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Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
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I know there's at least a couple other cancer fighters/survivors here. I'm a new one! I'm 34 and I was diagnosed with Lymphoma two weeks ago. Just finished day two of chemo today. I had a really rough first week both physically and mentally but after checking into the hospital and getting some much needed blood and fluids I feel much much better. And so far the chemo has been very easy which is promising. I have intentionally listened to very little pearl jam but I think I'll start tomorrow since I have three more full days here and I need a lift. So for those who have been down this road chime in and anyone else who wants to discuss feel free.
Best song/songs for the bad times?
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,323
    Healing thoughts and positive Chi for a full recovery. Try to stay positive and know there's a ton of peeps who will help you heal.

    Halifax 2005 is pretty awesome for making bad times go away. If you don't have it, PM your address and I'll send you a copy. It'll definitely help.

    PS: I'm partial to the Halifax show!
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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    FUCK CANCER! Damn bro, sorry to hear. Fucken unreal this shit of cancer. But you sound like your heads in the right place and are being very positive about it, which I believe is half the battle. Stay strong buddy and kick this fucken cancer in the ass! If you're ever in jersey, hit me up, got some green meds for u to help out! ;)
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,912
    Hey Tenzing - I'm a survivor...coming up on three years cancer free after colorectal cancer. Truly, I wish I'd never gotten the shit, but there have been some positives in regards to friends and my outlook on life. How much chemo do you need? It has it's way of kicking your ass after awhile. Are your doctors giving you an optimistic outcome? Keep us posted on your fight....there's ton of good people around here to lift your spirits.

    As for your music question.....I dunno.....at times, EVERYTHING made me bawl like a baby.
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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    imalive said:

    Hey Tenzing - I'm a survivor...coming up on three years cancer free after colorectal cancer. Truly, I wish I'd never gotten the shit, but there have been some positives in regards to friends and my outlook on life. How much chemo do you need? It has it's way of kicking your ass after awhile. Are your doctors giving you an optimistic outcome? Keep us posted on your fight....there's ton of good people around here to lift your spirits.

    As for your music question.....I dunno.....at times, EVERYTHING made me bawl like a baby.

    Maybe we all could make some super song list for anyone who's down and needs some music to get them going. Either an all pearl jam list or any band list. Maybe even give a reason why the song means something to that person too??? Mite be cool to hear people's stories and get to know people in our community??? I can't add a story about being a surviver but Id like to hear stories....idk, maybe this greens got me all thinking too much. B-)
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,912
    badbrains said:

    imalive said:

    Hey Tenzing - I'm a survivor...coming up on three years cancer free after colorectal cancer. Truly, I wish I'd never gotten the shit, but there have been some positives in regards to friends and my outlook on life. How much chemo do you need? It has it's way of kicking your ass after awhile. Are your doctors giving you an optimistic outcome? Keep us posted on your fight....there's ton of good people around here to lift your spirits.

    As for your music question.....I dunno.....at times, EVERYTHING made me bawl like a baby.

    Maybe we all could make some super song list for anyone who's down and needs some music to get them going. Either an all pearl jam list or any band list. Maybe even give a reason why the song means something to that person too??? Mite be cool to hear people's stories and get to know people in our community??? I can't add a story about being a surviver but Id like to hear stories....idk, maybe this greens got me all thinking too much. B-)
    alls i know is one day, EVERYTHING that came up on my ipod made me bawl.....but it was kind of a good thing. Cathartic, I guess.

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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    Well, your guys story got me to go and read up on the 2 cancers you mentioned. Imalive, shit, your name says it all brother!
  • The Waiting Trophy ManThe Waiting Trophy Man Posts: 12,158
    Very sorry to read about your diagnosis. Very scary stuff. Good luck with your treatment. Kick it's ass.
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  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    hey thanks everybody for all the responses! Fortunately for me my type of cancer is very treatable and I was in incredible health before everything started so I have a great prognosis. My only fear is losing part of my stomach. So I'm being very careful. The hospital is super boring but the staff is nice and I get lots of visitors.
    I also got to try the green stuff for the very first time and it was fantastic. I had it brought in from Colorado and it works great for the hunger and pain and there's no other effects which I'm not really interested in. So this has already been an amazing adventure with lots of new things and lots of great people. I could write a small novel on everything I've felt and done but I wont here. And I know there's lots of chapters to go. I'm living for Star Wars Episode 7 for the time being. I WILL SEE THAT MOVIE!!!!!!
  • NatashapearljamfanNatashapearljamfan Posts: 3,777
    Hi Tenzing, positive thoughts being sent your way. Hugs and best wishes
  • AnnafalkAnnafalk Posts: 4,004
    edited June 2014
    Hi Tenzing N
    I'm sorry about what you are going through.
    Hugs and best wishes to you.
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  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Imalive, thanks for your response. I think you were the one that had a very extensive thread with hope in the title? Could you speak to the hunger, nutrition challenges and tips while you were going through chemo? When were you hungry/not hungry? Did they give you things to help or was pot the answer a lot? Were you able to work much?
    I am going through 8 treatments, 3 weeks apart. I am done with one session with zero side effects but I just finished. Supposedly three to four days later can be hard. Oh and certainly you can respond by pm if you prefer. How old were you?
  • OMGkatwomanOMGkatwoman Posts: 3,230
    Sending positive prayers,vibes and chi, for the very best wishes for you! HUGS! [-O<
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Tenzing N. said:

    And I know there's lots of chapters to go.

    There sure are...and you WILL write them.

    I don't know anyone who hasn't been closely affected by cancer.

    Good warm thoughts from here.

