Breast Cancer Journey
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Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, barbara, a great job writing this tongue in cheek but serious update on your cancer treatment and the ongoing struggle to recover from treatment. my father is in chemo now for bladder tumors, this is the third time they've come back. please keep him in your prayers.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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this is very well written, barbara, a great job writing this tongue in cheek but serious update on your cancer treatment and the ongoing struggle to recover from treatment. my father is in chemo now for bladder tumors, this is the third time they've come back. please keep him in your prayers.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Yes, not only is your husband in my prayers, but so are you. I know how hard this is on the family. My graduated from HS this spring and is going to a local college. I couldn't figure it out because he should be going to UT or A&M. His best friend's mother filled me in. Steven didn't want to leave home until he was sure I was ok. In the fall when he was applying to colleges I was still having surgeries and doing Chemo.
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thank you for your review, barbara and i am so glad you have a son who adores you so, it is my father instead of my husband, but my husband needs your prayers also. he has become a hermit, not wanting to go anywhere since he took care of his mother the last two years. i finally had a healing talk with my mother two days ago where i talked through some hurt feelings i've had. my sister hurt me two months ago and i've been struggling with depression over it for a while now.
Comment from Janie King
Somewhere I had missed you were battling cancer. I know there'sa couple more struggling with cancer and ms.. I've worked in the medical field for 40 years and there's no definites, it's maddening. It boils down to that we are dependent on God and His mercy. I will be praying for you. God bless.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Somewhere I had missed you were battling cancer. I know there'sa couple more struggling with cancer and ms.. I've worked in the medical field for 40 years and there's no definites, it's maddening. It boils down to that we are dependent on God and His mercy. I will be praying for you. God bless.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your prayers. I have posted ongoing battles with this. They are in my portfolio. I even attempted a few poems.
Comment from Carolyn 12
Hi, I bet you felt like slugging your doctors..They don't know how to give a straight answer for fear of being held to it..You certainly have been through a lot and now it is a wait and see scenario..But, you know what-with each day just giving God the thanks for the new day is a blessing in itself..I am glad you are past the chemo and radiation those are horrible treatments to go through..My sister had hopes that her hair would come back curly like a friend of ours. But no, it is as straight as ever..She said if she could have gotten curly hair then no more perms and the treatment would be worth it..She is in remission living with a small tumor still lodged in her meningies..Each day is precious..Thank you for sharing..God Bless..
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Hi, I bet you felt like slugging your doctors..They don't know how to give a straight answer for fear of being held to it..You certainly have been through a lot and now it is a wait and see scenario..But, you know what-with each day just giving God the thanks for the new day is a blessing in itself..I am glad you are past the chemo and radiation those are horrible treatments to go through..My sister had hopes that her hair would come back curly like a friend of ours. But no, it is as straight as ever..She said if she could have gotten curly hair then no more perms and the treatment would be worth it..She is in remission living with a small tumor still lodged in her meningies..Each day is precious..Thank you for sharing..God Bless..
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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I had curly hair and hoped it would come back straight. Nope so far it's curly. I just don't remember it being so gray. Thank you for your kindness.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hi Barb,
Sounds like you have been through living hell with all the long drawn out treatments for Cancer.
The thing that impressed so much is when you said--
I'm positive with God's help I can manage that. During the times I fall short, he will be there to lift me up and wrap his comforting arms around me.
Gert
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Hi Barb,
Sounds like you have been through living hell with all the long drawn out treatments for Cancer.
The thing that impressed so much is when you said--
I'm positive with God's help I can manage that. During the times I fall short, he will be there to lift me up and wrap his comforting arms around me.
Gert
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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I owe so much to God. He has been with me through this whole mess and I have felt his comfort, even during the lowest points. Thank you for your kindness.
Comment from bob cullen
I can't see what your problem is. Just follow the doc's instruction and exercise 150 hours per week. That leaves 18 hours for sleep.
Seriously your journey through this horror has been an inspiration to many. Every minute of discomfort will, I hope, bring the reward you hope.
Doctors are a funny breed who tend to fear litigation. My doctor tells me he can't predict optimistic outcomes for fear of a call from a patient's family lawyer in the event of a wrong prediction.
