Bonnie Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Chemo does funny stuff...as stated who knows you may come out of this with a Shirley Temple doo. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmaine Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 You have a great attitude and your photo shows the love and support of your dear husband. You can count on continuing prayers! Charmaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Attitude is everything is what I've always been told when going through this kicking-cancer-to-the-curb process. I've had two really great friends that have been though it. I have no doubt you will get through this, especially with all the support you have, and your amazing attitude towards it. Praying for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Lin, I'm sending prayers your way, too, and lots of (((HUGS))). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Lyn, many prayers are going uip for you and yours, and now more. It is so easy to pray in a spare moment.. Just think, you may lose your hair and you two will match. j/k. Prayers for the medical staff that will be caring for you, may their thoughts and proceedures be all that God can want. May you and your hubby have a very easy time through this. May it be Gods will that you are and will be cancer free, now and forever. Our daughters father-in-law had cancer and G'ma and G'pa were taking two of their grand sons down to Disney World. They were on a freeway and doing the max speed, when G'pa decided to open his window. The two boys asked him to close the window as clumps of his hair was blowing back on them. I was told that was about the most funny and joyful moment he'd had in a couple years. S0, if your hair comes out, remember Paul Sr. and the boys. Michael and Alex still chuckle about it.. God bless and keep smiling, it helps you and others who see it. God is very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Lyn. I am also sending a prayer for your strength as you go through chemo. I love your positive attitude and your ability to look at the sunny side of losing your hair. I am adding your DH to my prayers for his strength to sustain you both through this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Good thoughts go with you. A dear friend of mine is undergoing chemo for Liver cancer and they told her she would lose her hair after the 2nd round. She never did !!! It is a bit thinner, but not much. She was all prepared for her hair to fall out, crocheted some hats to wear and everything. So far, she still has her hair. It's been several months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 You're in my prayers Lin. Remember - your hair will come out curlier! Get well super quick and let's get together and party our good health!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Lin, I'm sending prayers too for your full recovery. You are an inspiration to all with your wonderful attitude! My mother-in-law is getting ready to start chemo soon. Hang in there and keep that wonderful attitude of yours...that and your faith will see your through to good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi to my praying "cheerleaders"! I've laughed and chuckled and been encouraged so much by all of you! Just the thoughts you shared were so filled with joy. My having a "Shirley Temple doo" (thanks, Bonnie!); matching my hair-challenged husband and watching Grandpa's hair blow out the window (thanks, Rita!); complimenting my positive attitude and faith (thanks, Charmaine, Cindy, Bekah, Laura, Lucy, Heidi, Kim, Carol, and all of you sweethearts); another who offered to shave in support (thanks, Lynn Marie). May those happy comments flow from your lips to our Lord's ears!! God bless you all!!! Lin PS... those who offered to shave heads, please keep your hair so I know what I'm heading for. With Spring coming, maybe just shaving our legs is enough support. Winter has been a long time (I'm just saying....} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilt Happy Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Dear Lin, Your attitude is courageous! You are in my prayers. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 All drains removed as of today. I can actually shower...like a real, honest-to-goodness shower tomorrow morning. Wow!! It's an amazing blessing that I really hadn't thought about much till now. We're going to the oncologist tomorrow to learn about what chemo and when. Sigh...... Blessings to all! Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbipatillo Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 God bless you Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Lin, I'm thinking of you and praying. Hope all goes well tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I will be thinking positive thoughts for you tomorrow Lin. I am sure that shower will feel extra special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Continuing to send up prayers Lin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Sending my prayers for you and your DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Lin, what a warrior and with that positive attitude you're going to do great! My prayers are going to the heavens for you. I see my sisters "bald" heads as a badge of courage and survival to be proud of, go get'em warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Lin, Thinking and praying for you today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Praying for you today, sister. Remember there is One who holds your hand and walks with you wherever you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Lin, Praying that everything goes well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Lin, I've been absent so much the last few months that I'm just seeing this. My prayers will be joining all of the others here and I love your attitude also. I read your post about not shaving our heads but to shave our legs! Made my day:D:D:D. I also have a friend who went through Chemo and she started with straight med brown hair and when it all grew back in, it is a beautiful salt and pepper with one wide streak of white and it came in curly and wavey and much thicker too! I'm also praying for your hubby. Sometimes the stress that he will go through is not noticed and yet he will be trying to stay strong for you. God is still in the business of healing all. God bless you both as you walk through this cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Lin, think of loosing your hair as your badge of courage. I began my chemo in August and my hair is starting to grow back now. My daughter tells me I now look sufficently "hairy" to go without the scarf or hat except when it's cold. I no longer have bad days, just good or better. You're so fortunate the cancer was contained. If you're not familiar with this web site, try it. It has lots of info and suport regarding breast cancer. http://community.breastcancer.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linsq1 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hi sweet Sisters of Encouragement! The oncology appointment was very encouraging. However, we were thrown a "curve" we weren't expecting. The doctor is having me tested with an "Oncotype DX" test, which measures likelihood of cancer recurrence, using 21 genes from my tumor. He thinks I am in a "gray area", where chemotherapy could possibly cause more negative side effects than it could bring benefit. (remember my "allergic reaction" to several drugs used during surgery?) They want to see if the tumor scores "low" on the recurrence scale...if it does, traditional chemo may make little difference. I would be on adjuvant chemo for 5 years (Arimodex, to block all estrogen, which my tumor happens to feed on.) The doctor also said, it is pretty likely that the mastectomy may have "cured" me, but there's no way to be certain. When I asked what would happen if it did return, we were told that it would likely be Stage !V, meaning it had grown somewhere else like lungs, brain, liver or bones. YIKES!! At that point, it could be "managed", but not cured. Oh dear! Prayers for wisdom and discernment would be greatly appreciated. I'd love to hear from any of you who knows anything about this. If only one of my relatives was an oncologist, so I could hear an opinion "off the record"(not just statistics!!) All that being said, I trust in the Great Physician and have faith that I am in His hands. I pray that He will "talk loud" to this quilting Grandma, so I know what His will is. Thanks again to all of you who are sharing your personal journey and prayers and encouragement. It means so much!!! Sending blessings from my grateful heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Lin, I have nothing really to help you with getting new info all I can say is Take it One Day at a time and I'll keep you in my prayers! Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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