Another cancer fighter here

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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  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 43,126
    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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  • badbrains
    badbrains 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! ;)
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,624
    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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  • badbrains
    badbrains 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-)
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,624
    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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  • badbrains
    badbrains 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 Man
    The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada 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!!!!!!
  • Natashapearljamfan
    Natashapearljamfan Australia Posts: 3,777
    Hi Tenzing, positive thoughts being sent your way. Hugs and best wishes
  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden 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?
  • OMGkatwoman
    OMGkatwoman Posts: 3,230
    Sending positive prayers,vibes and chi, for the very best wishes for you! HUGS! [-O<
  • hedonist
    hedonist 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.

  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,624
    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.
  • jlaustin
    jlaustin Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,355
    Positive thoughts and vibes sent your way! Stay strong and kick cancer's ass!
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  • JWPearl
    JWPearl 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 :)
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,778
    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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  • frozenwithsalt
    frozenwithsalt Texas Posts: 765
    Positive thoughts,prayers and hugs to you from Texas.
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,909
    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->
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata

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