this one's for hippiemom

hippiemom

cutback wrote:

Fuck!



Laura, I am truly sorry for what you are going through. This has not been a good week for cancer coming back. My friends wife just had a hysterectomy because of a recurrence of cancer and I just got back from City of Hope and my mom's cancer is back. Thankfully it's in the same place (liver) and starting tomorrow she will start the same chemo that she was on previously.

Laura you are a strong person. You will fight this and win. And you have your family, your friends and this collection of crazy Pearl Jam fans in your corner fighting with you.

Livestrong!

Tim

I'm sorry to see that I am not the only one having the worst week ever :(

My mom also got bad news about her diabetes complications. It would take forever to explain, so I won't, but suffice to say it's not good. I cringe now every time the phone rings, because either I have to give bad news to someone, or they're calling to give some to me. I'm sooooo tempted to get a bunch of credit cards that I have no intention of paying off an just go spend a month at a beach someplace where nobody knows me and I don't have to talk about this shit all the damn time. I don't think I could actually DO that, but I do think about it a lot.

I'm so, so sorry about your mom :( The liver is one of the places I've got it now too. I don't have anything real big yet, but it's showing up in a lot of places, which isn't good. I hope they've found hers early enough that she can have another nice, long remission.

And your friend's wife too! A hysterectomy for cancer (which is done differently than hysterectomies for other reasons) is one of the more hellish experiences you can have, I hope they've got her good and drugged up, and more importantly, that they were able to get it all.

*sigh* What a shit week. I'll be thinking of you and hoping everything goes well for your mom and your friend.

cincybearcat

Hippie...don't know what to say. I'll be thinking of you.

Stay strong.

who's_pearljam?

hippiemom wrote:

I'm sorry to see that I am not the only one having the worst week ever :(

I'm sooooo tempted to get a bunch of credit cards that I have no intention of paying off an just go spend a month at a beach someplace where nobody knows me and I don't have to talk about this shit all the damn time. I don't think I could actually DO that, but I do think about it a lot.

I'm so, so sorry about your mom :( The liver is one of the places I've got it now too. I don't have anything real big yet, but it's showing up in a lot of places, which isn't good. I hope they've found hers early enough that she can have another nice, long remission.


*sigh* What a shit week. I'll be thinking of you and hoping everything goes well for your mom and your friend.

:( I’m so sorry to hear this, Hippiemom.

I remember getting the results when I went from Stage 3 to Stage 4 melanoma. It was in my liver, too, as well as kidney and stomach.

Ok, this credit card thing! I was thinking of the same thing when I got those results! When they said I had very little chance of living past 3 to 6 months,,, I figured,,,, YEAH,,,,,,, get a bunch of Visa cards, head for the beach in Costa Rica and max those babies out!


Of course, if I had done that, then I would have been stuck with a lot of bills because , haha, I’m still here 5 years later!

I think one of the great things for me WAS taking a trip, though, because I know you’re getting tons of phone calls and questions, and that was a pain for me. I guess I know a lot of people, because it was relentless. It was great to get away and be myself and not have to explain my bad news over and over. That brought me down more than actually HAVING cancer,,, TALKING about cancer. Then all the people that called with herbs, magnets, whatever type cure that I should do, gave me books to read. They were all doing it to try to help, but it was tough to deal with for me.
I finally had my brother and sister field calls for me, so I didn’t have to explain what I had 25 times per day.


I am so so thinking of you and pulling for you, Laura. Look for the best treatment you can, and keep your immune system up as best you can, and kick this thing!

I'll walk a survivors' lap with you!

Haha, we could do that in Costa Rica!

norm

who's_pearljam? wrote:

I think one of the great things for me WAS taking a trip, though, because I know you’re getting tons of phone calls and questions, and that was a pain for me. I guess I know a lot of people, because it was relentless. It was great to get away and be myself and not have to explain my bad news over and over. That brought me down more than actually HAVING cancer,,, TALKING about cancer. Then all the people that called with herbs, magnets, whatever type cure that I should do, gave me books to read. They were all doing it to try to help, but it was tough to deal with for me.
I finally had my brother and sister field calls for me, so I didn’t have to explain what I had 25 times per day.

