Oma Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hang in there girl. Radiation will go by quickly and recovery is quick except for being exhausted. Chemo isn't like the old stuff. You don't get sick as before and my friend had three series of it and didn't lose any hair. I was stunned. You're going to make it through this just keep remembering there are a lot of prayers being said for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sandra, we will continue to pray. God Bless you and your family and medical team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi Sandy... I'm sorry you got this news. Please try to stay positive. You can do this! I will keep praying for you. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sandra. I will definitely be wishing for a full recovery for you. This is exactly the same thing I went through last year. Mine was also diagnosed around Valentines Day. I had a radical hysterectomy on April 23rd last year. They took everything. I have no reproductive system left. The cancer was contained to my uterine walls, but they chose to remove everything so there was no future risk. I had two rounds of chemo and it will make you feel like crap. You will be nauseus, tired, and feel like you've been run over by a truck. I am praying that tney are able to remove all the infected body parts and remove the cancer from your body completely. Please keep me posted on what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Prayers will continue, Sandy, I just hate it when friends have to go through things like this! Teresa, sorry you had to go through it too. I would have been happy to send up extra prayers. I too had radical hysterectomy with a "possible cancer" scare.. then they didn't send any tissue to be checked out, nor anything beyond the surgery. Military, and I couldn't say a word or I could have lost all medical coverage. I thank our Lord every day for the wonderful team of Dr.s I have, and the care they give me. First Health, Pinehurst Medical Wonderful care and hospital and staff.. Can't brag too much for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 ((((((Sandra))))) so sorry to hear you are having to go through this. I get the feeling you are a strong lady and am sure you will overcome this stage of your life. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sandra hugs and prayers coming your way. YOU can do this, you are a strong woman and you can beat this ugly animal. Stay positive, chemo is not like the old days, so much better, even though it still has side effects. My sister only gained weight with hers. She was up and outside as soon as the chemo was done. Walking and just soaking up the sunshine. Miracles can happen!!!! My brother is one of those and so is my father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Continuing blessings for you Sandra. Keep a brave heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sandra, I too am so sorry to hear that you will have to endure this a little longer..I know it is hard to keep up positive thoughts but there are alot of us out here praying for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I am sorry too, Sandra. I'll pray that the chemo time goes quickly and your body responds well to it to fight the cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, Sandra. Go with the flow and save your energy to will these unplanned treatments to kick that cancer in the ass! (I apologize to any I offend, but I've learned the hard way to mentally beat the big C.) Stay strong, Sandra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Continued good thoughts for you Sandra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thank you for these kind, inspiring, and positive messages. These messages really help me to keep going along with courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 You will beat this! Stay positive and do as the doctors say. Prayers continue for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sandra, I add my thoughts and prayers to the many others expressed here to help you keep your strength up and your outlook positive during this very tough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 praying for you Sandra, hang in there and keep the faith!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sandra, I will continue to pray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sandra, you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if you need us! HUGS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sandra, so sorry this is the path you have to walk right now. I will be praying for your healing and strength. Teresa so glad that you have come out of this okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Sandy, I am sorry I have not kept up with the forum to know how you were doing. I have sort of been "hunkered down" here lately. Having just recently dealt with the chemo issue with Elmer, I can tell you that it has changed drastically over the years. He had an oncologist that assured us there was no need to be sick during chemo. Elmer took a combination of some of the strongest drugs possible. He would go 7 days.... on Thur , Fri and back again Mon - Fri....then off for 2 1/2 weeks. He also took chemo pills daily. He was nauseated the first few days until we tweaked his meds then NEVER again. We found that it was much more effective to take the meds regularly instead of waiting until he felt bad. The anti-nausea regimen he was on was Zyprexa in the morning, 1/2 Zofran in the afternoon and at night. When we had the Zyprexa filled I was alarmed because it is actually an anti-psychotic drug. It seems that it was accidently found to be a wonderful anti-nausea drug during chemo. He had no side effects from this combination. Elmer was careful to eat several small meals and drink lots of water throughout the day. He tired easily the week after chemo but other than that he did well. His attitude was wonderful. He decided that he would make the best of it and use his chemo time to make new friends...and he did. Elmer had a stage 4 diagnosis but blew the doctors away when it all started to clear up. I think it had a lot to do with his attitude. He died from terrible mistakes made after surgery not from cancer. Please Sandy, if it makes you sick, don't think "this is how it is supposed to be". Insist they keep trying until the meds are properly adjusted. Stay positive and LISTEN to your body! It will tell you when it needs to rest.....and when it does...don't fight it...get cozy and try to go with it. Just as the chemo process has changed drastically so have the outcomes after one finishes treatment. Elmer's diagnosis would have been an automatic death sentence 15 years ago but turned out to be survivable. You can do this Sandy, and you can do it with optimism and a positive attitude! I wish I was there to give you a hug but this will have to do (((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Prayers for you Sandra, take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Sandra, said a little prayer for you today, and hoping you've had a comfortable day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Cheri, Elmer really went through so much, and so did you!!! Thank you for telling me his story and giving me the encouragement. I know you are still hurting and this was difficult for you to write about. Cancer, regardless of the kind or location is some really nasty stuff. I've been "talking" to several gals on the forum, who are cancer survivors, via e-mail. This group is amazing. There is so much friendship, support, caring and love. I am so thankful to have all of you praying for me and helping me get through this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Sandra, you will remain in my thoughts and prayers until you don't need them anymore. So sorry to hear that you will need further treatments but hang in there and stay positive and you'll get through it. We are all here for you. ((((((((((hugs))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Continuing to hold you in my prayers and thoughts. Take it one day at a time. Stay strong! I do not usually quote scripture, but there was a verse, a favorite of my grandmothers that I held on to and repeated over and over during my bought with chemo, that I would like to share with you.... In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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