AdaW Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Dear Friends, Out of the blue, a hard and painful lump about the size of a dime appeared right underneath the skin on my upper abdomin last week. I went to the oncologist who ordered a fine needle biopsy, a CT scan and a Bone scan. I am praying that the lump in a benign cyst. I will find out today at 1:00 whether or not the cancer is spreading. I am asking for your prayers please as I keep all of you in my prayers. Thank you, Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Dear Ada, Sending lots of PRAYERS that your lump is just that, a LUMP that is NOTHING!!!! We'll be waiting to hear from you later today! Warm and Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Ada, I am saying a prayer as I type this, and will say many more for you throughout the day that this is nothing more than a benign cyst. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaW Posted May 12, 2003 Author Share Posted May 12, 2003 Dear Connie, Carleen, and Katie, Thank you so much for your prayers. Today I learned that my cancer has spread to that small cyst in my abdomin. The good news is that it is not in the lymph nodes, liver, adrenals or other vital organs. They are watching a rib where I've had some pain since surgery. All in all, it could have been worse news. I'm sad of course and very disappointed, but I feel so much stronger and healthier than I have been feeling since the surgery in January, that I thank God for my blessings everyday. I'll be going on IRESSA in 2 weeks. Maybe there's a miracle out there for me yet. I pray for all of us each and every day. Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Ada, Know that you are in my prayers. You have been so helpful and an inspiration to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JanetK Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Hi Ada I just said a prayer for this pesky lump to go away with minimum hassle. I am so happy that your lymph nodes are clean and this cyst seems to be localized. I am not in the medical profession, but it seems like a good thing that the cyst is close to the surface of the skin and not near any organs. You continue to be in my prayers. JanetK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Dear Ada, Well........ Not the worst news, but not the best news either!!! However, you have your strength and your wonderful positive attitude and I have NO DOUBT my friend you will give this DOG GONE LUMP a run for it's money!!! I will NOT stop my prayers though. They are on going as long as I am still able to pray I will continue to do so for us all!! Sending you a hug ((((((((((((((ADA)))))))))))))) Maybe I can SQUEEZE that lump away!!! Warm and Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Dear Ada; Will be sending you some prayers, here's hoping and praying the Iressa does it's thing for ya!!! ; Love your attitude; keep it up!! God Bless and be well Bobmc - NSCLC- stage IIB left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 You and everybody here are on my prayer list everyday. Ada, as you know, I, unfortunately, am getting used to bad news, or may be a better way to look at this is as an opportunity. The opportunity is that it gives you another reason to ask for our Lords Blessing, the opportunity to meet some new people, the opportunity to smile at a new friend, and so many more opportunities we could think of that cancer has given us. Who would have ever thought, 19 months ago, that I would be a Co-Director of the best Lung Cancer Website on the internet, or that I would have over 300 of the best friends in the world. Lung Cancer, or metastatic lung cancer is not devastating, IT IS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY IN THE WORLD. Praise The Lord for all my Friends at Lung Cancer Survivors for Change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 You and everybody here are on my prayer list everyday. Ada, as you know, I, unfortunately, am getting used to bad news, or may be a better way to look at this is as an opportunity. The opportunity is that it gives you another reason to ask for our Lords Blessing, the opportunity to meet some new people, the opportunity to smile at a new friend, and so many more opportunities we could think of that cancer has given us. Who would have ever thought, 19 months ago, that I would be a Co-Director of the best Lung Cancer Website on the internet, or that I would have over 300 of the best friends in the world. Lung Cancer, or metastatic lung cancer is not devastating, IT IS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY IN THE WORLD. Praise The Lord for all my Friends at Lung Cancer Survivors for Change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Ada, So sorry that I missed your message yesterday but it's never too late to ask God's help and I have and will again do so today, tomorrow and thereafter. My Mother had breast cancer to return in the skin, 5 years after original treatment. That was in about 1989. She's still going strong at 82 years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelleanna Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Ada sorry to hear your sad news! But know that you had had time for a little cry you will pull up your sleeve & start your fighting!!!! you will be in my praayers! (((((hugs))))))) Estelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Ada, sorry the news wasn't what you wanted and I pray whatever exists in the cancer world of yours will soon be taken care of. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Dear Ada, I am so sorry to hear that you got somewhat bad news and somewhat good news. You have been so very helpful to me and I really appreciate it. I will say a couple of extra prayers for Iressa to work and for the cyst to disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Dear Ada, You have been so kind and loving to so many people on this board. Here's a hug for you ((((((((((((ADA)))))))))))))))) and many prayers are being sent your way. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 Ada, Keep praying for miracles!! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Ah Ada, I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner.....I was praying for you however, sometimes I just run out of time to post. It's always so discouraging to get less than the best news! But I'm confident you will beat this little cyst back into submission! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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