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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Oct 9th to see Radiation Oncologist at Sloan  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17470 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 11:44:32 PM
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Clare,
I continue to wrap you in prayer.
farmgirl hugz & prayers.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 05:45:27 AM
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There is something about writing in my favorite color, purple, that makes all news sound like good news!
Ok, I met the medical oncologist. There is only one treatment plan-six weeks of broad pelvic radiation with stronger over the tumor combined with weekly chemotherapy. The radiation is to weaken the cells of the tumor so the chemo is more effective. The broadness is to cover any other cells not detectable by their means yet.
there is a 50% "cure" with this treatment plan. This time around I want to be in the cure side. I'm really working on believing it all.
The news was a bit shell shocking. I have lots of questions for m next appointment on Tuesday, Oct 9th with the radiation oncologist. I am getting into their new NJ facility and hope that when I see this radiation oncologist, she will decide I need treatment NOW and can start the following week.
I have two sisters n NJ so we can stay with one of them Monday-Friday or however it works ot. Maybe in the beginning we will come home a bit more, but you get more tired out the further into treatment you go. It's a 2 1/2-3 hour drive each way.
After six weeks of this treatment, I get 3 weeks off before having a CT scan to see how it all works out. Hooray!! I plan on having a very nice Dec at home and Christmas with the kids before getting that scan.
Who knows? If the scan is great, I can go to Florida for Jan and part of Feb and live with my parents, Who wouldn't want to recover health and wellness is sunny Flroida in the winter time? I'm setting my sights on that.
Ok, just keep praying ladies. It's a tough program and not sure about long term effects to organs and pelvis bone and bone marrow. These are questions for the next visit. I still am going to do this though as I want to LIVE.
Patirica, thank you for the encouragement. I am really working on the mind issue. I know it is key to surviving.
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Edited by - suzyhomemaker on Oct 02 2007 05:48:15 AM |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 05:57:34 AM
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Clare - Keep on visualizing like Patricia says. To me, that is part of your 'will to live'. I've seen that in action and I know for a fact that it's strong medicine on it's own. Take supplements to support and strenghen you immune system and the organs they think may be affected. I've seen that work, too. And you know that there's enough prayer out here on your behalf to be heard all over the solar system.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 06:04:17 AM
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I want to LIVE. That quote from you is very key...that's the biggest part of the battle. You're determination and positive focus will get you through!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 06:41:45 AM
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Clare, I really admire the approach you are taking in meeting this overwhelming challenge head-on. Many in your situation would probably give up, give in and move on. I'm sure you have to take it hour by hour, day by day...but being proactive in doing your research, working with your doctors, questioning, learning, making plans for the future, and visualizing yourself cancer-free MUST have a positive effect on the outcome. How could it be otherwise??
Here's wishing our collective prayers for you and your family, for continued strength and wisdom, for grace and understanding and compassion, for permission to get really angry at this disease and make it known that it is not welcome in your body, ... here's wishing that this will help carry you through the challenges ahead.
I've learned that it takes as much time and energy to wish as it does to plan.
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 3:51:56 PM
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Clare, if you need help with the mindwork, let me know. We can work on it by phone. I'll continue to blue light you on my end, knowing that all the medication is working and you improve with each moment of each day. I'm giving thanks for your abundant good health!
love,
Patricia
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 5:32:28 PM
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Clare, is there any surgery to remove the tumor once it has been shrunk by the radiation? Always live your life to the fullest,no matter what the circumstances. Enjoy and love your husband kids family and especially YOU. Your strength of will and determination is a very key player in this battle. You are a very positive person and I feel you will beat this, it may be a fight, but, I do feel you are up to it. You have too much to live for, I know you will succeed. Never underestimate your own power.
May God Bless and keep you in His healing light.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 5:53:36 PM
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Clare, Keeping you in my prayers.
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 9:42:51 PM
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Clare,
Girl, keep going, praying and huge hugs.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:22:48 PM
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You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Hang in there and I'm sending you a big giant hug!! Love, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 3:54:55 PM
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Have been thinking about you and waiting to hear how this is going for you and what the Doctors said. Looks like the plan is there for treatment, and better that its sooner then later, thinking about something for to long is very draining, better to get going with it. Keep your positive out look, you are very stong indeed.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Oct 9th to see Radiation Oncologist at Sloan |
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Oct 9th to see Radiation Oncologist at Sloan
