Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

Tommi · 11-23-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Just a pre-holiday update....

Just got off the phone with my mother. She cheerfully tells me that the mass is gone, but that she forgot to pick up the written report.

She also tells me that they have taken her down to 12 hours in 24 on the TPN, in part to stimulate her appetite.

Her weight is up to 118.

Her next appointment is December 8 with the urologist (about that kidney that was acting up)...and she has chemo before that....but now I can book her flight for anything December 10 or after.

I should feel better about all of this, except that she sounds like she's lying.

I could call her doctor and ask for the truth...but I'm honestly just past it.

All of our old crap is coming back up...and I'm in for a 3 or 4 month flashback of my youth.

Someone please have bail money ready.

Okay . Threeeeee deeeeeep cleansing breaths. The good and the bad, the yin and the yang, and the mother that is untrustworthy .Hmmm maybe some more deep breaths...and some chocloate, maybe?

Countyfem · 11-29-2011, 09:44 AM

Morning all! Clay is at the hospital for her second scoping, please send warm thoughts and good vibes her way!

(((((((((Clay))))))))))))))

clay · 11-29-2011, 03:50 PM

(((((((((((((((((((((((((County))))))))))))))))))) )))
Thanks for the hugs...smiles...and the update here!

POST ENDOSCOPY: I am home, resting...the Doc found a smaller nodule somewhere by the original malignancy....I don't remember if he told me if he biopsied it or not...he did put metal clip in it and mark it with the blue tat dye. It will be removed when the malignancy is removed! along with my hystero.
County is my miracle..she will be here next week for my surgery and will stay with me awhile post op...she is amazing!!!! I am forever indebted to her!!! My bestest buddy!!
SIDENOTE: I would really prefer any future TATTOOS to be externally... but hey where else can one get their colon tatted like this....lol

Novelafemme · 11-29-2011, 08:40 PM

{{{{Clay}}}}} I agree on the internal tats!!

I called my doctor yesterday to get the results from my colonoscopy and the receptionist asked that I come in tomorrow so she can go over the results with me in person. <gulp> Actually, I am not worried a bit. Everything they have found thus far has been caught at such an early stage that the prognosis has been really super positive. I am very thankful for modern medicine and technology and my wonderful support system that includes you lovely people. <3

clay · 11-29-2011, 08:59 PM

(((((((((CATALINA))))))))))...that is superb attitude to have!!! No matter what..it IS caught early...just stay focused on that!!! A great prognosis is in store for you...AND a healthy outlook is 90% of one's recovery success!
I couldn't agree more with you on the awesome love & support we have here! I heart the peeps here!! ALL of them..and their kind words, generosity towards me, and love has helped me to FIGHT harder!! We are all in this together!!!
So did you get one of those lovely blue tats, too...lol...at least they are exclusive...lol
Big hugs...I will be with you in spirit tomorrow...good luck Ms. Catalina Rose...Clay

Novelafemme · 11-29-2011, 09:45 PM

i don't remember her saying anything about a tat, clay. she just said that they removed several polyps. BUT...if i am ever to get another tat i would prefer it to be on the *outside* of my body.

my gut feeling is that they are going to do a bowel resection on me as well, but that the procedure will get all the bad stuff and I can move forward with a clean bill of health. my boss keeps assuring me that early stage colon cancer is much like thyroid cancer in that it is extremely treatable with a very positive outcome 98% of the time.

clay · 11-29-2011, 11:38 PM

CatalinaRose:
Yes, early detection gives us an excellent prognosis.....and you will do awesome...as will I. It IS scary to get a diagnosis of the "c" and someone who has heard it firsthand understands that......but pick yourself an awesome, positive team, have faith in your docs, and believe!!! Find where your happy space is..and let no one intrude there. Mine is a dolphin cove...where I am one with them...as I have an affinity for dolphins....I kindly ask "naysayers" to please keep their opinions to themselves...and I don't read online stuff.....I don't "overload" my circuits with alternative treatments, etc...I listen to and believe in what my docs say..I have faith in medicine...and I have some incredibly amazing supporters here and IRL....find your space....go there often..and let no one come in that space..it helps me a lot...hugs.......Clay

