SDianneB Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 You've got the prayers and good thoughts coming your way, Betty. Stay safe and let us know how things are going when you can. Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty... I have several things to say here..... 1. Sorry to hear this news. 2. Glad to hear things were found before spinal involvement. 3. Glad to hear you survived the storm in good shape! 4. Do you have power? 5. Please know that I am praying for you with all my might!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted August 16, 2004 Author Share Posted August 16, 2004 Yes we have power Ann, the storm turned 100 miles before it got here and we didn't even get much rain. Unforutunatly there is a huge swath of damage up the middle of the state with much loss of life and property. I am grateful for the miss, but I feel so bad for those who suffered so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I am praying for you Betty. Glad they caught it early! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Oh Crap!!!! I am bummed to hear you have to return to radiation. Good news though that your Docs are confident re: treatment. Not something you should have to deal with along with that storm. I'm sending strong positive thoughts to you. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Oh Betty, I hate that you have to go through more. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, I'm sending up a prayer for you and I'm so happy it was caught early. BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Oh Betty, I am so sorry to hear this news, but the catch 22 that they caught it early is a good thing!! Oh Sweetie, I know you must be feeling a little on the sad side! (a LITTLE?) But, they have a plan and that's the GOOD NEWS! HOORAY!!! Hang in there my dear, and keep us posted. I'm sorry I didn't see your message sooner. ((((((((((((((((((BETTY)))))))))))))))))))))) Much Love and Support, Connie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, my thoughts are with you. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, hoping everything goes well and that NED returns ASAP!! you're in my thoughts Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I will be praying for you everyday. Take care and keep your head up. I will image them zapping it into vapor. Let me know if I can do something to help you. Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katester Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Hi Betty, Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and prayers coming your way. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Betty, Very sorry to hear you're having more trouble. Hope the radiation does the trick. Sending prayers your way. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Betty, Sorry to hear your news. You beat this and you'll do this again. You are in my prayers and I know the radiation will do it's job... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Betty, It's tough on us when ED shows up. I'll be keeping all movable body parts crossed that radiation sends ED packing and you are pain free in a very short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Oh, shoot, Betty, you have been doing so well. I'm upset to hear you have ED and I'm sure you must be discouraged, but like everyone else has said, you caught it early and that is always very, very good. I'm mostly upset that you have had pain. I hate pain. Pain is awful and I'm just heartsick that you have to deal with it. I hope the radiation works quickly to kill that pain. Love and prayers, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I am so sorry I am late in responding. I just saw this. I am sure this too will pass and you will be on the road to health soon. I have confidence that radiatin will zap that tumor quickly for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. Thanks to Charley the medicaid system is all screwed up and I finally had to have my brother pay for my meds so I could be out of agony. It is a real mess up. But I am handling it better now that I have some pain relief. They got right to work on me, I will be getting 11 shots of radiation total, he says that is all he can give to the spinal cord. I hope it's enough.!! Anyway thanks for caring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Betty, I'm so sorry to hear you got such stinkin' news, but I'm so glad they found it when they did and you have a treatment plan in action. You'll kick its butt once again! Glad you are getting some pain relief. Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimd Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Betty: I'm sure the hospital wasn't quite your planned evacuation but glad you are safe. So glad they caught this tumor early and are going after it aggressively and quickly. Will keep you in my prayers for wonderful results and for strength for you to deal with your treatments. You hang in there and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane4321 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Very important for the MRI, apparently they are more sensitive and pick up on more, I had every test possible I thought to pick up my cancer but the cancer in my back, hip and head went undetected by the PET, bone and CT scan but showed up on the MRI, just glad that I kept complaining about that back ache to my doctor. Only a minor set back though I believe it is all healing nicely and hopefully I will be walking again soon without assisstance from cane or walker. Keep your chin up The radiation isn't bad I did it on my head and hip already and will be doing it on back now that hip is healing up. Also the radioligist was very optimistic about my head lesions.. he said in his 20 years of this profession he hadn't seen a SCLC patient that the head lesions hadn't gone away and is pretty positive they are gone or will be, they told me that the radiation continues to work up to 4 weeks after your last radiation treatment. So I'm sure they will be gone when I go back in September for a check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 i'm so sorry that the dreaded monster is back. i pray that the radiation zaps the lil' sucker. hey, we can all use prayer every now and then, so never be afraid to ask! and always follow that gut feeling, especially when it comes to your health. please take care. God bless, mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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