I have cancer....the road to recovery

[RedHedd]

Slick, that's such good news on the CT scan. Now I hope they can get to the bottom of your breathing problems. Max looks SO embarassed! I agree with the others - a spa day for you too! Have phun with Catty on Sunday!

[slick]

The good news is that I spoke to my GP on Friday and she gave me a note to go back to work...just two days per week for Dec. I have an appt to see her Jan 10 and at that time she will re-evaluate me and we'll come up with a work schedule for Jan and Feb.

The bad news is that the "final" results came in from my recent CT scan. Sure, there are no blood clots, but the small node in the right middle lobe has grown by 2cm since August. This is bad because typical carcinoid tumors don't grow that fast. It has to be another kind of tumour. I have to have another CT scan in 3 months and if it's grown again, then it's back to the surgeon for a plan of action.

I have so many questions and my mind is whirlwind again. I'm very emotional and depressed right now. If it's another kind of tumour then my prognosis is not that great even with radiation and chemo.

Again, I'm sorry for venting but I feel so alone right now.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, I'm glad that you'll be able to go back to work for a few days each week and hopefully you'll be able to eventually go back full time. I'm sorry to hear that one of your tumors has grown. I hope that it doesn't continue to grow and that your next CT scan results will be good ones. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please remember that you're not alone. We're all here for you. Take care. (((HUGS)))

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oh, but you're FARRRRR from being alone!!

You've got this BIGG Pet Talk Family crowded around you ...
We'll take care of the "worrying" - You just get BETTER!

Anyway - it's the HOLIDAYS - no worrying allowed!
If there was a big concern - I don't think you'd be cleared for three months.

SO- put your Holiday Face on - and have some PHUNN!

Big {{{HUGS}}}!!

[jenluckenbach]

Slick.....{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

The news is very scary, but worrying will not change facts. So be glad that you can go back to work on a limited schedule, and enjoy every day.

There will be so many prayers for you that you won't NEED to worry.

more {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[Rachel]

Oh, Slick, I don't know what to say. I want to believe there is some other explanation for the *tumor*. My sister has brain cancer and when she has an MRI there was always a question about whether what they saw was tumor or edema. Whatever it is, it is just not fair that you have to continue to worry. I am glad you can go back to work as for me work keeps me from obscessing about all my ailments. Life seems more normal when you have a routine too. God bless you, Slick, and, no, here you are not alone.

Jen is right about enjoying every day. None of us is going to get out of here alive and we all need to appreciate what we have been given while we have it. I know I have taken much of life for granted and need to follow that advice as well.

[trayi52]

Slick, it is good that you can go back to work for at least a couple days a week. I hope and pray that the tumor doesn't grow anymore. I will keep you in my prayers.

Phred is right, you are far from being alone, you do have all of us here crowded around you praying for you.

((((HUGS))))
Willie

[Dorothy39]

Well Slick, I Hope you know that you can relax now and leave those sneaky worries with us!!!

(You're never alone on Pet Talk anyway~)

We'll keep you in our Thoughts and Prayers~ Okay?

More {{{{HUGS}}}}}~ ( wipes away those * itty bitty* tears from Slicks eyes)

[catfamily]

I'm sorry I didn't see this thread earlier.I'm sending some prayers your way and will tell my husband Mike to also.I love your postive attitude.It's the best thing in life is to be positive.I truly admire your strength.Keep up the good spirits.Get well,we love you

[anna_66]

You know your never alone here.
((((HUGS))))

[Randi]

Slick, I'm SO sorry to hear the tumor has grown, and I really hope it's not the bad kind. As Phred says, if they thought it was that bad, I really don't think they'd let you wait for 3 months. So try to think positive - as you've always done.

I think going in to work a few days a week will also help you, but please promise not to stress over anything!!

I am sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts your way, and Fister insists on giving you some headbumpies.

Will e-mail you later.

[binka_nugget]

So sorry to hear the tumor has grown.

It was really nice seeing you last week. You've got my number.. so if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here day and night for you.

[Catty1]

{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}

[RedHedd]

Slick, I'm SO sorry to hear the tumor has grown, and I really hope it's not the bad kind. As Phred says, if they thought it was that bad, I really don't think they'd let you wait for 3 months. So try to think positive - as you've always done.

Oh Slick, What can I say? I'm glad you're released to going back to work at least part-time. That will help you feel like a bit of the old normal is returning. As a cancer survivor, I know that normal is forever changed after your diagnosis.

I know you have really good docs who know what they're doing. I also know you're proactive with your health care and that if anything changes you'll be right in their faces demanding that it be taken out.

Call me if you need to. I'll be home later this afternoon after Xmas shopping. The M's send head-bumpies.

[gini]

Slick - Good Morning and here are some {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}


xxoo me