Cancer, and me.

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  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    edited May 2022
    GlowGirl said:
    tish said:
    I found a lump in my breast. After my vacay ill visit the doctor.
    @tish Sorry to hear that, I'm sure it will be benign. Hope it isn't messing with your holiday too much!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    GlowGirl said:
    hedonist said:
    GlowGirl said:
    tish said:
    I found a lump in my breast. After my vacay ill visit the doctor.
    Sending positive thoughts your way. It could be a cyst. That happened to me before. If so, they may just monitor it every 6 months. I had to do an ultrasound on the one side every 6 months for two years. Since there was no change after two years they said it was fine and I went back to annual. Hoping that is what it could be for you as well. Or better yet, hoping it is nothing. 
    Mine isn’t a cyst but is being handled in the same way. 

    mickey, props for trying! ;)
    Sending positive thoughts your way as well, Hedo!!

    Thanks, GG :)
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Sending healing, positive vibes to both @tish and @hedonist. Fingers crossed that all is well in boobland. 
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • hrd2imgn
    hrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,932
    God bless,  prayers, and KICK IT'S ASS.

  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    hedonist said:
    GlowGirl said:
    tish said:
    I found a lump in my breast. After my vacay ill visit the doctor.
    Sending positive thoughts your way. It could be a cyst. That happened to me before. If so, they may just monitor it every 6 months. I had to do an ultrasound on the one side every 6 months for two years. Since there was no change after two years they said it was fine and I went back to annual. Hoping that is what it could be for you as well. Or better yet, hoping it is nothing. 
    Mine isn’t a cyst but is being handled in the same way. 

    mickey, props for trying! ;)
    Mine is like GGs. Sorry Hedonistic babe for the ongoing woes.
    Thanks for the well wishes all and for lightening things up guys!
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,818
    tish said:
    hedonist said:
    GlowGirl said:
    tish said:
    I found a lump in my breast. After my vacay ill visit the doctor.
    Sending positive thoughts your way. It could be a cyst. That happened to me before. If so, they may just monitor it every 6 months. I had to do an ultrasound on the one side every 6 months for two years. Since there was no change after two years they said it was fine and I went back to annual. Hoping that is what it could be for you as well. Or better yet, hoping it is nothing. 
    Mine isn’t a cyst but is being handled in the same way. 

    mickey, props for trying! ;)
    Mine is like GGs. Sorry Hedonistic babe for the ongoing woes.
    Thanks for the well wishes all and for lightening things up guys!
    So, you're in the clear? 

    Great news, Tish, glad to hear it. 
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,028
    tish said:
    hedonist said:
    GlowGirl said:
    tish said:
    I found a lump in my breast. After my vacay ill visit the doctor.
    Sending positive thoughts your way. It could be a cyst. That happened to me before. If so, they may just monitor it every 6 months. I had to do an ultrasound on the one side every 6 months for two years. Since there was no change after two years they said it was fine and I went back to annual. Hoping that is what it could be for you as well. Or better yet, hoping it is nothing. 
    Mine isn’t a cyst but is being handled in the same way. 

    mickey, props for trying! ;)
    Mine is like GGs. Sorry Hedonistic babe for the ongoing woes.
    Thanks for the well wishes all and for lightening things up guys!
    Excellent news.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,214
    edited May 2022
    good news
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  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,268
    tish said:
    hedonist said:
    GlowGirl said:
    tish said:
    I found a lump in my breast. After my vacay ill visit the doctor.
    Sending positive thoughts your way. It could be a cyst. That happened to me before. If so, they may just monitor it every 6 months. I had to do an ultrasound on the one side every 6 months for two years. Since there was no change after two years they said it was fine and I went back to annual. Hoping that is what it could be for you as well. Or better yet, hoping it is nothing. 
    Mine isn’t a cyst but is being handled in the same way. 

    mickey, props for trying! ;)
    Mine is like GGs. Sorry Hedonistic babe for the ongoing woes.
    Thanks for the well wishes all and for lightening things up guys!
    Great news, Tish!! What a relief.

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    tish, fantastic!!!

    My recovery is taking so much longer than I had hoped but I’ve increased my ability to walk, so that’s great.

    Not so great? My new hepatologist wants to alcohol-test me due to my liver worsening and “because he doesn’t know me yet “ 🙄 Told him I’m going on four years without booze but feel free to test me; I’ve nothing to hide. And sure, I’ll spend the $20 or so Uber to the testing place, to ease your mind. Grrrr.