I hope your recovery continues as I love reading your writing. You truly are one of the better writers on this site.
I'll talk to my Friend upstairs. I feel certain your faith and self belief will be rewarded.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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I can't see what your problem is. Just follow the doc's instruction and exercise 150 hours per week. That leaves 18 hours for sleep.
Seriously your journey through this horror has been an inspiration to many. Every minute of discomfort will, I hope, bring the reward you hope.
Doctors are a funny breed who tend to fear litigation. My doctor tells me he can't predict optimistic outcomes for fear of a call from a patient's family lawyer in the event of a wrong prediction.
I hope your recovery continues as I love reading your writing. You truly are one of the better writers on this site.
I'll talk to my Friend upstairs. I feel certain your faith and self belief will be rewarded.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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I wish my OB would have kept his mouth shut, each time he said my babies would be girls. I had all boys. (LOL) I finally told him not to mess with mother's intution. Thank you for your kindness.
Comment from N.K. Wagner
Barbara, My very best wishes for a full recovery. Once upon a time, if you were cancer-free for five years, any new cancer was considered new, rather than a reappearance of the old disease. I think it's cowardly of a doctor to hedge like that. It's cruelty for the sake of being scientifically "accurate". It's semantics; game-playing. Rather, think of yourself as someone who has been proven to be susceptable to a disease and so must be watchful of a recurrance, but right now no active disease is visable to currently available tests. God Bless. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Barbara, My very best wishes for a full recovery. Once upon a time, if you were cancer-free for five years, any new cancer was considered new, rather than a reappearance of the old disease. I think it's cowardly of a doctor to hedge like that. It's cruelty for the sake of being scientifically "accurate". It's semantics; game-playing. Rather, think of yourself as someone who has been proven to be susceptable to a disease and so must be watchful of a recurrance, but right now no active disease is visable to currently available tests. God Bless. :) Nancy
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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After 5 years, I am classified as a survivor, but not cured. Go figure.
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After 5 years, I am classified as a survivor, but not cured. Go figure. Thank you for your kindness.
Comment from Bayberry
I'm so glad I read this and learned of your situation. It's wonderful that you can write so well and share what's happening. This benefits both you and the readers. My prayers are with you. XXOO Josie
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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I'm so glad I read this and learned of your situation. It's wonderful that you can write so well and share what's happening. This benefits both you and the readers. My prayers are with you. XXOO Josie
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your prayers and support.
Comment from Belinda
Hi, Barbara, thanks for this update. I've been waiting for it, thinking no news is good news ... :) I think the doctors were actually delivering good news, only they were playing safe. Keep on with your medication and exercises. I like your positive outlook (and the clarity of this update).
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Hi, Barbara, thanks for this update. I've been waiting for it, thinking no news is good news ... :) I think the doctors were actually delivering good news, only they were playing safe. Keep on with your medication and exercises. I like your positive outlook (and the clarity of this update).
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your kindness and support.
Comment from Dave M
Barbara,
Did the doctor say "Hmmmm..."? That actually happened to me, once, although it was about a retinal detachment, not cancer.
My wife and I keep you in our thoughts. In fact, her best friend in town had colon cancer twenty years ago and is doing just fine. She's a bit older than eighty.
I thoroughly enjoyed this exceptional post and would've given it a six-star review if the site would have let me.
Dave
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Barbara,
Did the doctor say "Hmmmm..."? That actually happened to me, once, although it was about a retinal detachment, not cancer.
My wife and I keep you in our thoughts. In fact, her best friend in town had colon cancer twenty years ago and is doing just fine. She's a bit older than eighty.
I thoroughly enjoyed this exceptional post and would've given it a six-star review if the site would have let me.
Dave
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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The virtual six is perfect. Just hearing from you is worth posting. Once again you have a virtual hug coming your way.
Comment from WilliamDeen
I'm positive with God's help I can manage that. During the times I fall short, he will be there to lift me up and wrap his comforting arms around me.
What a great attitude to have!!! Thanks for sharing with us, Pamela
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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I'm positive with God's help I can manage that. During the times I fall short, he will be there to lift me up and wrap his comforting arms around me.
What a great attitude to have!!! Thanks for sharing with us, Pamela
Comment Written 26-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your kindness.
