I have cancer....the road to recovery

[cyber-sibes]

Sounds pretty positive overall, Slick. Good luck with the cardiologist next week (as you know, we're dealing with those issues too). Prayers & healing vibes still headin' your way from OH!

[dukedogsmom]

I can sort of know how anxious you are to get it over with. I remember how nervous I was last year for my operation. Hang in there and we'll get through it together.

[Corinna]

so glad to hear the good news. prayers and hugs to you.

[Catty1]

Just popping in with more hugs! I got lots!!!

[pnance]

I've been away from the computer for a bit so I'm just catching up now. Hang in there. Before you know it your surgery will be done and all you'll have to worry about is which cute nurse you'd like to give you a sponge bath.... It's great it hasn't made it into your lymph system. My mom had her lymphs removed when she had breast cancer. She's been fine since, she just has to be a little bit more careful of cuts on that arm, it takes longer for them to heal and they have a higher chance of getting infected, but it hasn't slowed her down at all. Sounds like the doctor is confident the others are benign....YAH YAH!!! but I don't blame you for being safe. My friend asked after you when I saw her the other day, she also sends her best wishes. {{{{HUGS}}}

[slick]

Thanks again for your love and support but I've decided to leave Pet Talk for awhile for personal reasons. I will email back those who are interested in what's going on. Thanks.

[CagneyDog]

{{{{hugs}}}}
Do whatever feels best. Please pop in and update all of us every once and awhile?

[sasvermont]

I hope you are leaving on your terms and not because someone has said something awful to you.

Please stop back or email someone with your progress! We love you and want to go through this with you, as much as we can.

Would you email or PM me? Thanks.

Sallyanne -
a cancer survivor

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks again for your love and support but I've decided to leave Pet Talk for awhile for personal reasons. I will email back those who are interested in what's going on. Thanks.

Come back soon

[4 Dog Mother]

I have not posted on this thread up to now. I have, however, followed it and have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. I have admired your strength to deal with this since you found out. I do not know your reasons for leaving Pet Talk but unless it is something that causes you great distress and stress, I would urge you to rethink that decision. As you may remember we lost our son last summer. At that same time, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and has made it through her surgery and chemo and radiation (still has a few more months left on chemo). When we are weak, we need to rely on those who care about us and can support us through our difficult times. When we are strong, we need to give that support. That is what life is truly about. My sister was able to give me support when I needed it. She felt her cancer less important than our trememdous feelings of loss. Probably most importantly it took her mind away from her thoughts and fears. By the same token, I needed to think about something besides my loss and grief. Watching her deal with the fears, going through the chemo, surgery and radiation and more chemo has helped me see the amazing strength in those who have to go through this.

You are one of those strong people that WILL come through this. Those of us who have had something to worry about or grieve about can learn from you. And you can rely on the people here who will support you during this time. I think that is the greatest thing about this Pet Talk. We can care, learn from, support people that we have never met but who like us love animals. Perhaps that common love of animals is what draws the compassionate people who are on here.

Again if you need to leave for you own mental well-being, do so but please have someone keep us updated. If it is because of what someone said or what you think someone or some are saying, ignor them. There are a lot more good people on this board, than critical ones so please don't go because of someone.

I probably have not said this well but I hope you understand what I am saying. Pet Talk needs you and I think you may need Pet Talk.

[Karen]

Thanks again for your love and support but I've decided to leave Pet Talk for awhile for personal reasons. I will email back those who are interested in what's going on. Thanks.

Know that we all love you, and will look forward to your return.

[anna_66]

Slick I'm sorry you feel the need to leave right now, but I do understand. Know you will have all my love, thoughts and prayers with you.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I understand your need to take care of yourself right now.
You will be missed!!!
You will still be getting emails from me, whether you answer or not!
I will still be praying and praying hard for you!!!

You may leave Pet Talk but we will not leave YOU!!!
You will take our thoughts and prayers and best wishes with you!!!
Lots of (((HUGS and PRAYERS) on the way with love added in!

[dukedogsmom]

Slick, I'm really sorry to hear that. I was hoping we could all support you and help you through this. Please pm or email me, ok? I wish you well, friend.

[JenBKR]

((((hugs)))) take all the time you need, know that we are here if you need us for anything. You will be sorely missed.