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Post by cara3 on May 4, 2009 15:36:00 GMT -5
Cancer is such a huge part of my life.
The blessings have been wonderful.
The pain and suffering have been unbearable at times.
Yesterday, I was thinking, "Should I cut my hair shorter?" Such a dilemma!
Today, I received a phone call telling me my last mammogram was not normal. I will get another one in about 10 days.
And I was worried about my hair?
Kitty
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Post by Ruth on May 4, 2009 18:58:58 GMT -5
Kitty,
Please keep us informed..........Hoping everything is OK...and just a fluke in the Mammo...........
Do something with your hair..........Whatever....it'll keep your mind off of everything else...........What can I say girlfriend.....We do what we gotta do!!!!!!!
Hang with us pal..............and we will hang with you.
Hugs,
Ruth
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Post by Grits on May 5, 2009 16:32:38 GMT -5
Kitty...I've just returned to the boards today and the 1st message I read is this "troubling" one from you my good friend! You are in my prayers Sweetie that this is indeed a "fluke" with the mammo and things will be ok for you. Please let us know as soon as you know anything, I'll be watching and waiting for news...like Ruth says...we will always "Hang with You"!!!!!!!!! Much love, Jane
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Post by gaynelleorbunny on May 5, 2009 19:01:50 GMT -5
Dearest Kitty, SO SORRY to hear about your latest dilemma!! I will be STORMING the HEAVENS that this is NOTHING to worry about! You HANG TOUGH girlfriend and keep us updated. Sending you POSITIVE THOUGHTS & PRAYERS 24/7! KEEP THRIVIN' & SURVIVIN'! E-bunny ((hugs)),  |
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Post by cara3 on May 5, 2009 21:04:33 GMT -5
Oh, sisters!!! How I love you and need you!
Each one of you helps me in such a different way.
Thank you for being here for me.
I told my husband tonight about the report and we cried together. There is so much sadness right now. (Today is his father's first birthday after he died last summer. My father is struggling to survive the after-effects of colon surgery: appetite, apathy, maintenance of his colostomy.) I don't mean to sound so depressing but there are times in our lives that are just not UP. Now, is one of my times. I watch the Survivor Movie and it is so uplifting.
I am also praying for yet another student who thinks he has testicular cancer. My students confide so many things to me and this is one area cancer has blessed me. I have been allowed to understand, keep secrets, and talk to my dear students.
Ruth, I am going to cut my hair Thursday. I will smile and think of you hanging with me!!!
Jane, I will hold on to the thought that this mammogram reading is a fluke. And I will smile thinking of you and Ruth hanging with me!
Gaynelle, keep storming those heavens for me! I am picturing your bunny swinging and energizing!!! You have made me smile for so many years.
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Post by Mary on May 6, 2009 7:53:37 GMT -5
Dear Kitty,
You are also in my thoughts and prayers... I am praying that this will turn out to be "nothing" and you will come out from it with your new beautiful hair cut and a beautiful smile to go along with it. Hang in there, and please update us when you get your news.
Love and hugs,
Mary
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I wish you joy,doing your best each day, and knowing you are thought of.
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Post by skeeterpie on May 7, 2009 16:48:56 GMT -5
Kitty, I too...........am thinking of you today. Boy I know the feeling, the anxiety, the unknown, but all of us together help to make this journey manageable. I will pray for you and wish you the VERY best!!!!!!!! Skeeter
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Post by cara3 on May 8, 2009 17:31:18 GMT -5
Thanks, Skeeterpie and Mary. Not knowing is worse than knowing. However, I did get my hair cut and it is very different than my usual hairstyles. It gives me something to smile about. You, dear sisters, give me the biggest smile. Thank you for being you. It makes my life so much brighter.
Kitty
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Post by Ruth on May 9, 2009 21:48:15 GMT -5
Kitty,
All of the "first's" are so very difficult after we lose our parents.........I FEEL for you..........My Mom has been gone for 30 years now and my Dad for 29 years..........but, I still remember the "firsts"...........the first birthday, anniversary, father's day and mother's day.....and it goes on and on......
They are all tough...........and I think, they need to be.....they bring us precious memories and memories are what we have.....
