Lung Cancer - I might have it.

[musicdeb]

Franklins Mom who hasn't been able to log in said to tell Tammy that she's in her thoughts.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

Thanks, Deb.
I'm finally in!! That was a pain in the ass.

Tammy, I can't say anything that hasn't already been said but that doesn't keep me from putting in my 2 cents.
Hang in there and fight like hell. My dad was diagnosed with renal cancer and just stopped fighting. He died six months later. Had he taken his chemo, he'd still be alive today.
Never give up hope, never forget all the reasons to beat this thing and to keep on living. Franklin and I are pulling for you as are hundreds of others. Don't let us down.

 

[Harrygto]

thanks for the update CR

 

[Jakesmum]

I just came across this today, I can't believe I missed it! Tammy I am echoing the thoughts of everyone else on here, fight this and get better. I have known so many people who have fought and are still fighting all different forms of cancer and the one thing that always amazes me is their attitude, not one of them feel sorry for themselves or let it bring them down and I believe it's their attitude that is also helping with the fight.

 

[Mooshi's Mummy]

hello everyone!!! just popping by to let you know I am doing OK...quite OK today actually. Every day is getting better and I am feeling stronger. I can now walk and breath at the same time and talk and breath at the same time and walk and talk and breath at the same time. Don't laugh, I know it sounds ridiculous to be happy about something I used to take for granted but its something I wasn't able to do well pre chemo. The past couple of days I have been nap free LOL. I swear I thought I was becoming an old lady way before my time, there were days (and I am sure there will be more) that getting up and having breakfast wiped me out and I had to go back to bed for an hour. Yesterday I had the energy to 'clean' the house...dust, vacuum and clean the bathroom and I didn't need to have a nap afterwards. Today Mike and I took the dogs to one of our local woodlands and had a wonderful walk for almost an hour. Its been a glorious morning, I felt good and man did I need to get out of this house!! Then we went grocery shopping....no big deal most days but recently I haven't had the energy. So I do believe this chemo crap just may well be doing its job and shrinking my lemon. I have a horrible cold sore on my mouth/face at the moment but I am told not to worry about it too much as my body is run down...gee ya think?? I haven't been able to go far these past few days prior to today's outing because of my white blood cells taking a dive so to speak. Unfortunately with chemo it kills the good with the bad and when your at the lowest count you are basically left without an immune system...and I am NOT going back in to hospital because I picked up a cold from snotty nosed kid. LOL. I have cut my hair, and I TRIED to dye it pink but that didn't quite work out the way I had planned...it kind of turned a peach colour...and me being me peach just so aint my 'thang'....I am now a very dark brown and very short...think pixie cut. I will get husband to take a picture and I will post it soon. I am back to see my consultant Dr Potter on the 2nd April and next round of chemo is the 4th April...to be back up with radiation soon after...not got the exact date yet but I should imagine it will be the same week. From what I understand it can really make you tired...so again I will probably be sending updates via CR if ya'll don't mind....and if course if the good lady herself doesn't mind lending me not only her shoulder and her ear but her superb secretarial skills. hahahahaha!!! Well I suppose that is all for now. OH.....I am also working on changing my food diet. Eating LOADS of fruit and veg, making smoothies and homemade soups etc....even drinking herbal tea. Fuck what have I turned in to?? Love to you all, masses and masses of love right back at each and every one of you. My wonderful, wonderful friends....I am now off to look at the gift card thread and say my thank you's yet again.

 

[Smokeycat]

So glad to hear that you are feeling better.

 

[dpenning]

"Don't laugh, I know it sounds ridiculous to be happy about something I used to take for granted but its something I wasn't able to do well pre chemo."

Not ridiculous at all! Glad you are able to be up and around a bit more! Do not over do and appreciate the little things, they are not all so little!

 

[powergc]

Great to hear from you!! Glad to hear you are feeling better, getting out in the fresh air must have felt good! Good luck on the next step! Onward and upward! Thinking of ya, lady!


CR is doing a wonderful job keeping us all up-to-date!

 

[ruthcatrin]

Yay!! Energy is good, but don't drive yourself to exhaustion either!

