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Post by toxophilite on Jul 26, 2013 3:26:10 GMT -5
Just need to share my really bad week with you all. It all started with an ultrasound on my liver because my doc was a bit concerned about it. Results came back..... lesions on the liver, very suggestive of cancer....oh no.... Next up is a CT scan and chest x-rays, looking for a primary source.....waiting....waiting.....waiting for results. I don't think I'm scared of dying, just not ready to go yet....and who will take care of my cats? After the longest week of my life, a follow up with my doctor, who is a really good man, all clear, no signs of nasties anywhere else. I still have to see an oncologist next week but it seems just a formality maybe...a double check? So....life is really sweet for now. Thinking of you all and hoping your lives are reasonably acceptable right now, Love and hugs, Janet.
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Post by judiann on Jul 26, 2013 10:26:40 GMT -5
Wellllll.......I just wrote out the sweetest reply & lost the whole d*mn thing......grrrrrrrr!!
So glad your tests were all Good & hoping that everytning else stays that way :-)
I did have a "lol" moment about your cats....I feel exactly the same way! There's just my 14 yr old blind one now & we've adjusted but her health is failing, so....*sigh*
Life is mostly sweet & reasonably acceptable for now....hope it stays that way.
((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) to you, know I am keeping you in my thoughts & prayers,
Much love, judiann
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Post by joan on Jul 26, 2013 18:15:54 GMT -5
(((((((Hugs)))))) Janet. So glad your tests came out all right. Sometimes it takes a crisis for us to appreciate what we have. I am coming up to the 11th anniversary of Gordie's death and am having some sad feelings about it. On the other hand, my health and energy have been getting better to the point where, some days, I have the energy I feel is normal for me now.
Trust the follow up with the oncologist will confirm what your doctor says.
Yes, our pets are important.
Love and more (((((((hugs)))))) Joan
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Post by toxophilite on Jul 30, 2013 2:55:57 GMT -5
Just a brief update.
Saw the oncologist today....no answers yet....just more blood tests and booked in for a biopsy on Friday. Another oncology appointment on Tuesday, hope I'll know something by then. The waiting is stressing me out somewhat.
How can you fight an enemy you can't see and didn't even know existed?
Love and hugs to all of you, Janet
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Post by joan on Jul 30, 2013 14:28:09 GMT -5
(((((((hugs)))))) Janet. Praying for good results and for peace for you. I will be watching for updates. Life sure has hande3d you a lot to deal with in the last few year.
Love
Joan
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Post by toxophilite on Aug 7, 2013 1:04:11 GMT -5
Still no positive result from the oncologist but he said that yes, it is cancer, and it is treatable. My haemotologist is working with him and they apparently discussed a treatment plan for me, which I guess I'll learn about at my visit next Tuesday (13th). I am feeling reasonably positive about the outcome, there will probably be less positive days, and I have no idea what gtreatment will be involved, probably chemotherapy. I'll update when I know more xxxxx Janet
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Post by toxophilite on Aug 14, 2013 0:31:20 GMT -5
Well, from my point of view I have the best possible outcome, confirmed yesterday. The cancer is in the liver mainly, with spots on the lungs, but very small. It can't be "cured" but chemo should shrink whatever is there. I am due to start treatment on Tuesday next week. It will be day 1 and day 8, then a 1 week break. This will happen for 3 cycles, then another scan to check progress. I believe the procedure takes about 3 hours. I am so relieved that the prognosis is fairly good for me, at least I know what is going to happen now. Bonus....I won't lose any hair.....another thing to be grateful for. Feeling pretty positive right now, thanks for listening ladies. xxxxx Janet
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Post by joan on Aug 18, 2013 8:10:59 GMT -5
((((((((((hugs)))))))))) Janet. Sorry that it is cancer but glad it is treatable. treatment has come so far with that disease compared to the old days. Good luck with the chemo. let us know how you are.
Should have checked in here sooner, but I have been so busy with my mother this summer whose paranoia is growing.
More ((((((((hugs)))))) and prayers
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Post by toxophilite on Sept 4, 2013 23:58:27 GMT -5
I have now had the first two chemo treatments. The 2nd one has really knocked me down, I haven't been able to do anything much for about a week now. So fatigued all the time and feel terrible. I just want to sleep all the time. The whole thing has been aggravated by a bladder infection and a drop in blood pressure. I do think I feel a bit better today but it is a day to day cycle of swings and roundabouts. Life must go on, no matter what. Love you all xxxxx Janet
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Post by joan on Sept 6, 2013 10:11:07 GMT -5
(((((((Janet)))))) Hope you are feeling better by now. Fatigue is a tough one and a bladder infection too. I have had a difficult summer with mother, and whacking my head on the stairs which gave me a mild concussion, so I have been pretty useless at times too, but things seem to have settled down for a bit - hopefully. Hope they have for you.
Yes, life goes on no matter what.
Keep us updated
Love and hugs
Joan
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Post by toxophilite on Sept 18, 2013 23:34:26 GMT -5
I ended up in hospital with dehydration....not drinking enough fluids. I have been trying to drink 2 litres of water a day, it's very hard.
Treatment was delayed for a week but I'm back on track again and into my second cycle. It's all rather stressful as I don't know what is normal any more, hopefully I'm more prepared this time, it's learn as you go apparently.
Joan, getting older is not much fun, is it? Hope your health is improving, and your mother too.
Judiann, how are you coping with the loss of your mother? The hard knocks seem to be endless, don't they?
At least I am still alive and in no discomfort, apart from some chemo side-effects, and I have my cats for comfort. Speaking of which, Skeet, my siamese was so upset I was away in hospital, I didn't see him for two days after I got home. I was only away for two days myself, so absolutely gutted that he disappeared, just what I didn't need right then. I got home on Tuesday at lunchtime and Skeet came back at 2.30 on Thursday morning, ravenous but otherwise unscathed. I guess I'll never know where he went, or why, but at least he is safe....little monkey.
Love and hugs to everyone, catch up again soon....Janet
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