I have cancer....the road to recovery

[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.

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers headed your way Slick.

[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}}}}

[sasvermont]

Slick, I, too, have had cancer and have gone through treaments galore. It has been over 15 years now..... And I am fine.

Get the troops ready for war and go for it. You can do it! You have the right attitude and conviction.

We will all be thinking of you for months to come....and then some.....

Keep us posted on your progress.

((((((((((((((Slick)))))))))))))))))))

L,
Sas and her many campers

[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.

[catnapper]

What a shocking stream of events! I didn't even know you were cick in the first place and now to hear about the cancer! It sounds as if you have one wonderful attidude and your positive outlook thats going to be as successful in your full recovery as the medical treatment.

((hugs))