 

[musicdeb]

Good to hear from ya! Can't wait to see your new haircut.


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[alejandro]

Keep on, you have the rigth attitude.

 

[broccolini]

You don't do anything half-assed, do you?

Glad to hear you had some energy today. I'm sure getting out of the house was nice.

 

[Bailey's Mom]

Oh, Sweety, I'm so glad to hear from you. Just make sure that food change is more Veg than Fruit. Lots and lots of dark green veg! I know, I have to steel myself to do it, but I do feel better afterwards, you will, too. So glad you felt up to walking in the woods (feeds the soul.)

Cyber hugs and buckets of drool from Bailey and me. We are keeping you healthy and strong in our visualizations. Rest in all our affections and prayers. Extra hugs and pettings for Mooshi and Bear and warm regards for your splendid husband.
Elizabeth

 

[Harrygto]

thanks for the update
glad you are feeling better

 

[Jadotha]

Really pleased and relieved to hear you are better! Lots of hugs!

 

[NYDDB]

So good to hear from you...as well as your words and thoughts through CR.

And good that you have made a diet switch towards fruits, veggies and just clean eating. And I agree with ewlizbat-- dark, leafy greens are full of healing nutrition. If you can sneak some turmeric in somewhere, do it!

Nice to hear your good spirits coming through.

 

[NeSaxena]

Woo hoo! That's it girl!!! Sending love and healing (and Boone kisses) your way

 

[looby73]

So glad you've been feeling better. Don't over do it though! xx

 

[NeSaxena]

I got something for you... A couple of starter designs for your tattoo .. But I need an email address to send it to, it's not letting me upload the file here

 

[Mooshi's Mummy]

Hello one and all! I hope this message finds you all well? I apologise for my lateness in writing this update, life has been a bit....odd is the only way I can describe it really but also quite positive and good. So...I have had a massive change to my diet to start in so much as I have been doing an alkaline diet. Have I already told you about this? If so then forgive me for repeating myself and making you yawn...I call it chemo head, it certainly does zap your memory and make you forget all kinds of shit. I forget words all the time and struggle to explain myself, especially when wanting to describe something and other times you repeat yourself because you cant remember saying it to begin with...it drives Mike nuts. Anyway....I have changed my diet, lots of fruit, veg, proteins and I have included apricot kernels. I have cut out sugar, caffeine, alcohol (mostly) meat, cows dairy and just about anything that is processed or packaged, oh and wheat products. I have had one and only one session of chemo so far and that was when I was in hospital. I went last Wednesday and had my bloods taken and a follow up appointment with my consultant. My bloods came back that I had to be postponed for my next chemo as my white cell count was only 0.4 and it needs to be a minimum of 1.4, so I am having more bloods done tomorrow and am booked on Monday for round 2, whilst also being on the cancellation list for Friday, assuming my counts are OK. Last Thursday night I was very sick and spent Friday in bed, I picked up a bug but nothing serious. If I am busy one day I pay for it the next by being very tired. So....now the GOOD NEWS!! My tumour has shrunk CONSIDERABLY!!! I was sent for an xray before speaking with the consultant last week, we got called in to his office and on his computer screen was my first xray showing the tumour screaming in your face and beside it the new xray showing what is starting to look like a NORMAL lung. OMFG!! I was told that when I was first diagnosed that I was considered 'extensive' (there is only extensive and limited small cell lung cancer) and I am now considered boarder line limited. WOO F***ING HOO!!!! If I can keep this up we are hopeful that I can be on the limited list by the end of my chemo regime. Limited patients have a better chance of seeing 5 years....about 38% to be precise, rather than a good chance of only 18 months....which was probably what I have been facing. So what do I put this down to? LOVE, DIET, PRAYERS FROM YOU ALL AND A FUCK OFF ATTITUDE. I own this cancer, it does not own me and I do not, not, not, want it. So there we go....treatment continues, my new eating habits continue, apricot kernels continue, and I hope most of all your love and support continues. Big hugs to each and every one of you. BTW...Mooshi and Bear are doing great. Mooshi has become my new shadow more now than ever....who would of thought a TM could be a bandaid. LOL. Tammy