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Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: WishIKnew on June 07, 2011, 12:12:42 PM
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My nephrologist called with the news just an hour ago. Haven't even told my husband yet. Ductal Cancer, I have an appointment with the surgeon Thursday afternoon. I've been told it's the best kind to get, not in the lumph nodes, very manageable..... Just reeling. Can't believe this on top of everything else...... Please carry me IHD family!
Diane :flower;
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PRAYERS for you lady. Many prayers... For health, healing, and comfort... and peace with it all.. Makes me want to break down in tears but you/ us must have faith and carry you in our hearts and prayers... Blessings to you.
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Oh Diane, you poor sweet thing. Sending you so much love.
*huggles*
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:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Prayers for you. :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Thinking of, and praying for you, Diane....
Very best of luck with your treatment....
Love....
Darth...
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Oh, Diane......
:'(
But I'm glad that this is manageable and not the aggressive kind. :cuddle;
We have to look for hope and relief in the small favors that come our way.
Thinking of you.
Aleta
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:grouphug; Oh man, this is so tough - sending you hugs and good thoughts!
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Best wishes and prayers Diane.
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:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; Thinking of you!!
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Heartfelt best wishes.
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:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
Where ever you are, see if you have a local Gilda's Club. I volunteer at my local chapter, and they have amazing support options for anyone affected by cancer - the patient, family, friends, anyone.
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best wishes with it all :thumbup;
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I had not heard of this type until a couple of months ago. Doctors thought my daughter had this. She is very fortunate; the results were negative. She is 28, not married, no babies yet and she was scared. The doctors explained that this was the good kind to have (if there is a good one!) and treatable. I hope they are being encouraging with you, too. I know you are scared. Having kidney failure should be enough for one person. I keep a list on my refrigerator of people I am worried, concerned about and pray for. I'll be adding your name tonight. :cuddle;
Keep us updated.
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:grouphug; :bestwishes;
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Dawn,
hugs and kisses.
I hope you can get through this. We are here for you if you need to talk.
:grouphug;
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Best wishes and good luck
from Kristina. :grouphug;
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My heart goes out to you!!!
Lots and lots of healing :pray; :pray; :pray; :grouphug; sent your way!!!
take care!! :grouphug;
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Diane, hope you are coping with all of this. You are one very strong lady with every thing that is being thrown at you. We are all here for you. Sending you lots of love.
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Love you Diane...lifting you up in prayer!
xo,
R
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Oh, Diane, as if you don't have enough going on!
I am glad it is a treatable form, though. Small mercies. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. :cuddle;
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Lots of prayers for you. I can totally empathize, since I had breast cancer 16 years ago, and it was the same kind. I have survived and so will you! :cuddle;
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Met with the surgeon today, he wants an MRI to determine if they have found it all. Now there's a thought that never crossed my mind. What if there is more to find??????
Diane
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My understanding is that ductal is very treatable.
There is speculation, based on autopsies of women who died from other causes, that some women carry ductal cancer for years or decades without ever having a problem from it.
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Thought about ya lots today Diane. I just hope you get it all done soon so you dont have to worry. Saying :pray;
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I'm sure you are in shock and you must think so much of IHD that you came here first. I don't know what I'd do. I'd probably cry right off the bat. Mostly likely even though just by getting the diagnoses alone, you wil go through the grieving phases and that is normal and expected. Let them happen ..... So I'm getting ready to put my jammies on and hit the sack. Once I lay down I will say my prayers as I always do after I shut Jay Leno off. The room then is quiet and dark where I can concentrate. I will be talking to God about you. I have to assume you need strength and courage at this point. Also direction because you must feel like everything has just changed direction. One day at a time. One hour if need be... Carolyn
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Met with the surgeon today, he wants an MRI to determine if they have found it all. Now there's a thought that never crossed my mind. What if there is more to find??????
Diane
:cuddle; :cuddle; I hope you get clear results and a treatment plan so you can move forward. {{{HUG}}}
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Diane. How are you doing, good I hope. There are a lot of us on here batting for you.
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Well, the MRI is scheduled for Thursday morning. Then we'll know exactly what we're dealing with. Hope surgery will be next week. I want to put this behind me!
I so appreciate your support! I went to my son's academic awards ceremony today and it was so bitter sweet. I'm thrilled and proud of him! I'm terrified that this may have been the last of these kind of ceremonies I will be alive to attend. How morbid is that!? These are the things I can't say anywhere but here....
One day at a time...I know... but truth be told, I feel like I'm dieing......
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Diane, I can't tell you how important it is to think positive thoughts. Your brain really does tell your body how to handle things and if your brain is saying that you are going to die, well, :embarassed:
So, get ready to fight! >:(
Show your body who's boss! >:D
Envision going to your son's award ceremony NEXT year....envision him getting married....and being there to see it!
Envision holding a grandchild. Or simply, see yourself feeling vibrant and healthy!
Studies have shown that these things really do help us combat the physical travails that beset us!
:grouphug;
Aleta
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:grouphug; :grouphug; :pray;
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Thinking of you!!! :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Best wishes on your surgery and recovery.
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Thinking of you*****
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Thinking of you. :grouphug;
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How is it going? I have been thinking of you. As Willowtreewren said, positive thoughts are very important! Always remember that your IHD family is with you all the way. :grouphug; Please keep us updated.
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wow im so sorry to hear that. :o my heart goes out to you
Lisa
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:cuddle;
Life just isn't fair, but at least it is life.
All the best to you. Please keep us updated, OK?
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Still waiting for the results of the MRI. Thought I'd hear today but my calls went unreturned..... maybe tomorrow.
Thanks for you continued support and concern!!!!!
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Waiting is so hard. :thumbdown;
I'm thinking of you! :grouphug;
Aleta
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:pray; :pray; Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Something I do is write out my worst fears, fold it up and put it away. In 6 months, look at it again and see how far you have come. We are here to support and encourage you. And worry with you and also celebrate when the good news comes! It will come. Lots of good thoughts :2thumbsup; Please let us know the results when you know. :cuddle;