Thank you

When you get first diagnosed you feel like your entire world fell apart.  Finding all the ladies here that are going through the same thing is truly a blessing!  I really appreciate all the support from family members and friends because they try to understand but sometimes you just need people to talk to that are going through this.  I thank each and every one for being there when it seems like you just can't keep going.  NED is the glimmer of hope to look forward to.  Hugs and many blessings to all!  Maryanne 

I agree too.  I love the way we support each other in good and bad and sad times.  We make a great team and are always there for one another and there is no question that is to small or silly. I thank all of you for being there for me.

I thank my lucky stars every day that I found this group. You have all helped me in so many ways - especially during frontline treatment. Now that frontline treatment is over, I feel like that best way to repay all of that help is to continue to post and to be there for everyone just starting their journey.  

Scotgirl said:

Hello to everyone

 

This is my very first time posting but I have been reading about you all for a bit of time now. You can read my personal story for the details of my diagnosis (new as of August 15, 2016) Endometrial adenocarcinoma - clear cell, Grade 3 / Stage 1a. I am amazed at how everyone is so positive and strong. I am a very independent, proactive, strong person but somehow right now after 8 hours spent at MSK for consults with chemo oncologist and radiation oncologist along with labs, I am burnt out today and I start chemo this Tuesday, Oct 18 with radiation squeezed in between chemo breaks. Pity party today and I am so angry as well. It seems this diagnosis has taken up every waking moment between my own research, researching what the doctors tell me, arranging appointments, canceling personal appoints because of treatment appointments, missing family events, etc. I am seeing a side of me that I didn't realize existed, I usually just want to take care of business but this cancer business is bringing out the worst in me and I am ashamed that I am so emotional at any given moment. I am hoping once I get this whole thing started I will be back to my fighting self. Thanks for listening, it does help to hear how everyone else copes.

It does take you for a loop when first told and you are trying to get your life back the way you had it organized.  Just remember there will be a new normal after it is all over with.  You will never be the same as you were before the diagnosis.  You will see to much, go through to much that you never thought you would go through.  It does change you.  But the bright side is that it does change you for the better.  Little things that use to bother you, no so much anymore.  Your focus goes to the bigger things that mean something to you.  Family, Friends, Living your life to the fullest.  Doing the things that you have put off doing because now we know that life is short.   Been the the valley of the shadow of death and came out on the otherside bruised but thankful we are still here.  I very much appreciate this site.  It saved me a lot of ups and downs when I first signed on back in April 2011.  I am still here NED and I appreciate everyone that is still here and those that have passed because of the cancer.  I miss each of them everyday.  Praying for all. trish

Scotgirl said:

Hello to everyone

 

This is my very first time posting but I have been reading about you all for a bit of time now. You can read my personal story for the details of my diagnosis (new as of August 15, 2016) Endometrial adenocarcinoma - clear cell, Grade 3 / Stage 1a. I am amazed at how everyone is so positive and strong. I am a very independent, proactive, strong person but somehow right now after 8 hours spent at MSK for consults with chemo oncologist and radiation oncologist along with labs, I am burnt out today and I start chemo this Tuesday, Oct 18 with radiation squeezed in between chemo breaks. Pity party today and I am so angry as well. It seems this diagnosis has taken up every waking moment between my own research, researching what the doctors tell me, arranging appointments, canceling personal appoints because of treatment appointments, missing family events, etc. I am seeing a side of me that I didn't realize existed, I usually just want to take care of business but this cancer business is bringing out the worst in me and I am ashamed that I am so emotional at any given moment. I am hoping once I get this whole thing started I will be back to my fighting self. Thanks for listening, it does help to hear how everyone else copes.

Welcome to the club no one ever wanted to,join.  Glad you found us though.  This is a great place to come for support, comfort and information. No questions are off limits.  It is also a good place to vent, we understand.

Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann

Scotgirl said:

Hello to everyone

 

This is my very first time posting but I have been reading about you all for a bit of time now. You can read my personal story for the details of my diagnosis (new as of August 15, 2016) Endometrial adenocarcinoma - clear cell, Grade 3 / Stage 1a. I am amazed at how everyone is so positive and strong. I am a very independent, proactive, strong person but somehow right now after 8 hours spent at MSK for consults with chemo oncologist and radiation oncologist along with labs, I am burnt out today and I start chemo this Tuesday, Oct 18 with radiation squeezed in between chemo breaks. Pity party today and I am so angry as well. It seems this diagnosis has taken up every waking moment between my own research, researching what the doctors tell me, arranging appointments, canceling personal appoints because of treatment appointments, missing family events, etc. I am seeing a side of me that I didn't realize existed, I usually just want to take care of business but this cancer business is bringing out the worst in me and I am ashamed that I am so emotional at any given moment. I am hoping once I get this whole thing started I will be back to my fighting self. Thanks for listening, it does help to hear how everyone else copes.

Welcome to the group!   If you want more info on me,  you can read my blog.   I'm the poster girl for "What doesn't kill you,  makes you stronger. " LOL

Love, 

Eldri 

One of the best things about coming here is finding out about so many people doing so much better than the research you do on the Internet would lead you to expect. Also valuable is finding out what side effects you might experience and what to do about them.