Can't tell anyone else

goldfinch
goldfinch Member Posts: 735
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I coughed up my first blood today. SCAREY! I don't want to worry my hubby and friends, so will keep this to myself until I see onc on Wed. I restart chemo next week. Have some things lined up to help with the diarrhea I usually get...naturopathic supplements and accupuncture.
Just hate seeing this very tangible sign of progression.
Mary

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  • Patrusha
    Patrusha Member Posts: 487
    #2
    Mary,

    I can certainly understand your need to keep this "quiet" for now. I am sure it is very disturbing to see this "sign of progression" as you put it. We are all with you, kiddo. Praying for your upcoming treatment. Hang in there...
  • chynabear
    chynabear Member Posts: 481 Member
    #3
    Patrusha said:

    Mary,

    I can certainly understand your need to keep this "quiet" for now. I am sure it is very disturbing to see this "sign of progression" as you put it. We are all with you, kiddo. Praying for your upcoming treatment. Hang in there...

    Mary,

    My prayers are with you. I am also praying that the blood may be caused by an infection or some other ailment besides cancer.

    *HUGS*

    Tricia
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #4
    Mary -

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

    - SpongeBob
  • finner
    finner Member Posts: 230 Member
    #5
    spongebob said:

    Mary -

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

    - SpongeBob

    Mary, sorry to hear this. Will be thinking of you and sending good vibes. Don't know waht it means, but I understand your concern

    XXXXX
    Margo
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #6
    Mary - I am sorry to hear this and know how scary it must be. I am happily married, but totally understand you not wanting to share with your husband or friends.

    Good luck with your onc appointment next week. Maybe, it's not related to the cancer, but even if it is, hopefully the next chemo regimen will be the one to zap things! I'l be thinking of you.

    Take care,
    Betsy
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #7
    Mary,

    This tugs at my heart. I am sending more hugs and prayers your way. I hope that you tolerate the chemo better.

    Maureen
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #8
    Oh, how scary for you. I can understand what an emotional thing that must have been. I'm hoping there might be an alternative explanation (irritation from cough or something). Good luck seeing the oncologist and also best of luck with the chemo restart. Thinking of you.
    T
  • alta29
    alta29 Member Posts: 435 Member
    #9
    I do bleed a lot through my nose while in chemo...it can be a lot of things...stay positive..
    God bless
  • lynn1222
    lynn1222 Member Posts: 105
    #10
    my prayers are with you, dont assume the worst,be positive. i am a stage 4 survivor, i beat the beast and you will too.

    praying for you
    lynn
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #11
    Mary:

    You've got me in tears and shaken. How you're coping with so much calm is just unbelievable!

    Please don't assume the worst and believe in healing.

    Please please get the book by Dr. Andrew Weil "Spontaneous Healing". It's like a balm for any tired and wounded soul. I think you'll find it very uplifing. If you live in CA, I'd deliver on to your door right now, but alas, I can't.

    Keep us posted on what the doc say.

    Ying
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #12
    JADot said:

    Mary:

    You've got me in tears and shaken. How you're coping with so much calm is just unbelievable!

    Please don't assume the worst and believe in healing.

    Please please get the book by Dr. Andrew Weil "Spontaneous Healing". It's like a balm for any tired and wounded soul. I think you'll find it very uplifing. If you live in CA, I'd deliver on to your door right now, but alas, I can't.

    Keep us posted on what the doc say.

    Ying

    Mary,

    I LOVE that book too! Ying is so right.

    Let us know what the onc says.

    My prayers are with you!

    peace, emily

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