Glad you got that hair cut off.............Out with the old, in with the new.........pretty soon, you will be growing back (believe it or not) curly locks.....(they usually grow back curly...go figure)..........
We are ALWAYS here for you girlfriend.........sitting on your shoulder during the tough times and also, the GOOD times............
Hugs and Love,
Ruth
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Post by sherrie on May 11, 2009 18:56:26 GMT -5
Oh Kitty, I'm so sorry to read the news that you are having to get another mammogram done. I'm praying that it's just a speck of dust and nothing more. You have had a tough year! Praying God's comfort and peace will surround you as you await the next mammogram....praying for your family too!
Love,
Sherrie
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Post by cara3 on May 13, 2009 18:10:29 GMT -5
Update: the physician has created questions as to whether she is capable/trustworthy or not. I am in the middle of changing physicians and have cancelled tests. More tests are needed but it will be done under the new physician's observations. My oncologist has resigned and if it is necessary for me to find a new one, my search will be tough.
My father has good and bad days. Please continue to pray for all five of us who have cancer.
Kitty
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Post by Mary on May 14, 2009 8:52:00 GMT -5
Praying God will guide you to the right Dr.'s, Kitty. And you and your entire family continue to be in my prayers.  Love, Mary |
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Post by cara3 on May 26, 2009 17:47:36 GMT -5
I have my dad back!! His sense of humor returned, he is doing things and even driving!
My son's CAT scan gave us good reports of no further signs of cancer!
So, I am smiling!!!
Tomorrow, I will have some remaining tests and pray that nothing shows up.
Today is one of those UP days!
Thanks for your prayers.
Kitty
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Post by Grits on May 26, 2009 19:23:15 GMT -5
Kitty...what wonderful news about your dad and of course you're smiling about the great test results on your son. You, my sweet friend deserve good news...and with your good news you've made a really "blah" day for me end with a smile and joy in my heart! You see my great friend, we are all connected in this battle and we grieve and celebrate together..."sisters" in this fight. Thank the good Lord for this site and people like you Sweetie...my night will now be peaceful, happy and "hope" reigns again!!!!!! Keeping you and your family in my prayers...praying for good tesst results for you...hugs, Jane
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Post by julie on May 26, 2009 20:02:46 GMT -5
I hold you close to my heart in prayer, Kitty - as soon as you hear anything - please let us know, sweetie.
We await......
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Post by gaynelleorbunny on May 26, 2009 22:42:54 GMT -5
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!! I am SO HAPPY for the GOOD NEWS that you have had my SWEET Kitty!! I am DOING the HAPPY HOPPY DANCE for you here at the ol' BUNNY HUTCH!! Yes!! Doing the BUNNY HOP! I also am sending some UP to the 'BIG GUY'----PRAYING HARD that your remaing tests will come back with GOOD RESULTS! I am SENDING you ALL the POSITIVE THOUGHTS that I can MUSTER girlfriend!! GOD BLESS your Dad, Son and you!! KEEP THRIVIN' & SURVIVIN'! E-bunny ((hugs)),  |
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Post by Mary on May 27, 2009 9:56:02 GMT -5
I'm celebrating with you, Kitty, and praying that all the good news continues today with your test results!
love and hugs,
Mary
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Post by cara3 on May 28, 2009 16:35:01 GMT -5
You all make my heart do flips!! You are so wonderful to share in my happiness!
My tests are not good. It looks like I have cancer in the other breast now. I have a dr. appt. next Wednesday and then maybe I will know more. It is one step at a time and God is with me each and every step.
Thank you so much for being here for me.
