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Post by Ruth on May 14, 2009 8:19:40 GMT -5
You have been in my thoughts and prayers.........Please check in as soon as you can and let us know how the surgery went.......
Been thinking of you A LOT!
Love,
Ruth
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Post by Mary on May 14, 2009 8:53:49 GMT -5
Yes, Betty, please check in when you can. I hope your surgery went as well as possible and all the outcomes are good ones. I hope you are getting your rest and doing well. Prayers continue to go up for you.
Love and hugs,
Mary
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Post by skeeterpie on May 19, 2009 21:23:54 GMT -5
I have been thinking of you too over the weekend, you have been on my mind. Let us know how things are going Betty. Wishing you only the best in everything!!!!! I mean that so sincerely dear friend.
Skeeter
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Post by anothersis on May 30, 2009 19:21:24 GMT -5
Hello Dear Friends,
I just posted on General Board, on Jersiana's post. My surgery went well. I had a groin lymph node dissection and removal on May 11th. They made the incision at the top of my thigh and went in that way. Also, did an exploratory surgery using laproscopic method. I have little cuts on my tummy and one big cut on my leg. However, everything is now healing up great!
Cancer cells were in more than one lymph node. I don't know how to explain it, but in the nodes close to my skin, as well as underlying nodes. But it was all the the same area in groin and according to test so far, not anywhere else. Not in bones, not in lungs or brain. Doctor said that is my good news.
Chemo is coming in about a month. I am trying to get myself ready physically and emotionally for that. I know with this type of chemo they hit you hard up front, then taper off. I don't know yet how many treatments or really what to expect. I am resisting checking it out on the web yet.
Thanks for thinking of me and I know you are sincere! I appreciate my good friends here.
Love,
Betty
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Post by Grits on May 30, 2009 22:35:58 GMT -5
Hi Betty...how wonderful to hear from your way. My prayers going up that your Chemo is both successful and gentle on you. Please keep us posted as you feel well enough to come on here...much love Jane
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Post by Ruth on Jun 3, 2009 16:35:34 GMT -5
Good hearing from you............You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly...............ALWAYS thinking about you girlfriend.
Please, please keep us posted.........
Love,
Ruth
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Post by Mary on Jun 11, 2009 9:17:04 GMT -5
It's so good to hear from you, Betty! At least the cancer is localized in the nodes... You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I'm praying the chemo. goes gently for you, and gets rid of all of the remaining cells of the beast. Stay strong, and come here and vent any time you need to...
Lots of love and hugs,
Mary
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Post by cara3 on Jun 11, 2009 20:23:29 GMT -5
Betty,
I am praying that the chemo will not be hard on you. Let us know how it is going and what you need us to pray for.
Kitty
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Post by Ruth on Jun 16, 2009 8:44:29 GMT -5
Bumping this one to the top...............
Betty, Hope all is going well.
We could sure use an update from you......Been thinking about you!
Hugs and Love,
Ruth
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Post by sherrie on Jun 18, 2009 21:34:04 GMT -5
Betty, you remain in my thoughts and prayers that all will go well with the chemo!
Love,
Sherrie
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skeeterpie
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Post by skeeterpie on Jun 18, 2009 21:36:15 GMT -5
Betty,
I had some free time tonight, trying to get caught up on a few posts. I have had you in my thoughts many times in the last weeks. ALthough we may not write often, we have shared some good emails and I really am sincere when I say "I am praying for you and wishing you a speedy recovery and easy chemo time." I am happy that you got some good news and please keep us updated when you can. Thank you so much for taking time to post. I know it can be difficult but we all care for you.
Skeeter
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Post by nanakaren64 on Jun 20, 2009 9:45:17 GMT -5
Dear Betty ~ I hate it that you're having to go through this! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Karen
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Post by anothersis on Jun 29, 2009 15:33:40 GMT -5
Thank you friends/sisters!
I thought I would start my chemo today, but all we did was talk about side-effects and about the port a cath. I will be getting that put in Wed, then chemo will begin Mon, Jul 6 now. I hope there are no more delays.
It was a weird feeling, sitting in the recliner in the same clinic where I had my breast cancer chemo in 2003. I saw a familiar face, the nurse that gave me my chemo then. She gave me a broad smile and ran over and held my hand for a minute. That was nice! I was surprised she even remembered me.
So next Monday I'll be sitting in that big cushy recliner again. They say this chemo can lead to depression, but I will fight against that, I'll think of my family and all the sweet friends who are pulling for me.