    And that’s it for me complaining…for now :)
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,214
    edited May 2022
    hedonist said:
    tish, fantastic!!!

    My recovery is taking so much longer than I had hoped but I’ve increased my ability to walk, so that’s great.

    Not so great? My new hepatologist wants to alcohol-test me due to my liver worsening and “because he doesn’t know me yet “ 🙄 Told him I’m going on four years without booze but feel free to test me; I’ve nothing to hide. And sure, I’ll spend the $20 or so Uber to the testing place, to ease your mind. Grrrr.

    And that’s it for me complaining…for now :)

    when work or some entity wants a sample my first thought is "ok, right here,  right now, hold out your hands...."


    btw way , almost 4 years now? how fucking awesome is that?!?!?!

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    mickeyrat said:
    hedonist said:
    tish, fantastic!!!

    My recovery is taking so much longer than I had hoped but I’ve increased my ability to walk, so that’s great.

    Not so great? My new hepatologist wants to alcohol-test me due to my liver worsening and “because he doesn’t know me yet “ 🙄 Told him I’m going on four years without booze but feel free to test me; I’ve nothing to hide. And sure, I’ll spend the $20 or so Uber to the testing place, to ease your mind. Grrrr.

    And that’s it for me complaining…for now :)

    when work or some entity wants a sample my first thought is "ok, right here,  right now, hold out your hands...."


    btw way , almost 4 years now? how fucking awesome is that?!?!?!

    It’s pretty amazing to me, given the damage done!

    And it’s also just about six months since quitting tobacco 😊
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,028
    hedonist said:
    mickeyrat said:
    hedonist said:
    tish, fantastic!!!

    My recovery is taking so much longer than I had hoped but I’ve increased my ability to walk, so that’s great.

    Not so great? My new hepatologist wants to alcohol-test me due to my liver worsening and “because he doesn’t know me yet “ 🙄 Told him I’m going on four years without booze but feel free to test me; I’ve nothing to hide. And sure, I’ll spend the $20 or so Uber to the testing place, to ease your mind. Grrrr.

    And that’s it for me complaining…for now :)

    when work or some entity wants a sample my first thought is "ok, right here,  right now, hold out your hands...."


    btw way , almost 4 years now? how fucking awesome is that?!?!?!

    It’s pretty amazing to me, given the damage done!

    And it’s also just about six months since quitting tobacco 😊
    Awesome.
    Keep up the good work on both.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Poncier said:
    hedonist said:
    mickeyrat said:
    hedonist said:
    tish, fantastic!!!

    My recovery is taking so much longer than I had hoped but I’ve increased my ability to walk, so that’s great.

    Not so great? My new hepatologist wants to alcohol-test me due to my liver worsening and “because he doesn’t know me yet “ 🙄 Told him I’m going on four years without booze but feel free to test me; I’ve nothing to hide. And sure, I’ll spend the $20 or so Uber to the testing place, to ease your mind. Grrrr.

    And that’s it for me complaining…for now :)

    when work or some entity wants a sample my first thought is "ok, right here,  right now, hold out your hands...."


    btw way , almost 4 years now? how fucking awesome is that?!?!?!

    It’s pretty amazing to me, given the damage done!

    And it’s also just about six months since quitting tobacco 😊
    Awesome.
    Keep up the good work on both.
    Thanks, Ponc! I don’t crave booze at all but the desire for a smoke is still strong at times. Not going back, though!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Hi, all. Happy Friday?

    Well, so much for remission! A recent biopsy showed cancer still remaining in my throat. It may have spread to my lung too; I’ll know more on that next week.

    I refuse to go through radiation and chemo again but have been told that immunotherapy looks hopeful and is tolerated fairly well. To be further discussed with my oncologist. They’re all still hopeful, so I am too. 

    That said, I’m glad I started working on my will yesterday 😛
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,818
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    I'm sorry Hedo. Glad to hear about the immunotherapy. 

    Stay strong, homie. 👊
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,028
    Aw man.
    Sad to hear this, I thought you had beaten that bitch completely.
    So on to another bout, but you'll knock this bastard out with the immunotherapy.
    Sending you all the best from the opposite coast.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thanks, guys. I confess to being a bit nervous about this new journey but I’ll do what I have to…and I’m still hopeful 🙂
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    Oh very sorry to hear this news Hedo, stay positive and stay strong.  Will be praying for you still, even if you don't believe.  
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    No matter; I always appreciate the kindness behind it.

    Thank you :)

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