  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,912
    Tenzing N. said:

    Imalive, thanks for your response. I think you were the one that had a very extensive thread with hope in the title? Could you speak to the hunger, nutrition challenges and tips while you were going through chemo? When were you hungry/not hungry? Did they give you things to help or was pot the answer a lot? Were you able to work much?
    I am going through 8 treatments, 3 weeks apart. I am done with one session with zero side effects but I just finished. Supposedly three to four days later can be hard. Oh and certainly you can respond by pm if you prefer. How old were you?

    Old. Can we leave it at that? :))

    I remember when i first got the cancer news, they sent in a whole team of people to talk to me....including a nutritionist. Whatever she told me, i basically couldn't do because hardly anything tasted good to me. Pre-surgery, I was getting chemo 24/7 for six straight weeks. I was getting radiation 5 days a week during the same time. Everything (even water) tasted different. I was drinking carnation instant breakfasts just to get some calories. Powerade was bearable, too. Subway meatball sandwiches were a staple but i never want to see one again!

    Post-surgery, I would go in for about 3 hours of chemo every other week for another six months. After the treatment, i would get more chemo thru a pump for the next two days. It would take at least a week to recover so I might have 4-5 days of not feeling terrible before they would kick my ass again. Chemo is some strong, nasty shit but when i saw what it was doing EXTERNALLY I knew for sure it had to be killing some cancer inside of me! The good news is....it's worth it. The alternative is no alternative.

    P.S. Are you a mountaineer?
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  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Well, I am young and no surgery planned and my chemo plan is nothing compared to yours so there may be little comparisons. But thanks for the picture. Sounds like you were dealt a tough blow and I'm extremely impressed with your strength. No, I'm not a mountaineer but Tenzing is a perfect example of the countless people everyday and through history who really did the work but are not given the credit... Or rarely given credit. I like those people.
  • jlaustinjlaustin Posts: 2,355
    Positive thoughts and vibes sent your way! Stay strong and kick cancer's ass!
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  • JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    You have reasons to live so keep positive, sending best wishes, force your eating, sleep when your tired, drink guiness if your hemoglobin levels are low and plenty of good music is a great idea.. You can do it.. meanwhile I got to get off the pc now.. so keep up the fight :)
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,633
    Hey Tenzing, I just saw this thread. Sending out big time good thoughts and positive vibes your you. Hang in there, feel the good vibes coming your way, keep us posted and know we're all pulling for you here!
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  • frozenwithsaltfrozenwithsalt Posts: 765
    Positive thoughts,prayers and hugs to you from Texas.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    I am so sorry to hear about this.
    It sounds like you are really self-aware and prepared to do battle. Keep up the good fight! I am sending love and health vibes right.... NOW. :x And will keep on doing it. :)

    I hesitiate to suggest songs since i've never been through the fight you're waging right now and it's so personal, but some (of the many) PJ songs that raise me up when i'm struggling are I Am Mine, All or None, Release, In My Tree, Blood, Given To Fly, Infallible, Smile, You Are...... 8->
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  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Thanks everyone for the support! I'm done with my first round of chemo and so far I feel great. I'm home now which helps a lot and I no longer have pain. The down side is I've lost some of my sense of taste but at least I'm eating again. And putting weight back on slowly. I've started working back into more pearl jam and just enjoying whatever random thing comes on which is nice.
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    Tenzing N. said:

    Thanks everyone for the support! I'm done with my first round of chemo and so far I feel great. I'm home now which helps a lot and I no longer have pain. The down side is I've lost some of my sense of taste but at least I'm eating again. And putting weight back on slowly. I've started working back into more pearl jam and just enjoying whatever random thing comes on which is nice.

    Awesome tenzing! Keep fighting that battle and I'm sure you'll do good. I heard a little rumor that a little green herb works wonders for the taste problem....
    ;)

    And PJ Soul, those songs work too! Like those choses...
  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Hmmmm... I know it works well for the appetite and pain. I'll have to try it for the taste. I don't really like the taste of it to begin with so maybe it won't be so bad now.
  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Six days after chemo and absolutely no problems! A little taste loss is all.... But I'm so irritated. I feel great with lots of energy and appetite and no pain except my arm is super sore where they removed my special IV line a couple days ago. Ok, rant over.
  • frozenwithsaltfrozenwithsalt Posts: 765
    Tenzing N. said:

    Six days after chemo and absolutely no problems! A little taste loss is all.... But I'm so irritated. I feel great with lots of energy and appetite and no pain except my arm is super sore where they removed my special IV line a couple days ago. Ok, rant over.

    Rang away if it helps :) glad you are feeling well.
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 38,323
    Positive Chi and healing thoughts spinning out your way. Kick that cancer's ass like Rob did! I hope things are going well for you and keep us posted on your progress if you're up for it.

    Peace.
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,080
    i don't know any of you guys, but after reading so many of your posts over the years i kind of feel like i do.

    man this makes me sad. i just lost a dear friend to stomach cancer last month, you guys who are fighting the fight are my heroes. I truly wish you a speedy recovery and the easiest of roads to travel in this fight.

    as my friend joel used to say, no one fights alone. and he was right. his fight became our fight. good vibes and healing thoughts and best wishes to you guys. please keep us posted.
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  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Thanks gimme! It's times like these when you truly know that you are not alone in the fight. And everyone around me helps more than they'll ever know. Thankfully I have a very treatable cancer and so far the treatment has been a breeze.
  • Tenzing N.Tenzing N. Posts: 466
    Good news today! Tumor is already shrinking and it's NOT in my bone marrow!
  • OMGkatwomanOMGkatwoman Posts: 3,230
    Wonderful news Tenzing N.! :)
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