11-29-2011, 09:44 AM	#2
Countyfem Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 244 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 469 Thanked 932 Times in 211 Posts Rep Power: 9455033	Clay update Morning all! Clay is at the hospital for her second scoping, please send warm thoughts and good vibes her way! (((((((((Clay))))))))))))))

11-29-2011, 03:50 PM	#3
clay Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch (Silver Fox) Dom Daddi Preferred Pronoun?: 50 Shades of Clay Darker & Deeper Relationship Status: married to my forever Join Date: May 2011 Location: salt air & sandy beaches Posts: 13,136 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 97,020 Thanked 31,661 Times in 7,748 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	UPDATE (((((((((((((((((((((((((County))))))))))))))))))) ))) Thanks for the hugs...smiles...and the update here! POST ENDOSCOPY: I am home, resting...the Doc found a smaller nodule somewhere by the original malignancy....I don't remember if he told me if he biopsied it or not...he did put metal clip in it and mark it with the blue tat dye. It will be removed when the malignancy is removed! along with my hystero. County is my miracle..she will be here next week for my surgery and will stay with me awhile post op...she is amazing!!!! I am forever indebted to her!!! My bestest buddy!! SIDENOTE: I would really prefer any future TATTOOS to be externally... but hey where else can one get their colon tatted like this....lol __________________ To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. ~Robert Brault

11-29-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
clay Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch (Silver Fox) Dom Daddi Preferred Pronoun?: 50 Shades of Clay Darker & Deeper Relationship Status: married to my forever Join Date: May 2011 Location: salt air & sandy beaches Posts: 13,136 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 97,020 Thanked 31,661 Times in 7,748 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	(((((((((CATALINA))))))))))...that is superb attitude to have!!! No matter what..it IS caught early...just stay focused on that!!! A great prognosis is in store for you...AND a healthy outlook is 90% of one's recovery success! I couldn't agree more with you on the awesome love & support we have here! I heart the peeps here!! ALL of them..and their kind words, generosity towards me, and love has helped me to FIGHT harder!! We are all in this together!!! So did you get one of those lovely blue tats, too...lol...at least they are exclusive...lol Big hugs...I will be with you in spirit tomorrow...good luck Ms. Catalina Rose...Clay __________________ To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. ~Robert Brault

11-29-2011, 11:38 PM	#7
clay Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch (Silver Fox) Dom Daddi Preferred Pronoun?: 50 Shades of Clay Darker & Deeper Relationship Status: married to my forever Join Date: May 2011 Location: salt air & sandy beaches Posts: 13,136 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 97,020 Thanked 31,661 Times in 7,748 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	CatalinaRose: Yes, early detection gives us an excellent prognosis.....and you will do awesome...as will I. It IS scary to get a diagnosis of the "c" and someone who has heard it firsthand understands that......but pick yourself an awesome, positive team, have faith in your docs, and believe!!! Find where your happy space is..and let no one intrude there. Mine is a dolphin cove...where I am one with them...as I have an affinity for dolphins....I kindly ask "naysayers" to please keep their opinions to themselves...and I don't read online stuff.....I don't "overload" my circuits with alternative treatments, etc...I listen to and believe in what my docs say..I have faith in medicine...and I have some incredibly amazing supporters here and IRL....find your space....go there often..and let no one come in that space..it helps me a lot...hugs.......Clay __________________ To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. ~Robert Brault

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11-29-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	{{{{Clay}}}}} I agree on the internal tats!! I called my doctor yesterday to get the results from my colonoscopy and the receptionist asked that I come in tomorrow so she can go over the results with me in person. <gulp> Actually, I am not worried a bit. Everything they have found thus far has been caught at such an early stage that the prognosis has been really super positive. I am very thankful for modern medicine and technology and my wonderful support system that includes you lovely people. <3

11-29-2011, 09:45 PM	#6
Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	i don't remember her saying anything about a tat, clay. she just said that they removed several polyps. BUT...if i am ever to get another tat i would prefer it to be on the outside of my body. my gut feeling is that they are going to do a bowel resection on me as well, but that the procedure will get all the bad stuff and I can move forward with a clean bill of health. my boss keeps assuring me that early stage colon cancer is much like thyroid cancer in that it is extremely treatable with a very positive outcome 98% of the time.