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« on: June 07, 2011, 12:12:42 PM »
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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« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 12:23:39 PM »
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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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2011, 12:31:29 PM »
Oh Diane, you poor sweet thing.  Sending you so much love.

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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2011, 01:15:24 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2011, 01:22:08 PM »
Prayers for you.  :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2011, 01:23:44 PM »
Thinking of, and praying for you, Diane....

Very best of luck with your treatment....

Love....

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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2011, 05:07:30 PM »
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.

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« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2011, 05:28:19 PM »
 :grouphug; Oh man, this is so tough - sending you hugs and good thoughts!
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« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2011, 05:37:49 PM »
Best wishes and prayers Diane.
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« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2011, 05:38:39 PM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; Thinking of you!!
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
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Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
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« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2011, 05:50:30 PM »
Heartfelt best wishes.
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« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2011, 06:49:36 PM »
 :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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« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2011, 06:59:13 PM »
best wishes with it all :thumbup;
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« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2011, 07:13:50 PM »
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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« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2011, 07:57:35 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2011, 01:16:41 AM »
Dawn,

hugs and kisses.

I hope you can get through this. We are here for you if you need to talk.

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« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2011, 02:59:34 AM »

Best wishes and good luck

from Kristina.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #17 on: June 09, 2011, 12:52:53 AM »
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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« Reply #18 on: June 09, 2011, 05:21:11 AM »
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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« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2011, 06:01:04 AM »
Love you Diane...lifting you up in prayer!

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Born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
1995 - AV Fistula placed
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10 transplant years = spleenectomy, gall bladder removed, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration.
July 27, 2010 Started dialysis for the first time ever.
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September 2013 Liver Cancer tumor.
October 2013 Ablation of liver tumor.
Now scans every 3 months to watch for new tumors.
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« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2011, 12:09:31 PM »
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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« Reply #21 on: June 09, 2011, 03:38:14 PM »
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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« Reply #22 on: June 09, 2011, 03:43:00 PM »
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?????? 



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« Reply #23 on: June 09, 2011, 03:46:28 PM »
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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« Reply #24 on: June 09, 2011, 08:41:46 PM »
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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We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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