Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

mustangjeano · 01-19-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Novelafemme

HUGE Sigh of relief!!!!!!

Just got back from the oncologist and my partner's CA125 was THIRTEEN!!! WOHOO!!! He did a pelvic exam and found no swollen or enlarged tissue or nodes. He feels 99.99999% sure she is cancer free!!! WOHOO!! We were all jumping up and down and hugging and crying.

We are so blessed and I am so thankful to have this support group here.

I didn't sleep well last night in anticipation of today so I'm gonna rest my eyes.

Lots of love, Novela

EXCELLENT NEWS. Thank you for sharing it with us.

JustBeingMe · 01-20-2012, 02:40 AM

My uncle's Neuroblastoma brain cancer came back again. He was cancer free for 6 yrs until this last 6 month check up. He had surgery a few days ago, just got home from the hospital Tues. He's eating well, and walking around but his gait is not stable nor is the usage of his left hand and arm. His neurosurgeon was able to save his eyesight, otherwise he would have gone blind and would have NOT done the surgery. He is a very strong man and I love him with all my heart, but he is retired now because of this, otherwise he would still be working as a master carpenter. He's 70 now, and feels like he is worthless and I just try to remind him how much we all love him and that he has a 3 yr old great grand daughter that loves him soo much and that just being around to watch her blossom and grow is a blessing. I don't know what else to say to him. I feel lost when he says to me he feels useless and worthless and says he shouldn't have done the surgery that they should have just put him in the ground already. Breaks my heart to hear him speak like this. Anyone have any suggestions to help me when he is like this? I keep reminding him also that he is the only remaining cancer survivor his doctor has now for the past 6 yrs and how proud of him his doctors are of him. He does everything they tell him to do so he can get well and remain healthy. Thanks for listening to me babble on and on.

Heavenleahangel · 01-20-2012, 05:25 PM

It's Friday evening and sowly, but surely, the fear

and uncertainty of my starting chemo Monday morning is setting in. I have always fought for everything and anything in my life. Whether I fought *for* it or *against* it. Either way, whichever side I was on, I have been a warrior. Now, I am not sure whether I am fighting for it or against it.
The pain in my foot and ankle where the bones are affected is horrendous and there hasn't been anything that has totally eased the pain.
The lioness in me is rallying once more for the fight and will demonstrate my roar Monday morning when I show up at the cancer treatment center of Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Thank you all for the prayers and support everyone has shown so far. I will keep you posted....

clay · 01-20-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavenleahangel

It's Friday evening and sowly, but surely, the fear

and uncertainty of my starting chemo Monday morning is setting in. I have always fought for everything and anything in my life. Whether I fought *for* it or *against* it. Either way, whichever side I was on, I have been a warrior. Now, I am not sure whether I am fighting for it or against it.
The pain in my foot and ankle where the bones are affected is horrendous and there hasn't been anything that has totally eased the pain.
The lioness in me is rallying once more for the fight and will demonstrate my roar Monday morning when I show up at the cancer treatment center of Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Thank you all for the prayers and support everyone has shown so far. I will keep you posted....

Good luck, Heavenleahangel! Still in your corner...YOU can do it....do it for Jacob..do it for YOU! Let the lioness courage and strength raaawwwrrrrrrr...hugs my friend....Clay
Prayers and healing energy coming at you...mega loads!

Midnight · 01-20-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavenleahangel

It's Friday evening and sowly, but surely, the fear

and uncertainty of my starting chemo Monday morning is setting in. I have always fought for everything and anything in my life. Whether I fought *for* it or *against* it. Either way, whichever side I was on, I have been a warrior. Now, I am not sure whether I am fighting for it or against it.
The pain in my foot and ankle where the bones are affected is horrendous and there hasn't been anything that has totally eased the pain.
The lioness in me is rallying once more for the fight and will demonstrate my roar Monday morning when I show up at the cancer treatment center of Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Thank you all for the prayers and support everyone has shown so far. I will keep you posted....

Sending positivity and energy your way

mustangjeano · 01-20-2012, 10:31 PM

There will be a large group with you in spirit. Anxiety and fear are certainly to be expected. Try to do some slow deep breathing when you are feeling that way. Some people try to visualize the chemo as an ally in your defeat of the cancer.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Jean

SweetJane · 01-21-2012, 01:40 AM

Heavenleahangel,
Mustangjeano is right. We all will be with you on Monday. I'll put you on the Unity prayer list.
Sending out positive energy to you for your peace of mind and for healing.