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Post by Grits on May 29, 2009 20:12:22 GMT -5
Kitty, my dear swwet friend and "partner-in-crime" in this drat Cancer battle. ANOTHER Mountain to climb...I'm sooooo sorry for you, even as I know you'll get through this with that same spirit you've always brought to this site and all of us...it does get really tiring at times, to say it very simlpy, and don't we just wonder even in the good times...when the "perpectual" ball will drop! I feel I'm the most positive, upbeat and optimistic person around...but sometimes the ole Devil gets too close and I start wanting to ask the old questions...WHY?  ? What's the rules on Fit for giving out emails...I would love to email you and talk one on one...I don't have any problem with giving mine to you...but just am not too sure about the rules here on our new Fit site. I just feel such a connection to everyone here...and to you an especially tight , close one...just want you to know, my friend, that I'm here for you in any way you might need me...not "empty" words Kitty...I trully mean for you to let me know what I can do to help get you through this and kick this darn Cancer in the butt again and again and again as long as we have to keep it up! I'm lighting a candle at Mass this weekend for you...I have a prayer group too that I've turned in your name and your family for many prayers to be said for ya'll. What can I do for you my friend...besides just listening and keeping you close to my heart and prayers? Much love...remember...keep putting that foot in front of the other every day, especially on those days it's the hardest! Jane |
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Post by cara3 on May 29, 2009 22:52:43 GMT -5
Jane,
I just love you! Thank you so much.
I am working on the email thing....
Will let you know.
Kitty
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Post by Ruth on May 30, 2009 20:08:41 GMT -5
Jane, Cara and Everyone.........
There is absolutely NO PROBLEM with giving out your e-mail address to those you have formed a special bond to......but, PLEASE, don't post your e-mail address here in the message board...because THAT is open to the public.......
Just go to the Member's list...."Members" at the top of this page right under the FIT banner and look-up the member's name....If she listed her e-mail as "private", you can always e-mail one of us Administrators (Me, Mary, Karen, Julie, Sherrie or Sue)...and we will write to the member and ask them if we can release their e-mail to you......or vice-vera....Please don't worry about contacting anyone who is a member here at FIT....We are all Sista's.......
The only thing we worry about is member's listing their e-mail address here on the message boards, which are open to the public......Unfortunately, there are WEIRDO's out there and all of them can read our Boards.....(They can't see our photos, or any of our private information though...we've got that blocked)......
Hope that answers your questions........If it doesn't...Ask away and one of us will be happy to answer you......
Lots of Love,
Ruth
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Post by Grits on May 30, 2009 22:31:36 GMT -5
RUTH...thank you so much for reminding me that we do have a members profile and some emails are listed...I had forgotten! Sometimes we all get so "bogged down" with numerous struggles seemingly coming at us full force...all at the same time...I just wanted to try and get a little bit closer up to Kitty and wanted to email her...thanks again for your post...You my dear friend do have a special way of taking care of us all here on Fit...do we thank you enough?...well NEVER...but you do a terrific job and I do realize that you have your own BIG load to handle too...thanks again!!!! Now KITTY...my email IS listed so email me if you want...it's entirely up to you...just can't get you off my mind or far from my heart...FIT posts are just fine too...so whatever you feel like....Hugs, Jane
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Post by dolphin on Jun 5, 2009 2:42:29 GMT -5
I have not been in for a while and am catching up so sorry to hear what you have been through and pray all is well now
Dolphin
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Post by cara3 on Jun 5, 2009 13:49:39 GMT -5
Okay... up date!
I met with one of the team members and I am super comfortable with her and the idea of a team, which is a new program at St. Francis Hospital. This is now a waiting game to determine how the biopsy will be done and what the diagnosis and treatment will be. I am so excited!!!
How I love you ALL!!
 mwhah!!
Kitty
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Post by Mary on Jun 11, 2009 9:11:28 GMT -5
Kitty,
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. It sounds like things are off to a good start. Teams are good. Will be praying for guidance for your team, for the right decisions to be made and God's will to be done.
Love and hugs,
Mary
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Post by cara3 on Jun 11, 2009 20:32:49 GMT -5
Thanks, Mary!
An MRI, x-rays, and EKG are scheduled for tomorrow at 7:00 am. I will meet with the plastic surgeon Tuesday and then meet with my oncologist Thursday. I guess Thursday is when we will schedule the mastectomy.
So far, all I have is DCIS and that is great news! Jane was laughing about how cancer survivors really have to shuffle our great versus terrible news around to get where we are...to be happy about a "milder" form of Cancer? She has a wonderful way with words!
Kitty
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Post by nanakaren64 on Jun 20, 2009 9:42:32 GMT -5
Kitty, I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated on how you're doing.
Love, Karen
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mwhah!!