Cancer....really?

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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Stay strong and stay positive! I'm glad it was detected early but it's still something I wish you didn't have to go through.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Today I meet with an oncologist and my ob/gyn. I have a feeling the oncologist is going to want to take a conservative approach to this. So I'm really nervous about this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though.

    Thank you all for all the support and thoughts. Means a HUGE amount to me. :D
  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    Holy shit!!

    Haven't been on for a few days so I've only just seen this.

    Honestly my thoughts are with you and if there is anything I can do please ask. I know I probably can't do much from over here, but if you want some British goodies sent over please tell me.

    {{hug}}
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Claireack wrote:
    Holy shit!!

    Haven't been on for a few days so I've only just seen this.

    Honestly my thoughts are with you and if there is anything I can do please ask. I know I probably can't do much from over here, but if you want some British goodies sent over please tell me.

    {{hug}}

    You're so sweet. Thank you. :)
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Today I meet with an oncologist and my ob/gyn. I have a feeling the oncologist is going to want to take a conservative approach to this. So I'm really nervous about this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though.

    Thank you all for all the support and thoughts. Means a HUGE amount to me. :D


    I hope they do what you wish and take it all out. Much support, love, light and hugs today!!
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Today I meet with an oncologist and my ob/gyn. I have a feeling the oncologist is going to want to take a conservative approach to this. So I'm really nervous about this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though.

    Thank you all for all the support and thoughts. Means a HUGE amount to me. :D


    I hope they do what you wish and take it all out. Much support, love, light and hugs today!!

    thanks shimmy! I'm on my way there soon. not looking forward to it. It's quite scary. :(
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    sheila0225 wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    sheila0225 wrote:
    Today I meet with an oncologist and my ob/gyn. I have a feeling the oncologist is going to want to take a conservative approach to this. So I'm really nervous about this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though.

    Thank you all for all the support and thoughts. Means a HUGE amount to me. :D


    I hope they do what you wish and take it all out. Much support, love, light and hugs today!!

    thanks shimmy! I'm on my way there soon. not looking forward to it. It's quite scary. :(

    You are very welcome! Hold your ground with what you feel is best. It's the only way to make sure you have done everything in your power. Keep us posted and stay strong!! XOXO
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • tinkerbell
    tinkerbell New Zealand Posts: 2,161
    So sorry that you are going through this Sheila! Girls don't put it off, it is never as bad as you think it will be. Thank goodness it has been found soon. Good thoughts and vibes over the ocean to you xoxox
    all you need is love, love is all you need
  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,707
    Wishing you well and sending positive Chi your way. Focus on the good and well and PJ20! This community is here for you!

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  • Paulina87
    Paulina87 Poland Posts: 3,303
    So sorry to hear that Sheila.....but I'm sure everything will be fine
    I'm wishing you the best and sending hugs and good vibes!!!!
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Thank you all. So after much debate and going back and forth on this subject. My doctors and I are in agreeance to go to the extreme to take care of the cancer in me. This has not been an easy decision to say the least.

    I am on standby for surgery next week Friday the 9th. Otherwise I go in Friday the 16th to have all cancer taken out. Which pretty much means I will be having a full hysterectomy. Ovaries and all. :( This has been tough on me only because I am so young and I feel like it is taking a part of my womanhood away from me.
    But I must remember, I am blessed with two healthy and beautiful boys. (7 & 3)

    I thought brain surgery was a big decision. I think this is bigger. The only thing different is that I got to keep my brain and they verified that I have one. :lol:

    If anyone reading this, can please PM if you have gone thru this...not necessarily due to cancer but have a hysterectomy already. How is your life now? Are the hormone therapies really all they are cracked up to be? Or if you feel comfy enough to share here, that is great too. I guess any thoughts, words of advice, or pretty much anything at this point will be helpful. This way I can try and mentally prepare myself for this.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,402
    I had something taken away, too. I feel very badly for you but it's what you have to do (unless someone has suggested an alternative that will make you cancer free). You'll be there for your boys and you will go on living.

    my wife had a partial this summer and I have a very good friend who lost the whole works. she has not needed any hormone therapy and has never second guessed her decision.

    think positive thoughts and we will all do the same!! :mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    My heart and thoughts are with you Sheila {{{{hugs}}}}

    Kick it in the ass!
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  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    imalive wrote:
    I had something taken away, too. I feel very badly for you but it's what you have to do (unless someone has suggested an alternative that will make you cancer free). You'll be there for your boys and you will go on living.

    my wife had a partial this summer and I have a very good friend who lost the whole works. she has not needed any hormone therapy and has never second guessed her decision.

    think positive thoughts and we will all do the same!! :mrgreen:


    Rob, you are awesome. Sheila, you are awesome. Lots of POSITIVE love, light and hugs to you both! XOXO
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    imalive wrote:
    I had something taken away, too. I feel very badly for you but it's what you have to do (unless someone has suggested an alternative that will make you cancer free). You'll be there for your boys and you will go on living.

    my wife had a partial this summer and I have a very good friend who lost the whole works. she has not needed any hormone therapy and has never second guessed her decision.

    think positive thoughts and we will all do the same!! :mrgreen:

    Thanks Rob!
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    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.

    I know these are your first PJ shows, go and enjoy and worry about this next week. Stay positive and I wish you the best.
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  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    FUCK CANCER.
    :evil: :evil: :evil:



    be well and strong sheila, and i hope you are having a BLAST in wisconsin this weekend!!!
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    I just read this and I am so sad for you. I hope the best for your surgery on 9/9 or 9/16?
    My thought and prayers are with you.
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  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    How are you doing???
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  • of.the.girl
    of.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    Claireack wrote:
    How are you doing???

    I'm doing well surprisingly. :? :mrgreen: This past weekend was a great break from reality of it all. :mrgreen: Met some amazing people from here and had a great time. :mrgreen::mrgreen:

    Went for all my pre-op testing yesterday and of course bloodwork is coming back horrible. So I will now have bloodwork done everyday until surgery. :( This Friday the 9th is out of the question now as my kidneys aren't functioning correctly. And my liver enzymes are up a bit. :? So they want to get that under control before they put me through a major surgery. But my drs are very confident that this one surgery will get rid of all the cancer. Fingers crossed on that one.

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