When my mom was originally diagnosed we were overwhelmed with the calls and so forth. But being the 21st Century practically everyone has email so weekly my dad would send out an email with that weeks news. It worked out great and everyone was informed. Now he has to start them again. :(

And I'm glad you're still here 5 years later. Fight the good fight!

decides2dream

who's_pearljam? wrote:

Ok, this credit card thing! I was thinking of the same thing when I got those results! When they said I had very little chance of living past 3 to 6 months,,, I figured,,,, YEAH,,,,,,, get a bunch of Visa cards, head for the beach in Costa Rica and max those babies out!


Of course, if I had done that, then I would have been stuck with a lot of bills because , haha, I’m still here 5 years later!




I am so so thinking of you and pulling for you, Laura. Look for the best treatment you can, and keep your immune system up as best you can, and kick this thing!

I'll walk a survivors' lap with you!

Haha, we could do that in Costa Rica!

you are ALWAYS an inspiration bob, and i hope you will be for laura now....b/c absolutely, you BOTH need to be here in 5 years, and beyond!


cutback, i am truly sorry to hear the news regarding your mom. :( sad to say, i don't think i know anyone who is untouched by cancer. i personally know many who lost the battle...but thankfully i know more who have survived...and thrived. i wish that for ALL.

Heineken Helen

hippiemom wrote:

My mom also got bad news about her diabetes complications. It would take forever to explain, so I won't, but suffice to say it's not good. I cringe now every time the phone rings, because either I have to give bad news to someone, or they're calling to give some to me. I'm sooooo tempted to get a bunch of credit cards that I have no intention of paying off an just go spend a month at a beach someplace where nobody knows me and I don't have to talk about this shit all the damn time. I don't think I could actually DO that, but I do think about it a lot.

come on over here Laura, we've beautiful beaches, the best nurses in the world, medical care that you won't have to sell your house for and me... to field your calls

Jeanie

Hi Laura,

Just wanted to send you more love and hugs today. And to let you know I've been thinking of you. Wishing and hoping. xo

PJ-Sin

Hippiemom, Mackenzie and I have been thinking so much about you. I wasn't joking when I said we'd love to come up and visit you. It would do us a world of good to get away. Cancer does suck and although I'm not going through it just watching my little girl is enough to bring me to my knees. Thank you for supporting us through all of this and I'm glad that we will get a chance to do the same.

IamMine

who's_pearljam? wrote:

:( I’m so sorry to hear this, Hippiemom.

I remember getting the results when I went from Stage 3 to Stage 4 melanoma. It was in my liver, too, as well as kidney and stomach.

Ok, this credit card thing! I was thinking of the same thing when I got those results! When they said I had very little chance of living past 3 to 6 months,,, I figured,,,, YEAH,,,,,,, get a bunch of Visa cards, head for the beach in Costa Rica and max those babies out!


Of course, if I had done that, then I would have been stuck with a lot of bills because , haha, I’m still here 5 years later!

I think one of the great things for me WAS taking a trip, though, because I know you’re getting tons of phone calls and questions, and that was a pain for me. I guess I know a lot of people, because it was relentless. It was great to get away and be myself and not have to explain my bad news over and over. That brought me down more than actually HAVING cancer,,, TALKING about cancer. Then all the people that called with herbs, magnets, whatever type cure that I should do, gave me books to read. They were all doing it to try to help, but it was tough to deal with for me.
I finally had my brother and sister field calls for me, so I didn’t have to explain what I had 25 times per day.


I am so so thinking of you and pulling for you, Laura. Look for the best treatment you can, and keep your immune system up as best you can, and kick this thing!

I'll walk a survivors' lap with you!

Haha, we could do that in Costa Rica!

I'm with dreamn on this - so glad you are kicking some fire with hope in here!

I didn't know what to say when Laura updated us on the latest results.

How could I?

Keep coming back here, Bob!

Not just for Laura, but for others here who are also grieving for their family members or friends.

I better get myself checked really soon...I've been putting off an important appointment I was supposed to go for at least two months...

Just that school is keeping me really busy and those stupid bills I have to keep up with, it's like ugh. I feel fine, so I'm not worried, you know?

Anyway, good or bad, Laura - come back and Bob will do the cheerleading!

That's something we all can laugh together!

Warm hugs your way....
Mel

PJaddicted

(((Laura)))

All the good vibes and prayers I can send are coming your way!!!

oxc

hippiemom

I haven't posted any updates in a long time, because I hate to be a Debbie Downer and all the news I've gotten for months has been bad. The first chemo I had after the cancer came back did nothing at all ... it spread more, what I had already got bigger, I felt worse all the time ... blah.

