Newly Diagnosed And Frankly, It's Scary

[QUOTE="Beth Gallagher, post: 512749, member: 718"By the time this year is over, I will probably have had every medical scan known to man. [/QUOTE]

and woman!!!!

 

I remember when I was first diagnosed and the Doctors told me if I didn't do the whole cancer routine I would probably live six months...at the most a year. And yet here I am 2 years and 3 months later at peace and pain free and still living my life my way. We each have to make our own choices when we are faced with things we didn't expect in our lives and those choices aren't always easy ones. I pray Beth that the choices you have made will bring you the successful outcome you are hoping for.

 

Thanks, Babs. I'm glad that you are doing well. As for "choices," I don't feel that I had many. My doctors have not given me any predictions about how long I might live, and I'm grateful that they haven't.

 

@Babs Hunt @Beth Gallagher
I admire you both for your courage, though you each have made different choices.
Have tried to put myself in your position and not positive which way I would go, but also hoping its not a decision I have to make very soon.
Its a Gibbs decision.. go with your gut feeling









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I hope it's something you never have to deal with, Gloria.

 

All I can say is praise the Lord for the yew tree and plug in the chemo.

 

Yeah, and to think they were going to eliminate the yew tree as a weed until Taxol was discovered.

 

Amen, sister!!

 

So today was Taxol #12; the final dose. Tomorrow I have an ultrasound scan of the cancer, a doppler scan of my neck veins, a test of my chemo port, and a meeting with the breast surgeon. For some reason I'm not feeling as anxious about the ultrasound as I was; I suppose it's necessary to determine how well the cancer is responding to treatment. So whether the news is good or bad, it's something I need to know.

I talked to the chemo nurse about starting AC next week. She told me that the "Red Devil" will turn my urine red, as well as other bodily fluids. If I cry, my tears will be red. How weird is that??

 

Well, Beth, we are all backing you and wishing you the very best.

 

If it helps get rid of your fears
Cry those red tears
You have to do
What is right for you
We will always be here
Even with your red tear

 

Thanks, Cody. It is truly appreciated.

 

I had no idea you were a poet, Tony!! Thanks.

 

I'm really not a poet on occasion things will pop into my head. I know nothing about poetry, however thanks for the compliment.

 

I will be praying for you Beth. Keep your spirits up as best you can.