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  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,428 Member
    #42
    Trubrit said:

    They stamp them when they're small

    Oh wow! Love Monty Python!  

    Me Too

    Big fan.  Have the enitre series on DVD.  And on CDs.  And Holy Grail and Life of Brian on my iPhone and iPad for emergencies, such as being in a doctor's office. 

    And it just hit me with our last exchange.

    (My brother is also a big fan and my niece knew all the routines by heart by the time she was 6 or so.  It is funny, because my brother and I make reference to the lines all the time without even knowing we are, and she is right there with us.)  

     

    Check this out

     

    http://se7ens.info/monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-that-might-make-you-say-ni/

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #43
    NewHere said:

    Me Too

    Big fan.  Have the enitre series on DVD.  And on CDs.  And Holy Grail and Life of Brian on my iPhone and iPad for emergencies, such as being in a doctor's office. 

    And it just hit me with our last exchange.

    (My brother is also a big fan and my niece knew all the routines by heart by the time she was 6 or so.  It is funny, because my brother and I make reference to the lines all the time without even knowing we are, and she is right there with us.)  

     

    Check this out

     

    http://se7ens.info/monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-that-might-make-you-say-ni/

    Share

    I'll have to share this with my 26 yr old son. He's a huge Pyton fan. In fact we were talking about this film and The Life of Brian, last Sunday. I think we're going to have to watch it when he visits next time. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • Sooker55
    Sooker55 Member Posts: 21 Member
    #44
    jen2012 said:

    Hugs Sue.  No advice as I

    Hugs Sue.  No advice as I have the same issues and it's not even me.  I always try to remind myself that worrying won't change things,  stay busy is the only thing that's helps me stop dwelling on things.

     

    Feeling anxious

    I totally relate to everyone on this thread.  Had CEA on Monday, and I know test result was posted to my chart early Tuesday morning cuz I got notification that something was added, and I can access this electronically, but here it is Wednesday nite and I can't bring myself to look.  Taking the position that no news is good news.  Last CEA rising a bit from 3.2 to 3.6 so of course I am worried sick. Nothing from doctor's office yet. 

     

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #45
    Sooker55 said:

    Feeling anxious

    I totally relate to everyone on this thread.  Had CEA on Monday, and I know test result was posted to my chart early Tuesday morning cuz I got notification that something was added, and I can access this electronically, but here it is Wednesday nite and I can't bring myself to look.  Taking the position that no news is good news.  Last CEA rising a bit from 3.2 to 3.6 so of course I am worried sick. Nothing from doctor's office yet. 

     

    A special place

    When I had my test done at the hospital I was able to pick up the results. I drove out to a special place, all alone, surrounded by birds, trees, rocks, and read my results. Good or bad, I was in my special place. It helped. 

    Now I can't pick up my results, and have to wait for the office visit, which this time is 8 days away. 

    Maybe you could find a speical place. I liked picking up my results before seeing the Doctor. 

    I hope you get good results at your Doctor's visit. Keep us posted. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #46
    Trubrit said:

    Phil, my friend!

    So good to hear from you, though I can tell by your post that you are weary. 

    If only this disease chose the wicked, we'd have no worries. I often think, when I watch friends here and around me fight the fight, that it seems to be the best of the best that are suffering. You are amoung the best of the best, as so many of us here, are. 

    Thank you for your words of strength and wisdom.  I don't know why I'm whining, when you and others are going through so much more. I'm just waiting to hear that I 'continue' to be NED, when so many of you are hoping to hear that you are finally NED. I feel terribly selfish in my worries. 

    So, you and I, both going in for tests on the same day. Here's hoping we both get good results. 

    Take care, my friend. 

    Sue - Trubrit

     

     

    Sorry I havent been much

    Sorry I havent been much support to you or anyone here lately. i am praying that you scans are clear.

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #47
    janderson1964 said:

    Sorry I havent been much

    Sorry I havent been much support to you or anyone here lately. i am praying that you scans are clear.

    Jeff, you are the one needing support...

    I am the one being totally selfish and I feel completely ashamed of myself. 

    Here I am, on the forum, surrounded by people struggling through chemo, radiaton, reucurrances, physical horrors, and I post a 'poor me' thread. What was I thinking?!!!

