There is hope
May 7, 2008 10:45am
One year ago a leading oncologist in the area tole me I had 1 year to live. I'm still doing all the things I was doing then, only more …
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About Me
I am a writer. Husband. Dog, miniature pincture. No children. My passion is quilting using wild printed fabric in geometric patterns, like art. I'm better at quilting than I am at painting, but I enjoy both. My philosophy is to try to be positive and focused. I had malignant tumor in neck, surgery followed by radiation. CA can be devasting but also rewarding in unexpected ways.
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Journal Entry for March 21, 2007
March 21, 2007 5:30pm
03/21/07 - Today is the beginning of Spring, but is only 47 here in Virginia. I am happy to have found this site. Next month I get a PET/CT to …
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Hi Dawn I hope you are well.
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Hello. My name is Clarence. I suffer from anxiety, I'm also bipolar. I would like to be your friend. Thank you!!! Clarence
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Enjoy the time with your family, there's nothing better to help lift the spirit and make us strong.
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we're all in this together...sounds like you got some sound advice, and that you will be OK...both Dr.'s agreeing ought to give you some peace of mind. Praying for someone other than myself, always works for me...God loves it when we pray for others. Scientist's now believe in the power of prayer...there is no denying it! BIG HUG !!!
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Life is so worth fight.....I'm thinking of you and sending positive engery your way. Pam
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Close Head and Neck cancers
Type: OtherFor a pea-size bump in front of my left ear, I went to my primary care physician 4X. He told me to eat sour candy to relieve an obstructed parotid gland. 5 months later, he send me to a ONT surgeon as the bump had grown to the size of a grape. 2 months later I had a partial parotidectomy, the bump was the size of walnut. The tumor had to be cut out in pieces, found to be malignant. The surgeon wanted to do a total parotidectomy, the oncologist said I only needed radiation tx.
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- Radiotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- I get a PET/CT in April, 6 month follow-up to see if there are any malignancy cells.
- Surgery Too Soon to Tell
- The last PET/CT showed remaining malignant cells and malignancy in a very small node. That's way the radiation tx.
- Chemotherapy Working / Worked
- I am now bald. The day after I have the 5 hours of IV chemo, I have to get a Neulasta shot. Much pain in knees to feet and wrists to hands. Visit from friends help.
Close Anxiety
Cancer survivor of parotid gland malignant tumor. Partial resection. 6 months out Radiation Therapy. Still tired, weak, anxious.
Treatments
- Breathwork Somewhat Helpful
- I practice breathing exercises while I do Yoga.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- I meditate while I make wall hangings of cloth, when I plant and water flowers, when I cook. I only watch the headlines of the news, the rest is overwhelming.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I use affirmations to boost my self-esteem. I wrote a book for my husband about things that make me happy, so he can read it when I'm no longer alive. It's helped greatly.
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