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  1. Steve, you have definetly come to the right place to vent and learn and be encouraged. I was also recently diagnosed stage IV and on the same chemo that you are, except mine is weekly. Your friends will be a great help to you, it seems. Keep coming here and there is a chatroom on Wednesday evenings here that is wonderful and you can get to know the people a little better. I check in here everyday and find something inspiring or informative each and everytime. You sound as if you are in good spirits...keep that going, stay active as you can, walk, read and don't let any negatives get hold of you. There are so many wonderful success stories...stay focused on that. Cherry45
  2. Welcome Ronna, albeit I wish for a different reason. You seem to have a wonderful, positive attitude and that's just what the doctor ordered. I know exactly how you feel about your friends reactions. I had one friend that ended up needing consoling over my condition more than I did!! And you know what? That was fine..it helped me by knowing that she cared so much and that I was helping someone! Your boyfriend and wonderful children will help you get thru this. Stay positive and please keep coming here. It is a relief to hear all of the encouraging stories and informative words of people that really can relate to what we are going thru. I feel much like you did..that it was a wake up call to really know what is important in life. Stay in touch and you are in my prayers. Cherry45
  3. Hi Becky. I too, am sorry that you had to come here because of lung cancer but you came to the right place. The words you will read here are so encouraging. Your daughter is going to be your guide thru this and you keep that positive attitude that you seem to have. Don't look on the net for lung cancer information it is depressing and innacurate. Keep only positive things in your life and write here anytime you need to vent. You will meet wonderful people that will encourage and inform you. I am newly diagnosed myself with just 2 chemo treatments behind me, I have a 17 year old daughter that absolutely has no doubt that mom won't get thru this and I have no intention of letting her down...just like you for your daughter. You have been added to my prayers, Becky. Cherry45
  4. One more thing...Listen to Candy and take it from my own experience...do not look things up on the net...depressing and not accurate as proof by the people in this room. Stay positive...if it's not positive..run hard and fast...don't let negatives ever set in...Good point Candy, glad you mentioned that. Cherry45
  5. Brandy, hi... I just had to reply to your message. I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and have a daughter myself. I know she is scared and that is okay. It is normal and I am scared too...Don't ever think it's selfish to be thinking of yourself at this time, of course you will. But you're mom is scared as well, I'm sure just like me. My son and daughter are what drive me to beat this everyday. My baby who is 17 and not reallya baby anymore, has no doubts that I won't pull thru this and just like everything else I have done in her life, she knows I will not dissapoint her if there is a way. Your love that you and your mom share will guide her...step by step. Be there for her, but never feel guilty if you have a bad day. She will have bad days too. We all do, cancer or no cancer. Be strong but cry too..it cleanses and heals. Please let me know how things go...I will have you both in my prayers. Your mom is lucky to have a loving daughter such as yourself. Please continue to come into this room, the people are wonderful and encourage your mom to come too. It helps so much...I have been very encouraged each and every time I read a new message. Feel free to e-mail me @ cherryblossom32119@yahoo.com if you need to talk. Take care ..Cherry45
  6. Well, Mainecoon, looks as if you brought up some deep thoughts among us all. I'm still so new at this, I have only one way of thinking...I'm surviving. But I am realistic to know that I may be, in the not so far future, facing the same things as your wife. You have faced this time with courage and I agree that you have to enjoy every single moment. I wish I knew just the right thing to say...but I admit I am at a loss for words. It has brought thoughts to me, that I am not comfortable or ready to think about for myself. as of yet. You and your wife are in my thoughts...thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings. FayA...you promised me an e-mail when you got home, so I am waiting...hugssssss dear one...Cherry45
  7. I've just begun with only one treatment of chemo, but was warned by my doctor not to be discouraged, if it had not shrunk at first check. The point is to keep it from growing and spreading, at first. Hang in there...give it time. Cherry45
  8. Linda, I am so sorry that this has happened. I can imagine you're feelings becuase when I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was numb, sick, scared beyond any fear I've ever felt. Well, I still have those feelings at times, but this board has helped me so much. The encouraging stories and caring people in here keep me optimistic. Just stay in touch here and you will feel encouraged and enlightened. Keep the positive attitude, Linda for yours as well as your dad's sake. It will make all the difference. Your dad will be in my prayers...keep us posted. Cherry45
  9. Bob, thanks for sharing that incredible story of your journey. it is very encouraging and although you have been thru so much, it seems you've done so well. I'm glad you are doing well...please keep us posted and welcome, even if it is for this reason that brings us all together. Cherry45
  10. What a wonderful, idea...I would love to be your chemo buddy!! We can cheer each other on and every Tuesday I will have you in my thoughts. I'll update you tomorrow of my night...I can't imagine what it will bring... Thanks for a great idea!! Talk soon! Cherry45
  11. Thanks for all the well wishes!! I survived my first time...I'm no longer a "chemo virgin" hahahaha... It really was easier than I expected...so far no sickness or tiredness. I have no idea what the night will bring on later, but I'm pleased so far. So this will be my routine for 9 weeks, chemo every Wednesday. I welcome each and every treatment..knowing it's killing this growing monster inside of me. I just pray for that and hope I can get thru it as easy as possible. I do realize it will get much tougher as time goes but I've got my bullet ready to bite and just deal with whatever comes my way. I'll keep you posted as the weird stuff begins...and you all are always in my prayers. You're the best support system I've found and feel lucky that I did and am ever so happy and grateful. Hugssssssss to all of you...
  12. As of today, my adrenal gland biopsy had not been scheduled. grrrrrrrrrr I knew without these results the doctor would want to put my first chemo treatment off a week. I had my MRI of the brain today and I asked the technician about the results and she said she would not be able to say anything as to positive or negative.....Well, I survived the MRI with meds and a friend talking me thru it. After it was over I went to the screen with probably 14 pics of my brain, lookin very weird. I could have tried out for the "Alien" movies I'm sure. My brain looked bizarre. The tech moved them letting me see many angles...Finally I said, what would show up if it's in the brain?She said a bright white spot. I said, I don't see any white spots....I looked over at the technicican and she just smiled a big smile. I cried, hugged her and she said, it's not 100% but it looks good!!!!!! Not long after, I recieved a call from my doctors nurse telling me that I did not have to have the adrenal gland biopsy after all, as it was such a small spot it wasn't worth doing all the trouble it would be to get to it. She then said I could begin chemo therapy tomorrow!!!!!! :lol:I said, the chemo will work on the adrenal gland anyway, right? and she responded...Yes, it will. I am so happy...looks as if the brain is clear and chemo begins......Please think positively for me.....I feel truly blessed today! I'll keep you posted! Cherry45
  13. My friend just e-mailed me this link and it is not the first I've heard of this laetril (B17). In fact the technician that did my pet scan went on about it. Is anyone familiar with it or checked into it? Just curious, sounds interesting, to say the least...http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk/ Cherry45
  14. David, your message is very heartwarming. I too, believe that a positive attitude is very important and you are very lucky to have all the support that you do. I feel as you do, that I have too much to live for, NOT to beat it. I am just starting out with all of this, waiting for treatment to begin... Keep that positive attitude going, David. You have a beautiful family. I will keep you in my prayers. Cherry45
  15. Jenny, Ada, Don & Rocco...THANKS! Your words of encouragement really made me smile, that's the type of messages that help us all. I really stay so inspired by hearing about you, as do so many, I am sure. Thanks...you all are in my thoughts. Cherry
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