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Post by midjd on Jun 7, 2012 20:41:28 GMT -5
Got news this evening that a long-time family friend was diagnosed. Stage 3. He's 45 years old, no previous health issues.  Give me a heart attack or stroke or car wreck any day. Just finish me off quickly before I know what's going on. My grandmother was diagnosed with liver cancer around Easter and was dead by Memorial Day. Terrible way to die. Cancer fucking sucks and I hate it.  (PSA - get all those important over-40 and over-50 screenings, people. They are uncomfortable and gross but necessary.) ETA - Mods, if the title is crossing the line let me know and I'll edit. Not sure if the stars make it PG13... |
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Post by chiver78 on Jun 7, 2012 20:44:28 GMT -5
(PSA - get all those important over-40 and over-50 screenings, people. They are uncomfortable and gross but necessary.) and 20- and 30- somethings for the various things that can be screened at those ages, too. cancer doesn't care about age, sadly. sorry for your stress, mid. best wishes to your family friend for a full recovery  |
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Post by swamp on Jun 7, 2012 20:48:40 GMT -5
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She's 40 and has a 7 year old daughter She's expected to make a full recovery.
Ironically, she's one of the healthiest people I know. She exercises and eats only organic foods, but ti the pint that she deprives herself, i think. I hope she comes out of this in full remission and enjoys an ice cream sundae once in a while.
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Post by Jaguar on Jun 7, 2012 20:53:31 GMT -5
Does everyone need a big hug ? Cancer sucks, I had colon cancer. I get screened every year.
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Post by Jaguar on Jun 7, 2012 20:55:42 GMT -5
Good Luck Nasgul for you & hubby. All the best for your friends Mid & swamp.  |
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Post by midjd on Jun 7, 2012 20:56:32 GMT -5
Nasgul, I'm so sorry. That is a LOT to be hit with at once. I'll be thinking of you and hoping the next few months bring good news for you both. Swamp, I hope your friend makes a full recovery. That is so young, in your 20s-30s-40s you shouldn't even be thinking about cancer... |
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Post by muttleynfelix on Jun 7, 2012 21:17:06 GMT -5
The woman who was my doula with DS was diagnosed with cancer at Christmas and past away in March. It just sucks. She was this uber healthy woman who actually did things that changed people's lives and poof she is gone. Everyone says they want to make the world a better place, but she actually did it. Anyway, it just sucks. We're going to Relay for Life tomorrow night. We'll be keeping DS out past his bedtime, but I feel like i need to go this year.
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Post by lurkyloo on Jun 7, 2012 21:19:02 GMT -5
Mid: I'm sorry about your friend. What kind is it? Some cancers are much more treatable than others. Nasgul: Thanks for sharing. I've been worried about what's going on. The good news is that the new treatments for prostate cancer are coming out at a crazy rate, and your DH has a lot more options than he would have even a couple of years ago. I hope your procedure goes well.  |
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Post by chiver78 on Jun 7, 2012 21:27:25 GMT -5
The woman who was my doula with DS was diagnosed with cancer at Christmas and past away in March. It just sucks. She was this uber healthy woman who actually did things that changed people's lives and poof she is gone. Everyone says they want to make the world a better place, but she actually did it. Anyway, it just sucks. We're going to Relay for Life tomorrow night. We'll be keeping DS out past his bedtime, but I feel like i need to go this year. yikes. I'm one of those people who believes that when it's your time, it's your time. from what you say, I believe your doula lived a very full life in her short years. IMHO, that's all any of us can really hope to do. blessed be. I'm sorry for your loss, as well as the others that have posted. Cancer fucking sucks, and I can't wait for the day when it's as distant a worry as measles, mumps, and rubella to those of us in the first world. well, as long as everyone vaccinates (another argument, another time) |
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Post by constanz22 on Jun 7, 2012 21:27:51 GMT -5
Nasgrl- I had a davinci hysterectomy in August. If you have to have a hysterectomy, that is the way to go! It's no picnic, but, I have been feeling great for the past couple months, 100%, so best of luck to you. Feel free to pm me if you want...
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Post by constanz22 on Jun 7, 2012 21:38:16 GMT -5
It sure does suck!
Mom's DBF's son died from cancer about a year and a half ago, age 41, then HE (mom's DBF) was diagnosed with throat cancer and had to do chemotherapy/radiation earlier this year, less than a year after losing his son! Thank God he is doing well and the cancer seems to be gone.
I had an acquaintance die in her mid 40's from pancreatic cancer.
I just had dinner with BFF tonight and one of her co-workers came into work a month ago or so complaining about a pain in her breast, went to the doctor and had stage 4 breast cancer and ended up having a double mastectomy. Also, in her 40's.
I'm 42 and this scares the crap out of me! Especially dealing with some abnormal breast cysts and masses myself...
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Post by taz157 on Jun 7, 2012 21:48:43 GMT -5
I'm sorry Mid, swamp, and Nasgul, and I hope everyone recovers and is in remission soon.  My maternal grandmother had ovarian cancer and lived for 30+ years afterwards. My DH's maternal grandfather was diganosed with prostate cancer, which eventually spread to his brain and died 18 years ago. My FIL was diagnosed with prostate cancer 12 years ago and doing great now. He is 1 of 6 brothers and all but 1 brother have had prostate cancer at 1 point in time. Unfortunately with 1 of the brothers, it was caught too late (even though slow growing) and he died about 10 years after the diagnosis even as the doctors gave him 5 years. In sad news for that brother, his wife passed away before him from breast cancer. With the 1 brother not diagnosed with it, the brother had other aliments and sicknesses and could have had it, but wasn't known before he died. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer 16 years ago (next month) and doing great now. Good luck to those with cancer or know someone diagnosed with cancer. |
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Post by formerexpat on Jun 7, 2012 22:17:13 GMT -5
I've got a buddy who had testicular cancer at 26 and got one removed. That's how old I was when I started getting my annual check ups. Just don't mess around with that stuff.