But today I finally got some small glimmer of hope. I switched to another chemo about two months ago, and yesterday I had an MRI on the hip area which is where the largest tumor is, and also the one that causes the most pain and prevents me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes at a time. It was the fastest growing one, and it hasn't grown at all in two months. Also, my CA-125 numbers (that's a test for cancer markers in your blood), which have been going steadily up since January, actually went DOWN for the first time.

So it's not huge news, but it's good ... looks like possibly this new chemo is at least slowing down the spread and buying me some time

gue_barium

That's the best news I've heard in ages. Yay!!!

norm

i can't tell you how good that is to hear....:D:D:D

FinsburyParkCarrots

hippiemom wrote:

I haven't posted any updates in a long time, because I hate to be a Debbie Downer and all the news I've gotten for months has been bad. The first chemo I had after the cancer came back did nothing at all ... it spread more, what I had already got bigger, I felt worse all the time ... blah.

But today I finally got some small glimmer of hope. I switched to another chemo about two months ago, and yesterday I had an MRI on the hip area which is where the largest tumor is, and also the one that causes the most pain and prevents me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes at a time. It was the fastest growing one, and it hasn't grown at all in two months. Also, my CA-125 numbers (that's a test for cancer markers in your blood), which have been going steadily up since January, actually went DOWN for the first time.

So it's not huge news, but it's good ... looks like possibly this new chemo is at least slowing down the spread and buying me some time

Love ya.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

hippiemom wrote:

I haven't posted any updates in a long time, because I hate to be a Debbie Downer and all the news I've gotten for months has been bad. The first chemo I had after the cancer came back did nothing at all ... it spread more, what I had already got bigger, I felt worse all the time ... blah.

But today I finally got some small glimmer of hope. I switched to another chemo about two months ago, and yesterday I had an MRI on the hip area which is where the largest tumor is, and also the one that causes the most pain and prevents me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes at a time. It was the fastest growing one, and it hasn't grown at all in two months. Also, my CA-125 numbers (that's a test for cancer markers in your blood), which have been going steadily up since January, actually went DOWN for the first time.

So it's not huge news, but it's good ... looks like possibly this new chemo is at least slowing down the spread and buying me some time

big wet sloppy smooch for you!!!!!!

from the IGNORANT FUCKING REPUBLICAN.........hehehehehehe


hi hippie.......

decides2dream

hippiemom wrote:

I haven't posted any updates in a long time, because I hate to be a Debbie Downer and all the news I've gotten for months has been bad. The first chemo I had after the cancer came back did nothing at all ... it spread more, what I had already got bigger, I felt worse all the time ... blah.

But today I finally got some small glimmer of hope. I switched to another chemo about two months ago, and yesterday I had an MRI on the hip area which is where the largest tumor is, and also the one that causes the most pain and prevents me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes at a time. It was the fastest growing one, and it hasn't grown at all in two months. Also, my CA-125 numbers (that's a test for cancer markers in your blood), which have been going steadily up since January, actually went DOWN for the first time.

So it's not huge news, but it's good ... looks like possibly this new chemo is at least slowing down the spread and buying me some time

YAY!!!
any little fuckin' thing that works, yay! yay! yay!
a *glimmer* still shines on...and shine on you crazy diamond.....:D

El_Kabong

hippiemom wrote:

I haven't posted any updates in a long time, because I hate to be a Debbie Downer and all the news I've gotten for months has been bad. The first chemo I had after the cancer came back did nothing at all ... it spread more, what I had already got bigger, I felt worse all the time ... blah.

But today I finally got some small glimmer of hope. I switched to another chemo about two months ago, and yesterday I had an MRI on the hip area which is where the largest tumor is, and also the one that causes the most pain and prevents me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes at a time. It was the fastest growing one, and it hasn't grown at all in two months. Also, my CA-125 numbers (that's a test for cancer markers in your blood), which have been going steadily up since January, actually went DOWN for the first time.

So it's not huge news, but it's good ... looks like possibly this new chemo is at least slowing down the spread and buying me some time

that's the best news/thing to happen all friday!

love ya

wolfbear

I know it's hard - but it's great to hear from you! Finally something positive. Always thinking of you and sending hugs and thoughts your way.

jeffbr

Great to hear Laura! It is very nice to get a positive update. But if it is theraputic to be a "Debbie Downer" once in awhile in this thread, I hope you don't hesitate. Plenty of people are pulling for you and sending positive thoughts your way.

Here's to continued improvement!!

Abookamongstthemany

{{{{{{Laura}}}}}}

Let's keep that good news pouring in!