So, I got up the nerve to post in here mainly due to Dapper Butch's post in the Zombie thread, encouraging others to post... my story is relatively new.
End of February/beginning of March is when I had radiation...I won't go too far into detail as I have been so very private about everything so far and just need an outlet I think...*I digress...* I have been dealing with cervical issues since my daughter (now 6) was 2...
I'm very reluctant to go into great detail... (can you tell?) and this year has been a year of big things for me... mostly hard...but... I will say this... my last biopsy since radiation is negative... that's a good thing... :bow: now to stay in the clear for 5 years... then I will be considered cancer free...!!
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I'm so glad you decided to join us. I understand you wanting to not share. I actually didn't tell a single friend about it until after the surgery. Just my mom and girlfriend.

Share when you are ready, or if you need to. Congrats on your last biopsy being fine.

{{ Tommi }}

Congratulations on your wedding !!

Sounds like you are very blessed to have her love and care, *smiles*

I hope you continue to heal, stay well and enjoy every moment with the people you love and who you love you.

Daisy :bouquet:

I too am glad you decided to post.

Don`t feel any need to go into detail about your cancer, nobody needs to know every detail. Its just nice to know you can drop by here on good and bad days and touch base with others who understand how it feels and how it ripples out and effects so many areas of your life, often in surprising ways.

I`m am so glad to hear you have had some good news too !!

Daisy :bouquet:

Well said clay
We experience cancer in oh so many ways, from that first diagnosis to support of caregivers, those anniversary reminders, and moving on.

so girlin2une, join in reading our words, the cyber-hugs , the understanding that goes without saying any words..., So, for now..maybe some toast and Just a hug, and some tea. :tea:

thank you everyone.
steph
:bunchflowers:

Has anyone here had to deal with bone marrow cancer either yourself or someone you know? ,What can you share with me? Moms 82 and a few weeks before had congestive heart failure

Hello Luv,

I`m so sorry to hear of your Mom. Personally no, I am in remission from blood cancer and dont know anyone who has battled bone marrow cancer.

Keep dropping by here though....someone may do. The people here are very kind and encouraging I have found so it will be a good resource for comfort and support and hopefully more information.

Sending you and your Mom love and strength.

Daisy :bouquet:

Hello Luv,

The thing with cancer, it affects folks in different ways. One really great resource is the Oncology office of her doctor. Usually have a family liaison to help you and give you advice, diets, cautions, etc.

With the CHF and new Medications in her life, all things considered, being well nourished, hydrated and warm is a plus. If chemo/radiation is proposed ask them the best and worse outcomes for Mom.

If biopsy confirmed, histology of cells identified, MRI results, Cancer lab work is all done , get the Primary Doc and Oncologist talking to each other. American Cancer Society has free guides and booklets on line that you can order.

Fatigue, pain, loss of appetite, inability to get up and down easily, extreme caution on traveling, stairs, etc. , as bones fractures aren't something to add on top of it.

Give her fresh flowers to look at.
and a soft fuzzy teddy bear to hold tight against her achy parts when no one I'd there to hug her.

Much love and positive protective bubbles to you and Mom. :rrose:

UPDATE
 

Hey, guys, I had a colonoscopy today, and I am in the clear! :thumbsup:

Only one 3mm polyp, so the next one is in one year!

Thats WONDERFUL NEWS !!!!!!!!!!!

So So pleased for you !!

*big smiles* Daisy

Hello all, hope everyone is doing well and enjoying happy healthy days.

I went for my 4th antibody therapy treatment today, 4th of 12 every 2 months for 2 years, then I`m on my own ! :|

Its usually given by drip which takes 4 hours to go through but its changed now to a 5 minute injection !! :) Problem was I had to wait for the drug to arrive at daycare and it also took 40mins and several goes to get a canula in me as and I quote...`my veins are crap, theres just nothing there, they are so fine, they like to hide, oh its blown again and they dont even have any bounce !`....after heat packs, hot water hand washing and a few good slaps we got there ! If only I could have the pre meds, in tablet form I would be in and out.

Anyhow I`m not whining, just sharing. I still think I am privileged to live in a country where care is available, its not for some, and I can go home at the end of it, always a plus !

I would say this though, I`m always a little melancholy to go there, it takes me back to my `ill place` which I manage to keep on the sidelines of my life on the whole. And also brings thoughts of others whom I have sat alongside having treatment and who are no longer with us. Which in turn makes me value every day more.

Anyway, chin up buttercup !

