iamalady Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hello, Thank you for this site and the opportunity to share our experiences and feelings after being faced with this difficult life hurdle. None of us want to be here, however sharing and caring for others is a great way to release some of our own emotional pain. I am a 50 year old office manager for the continuing education department of a local two year college. I have 2 wonderful, grown children. Dusty is a newspaper reporter and Dena is an English/French high school teacher. Their father and I were married for 32 years. We separated 3 years ago and were divorced 7 months before he died this past March from a blood clot to his lung following a motorcycle accident in Mexico. When I found out my diagnosis, all I could think was “this is too soon for my kids.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Great story, Mandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 what a story, it will inspire many! You should think about posting it in the MY STORY FORUM too. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and wish you nothing but complete success~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hi Mandy....A big welcome! Your story speaks volumes of courage and a wonderful attitude! Those two attributes will take you far! Hope to hear much more from you. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 welcome mandy. thanks for your story. my mom is about to embark on post-op chemo, too, and I know we can support you through it, just as this board helps me show up for my mom. love and prayers, xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Welcome Mandy; ti looks to me that you may just have squeked by in catching the cnacer before it spread. It is good that you are doing follow up radiation and chemo just to make sure. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I am glad you were able to have surgery and that they caught your cancer before it went too far. Good luck with the rest of your treatment plan. Welcome to the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Welcome Mandy, You have just joined a wonderful, caring, online "family of friends". People here certainly can relate and understand the physical and mental trauma cancer brings into our lives. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It sounds like you are one of the "lucky" ones who could have surgery . Many here have been through the followup radiation and chemotherapy, so they will be here to assist you if you have any questions. Sending you lots of prayers as you go into your next phase of treatment. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Wow! Welcome Mandy! We have ALOT in common. Please read my profile. I also had large cell. Good luck and take care. Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Welcome, Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Welcome Mandy! when my closest friend was dx'd in 2003 I began to realize how much I take for granted- not any more...Thank you for sharing your story - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Welcome Mandy, Great Story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Welcome Mandy, ur in the right place for support and info. keep us posted on ur progress. Best of luck to you...Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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