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| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Aug 24 2007 : 4:39:47 PM
Ladies, I need your prayers. Well, thank you all so far and I need more. Lots.
I had an MRI of lumbar and pelvis yesterday and the report today says there is a tumor 3"x2" in my lower right abdominal wall. This is obviously a recurrence as I had cervical cancer, stage 1B almost 2 years ago. WEll, no one knows for sure and I am praying it is noncancerous growth, but the very real possibility of a recurrence exists.
To say I am feeling sad is an understatement. I need prayers for encouragement and support from all my friends here. I am scared about the unknown treatment.
I have two lovely children (7 and 15) who need me, and I need help staying upbeat and focused.
So, tonight I am going to release cathartic tears and then move on to being brave. Monday I will be showing up o nthe doorstep of the gyn oncologist who assured me back in June "There's absolutely no indication of cancer." So much for listening to me when I told him I had pain.
The MRI was ordered by a Infectious Disease Specialist my family doctor refered me to. The results were just give one day later to him and my family doctor. My family doctor broke the news to me.
Tomorrow, Monday 8/27, DH is going to take me down to the gyn onc office. I know my doctor sees patients on Mondays and Wednesdays. I have waited anywhere from 3-5 hours to see him for follow-up check-ups as new patients with "problems" just identified go in first. I believe this situation constitutes a new problem. The office is 2 hours away so I don't want to wait for a wed appointment from a morning call.
I'll keep you posted. I am sure they will go over the report in better detail and order some tests, probably bloodwork and let me know what a possible plan will be.
Please keep me in prayers, especially to remain peaceful and calm.
8/28/07 I saw the gyn oncologist. Today I will be set up with a time and date for the biopsy. The spot in "out of the parameters of normal". So, the story is that my surgery from almost two years ago went well, my lymph nodes were clean, and there was no expectation for this. The ulltrasounds cover the pelvic area, and this spot is on my back wall, above the top of the right hip bone. It was not expected or anticipated. Biopsy next and then follow-up appointment with results and a plan of action.
I am still praying for grace and healing. I have my request in to God for a BENIGN tumor. I am leaving it in his hands as he created an opening with the doctor for me yesterday. However, it never hurts to keep up the petitions!
Friday, August 31 is CT scan and bloodwork.
Thursday, September 6 is consult and biopsy.
September 10 I see oncologist for report/results.
All the tests are done. Monday is the big meeting with the oncologist. The good news is my bloodwork seems good. two things are off which are red flags to me as last time around they were not. However, the Ct scan revealed all my organs are clear. That was a true blessing.
the bad news is the CT scan revealed the source as a very large spot in the muscle of teh right buttock, right up next to teh bone, right around blood vessels and nerves. The spots o nthe abdominal wall are seconday. They used the words "lesion" and "metastases" which I did not like. Well, the biopsy will tell it all.
I have been promised by the doctor's nurse that the reports will be sent out to as many other clinics/specialists I want to gather info on how to proceed.
It was a really hard day yesterday.
Country girl in NE PA |
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| junebug |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 12:21:37 PM
Clare, my thoughts and prayers are with you today, and know God doesn't bring it to you if you can't get through it! Hugs!!
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 09:31:09 AM
You are in my thoughts and prayers, especially today, gal pal! Hugs, Nance |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 08:24:06 AM
praying for you today Clare.
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| The Handmaiden |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 08:07:08 AM
Clare- Rest assured -ALL IS WELL! I am visualizing your body as perfectly healthy - holding only positive thoughts for you and your family and believing the very best. Everything holds a blessing, a gift for each of you - the love here is just one. So I see all these farmgirls here holding hands in a tight circle around you - you in the middle, then 4 around you, then 6 around them and on it goes in an ever-widing circle - oh YES! you can STAND!!! and we stand with you! Love is your healing balm.
with loving support,
Kim
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
joan walsh anglund |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 07:39:20 AM
Clare,my prayers are added to all the others. May God Bless you and keep you in his care.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 07:08:03 AM
Adding my prayers to all the rest for you today, Clare.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| ktknits |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 06:20:33 AM
Praying for you today Clare. Sending Love & (((Big Hugs))) your way today too!!
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Tim 1:7
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 05:43:14 AM
Thinking of you today, Clare. I haven't read the entire thread, but I hope all goes well for you. Judy
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 03:46:39 AM
Clare, praying for you today...
XO,
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
| white cupboard |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 03:16:52 AM
clare, well it is 6:00 here in cols,ohio....i woke at 5:00 and the first thing i thought of was you....my prayers are with you today....remember god only gives us what we can handel and in everything there is a lesson for someone...so take a deep breath and know that you are part of a great plan, it might not be your plan,but....he will provide and take care of you...i will think of you all day...........and his angles will surround every step of your today... love,maryanne
the sweet smell of fresh cut grass,to nap under a tree on a cool fall afternoon,to hear my grandchildren wisper"i love you" in my ear,to taste the sweetest chocolate bar....life is grand and i am thankful.... |
| Kelly43 |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 08:52:40 AM
Dearest Clare, Add my Amen to Lindy's prayer. Will be thinking of you tomorrow, will be with you right by your side, we all will be!!!! There is a great Rascal Flatts song out there called Stand. If you can get your ears on it it might help inspire you. This is the chorus "Cause when push comes to shove you show what you're made of. You might bend till you break cause it's all you can take. On your knees you look up, decide you've had enough. You get mad, you get strong, wipe your hands, shake it off, then you Stand!"