    I am running a pity party for what reason? Because I want to be NED, again; ignoring those of you - well, not ignoring - but disrepecting those of you who are really suffering.

    Well, I've learned my lesson, and I apologize for being so selfish.  

    I thank you all for being patient and hopefully not thinking bad of me; and thank you especially supporting me. 

    I will post my CT & CEA results next week and of course, I still want them to be NED. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • lizard44
    lizard44 Member Posts: 409 Member
    #48
    Trubrit said:

    Jeff, you are the one needing support...

    I am the one being totally selfish and I feel completely ashamed of myself. 

    Here I am, on the forum, surrounded by people struggling through chemo, radiaton, reucurrances, physical horrors, and I post a 'poor me' thread. What was I thinking?!!!

    I am running a pity party for what reason? Because I want to be NED, again; ignoring those of you - well, not ignoring - but disrepecting those of you who are really suffering.

    Well, I've learned my lesson, and I apologize for being so selfish.  

    I thank you all for being patient and hopefully not thinking bad of me; and thank you especially supporting me. 

    I will post my CT & CEA results next week and of course, I still want them to be NED. 

    Sue - Trubrit

    Sue, The only thing you need to apologize for

    is thinking you need to apologize! You are one of the most up-beat, cheerful people  around, and you have been doing  a wonderful job of keeping the rest of us cheered up and offering us your support.  I appreciate all you do on this forum,  and I'm sure  there are many, many others who  feel the same way. 

     I'm  keeping  fingers and toes crossed that you have good news to report when you get your results next week. Smile

  • Sooker55
    Sooker55 Member Posts: 21 Member
    #49
    Trubrit said:

    A special place

    When I had my test done at the hospital I was able to pick up the results. I drove out to a special place, all alone, surrounded by birds, trees, rocks, and read my results. Good or bad, I was in my special place. It helped. 

    Now I can't pick up my results, and have to wait for the office visit, which this time is 8 days away. 

    Maybe you could find a speical place. I liked picking up my results before seeing the Doctor. 

    I hope you get good results at your Doctor's visit. Keep us posted. 

    Sue - Trubrit

    Love the special place suggestion

    Well I did it, accessed my electronic record, and CEA dropped to 3.4, from 3.6 three weeks ago.  I am so relieved.  I don't know why I register slightly over normal, being a non-smoker (range for this particular method up to 3.0), but as long as it is stable, I believe all is well. But it troubles me that I have yet to hear from the doctor's office, amd they have no way of knowing that I have the results. 

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #50
    Sooker55 said:

    Love the special place suggestion

    Well I did it, accessed my electronic record, and CEA dropped to 3.4, from 3.6 three weeks ago.  I am so relieved.  I don't know why I register slightly over normal, being a non-smoker (range for this particular method up to 3.0), but as long as it is stable, I believe all is well. But it troubles me that I have yet to hear from the doctor's office, amd they have no way of knowing that I have the results. 

    Yay!

    I am happy to hear your CEA is down. Down is good, even by a few tenths of a point. 

    I never used to tell my Onc that I had picked up my results. He likes giving good news, and I didn't want to spoil his fun. 

    Can you imagine being an Oncologist. Giving out the bad news all of the time. How nice it must be to share the good news. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • Helen321
    Helen321 Member Posts: 1,460 Member
    #51
    I think this is all perfectly

    I think this is all perfectly normal and the only way is to just plow through. I'm 3 years NED and there are days when I feel like I am drowning. "I am living but is this living" days? Thankfully eventually they pass. Cancer changes everything. Getting hit by a bus is quick and easy.

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    #52
    Trubrit said:

    Jeff, you are the one needing support...

    I am the one being totally selfish and I feel completely ashamed of myself. 

    Here I am, on the forum, surrounded by people struggling through chemo, radiaton, reucurrances, physical horrors, and I post a 'poor me' thread. What was I thinking?!!!

    I am running a pity party for what reason? Because I want to be NED, again; ignoring those of you - well, not ignoring - but disrepecting those of you who are really suffering.

    Well, I've learned my lesson, and I apologize for being so selfish.  

    I thank you all for being patient and hopefully not thinking bad of me; and thank you especially supporting me. 

    I will post my CT & CEA results next week and of course, I still want them to be NED. 

