I have cancer....the road to recovery

[gini]

My dear friend - how very brave of you to post this especially when your nature is to be very private about your own life.

I cannot tell you how glad that I am that you have shared this will all of Pet Talk. When all of the members see this thread - and respond, then you will get a true idea of how well loved you are and respected here on Pet Talk.

Slick, you have places to go - and things to see - and you haven't done them yet.............BUT YOU WILL!

I think we talked last night about a "little swim" you want to take - and it will be my personal mission to make sure that you get to do that.

Just know that you are well loved and supported and prayed for by many.

If you see a glow down south from you - it is my nightly candle that I will burn for you while I pray for you.

xxoo me

[Nomilynn]

Please please please make sure you ask if you need anything at all. I will be there for you in a heartbeat.

hugs and prayers!

[captain]

Slick,
You have the right mental attitude, and you will beat this thing!!!

I cannot offer you any advice on THIS specific type of cancer, but I am currently going through Gastrointestinal Cancer with my Dad ..........
He has the right mental attitude NOW, but for awhile he did not. The treatment is complete, and he goes for another scan in about 2 weeks. They will decide then whether he needs to have an operation or not ..... he has been through the Chemo and Radiation already

I have done alot of reading, and there is this website that has given me lots of information .... I hope it will help answer questions you may have ....

NCI Cancer Site

Slick, please know that my thoughts are with you. I wish I could be there to hold your hand, and to listen .............

{{{hugs}}}
Michelle

[Barbara]

Slick- you have the absolutely right attitude: you can beat it

If you are like me it may help you to consider it as a project that has to be managed in a good way Good thing in projects: they have a start and they have an end when they will be successfully completed.

My eye doctor (the one who had diagnosed my brain tumor) had something similar some years ago. He was a non-smoker as well and then he developed a sort of cancer and lost one lung. It's now more than 5 years and he is doing very well.

{{{{Hugs}}}}

[Killearn Kitties]

Where are those £99 flights to Vancouver when you need them???

I don't have any knowledge of that particular type of cancer, but I do know people who have been treated for other types, and I know that the right mental attitude makes the process so much more bearable.

Slick, you will come through this, and we will be with you.

{{{{loads of hugs}}}}

[Miss Z]

Slick, I'm so sorry this has happened to you. It can't be easy to walk out from a scan and being told you have cancer, but from your posts I can tell what a strong person you are, and you are spot on, you WILL beat it. Please keep us updated if you can, we are all here for you and I sincerely hope this traumatic experience is over soon. ((hugs)).

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I am sorry to read your news and wish you all the luck in the world in your battle against cancer. PT will be with you all the way!!

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

I have no info for you but I have tons of prayers.

[RobiLee]

I'm sitting here in tears, Slick. I know that isn't what you want to hear right now, but I just can't help it. I read your post in another thread about how you now knew what "live like you were dying" meant and I knew something was going on with you. I absolutely hate this dreaded disease and I hate that it is touching you. You were so supportive when I was going through my cancer and now I hope that I can return that kindness to you.

I know that everything is going to be ok for you, Slick. You just make sure you keep up that positive attitude, because that is going to carry you through this. We are all here and supporting you and will be reaching out and holding your hand across the miles. I'm glad to hear that you will be having a PET scan done. I know that it will be able to help see alot of what is going on in your body.

Stay strong and Stay Postive!

{{HUGS}}

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Slick, I am so sorry to read this post. I am sure that you can beat this and continue to enjoy your life. I am sending out many many prayers, positive thoughts, and prayers for you.

[lbaker]

This is for you, my dear sister ~

"So just call on me sister, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Lean on me... "

[Pam]

Slick, I am so shaken to read this. You know you will have the support of countless people here who will be thinking of and praying for you. Please try and maintain that positive attitude as you go through the surgery and treatment as it has been proven that a positive mental outlook helps enormously in the healing process. I will be so glad (as will millions of others) when a cure is found for this horrible disease. I have always loved Tim McGraw's song, *Live Like you were Dying* and now it will have a special meaning as I shall think of you each time I hear it.* ((((hugs))))

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG! I'm so sorry to hear this news Slick. You've come to the right place and chosen the right group to talk to about this. We're all with you sweetie and we'll be here for you through all that you have to go through. Keep your attitude positive and you can conquer all things. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[Alysser]

Slick,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. My mom just fought cancer, but I don't know how you must feel, as I have never had it. You can beat it! Just keep up the right attitude like you are already! Good luck and (((HUGS))). You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[smokey the elder]

Thanks for having the courage to share this with us. The patient's positive attitude is an ally for treatment that can't be measured, but is very powerful indeed. You need go no further than Lance Armstrong to believe this! Good luck.