I'm really sorry to hear about your stories, Mid, Swamp and Nas; I hope all of your friends recover.
My grandfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer late last year and since he is in his mid-70's, he's just going to let it slowly grow and eventually kill him. He doesn't want to go through all the chemo and all of that at his old age.
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Jun 8, 2012 0:02:35 GMT -5
Cancer blows all around. I'm sorry for those of you dealing with it in some form now, either yourselves or friends, and hope you all beat the dirty bastard!
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Post by cronewitch on Jun 8, 2012 0:51:11 GMT -5
Got news this evening that a long-time family friend was diagnosed. Stage 3. He's 45 years old, no previous health issues. Give me a heart attack or stroke or car wreck any day. Just finish me off quickly before I know what's going on. My grandmother was diagnosed with liver cancer around Easter and was dead by Memorial Day. Terrible way to die. Cancer fucking sucks and I hate it. (PSA - get all those important over-40 and over-50 screenings, people. They are uncomfortable and gross but necessary.) ETA - Mods, if the title is crossing the line let me know and I'll edit. Not sure if the stars make it PG13... I am sorry cancer exist and agree it sucks. Sorry for all that have it or know someone who has it. |
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 5:49:23 GMT -5
"DH is also interviewing two other urologists before deciding."
^Wise. We have two friends who were both diagnosed with it in their early-mid forties...both are mid-fifties now and doing fine. One had the freezing technique...didn't work...numbers went back up, now they are down again after radiation. The other one had extensive radiation...I think his cancer was outside of the prostate.
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Post by skubikky on Jun 8, 2012 6:14:05 GMT -5
Thanks EVERYONE ! With everyone rooting for us, we will make it okay. Constanz, thanks for into on the Davinci. I guess I'm afraid it will nick some other organ in there when the doctor is doing the procedure, so I am hoping for the best. I will definitely pm you, in a couple of days. We also had some bad news at work for my team, so I need to process what's happening. But I will ask you some details come the weekend. Thanks very much. Re: DaVinci A good friend of mine is one of the hardware engineers that developed the DaVinci robot. He went to work for the company that makes it when they were a few engineers with an idea and today it's this fabulous tool for less invasive surgeries. Godpseed Nas.....you're in our prayers. We are fortunate to live in times where doctors know so much more about cancer and how to more effectively treat it. There's more opportunity for remission than ever before. |
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Post by 973beachbum on Jun 8, 2012 7:14:34 GMT -5
Cancer blows all around. I'm sorry for those of you dealing with it in some form now, either yourselves or friends, and hope you all beat the dirty bastard!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2012 7:31:50 GMT -5
Good vibes going out to everyone. My sister had a daVinci two weeks ago and I ended up running into her at a car show yesterday. She said she's feeling really good!
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 7:40:30 GMT -5
"the hospital stay was only 27 hours! (And I stayed a bit longer because I wanted french toast for breakfast!)"
You will receive a hefty bill for that! lol ;D
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Post by swamp on Jun 8, 2012 7:45:34 GMT -5
DH is the staff pharmacist for a cancer treatment center. He sees far too many people affected by the disease. Cancer does suck.
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 7:48:39 GMT -5
My friend had the DaVinci procedure for her hysterectomy after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer.
She was Stage I at the outset (surgery, but no further treatment) and then unfortunately 8-9 mos. later her CA 125 was up and her cancer came back as Stage III. She then received targeted radiation to her pelvis and chemo. Right now she is in remission (it's been almost a year since she completed the chemo), but goes in monthly.
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 7:50:55 GMT -5
Looking back, my friend has said that she thinks the Drs should have suggested some treatment in addition to the hysterectomy (when it was Stage I) and wonders if that may have stopped the cancer from coming back...anyone have an opinion about this?
*She was 55 at the time of diagnosis...57 now. Had some irregular bleeding.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Jun 8, 2012 7:52:00 GMT -5
Acck..everyone is freakign me out...My doc sent me for a mammogram because I'm now 40. I have no symptoms and no family history. The radiologist spotted something so I had to go back yesterday for another mammogram and ultrasound. There is a cluster of suspicious cells so now I have to go for a biopsy. I'm a little nervous to say the least. I might have had a slight emotional reaction when I was given the news and the radiologist prescribed an extra margarita each night (I'm leaving for mexico in a few days)...he gets me, he really get me  And cancer doesn't care about age...I was diagnosed with Melanoma at 35. |
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 7:54:10 GMT -5
Melanoma...early stage? Fair-skinned? Sun worshipper when you were younger?
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 7:55:03 GMT -5
No lumps, Miss T?
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 7:57:07 GMT -5
I understand that the majority of breast biopsies come out negative rather than positive. IDK
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Post by Miss Tequila on Jun 8, 2012 7:59:49 GMT -5
Melanoma...early stage? Fair-skinned? Sun worshipper when you were younger? Very early stage, thank God! I'm pale, blue eyes and used to burn until I blisted in my youth...and went to tannign beds in my teens. I wised up by my early 20's but the damage was done. Irish people shouldn't try to tan |
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Post by moxie on Jun 8, 2012 8:07:15 GMT -5
"Irish people shouldn't try to tan" Thanks...you just ruined any future sun vacations. ;D |
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