While waiting for a PET scan, I overheard another patient (a 10-year breast cancer survivor) tell the technician "Once you're told you have cancer, you're married to it and, unfortunately, you can't divorce it." Sad, but true.
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Your's is the first post I read this morning and I'm just beaming for you. Wow, what a happy time for your whole family. So many things to look forward to. May your labor be swift and painless; your baby happy, healthy, and smart; your brother live in wedded bliss; and your father remain NED! Enjoy.
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You've certainly got your hands full -- I'm exhausted just reading about all your responsibilities! Glad you found us and never be afraid to whine and complain here. We all need to jump in the safety net from time to time. Prayers going out for your mom.
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I experienced overwhelming fatigue for months after I finished radiation/chemo. I just gave into it rationalizing that my body needed the sleep to heal itself. Try not to be too impatient.
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Oh boy, Kelly, can I ever sympathize with your mom. Hot, cold, hot, cold. Drives me crazier than I already am. Sorry I can't offer any advice, just sympathy.
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Aw, Jim, I don't know what to say except that I hate cancer soooooo much. I'm so sorry things have worked out this way and I pray the trial proves to be 100% successful. Stay strong.
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Wow, Lilly, how frightening for you. Unfortunately, the fatigue will increase as you continue chemo/radiation. You'll have to find a way to pace yourself. As for driving, are you sure there isn't an alternative to driving yourself to treatment? I'm sure friends and family would be happy to be given a job. They truly do want to help. Keep us posted.
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Sue, thank you for being for us and for giving us Missy. You both provide so much comfort to us that, of course, we'd do anything possible to try and comfort you. Your fight is truly inspirational to me -- you are my Warrior Goddess! Stay strong.
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Oh my God, Betty, that's unbelievable and so heart wrenching. Please know that you, your sister, and your entire family have more prayers coming from me. Stay strong.
Hugs,,
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I'm shedding tears of happiness for you and your family! What great news and what a relief for you. Good luck planning the wedding and enjoy what's left of the summer.
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Oh, Kim, my heart aches for all that your mom is going through. So many trials at one time -- its just not fair. My prayers are with your mom and your entire family.
Hugs,
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Wow, Lori, so much to deal with. Trust your instincts as far as your son and your mother go. You'll always do what's right if you follow your heart. I'm sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.
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My onc. called today to say that my scans look very good, tumor still exists but continues to shrink, SUV level is normal, all tumor markers are normal!Yippee!
Breathing a sigh of relief,
Trish