Sandra Darlington Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Thank you for all the hugs and prayers. I read this entire post every morning and night. Your kindness is so much comfort to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 So sorry to hear this and I hope truly that they have caught it in the early stages to treat successfully.... take care, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycontrary Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Sandra, you are in my prayers. My daughter went through this last November. She was almost 40 and her periods had become a little heavier than usual.The doctor did a uterine biopsy, not expecting to find anything unusual. She had a total hysterectomy removing ovaries and tubes and checking lymph nodes a few weeks later. Today she is doing great, without any signs of any cancer. Back to working fulltime and will finish her Masters Degree in May. This waiting period, not knowing and not being able to do anything about it, has to be the worst of all. Please try to be at peace knowing that so many people are holding you up in prayer and that God will carry you through this each step of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sandra, I wondered why we hadn't heard from you. Naturally my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I lived closer and could offer you more comfort. Sometimes it just helps to have a friend listen to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I apologize for not being here more.....and because of that I just heard. Please know that I will be adding you to my prayers, and if you need anything please call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellegibson Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I had a complete hysterectomy in 2007 for endometrial cancer. I also went through 21 radiation treatments. Positivity is the key to survival my dear. Keep a smile on your face and let everyone know around you you are not suffering with cancer, you are surviving it. I found great solace in my crafts during that time as I am sure you will too! PS: if you end up having to go through radiation, eat cinnamon everyday! It helps with the nausea and nastiness and before your surgery, start taking zinc and vitamin c....the zinc heals your body faster and the vitamin c will help guard against complications in surgery. My thought are with you girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sandra I'm praying for you! I'm sorry you have to go through this but you are a strong woman with a mission in life. You can do this. I have to say I had a hysterectomy, complete ovaries and all, and it was one of my easiest surgeries. The hardest thing I dealt with was the sudden onset of menopause but my lung stopped collapsing :-). Let me know if I can do anything at all for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMissy Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 My prayers are going out for you to give you strength and a calm spirit as you wait. Waiting is awful and believe it or not some doctors get it. My breast doctor calls you at home himself as soon as the results hit his computer. He has called me on Sat. and Sundays, now that is a doctor to love! Hope your relationship is just as positive with your surgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sandra, My sister has uterine cancer. She was diagnosed 8 years ago. She has had chem & radiation. She owns her own company and works everyday. She is more tired than she used to be. She recently fell and broke her arm--chasing a cow that got out. She is 77 years old. She doesn't have a farm, but has several acres and puts cows on it. Her legs are swollen, so she doesn't wear skirts or heels any longer. She still gets mild chemo treatments but they don't cause her any major porblems. I hope this helps you. Hang in there and best wishes to you. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenie123 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Extra prayers going out to you tonight !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Sandra, I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hang in there! We're all here for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Try lemon, if you have to have chemo. Put it in your water or eat a real lemon drop before a meal. Takes that metalic taste out of your mouth so you can enjoy the real taste of the food. I got so I loved lemonade. Hang in there and keep thinking positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Praying for you again today. Blessings, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thinking of you, prayer always, sending hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Keep up the positive thinking, that is about 90% of your battle. I had a scare about 15 years ago, the waiting was the worse and I made 27 quilt tops in that month of time. I am still finishing them up . Prayers and a hug coming to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Thank you all for the words of encouragement and the prayers. My appointment with the oncology surgeon is now only two days away so it won't be much longer to wait for some information. I should at least find out when my surgery will be. Please continue to pray for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Got you on my list! Hang in there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Keeping you in my prayers, Sandra. Wishing you the best at your appt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Sandra, hoping you got the information you needed today at your appt. to start your successful path to beating this cancer! Prayers continue for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hope it went well today, Sandy. I've been praying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm thinking of you and praying for you today Sandy. I hope you are mending and feeling good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for the prayers!!!!! I went to meet the surgeon late this afternoon. He said I am a candidate for the robotic laprascopic surgery - good news. I next need to go for a CT scan and a chest x-ray. The nurse from the hospital is to call me tomorrow to let me know when they are scheduled. Tentitively, my surgery is scheduled for April 1st. That seems to be the first date the surgeon and the robot are available at the same time. During the surgery/hysterectomy he will send slices to pathology and see how far the cancer has spread. He will remove "everything" except the lymph nodes, but will take them too, if deemed a necessary. So....again, please keep me in your prayers for a while longer. I'll let you know how this progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 You will continue to be in my prayers. Sounds like the doctors have a handle on what needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Got you on my pray list Sandra! Stay strong! Sounds like you got a great plan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 It looks like there is a good plan in place that may help you get a respite from the anxiety of waiting. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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