I have cancer....the road to recovery

[lv4dogs]

You'll be in my thoughts & prayers. I know it must be scary but you've got the right attitude. Keep it up, you WILL beat this! {{{hugs}}}

[JenBKR]

I am so sorry to hear about this. ((((hugs)))) I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[mruffruff]

What a shock for you!

As you can see, there are already a lot of PTers praying for you. And we will be right here for you until you get totally well.

If there is anything you need, just ask.

Lots of HUGS!!!

Mary

[Edwina's Secretary]

Dear natal sister.....my thoughts are with you....

[slick]

I'm very touched by all of your posts and well wishes and for those close to me, please forgive me for not including you during these last two weeks. I just needed to find out what path I am taking before passing on any information. There was just too many "what ifs".

I had to have a real belly laugh this morning. I guess I'll have to shave my legs and pits just before going into the hospital....just in case I get a warm sponge bath from a hunky intern.

Harpmom: Thank you so much for posting such an encouraging story. I'll have to ask the surgeon about those injections. My prayers going out for your Dad.

Debbie: One of the signs of this type of cancer is recurring pneumonia and if you recall, I was sick in March too.

[Catsnclay]

I guess I'll have to shave my legs and pits just before going into the hospital....just in case I get a warm sponge bath from a hunky intern.

I sure HOPE you do!! Now, wouldn't that be fun?!

Love your attitude already. Keep your chin up, and remember we will always be here for you, no matter what.

All fingers & paws are crossed over here for your speedy recovery. Good luck!

[Cataholic]

I cannot type too much right now. You will be in my every prayer.

[RedHedd]

Slick, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hearing the word "Cancer" does give one pause and it may feel like you have to make bazillion decisions immediately - been there, done that. I'm a breast cancer survivor. The love and support is just oozing from this thread and will carry you through this difficult time. A positive attitude really DOES have an effect on one's recovery and healing time. I was back at work full time within in a month of my mastectomy - heck, I was called into meetings less than a week after my surgery and came into the office with surgical drains in my body

Shave your legs for that hunky intern!

[Cookiebaker]

I read this at work today, and I couldn't even finish reading it, it was too much. Somehow, I thought that here in the magic of PT'ville, things like this weren't supposed to happen.

Slick, we love you, and we are keeping you in our prayers, and close in our thoughts. Please do let us know if there is anything that we can do to make it easier for you.

[AbbyMom]

Warm thoughts, hugs, and prayers for YOU.

[dukedogsmom]

Checking in to say I was thinking about you. Phone call and pm offer still stands. Anything to help you make it through this.

[G535]

With your positive attitude of course you're going to beat it!

[NoahsMommy]

My dearest Slick...

Make sure you shave those legs and pits and get a nice mani/pedi (manicue/pedicure) because you haven't even touched the surface of ALL the hotties the hospital has, honey!! Be on the lookout for:

Hunky Male Nurses!! (they're not only cute, but sooooo sweet and such good caretakers! I've never had a more sensitive nurse, ever!)

Super Cute Radiology Techs....mmmm, mmmm (must be the radiation, they all seem to be hot!)

Dr. Mc Dreamies (you'll have your surgeon, your anesthesiologist, hot interns helping, more male surgical nurses) they're going to be everywhere!!

Volunteer Male Nurse's Aides....the cute, younger ones. They'll check your blood pressure, bring you flowers and check to make sure you're OK. So cute!!

And even if he's not hunky or dreamy, he's your best friend in surgery: YOUR ANESTHESIOLOGIST!!! (ie: the man with the drugs!! ) This man watches every move you make...literally. He stares at you and your vitals throughout your procedure and makes sure you're comfortable. When you awake, he'll give you some meds to calm you and help the pain go far, far, far AWAY. Every Anesthesiologist I've ever had has been wonderful, very kind, informative and gentle.

Transport Dudes...are usually EMTs and will transport patients in the hospital to another part of the hospital or another location for tests, etc. These guys MUST have a requirement for hiring that they HAVE to be HOT...or no job!!

So, yea, I'd say some shaving is in order.

All joking aside, you're attitude is wonderful. I'm sure you'll find through speaking with survivors that attitude is an overlooked medicine and works very well. Please allow your PT family to keep you up in our prayers.

You are wonderful, Slick, we're blessed with your love and friendship, sweetie pie. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all this, but am sooo glad you caught it so soon and are on the way to getting "that thing" outta our Slick!!! (GET OUT!!)

Please, please, please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do for you, OK?? I know you're usually the one that "takes care of" and doesn't "get taken care of", but at times like these, roles need to reverse. OK?? Please let your PT Family know what we can do for you.

You'll remain in my prayers, always. I just know that this "thing" is going to get the heck outta here, and leave you better then ever.

Love you LOTS,
Kelly, Noah, Basie, Micah, Phoebe & Jonah

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[Chica]

Hi Slick,I kinda know how you feel, but your attitude is wonderfull!I have had breast cancer. And I am a surviver!!!!!It was 11 years ago. I had the tumor removed and it didn't spread.I had to go through chemo therapy and radiation. I think of those treatments as an insurance policy that the cancer would be completely killed in my body. I have been doing fine ever since.I also had a positive attitude, just like you!!!You are in my prayers!!!!!

[sisterdog]

Slick,
I usually lurk and don't post, but I need to respond to this thread. I have gotten to "know" you as a strong, intelligent woman with a great sense of humor, and regret you must go through this. I, too am an 11-year survivor of breast cancer, and I know that attitude can make a crucial difference. Your positive attitude tells me you will be a survivor, too. If you get a chance, read Bernie Siegal's books - he writes a lot about attitude and survivorship. Know also that your PT family is here for you when you need us - don't think you have to tackle this all alone. Take care...you will be in my thoughts.