Love,
Betty
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Post by Ruth on Jun 29, 2009 19:12:41 GMT -5
Betty,
I wish I could be there sitting beside you next Monday........I know you are scared girlfriend........but, it's gonna be OK.........Really, it is!!!!!!!
You are a SURVIVOR........You REALLY are!!!!!!!
Your sista............
Ruth
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Post by skeeterpie on Jul 10, 2009 12:45:19 GMT -5
I am thinking of you today.................I would never say "Better you than I" I would not wish this experience on anyone, ever!!!! But..............as you go through this, my deepest part inside of me is on your side, wishing you a speedy recovery and getting back to a normal pace. I know what you are going through, all of us here who have gone through this, have to be sitting there beside you in spirit coaxing you each step. Hugs to a special lady and I really sincerely mean that!!!!! Your friend in touch
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Post by gaynelleorbunny on Jul 16, 2009 19:09:08 GMT -5
Dearest Betty, I have been sending POSITIVE THOUGHTS your way and STORMING the HEAVENS for you girlfriend!! You are ONE TOUGH COOKIE and I know you are going to KICK SOME BUTT! Please come back and give us an UPDATE on you girlfriend, kay?? You know that I will be there in SPIRIT throughout your battle and when you feel an ITCH on your ARM that would be my FURRY ARM holding you CLOSE! Keeping you in my THOUGHTS & PRAYERS 24/7! KEEP THRIVIN' & SURVIVIN'! E-bunny ((hugs)), Gaynelle aka  |
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Post by Mary on Aug 2, 2009 7:22:41 GMT -5
Dear Betty,
Just a note to let you know you remain in my thoughts and prayers... Hope the chemo is treating you gently... but kicking that cancer's butt!!!
Please check in if you feel up to it. We always love to hear from you!
Love and hugs,
Mary
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Post by anothersis on Aug 6, 2009 18:04:07 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your encouraging words. I hope cancer's butt was kicked out of my life, again! I just finished my 4 weeks of daily chemo and now doing the self-injections 3 times a week. (The needle is tiny). I will have to do that for 11 months. I see some recovery, as the chemo amount is less. I am still tired but feeling a little more strength.
Now I've had chemo twice. Different potions and different reactions. The breast cancer chemo was harder, I think, but I wouldn't want to do this one again either!
Love to all,
Betty
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Post by Ruth on Aug 7, 2009 7:18:11 GMT -5
Betty,
I'm so glad you are through the main chemo.....and have kicked cancer's butt....I know you have.
It's so good to hear from you.........Hope you'll be able to come in and see us more often, now that the chemo is over.
Hugs and Love,
Ruth
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Post by Mary on Aug 7, 2009 8:29:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, Betty! I answered your post on the Gen. Bd. --- so good to see you here!
Love,
Mary
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Post by skeeterpie on Aug 13, 2009 0:32:17 GMT -5
YOu are still in my thoughts Betty. I checked the board tonight to see if there was an update on you. It is so nice to see you posting. As tired as one gets mentally and physically , it means a lot to have you taking the time to write us. Thank you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers dear friend.
Skeeter
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Post by sue on Aug 13, 2009 23:22:45 GMT -5
I am so glad to hear that the chemo is finished and you have kicked cancer's butt!!!! Now you need to re build your strength.
((Hugs))) Sue
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Post by sherrie on Aug 31, 2009 18:13:16 GMT -5
Betty, I'm so glad the chemo is over. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sherrie
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Post by tendingbutterfly on Sept 10, 2009 0:52:44 GMT -5
Betty you seem to have an awesome attitude about the whole situation this time around. i don't know how you're managing to pull it off but Lord knows i could tak some pointers just dealing with every day life.
i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
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Post by anothersis on Oct 23, 2009 18:51:08 GMT -5
Hello Dear Friends,
I am doing fine with the self-injestion chemo that I do 3 times a week. It makes you very tired, but I am managing well. The program is one year! So you will just have to put up with me complaining for another 8 months. Latest problem is my hair is thinning. I didn't ever want to say that again! I know you can all relate.
The weather here is beautiful! The granddaughters were here and we had fun playing games on Barney.com site.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!
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Post by Ruth on Oct 24, 2009 20:58:13 GMT -5
Betty,
I'm so happy that you checked-in.......It is wonderful hearing from you and hearing that your self-injections are going well...Lord only knows if I could ever manage them........
As for you hair.....I know that this is very traumatic, but IT"LL GROW BACK HUN and probably curlier and thicker than ever...
If there is ANYTHING we can do to help you to keep that lovely attitude of yours, please let us know.....In the meantime, please know that you are never far away from my thoughts and my heart.
Hugs and Love,
Ruth
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