Stand Clare and we'll be there to support you!
Love,
Kelly |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 08:12:49 AM
Dear Lord in Heaven,
Please, Please be with Clare and her family and bring her comfort.
Please let her tests turn out to be fine. Help her to get well.
I am thinking about you Clare!!! I wish you the very best.
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
| jennym |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 07:05:12 AM
Clare - My heartfelt prayers are with you in this difficult time. I know tomorrow will be hard but I hope it helps to know that so many prayers and hugs and love are being sent your way - including mine!
Jenny
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 |
| white cupboard |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 06:21:11 AM
thank-you for the warm welcome.....i am not really good on the computer,but i am learning and the site is a little overwelming..but i feel at home here...you all are my kinda girls.....
the sweet smell of fresh cut grass,to nap under a tree on a cool fall afternoon,to hear my grandchildren wisper"i love you" in my ear,to taste the sweetest chocolate bar....life is grand and i am thankful.... |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 10:29:16 PM
You go Clare and we are standing here with you. Do not forget you are one of those amazing women on the prairie, we pull strength from each other. Live in the moment you will have your victory! Farmgirls rule and our prayers will be heard!
(((((((HUGS)))))) (((((((PRAYERS)))))) ((((((HUGS)))))) ((((((PRAYERS)))))) ((((((HUGS)))))) ((((((PRAYERS))))) ((((((HUGS)))))) Hear our prayers and heal our sister!!! |
| Pearlsnjeans |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 9:22:55 PM
I'll add my prayers to the rest. Praying that all will be well with you.
Vicki
Farmgirls are elegant |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 11:07:03 AM
Clare,
Good thoughts for MONDAY, Will be thinking of you.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 10:58:48 AM
Welcome, Maryanne! You're going to love it here!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
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Take me home, country roads |
| white cupboard |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 4:16:35 PM
i am a new girl here,and all my prayers are with you......
the sweet smell of fresh cut grass,to nap under a tree on a cool fall afternoon,to hear my grandchildren wisper"i love you" in my ear,to taste the sweetest chocolate bar....life is grand and i am thankful.... |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 2:40:40 PM
Yep, that's us, "Little Farmgirls On the Prarie", lol. Seriously, Clare, I'm surrounding you with healing and seeing you whole and healthy and giving thanks for your abundant good health.
love,
Patricia
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Take me home, country roads |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 2:33:52 PM
I forgot to tell you what amazing women you are. I feel like I am on the praire, and I have such wonderful neigbor ladies, taking time from their busy lives to help me.
I'm already planning my attack on this and are mentally hitting it already with big bombs. I'm going to really enjoy my family this weekend and be ready for action next week!
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Originally posted by suzyhomemaker
[quote]Originally posted by suzyhomemaker
Life is never what it seems. You just get adjusted to one idea and think it is OK, you can cope. Then, another curve ball gets thrown at you.
Yesterday, I felt like someone kept hitting me o nthe ehad with a baseball bat. today, I am up though.
One good thing, I am now on the pain medicine, and I take it with food, and it is helping some. I really wanted to get off the ibuprofen. And, I have a really comfortable recliner to sleep supported in. The pain from the biopsy set in after the anasthesia wore off. In two days time, though, I should feel better.
Monday is another big day as I meet with the gyn onc. I still have this hope that it is all wrong and it is just a really bad infection.
Country girl in NE PA
Country girl in NE PA
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Country girl in NE PA |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 2:29:37 PM
[quote]Originally posted by suzyhomemaker
Life is never what it seems. You just get adjusted to one idea and think it is OK, you can cope. Then, another curve ball gets thrown at you.
Yesterday, I felt like someone kept hitting me o nthe ehad with a baseball bat. today, I am up though.
One good thing, I am now on the pain medicine, and I take it with food, and it is helping some. I really wanted to get off the ibuprofen. And, I have a really comfortable recliner to sleep supported in. The pain from the biopsy set in after the anasthesia wore off. In two days time, though, I should feel better.
Monday is another big day as I meet with the gyn onc. I still have this hope that it is all wrong and it is just a really bad infection.
Country girl in NE PA
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Country girl in NE PA |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 1:36:33 PM
Clare, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank You so much for coming here to talk to us. We will always be here for you! Thinking of you now and especially on Monday. XO
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 1:19:00 PM
Praying for you Clare. Everyone here has said what we all feel - compassion, love and sisterhood. Hope the pain gets better over the week-end and that Monday brings good news.
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Sep 07 2007 : 1:06:43 PM
Hey Clare,
Glad that you had the energy to update us. Nice cushy comfort is a very good thing on a very sore body. We are praying for you girlfriend and sending lots of love and hugs. Rest and enjoy that family this weekend.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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