Love to you all, Daisy :bouquet:

Melancholy Ville, just beyond...
 

Just checkin in. Reading everyone's posts. A valuable reminder, we are still here, and some, like Daisy Chain still doing the active battles.

That "place" we sometimes see but can't find on a map, can visit, but never want to stay. We can't take anyone with us, without road signs, posted limits, or directions.

Knowing that I am here, and find myself not visiting that place so often, and knowing every single day and every single person and smile is most important.

My Minds Book of Good Memories helps to keep me on the right road, and my plans for the future point to a map on my wall. Sierra Club world map is posted on my kitchen wall, with post it notes of today and tomorrow things to do, places to go. Next week Cleveland, November Galapagos.

Around me are happy pictures, we celebrated my first real tattoo at Benihana's (after my pelvic radiation dot tattoo's, I got Kanji Master script, on my arm, and in my signature below), Our 2nd year anniversary, which was almost two years to the day, after my re-diagnosis, and our Honeymoon Photo in May, also at Benihana's. That is our Friday night dinner place, we celebrate something on those nights, it is my way of marking the road behind, and knowing, that ahead there are Friday nights I will be celebrating my life. In the last two years we have celebrated life, Pictures of two beautiful couples that were married, and in whose wedding we were proud to be part of.

Roses and plumeria blooming all around the house, all year long, to remind me of the natural beauty and smells of this wonderful planet.

All this helps keep me in the place I want to be. Looking out the window, I see the need to refill the hummingbird feeder, so my cat can chatter through the glass, and the little birds can twitter about happy to have a drink in shade, in this horrible hundred degree heat.

I have places to go and things to do. I even forgot about, missed the 6 month follow-up oncologists appointment, now post-poned till mid Oct. and I didn't panic. Maybe because I was dealing with a broken foot, a trip to see the Steelers and my sister I hadn't seen in 25+ years. Taking the wife to meet my estranged family. What a hoot that was, and they welcomed her with open arms.

Since that "place" took me by such surprise, that May of 2004, I am happy to visit BFP and know we are still here, can keep coming back, and understand , those moments, those nights and days, and the life of those interrupted.:bunchflowers:.

Love ,
Tommi (f)

Long time...
 

Update
 

:Thursday is my "time of the year"....

NO :sushi::wine: nor
:chocolate:

All shall be well.......hugs to everyone!

CONGRATS!

Are you sure it isn't 5 years? How did I hit 5 years and you hit 4? I thought we were at the same time? Hey, I should have made a post about 5 years! Heh. It was 8/2015.

I was probably still in the chemo fog when you first got diagnosed!

Well, while I was gone from here for about 1.5 years I spent about 9 months of that navigating breast cancer. Went through diagnosis, bilateral mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. I finished treatment on December 18th. I start hormone blockers sometime in the next week and should be on that for 10 years. Cheers, trail blazers. Health and healing to us all!

Hi, easygoingfemme. I'm sorry to hear that this dreaded disease struck you. Breast cancer treatment is a long road. I am glad you came to this thread and hope that you stick around. Keep us updated.

I wish all of you healing and good outcomes and better health now and in the years to come.

Thanks, everyone. Hopes for you all to have a healthy cancer free path ahead as well! I'm grateful I went into this in otherwise very good health, and very grateful to be on the other side of the chemo/surgery part. This year challenged me in so many ways. Now forming "the new normal" and putting one foot in front of the other.

What an amazing and positive attitude you have! :rrose:

Cleaning for a reason
 

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Glad you posted that Genesis, I saw it on my facebook page this afternoon and thought about posting it here as well. It's legit.

long time no post kids
 

I logged in to say thank you all for the support. The cancer has gone from bones to lungs. I am no longer doing any treatment. I just wanted to tell you that you were the best support when this journey began. lots of love and hugs XOXOXOXOXOXO

Oh, geezus. I'm so sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. (f) Thank you for coming in.

Sending positive energy and light your way~~~I will be thinking of you.

Congrats Clay! Happy to hear it.

I also got great results this week from blood work markers and ultrasound.

Doctor said I can be considered cured from my thyroid cancer and just need annual blood work for the markers now.

This thread gets both the very sad and very happy news. Sometimes I feel guilty when others are not as fortunate.

Cancer is a fucker. It knows not who or what we are when it attacks us and does not care.

Prayers and healing good thoughts to those that are still fighting the battle.

Comfort and peace to anyone that is not able to fight anymore.

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