gthappen Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Thank you all so much for rallying around me. I can only know that each one of you knows first-hand how warm and nurturing it is when you can feels the hugs of others. (((LUNGevity))) A rep called from UNC Dr.'s office to tell me that a brain MRI would be scheduled for that day. I'll take a CD of the MRI with me to the Dr's appt. on Tuesday. Seeing my Dr. at 10:30 and meeting the oncologist at 1:30. I have SCLC and will know on Tues. if it's extensive or limited. The needle biopsy went well but I was out of it the entire next day. Terrible gas to cause terrible pain. It's over today, though and I feel myself again. I have been doing a LOT of reading on this site. What a true blessing all of you are! Yesterday Todd and I cried. We let it out and resolved to FIGHT. I am ready. Scared, but READY:) Deep Breath------I'm READY. Lots of Smiles and Hugs, Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Kathy, That's all you can do, put on your game face scared or not and dive in. Treatment for most isn't a walk in the part but often not as bad as expected. That was the case with me. Good luck and come back for empathy, a laugh or a hug whenever you need it. I tend to rely heavily on humor to get by and these people just make me laugh. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi Kathy. You are doing all the right things. I recall myself getting over the initial shock and then getting real mad and ready to fight. All good things. I wish you all the best. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Kathy, thanks for the update. I know a number of people with SCLC who responded exceptionally well to chemo. Let us know your specific treatment plan once you get it. You're doing great! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Welcome Kathy and good luck with your treatment. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Kathy- I am glad you are ready to fight like hell!!!! You CAN kick this cancer butt!!! We will be here for you for your entire journey. Please keep us posted. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariannebreathes Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi Kathy, I was diagnosed with SCLC in April, please feel free to PM anytime. Hugs, Marianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi Kathy. Now that you are beginning to get the results back and a plan in place, it is great to see the fighting spirit beginning to take over. We are all here to support and help you in anyway we can. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Kathy, It's good you cried and good that you are ready to fight! We will be here to help you through this. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Bones Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Kathy It's ok to cry and feel afraid. I felt the same way when my husband was diagnoised with cancer. Just take one step at a time and don't give up on hope. Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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