be sending good vibes so you can shut the door in his face again.

    Luv,

    Wolfen

  • CajunEagle
    CajunEagle Member Posts: 408
    Prayers

    Thank you, John.  We all hate to hear this stuff, but hearing it about another old friend makes it tougher.  Dawn is a saint in my book.  From having to work 80+ hours for years in that shoe store.....having to tend to an elderly mother....that awful genetic problem.....and just the side effects of treatment, I'm not sure I could take it.  I pray that she will pull through again, because hard-nosed, beautiful Italian, Pennsylvania women are top notch.  Guess I'm sooooo fortunate to have made it 4 years post diagnosis, and feel great.  Prayers sent regarding Dawn.

    Larry L.

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    Sending extra special thoughts and prayers....

    to you Dawn!!  Your Super thread saved my butt....a handy go to place when I was so lost and confused.  I'm so sorry you have to do battle again....that's the sh**s....as if words could cover it.

    p

  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
    Prayers

    John,

     

    I have been thinking about Dawn.  Thank you for letting us know.  She has always been such a source of support for me and a wonderful friend.

     

    Kathy

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    Thoughts and Prayers coming ....

    My thoughts and prayers are on their way to you. The superthread you posted has been a real big HELP to us and others. Thank you for giving back to all of us by posting that. I know it was a lot of work and what it means to give back to others.

    I pray that you keep your faith to get through this next journey and that everything turns out well.

    Prayers,

    ~C

  • ditto1
    ditto1 Member Posts: 660

    Thoughts and Prayers coming ....

    My thoughts and prayers are on their way to you. The superthread you posted has been a real big HELP to us and others. Thank you for giving back to all of us by posting that. I know it was a lot of work and what it means to give back to others.

    I pray that you keep your faith to get through this next journey and that everything turns out well.

    Prayers,

    ~C

    So sorry to hear

    we will place her in our prayers and put her on the pray list at church.

  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    well that just sucks....

    Dawn,

    sending you cyber hugs and prayers that you will beat this again.

    Will also send you a private message.

    Stay strong my friend.

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    Positive thoughts and prayers....

    Heading Dawn's way... 

    "T"

  • michdjp
    michdjp Member Posts: 220
    Special prayer

    Dear John,

    i will say a special prayer for a special lady.  You and sweet blood were truly a light for me and my family during our dark hour and you never forget.  I am sorry for her troubles and will keep her in my prayers.

    always grateful,

    Michelle

  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    michdjp said:

    Special prayer

    Dear John,

    i will say a special prayer for a special lady.  You and sweet blood were truly a light for me and my family during our dark hour and you never forget.  I am sorry for her troubles and will keep her in my prayers.

    always grateful,

    Michelle

    She got me through my treatment

    and  I send her all the love in the world.

     

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    Absolutely !

    John,

    Thank you for letting us know.  My thoughts and prayers are joined with all of the others.    Katie

  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    times two

    prayers going out to our special lady Dawn. hugs being sent also!

    your a big time fighter and survivor, we know you can do this with class. 

    be strong

    john 

  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 Member Posts: 1,034 Member
    Thank You John

    Thanks for keeping us informed John. Many have noticed that Dawn hasn't posted for some time.

    Prayers Outbound

    My Best to Her and Everyone Here

  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    Healing thoughts to you, Dawn

    ... from another old timer that wouldn't have made it through this process without all your encouragement and expert advice. Holding you and your Nizzy in my thoughts.

    Deb

  • PapaPaul
    PapaPaul Member Posts: 33
    Prayers and more Prayers

    I am new to this web site (just joined in Jan) and I find the folks here quite remarkable! My thanks to Dawn for the superthread, it has been very helpful for both me and my wife! Dawn, my prayers are with you and as the weeks turn into months and the months to years, I look forward to getting to know you through your posting on this forum as you share your wisdom in fighting this beast! Keep your spirits up!

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    "wise one"

    Skiffin,

     

    “entirely on her cell phone” while fighting cancer.  That deserves a big Thank You!  Information from the Superthread and the H&N forum helped me navigate the cancer jungle with fewer surprises.

     

    I am very sorry she must tangle with the beast again and wish her the best of successful treatments.

     

    Prayers,

     

    Matt

  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    Dawn

    For a long time you were the heart and soul of this forum, and as active as anyone ever has been. And, truly, you have been greatly missed of recent times by many of us "old timers." Whatever you have going on now, dear one, I pray you fight and win that battle as you did with C. You are precious; and, as for going forward in the Positive-

    Believe

    kcass

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    Sending prayers

    Thanks John for the update. Dawn was a great help during Jim's treatment. I pray the doctors get it all and this is the end of it for a strong lady. Sending her a great big hug.

     

    Debbie