I have cancer....the road to recovery

**Cataholic** · 02-23-2007, 08:58 PM

Just want you to know I am thinking of you, and praying for you.

Johanna

**slick** · 06-19-2007, 08:29 PM

Just thought I would update this. I wasn't going to but.....

I had another CT scan on June 4th and I just got the results today. My right and left lungs are covered with tiny nodules that with time will grow. There are 2 or 3 of them that are growing now (compared to what they were last August) so my surgeon wants another scan in September and if they have grown in size again, then it's more treatment. He suggested perhaps chemo this time or he can go in through my ribs with a scope and snip them off. We'll see when the time comes.

Those who know me best know that I call a spade a spade. I asked him how long I had to live. He said about 10 years.......

We'll see about that!!!

Edit: I've been thinking about this today and making up my list of things I really want to do.

I figure if I put them in writing then they will come true.

Take a hot air balloon ride
Go snorkling in Florida
Go to the UK to meet Pet Talkers
Maybe slide into Germany, Belgium and Denmark

Go on an African Safari (thanks Africam!!!)

Visit Australia and New Zealand
Go a Findlay meeting
Go in a whale interaction program at a seaworld or aquarium
Sleepover with the belugas (my local aquarium has this program)
Visit Northern BC and see the northern lights
Load up on lobster on the East coast of US and Canada
Visit other parts of the US....go down south for some real shrimp gumbo...or perhaps visit Kansas????

**sigh**

**dukedogsmom** · 06-19-2007, 08:30 PM

I'm really sorry to hear that. But, glad you told us. Don't give up, ok? You need our support and we'll be here for you. Listen to your doctor. You're going to be here at PT a long time. Don't even think otherwise.

**Hellow** · 06-19-2007, 08:38 PM

Dont give up, ok? ((((HUGS))))

**Logan** · 06-19-2007, 09:13 PM

I'm glad you told us. Slick, there is never a reason to leave friends out. Prayers come when friends are informed!!! Got it????

Love ya, girl. Just take it one day at a time. Something tells me that you will be harrassing one or all of us 20 years from now!

Never stop talking, please. We need to know.

Logan

**captain** · 06-19-2007, 09:55 PM

Hey Slick,
Waddya mean 10 years!!!!??
10 years?? - PAH - you better give me 20!!!!!!

You are in my thoughts, and thanks for letting us know.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Michelle

**AdoreMyDogs** · 06-19-2007, 10:11 PM

You are in my prayers, Slick. I'm sorry that you are having to endure more testing, but you'll be in my prayers that the outcome is good. You are very brave and positive and I really respect that.

Leslie

**RedHedd** · 06-19-2007, 11:26 PM

Aw, man, Slick, that sucks but I know you'll prove those docs wrong and be around for several more decades! Give 'em hell! We're in this battle together.

**Kfamr** · 06-20-2007, 01:20 AM

I've always thought of you as being this strong invincible woman... you are, right?

And if you're ever down here in FL I'd LOVE to take out on the boat to one of the islands or something.

Always have you in my thoughts, dear Slick.

**jenluckenbach** · 06-20-2007, 05:32 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{SLICK}}}}}}}}}}}}

This is the reason we have "re-checks", to catch things so they can be treated. Of course, the tests SUCK and of course the treatment SUCKS EVEN MORE, but we do what we gotta do!

My best wishes and biggest prayers will always be sent your way.

And don't forget to add to your list:
Visit PA and the Luckenbach cat house!!

**Oggyflute** · 06-22-2007, 11:31 PM

Hey Slick, you & Trevel better come & see us all when you come down under.

Thinking of you mate. You have a good soul. That means a lot in this sometimes crazy world.

**karyn674** · 06-23-2007, 03:28 AM

Well Malta is not much in rute from US to Australia, oh well!!

Never say never huh!

Was following this thread but haven't posted yet.....was short of words.

All i can say is that Feb 2006 my cousin at age 21 was hospitalized to ITU (intensive treatment unit) she was suffering from meningitis (miningi Coco septiciemia) one of the killers! Never knew anything about it but got to know! She was totally not responding her heart was not working propperly, lung and kidney failure.......well her parents where adviced to start detaching!! Prepare funeral and let her GO. Wasn't that easly for sure. But she faught for her life and got it back! She is amazing she went through several amputations cos extremities where not receiving blood anymore. She survived amputation of all her fingers and both legs from knee down.

Today?!!!!! A year after!

She walks, drives her car, writes and continues her Engineering course at University.................she is truly incredible!

She gives talks and to encourage other people who are going through a rough time. Everyone in Malta knows Amy!

She vants that with her prosteses now......she got taller

Let me attach you all a photo of this amazing lady! This pic was taken in June 2006, not long after she was able to get home after being in hospital fighting for her life for about 3 months.

**Karen** · 06-19-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by slick

Just thought I would update this. I wasn't going to but.....

I had another CT scan on June 4th and I just got the results today. My right and left lungs are covered with tiny nodules that with time will grow. There are 2 or 3 of them that are growing now (compared to what they were last August) so my surgeon wants another scan in September and if they have grown in size again, then it's more treatment. He suggested perhaps chemo this time or he can go in through my ribs with a scope and snip them off. We'll see when the time comes.

Those who know me best know that I call a spade a spade. I asked him how long I had to live. He said about 10 years.......

We'll see about that!!!

You'll be in our prayers, and hey, doctors are wrong about longevity all the time.