OMG Brain mets!

Maryann

I just told you that NED was waiting for you and within minutes you posted this - I am sorry if I hurt you with that post. I really thought you were on the way out of this mess.

I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. The Bible says He will not give us more than we can bear but I have to wonder just what He is thinking sometimes.

Stay positive and do whatever helps you get through this.

Hugs and love

JanH

I can't believe how calm, rational and positive you are after getting the news today!

I have no doubt that brain mets is only a temporary setback ; you will get through radiation and come out a winner and into a long remission.

In lieu of prayers - Sending best wishes, virtual hugs and bursts of positive energy your way - Alexandra

NorahS said:

My dear Mary Ann...

...to have to assimilate such news within hours...it must have been so shocking to you and your dear hubby.

However, you and dear Rudy are equal to the challenges in the days ahead.

Think positive and carry on, and always, always remember we love ya here. Don't ever forget that. 

 

Mary Ann

You are so brave and strong

I cant believe you went to work today!!!!!

What helps me is positive role models...eg Lance Armstrong, when he had his cancer had brain mets....and notwithstanding his steroid issues, look at him in the past many years!

I also have a friend  of my friends in Montreal who has been valiantly battling many many years of metastatic breast cancer, including brain mets, and also views all this as a "chronic disease"

Even though the brain, as Woody Allen describes it, is his "second favourite organ", it is still just an organ, and will be given medical treatment as such

Today Obama gave a speech in the cathedral in Boston:

Started with:

"Scripture tells us to RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US"

Run with endurance, Mary Ann, as I know you have been.

but take it one day at a time,

and try to get as much pleasure as you can..the big things and little things in your life...every day

Love,

Beila

susangr said:

Oh so very sorry to hear.....

Hard to even know what to say about such news! Sending positive thoughts and cyber hugs to you and your husband.  Hoping that this new treatment plan will successfully treat this recurrence. We know from others that they have had some very good results.  It's your turn for some good news soon.   You have and continue to be such a positive caring person.  Hugs. Sincerely Susan

He has been annoying to you for far to long! Beat him to submission like you have done many a time!

Mary Ann, I am sorry to hear this, not the news you or anyone else wanted or expected to hear. I am struck with your courage, your can do attitude, your calm and your strength. You are a special lady. I will be praying and holding you close in my thoughts. You might want to check out Leesag posts on Ovarian board. She had brain mets, had WBR and is doing quite well..

Big hugs,

Cindy

I as well am amazed how strong you're with the latest news.  Surely it's a setback in your mind, but your determination as I'm reading in your writing tells me you will not let Chester win!!!

I'll still continue to pray for your strength and for Rudy to be a great resource to guide you.  

God Bless You dear friend~~~

Jan

HellieC said:

Stunned

Stunned to hear this latest development Mary Ann.  Things seemed to be going so well with numbers dropping and it looked as if Chester was on the run, only to pop up somewhere else.  Damn him! 

You are an amazingly strong lady to carry on and work through all this.  I am so pleased the first session of radiotherapy was manageable.  One step at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time.  You will get there.

Chester really shouldn't have picked a fight with such a lady.

Helen 

Darn it Maryann, hate to hear this news!

But I agree with the others that your strength and courage in the face of this turn of events is truly amazing.

Going to work the same day you got the news.......incredibly strong is what you are!

Glad you're starting treatment to kick Chester to the curb.......he's been freeloading too long!!

Big hugs from me to you!

Mary Ann my heart goes out to you and Rudy.  You are strong, courageous and determined.  You know what your treatment
plan is.  You will continue to put one foot in front of the other and persevere. Your picture is in the dictionary when you look up warrior.
I'm relieved to read all went well for your first treatment. 

Please post when you can.
xoxo

laura25 said:

Mary Ann

Mary Ann my heart goes out to you and Rudy.  You are strong, courageous and determined.  You know what your treatment
plan is.  You will continue to put one foot in front of the other and persevere. Your picture is in the dictionary when you look up warrior.
I'm relieved to read all went well for your first treatment. 

Please post when you can.
xoxo

I haven't checked in lately but so not happy to hear you have another challenge to face.  You will do this with your faith& courage.  I will pray for you each day.   You have a lot of determination and grace.  You will get thru this too.  Best to you and Rudy.