    Sue - Trubrit

    Helen's right, this is our

    Helen's right, this is our normal with all it's moments, Sue you're the patron saint of the blog and good to write anything you want. Me, I'm mister happy tonight with an all clear phone call and a 2.0 cea test, tomorrow I'll get focused on all the stuff I need to do, catching up after two very hard years. This house and my children and grandkids deserve a papa that's fully engaged in fixing life's little problems, and preparing for a future that runs smoothly even if I can't be at the helm..........................................Dave

  • sflgirl
    sflgirl Member Posts: 220 Member
    #53
    beaumontdave said:

    Helen's right, this is our

    Helen's right, this is our normal with all it's moments, Sue you're the patron saint of the blog and good to write anything you want. Me, I'm mister happy tonight with an all clear phone call and a 2.0 cea test, tomorrow I'll get focused on all the stuff I need to do, catching up after two very hard years. This house and my children and grandkids deserve a papa that's fully engaged in fixing life's little problems, and preparing for a future that runs smoothly even if I can't be at the helm..........................................Dave

    Congrats to Dave! Sorry this posted in the wrong place

    Great CEA and good news. Time for some celebrating.

     

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #54
    Great news, Dave

    I'm so happy to hear your good CEA. May it ever continue. 

    This week is going sooooo slloooowwwww. Friday can't get here fast enough. 

    Sue - Trubrit

  • Mary1864
    Mary1864 Member Posts: 39
    #55
    Trubrit said:

    Great news, Dave

    I'm so happy to hear your good CEA. May it ever continue. 

    This week is going sooooo slloooowwwww. Friday can't get here fast enough. 

    Sue - Trubrit

    Thinking of you

    Sue,

    I am wishing for you a speedy Friday!  I always say that I do not like to wish time away, but under the circumstances, I am wishing them now, and praying for good results for you.  

    Mary

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,428 Member
    #56
    Trubrit said:

    February 5th...

    is when I go back to see my Oncologist.

    Its a bummer too, because now I can't even pick up my CEA results. I used to be able to do that, but now I get my blood test sent by Labcorp and the results go directly to the Oncologist who is 160 miles away. 

    I pray we all get to post back here in February and celebrate together our good results. 

    Sue - trubrit

     

    Thinking Of You

    Just to let ya' know.  

  • ddweber
    ddweber Member Posts: 4
    #57
    Trubrit said:

    Great news, Dave

    I'm so happy to hear your good CEA. May it ever continue. 

    This week is going sooooo slloooowwwww. Friday can't get here fast enough. 

    Sue - Trubrit

    Keep Your Chin Up Sue

    I am in the same boat now, on chemo and now have to wait to see another 3 treatments if it is working on the metastatic spots in my lungs.

    Not sure what your faith is, but one help short way I have chosen to look at it is this that I just read the other day:

    "I can't. God can. I think I'll let God."

    Hardest thing to do is to trust in the Lord, try reading something like Phillipians 4:6-7. I have other verses if you want. And don't get me wrong, I am not a Bible thumper at all, I just know I feel more peaceful and patient when I keep coming back to God, sometimes several times a day. And I think that is the key, you will go away from God but just keep going back to Him in prayer and He will help.

    If I have overstepped my bounds, I apologize, just thought it might help you.

     

     

     

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #58
    ddweber said:

    Keep Your Chin Up Sue

    I am in the same boat now, on chemo and now have to wait to see another 3 treatments if it is working on the metastatic spots in my lungs.

    Not sure what your faith is, but one help short way I have chosen to look at it is this that I just read the other day:

    "I can't. God can. I think I'll let God."

    Hardest thing to do is to trust in the Lord, try reading something like Phillipians 4:6-7. I have other verses if you want. And don't get me wrong, I am not a Bible thumper at all, I just know I feel more peaceful and patient when I keep coming back to God, sometimes several times a day. And I think that is the key, you will go away from God but just keep going back to Him in prayer and He will help.

    If I have overstepped my bounds, I apologize, just thought it might help you.

     

     

     

    Thank you ddweber...

    that is very thoughtful of you. 

    I know I should have more faith in God, but sometimes the fear of leaving this earth prematurly overrides my faith. 

    Sue - Trubrit

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