SugarFemme · 01-21-2012, 01:50 AM

Heavenleahangel, you stare down that insidious cancer and you tell it with all the ferocity you can muster up that you are NOT going to let it beat you. You show it who is boss and that you are not going to allow it into your life.

And here is a prayer from me to you....
May the One who was a source of blessing for our ancestors, bring blessings of healing upon Heavenleah, a healing of body and a healing of spirit. May those in whose care they are entrusted be gifted with wisdom and skill, and those who surround them be gifted with love and trust, openness and support in their care. And may they be healed along with all those who are in need. Blessed are You, Source of healing. Amen.

01-20-2012, 02:40 AM	#2
JustBeingMe Senior Member How Do You Identify?: as ME Relationship Status: I don't need no stinking status. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere you're not..... Posts: 1,808 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,961 Thanked 1,690 Times in 694 Posts Rep Power: 12813869	My uncle's Neuroblastoma brain cancer came back again. He was cancer free for 6 yrs until this last 6 month check up. He had surgery a few days ago, just got home from the hospital Tues. He's eating well, and walking around but his gait is not stable nor is the usage of his left hand and arm. His neurosurgeon was able to save his eyesight, otherwise he would have gone blind and would have NOT done the surgery. He is a very strong man and I love him with all my heart, but he is retired now because of this, otherwise he would still be working as a master carpenter. He's 70 now, and feels like he is worthless and I just try to remind him how much we all love him and that he has a 3 yr old great grand daughter that loves him soo much and that just being around to watch her blossom and grow is a blessing. I don't know what else to say to him. I feel lost when he says to me he feels useless and worthless and says he shouldn't have done the surgery that they should have just put him in the ground already. Breaks my heart to hear him speak like this. Anyone have any suggestions to help me when he is like this? I keep reminding him also that he is the only remaining cancer survivor his doctor has now for the past 6 yrs and how proud of him his doctors are of him. He does everything they tell him to do so he can get well and remain healthy. Thanks for listening to me babble on and on. __________________ Nothing more, Nothing less, I'm Just Being Me

01-20-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
Heavenleahangel Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Femme; Earth bound Angel and Babygirl; Preferred Pronoun?: She, Angel, as long as it's respectful Relationship Status: Waiting for the One who can complete me Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albany, NY~but originally from Georgia Posts: 562 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 2,069 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 18675554	It's Friday evening and sowly, but surely, the fear and uncertainty of my starting chemo Monday morning is setting in. I have always fought for everything and anything in my life. Whether I fought for it or against it. Either way, whichever side I was on, I have been a warrior. Now, I am not sure whether I am fighting for it or against it. The pain in my foot and ankle where the bones are affected is horrendous and there hasn't been anything that has totally eased the pain. The lioness in me is rallying once more for the fight and will demonstrate my roar Monday morning when I show up at the cancer treatment center of Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Thank you all for the prayers and support everyone has shown so far. I will keep you posted.... __________________ Sweet Georgia Peach

01-20-2012, 10:31 PM	#6
mustangjeano Member How Do You Identify?: old school stonebutch, Queer TG butch, ranch hand Preferred Pronoun?: he Relationship Status: single, not looking Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Northern Ca. Posts: 1,088 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,459 Thanked 1,030 Times in 361 Posts Rep Power: 15314316	There will be a large group with you in spirit. Anxiety and fear are certainly to be expected. Try to do some slow deep breathing when you are feeling that way. Some people try to visualize the chemo as an ally in your defeat of the cancer. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Jean __________________ "Your outlook affects your outcome". John Paul Warren

01-21-2012, 01:40 AM	#7
SweetJane Member How Do You Identify?: stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: always solo Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 368 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 380 Thanked 815 Times in 198 Posts Rep Power: 4309957	Heavenleahangel, Mustangjeano is right. We all will be with you on Monday. I'll put you on the Unity prayer list. Sending out positive energy to you for your peace of mind and for healing.

01-21-2012, 01:50 AM	#8
SugarFemme Member How Do You Identify?: Fierce Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Singular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,029 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,460 Times in 854 Posts Rep Power*: 21474851	Heavenleahangel, you stare down that insidious cancer and you tell it with all the ferocity you can muster up that you are NOT going to let it beat you. You show it who is boss and that you are not going to allow it into your life. And here is a prayer from me to you.... May the One who was a source of blessing for our ancestors, bring blessings of healing upon Heavenleah, a healing of body and a healing of spirit. May those in whose care they are entrusted be gifted with wisdom and skill, and those who surround them be gifted with love and trust, openness and support in their care. And may they be healed along with all those who are in need. Blessed are You, Source of healing. Amen.