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Cancer....really?

of.the.girlof.the.girl Posts: 10,026
edited October 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Like they couldn't have called and said everything looks great...See ya next year. NOPE!! Not this time. My doctor himself called and broke the news. And my doctor never calls me personally. Usually I get to talk to the amazing nurses in his office. Instead I get a personalized phone call from him, on his day off mind you, to come into the office right away. So there I go darting up to the hospital where his office is. And WHAM-O!!! You have cancer Sheila! WTF?!?!?!
So...next week can not come quick enough. So I can unwind, have a glass of wine, and have a great weekend listening to my favorite band with some pretty amazing people.

End ranting and crying. thanks for listening.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    all will be ok..think positive...seeya next week...
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  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Sheila, stay positive! Much love, light, and hopeful healing for you. Keep us posted please! I am so very glad you have PJ20 next week. Humongous hugs from me to you!
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    wait.no. crap.
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,695
    Having received a similar call from a doctor I know what it feels like....like a punch in the gut.
    Hopefully its caught early and treatable as many are these days. Thoughts are with you.
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  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Like they couldn't have called and said everything looks great...See ya next year. NOPE!! Not this time. My doctor himself called and broke the news. And my doctor never calls me personally. Usually I get to talk to the amazing nurses in his office. Instead I get a personalized phone call from him, on his day off mind you, to come into the office right away. So there I go darting up to the hospital where his office is. And WHAM-O!!! You have cancer Sheila! WTF?!?!?!
    So...next week can not come quick enough. So I can unwind, have a glass of wine, and have a great weekend listening to my favorite band with some pretty amazing people.

    End ranting and crying. thanks for listening.

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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    :?

    hopefully, it's something that isn't too bad and easy to remove.

    best wishs
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
    Oh no! :o :hugs:
    So sorry to hear that Sheila!


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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    Oh wow ... So sorry to hear that Sheila! ((((hugs))) and good vibrations sent! Stay strong and positive!
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  • loveontwolegsloveontwolegs Posts: 501
    Dang it!

    What kind of bracelet can we print up for you?

    Sending much love and light to you!
  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    Sad news....I wish you the best....my most recent "Doctor" moment was in the ER....heart attack and Diabetes...Godspeed
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  • of.the.girlof.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Thanks everyone. I'm trying to stay as positive and upbeat as I can. My doctor caught it in time. He's a pretty amazing guy. They say with cervical and ovarian cancer these days it's pretty much a sure thing to catch it early. In which case they did for me. So after PJ20 I'll have it taken care of and hopefully be on the mends to recovery.

    I can not stress enough to you wonderful and amazing ladies. Get your yearly exams and if you feel something is wrong PUSH FOR THE TESTING THAT IS NEEDED!!! It is your body and no one knows your body better than YOU!
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,459
    Positive Chi being sent your way with hopes of a full and speedy recovery. As hard as its and must be, stay positive and think of good things. Like PJ20.

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  • voidofmanvoidofman Posts: 4,009
    Hopefully when you have the sit down with the doc he can give you some positive news about what's happening. At least you got checked out instead of leaving it to chance.
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,032
    have a great time at the show...much love from the east coast
  • of.the.girlof.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    voidofman wrote:
    Hopefully when you have the sit down with the doc he can give you some positive news about what's happening. At least you got checked out instead of leaving it to chance.

    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    wishing you the best shelia...enjoy PJ20 and think about good things.
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  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    sheila0225 wrote:
    voidofman wrote:
    Hopefully when you have the sit down with the doc he can give you some positive news about what's happening. At least you got checked out instead of leaving it to chance.

    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.

    Where is it? If I may ask. :oops:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    sheila0225 wrote:
    voidofman wrote:
    Hopefully when you have the sit down with the doc he can give you some positive news about what's happening. At least you got checked out instead of leaving it to chance.

    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.

    Be well Sheila. HAVE An AWESOME time at PJ20.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
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  • rollingsrollings Posts: 7,124
    sheila0225 wrote:
    voidofman wrote:
    Hopefully when you have the sit down with the doc he can give you some positive news about what's happening. At least you got checked out instead of leaving it to chance.

    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.

    That sounds good if they are able to remove it by operation only, and no other treatment is necessary..(?)
  • voidofmanvoidofman Posts: 4,009
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.
    I don't know how I missed that in the original post, I guess after I read that he called I zoned out.

    Best wishes with the procedure and recovery!
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    there aren't words to describe my feelings toward cancer


    sheila, stay strong, think positive and all will be well

    and have a kickass time in alpine!! :mrgreen:
  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    Sending positive thoughts and good vibes your way Sheila! Rock out hard at PJ20.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    *Hugs*

    Sheila, I hope things were caught early and that some good options are on the table.
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  • of.the.girlof.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    voidofman wrote:
    Hopefully when you have the sit down with the doc he can give you some positive news about what's happening. At least you got checked out instead of leaving it to chance.

    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.

    Where is it? If I may ask. :oops:

    That is fine. It's cervial and ovarian cancer. If Imalive can talk about a cancer ridden pooper and no one be squeemish about it then I have no problem talking about my cancer ridden ovaries and cervix.

    Surgery date has been set for Sept 16th.
  • voidofmanvoidofman Posts: 4,009
    Just had a friend who had the same thing, I believe they just removed it and are working on the next step in recovery. Happy to hear you are having it taken care of.
  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    sheila0225 wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Had the sitdown today. Will undergo surgery after PJ20 to remove the cancer.

    Where is it? If I may ask. :oops:

    That is fine. It's cervial and ovarian cancer. If Imalive can talk about a cancer ridden pooper and no one be squeemish about it then I have no problem talking about my cancer ridden ovaries and cervix.

    Surgery date has been set for Sept 16th.

    I just didn't want to embarrass you. I am already sending you lots of healing love and light. xo
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • EnkiduEnkidu Posts: 2,996
    That sucks, I'm sorry about the bad news and I'm wishing you all the best and sending tons of good wishes and prayers your way.

    And like our pooper friend, it's so brave of you to post this and I hope these threads encourage everybody out there to get tested. I hate going to the doctor, but it's so important to get checked out. Don't wait. Don't put it off.
  • of.the.girlof.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    voidofman wrote:
    Just had a friend who had the same thing, I believe they just removed it and are working on the next step in recovery. Happy to hear you are having it taken care of.

    Best of luck to your friend as well! Some may say I"m going to the extreme and having everything removed but I think it's best to go extreme instead of going through this every couple months. But that is just me.
  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    sheila0225 wrote:
    voidofman wrote:
    Just had a friend who had the same thing, I believe they just removed it and are working on the next step in recovery. Happy to hear you are having it taken care of.

    Best of luck to your friend as well! Some may say I"m going to the extreme and having everything removed but I think it's best to go extreme instead of going through this every couple months. But that is just me.

    My friend did the same only 2 months ago. She is doing great now. If I were in your position I would do the same.
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • voidofmanvoidofman Posts: 4,009
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Best of luck to your friend as well! Some may say I"m going to the extreme and having everything removed but I think it's best to go extreme instead of going through this every couple months. But that is just me.

    My friend did the same only 2 months ago. She is doing great now. If I were in your position I would do the same.
    Yes, best to get it all out of the system instead of having to go back for more and feeling groggy in between.
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