Cancer SUCKS

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  • CathscatsCathscats Shipmate
    When I hop on board the ship and see a lot of unread posts in the cancer thread my heart sinks, and I wonder who has had bad news. Delighted that this is not the case this time. Praying on for all our gallant but cancerous crew.
  • DormouseDormouse Shipmate
    Cathscats wrote: »
    When I hop on board the ship and see a lot of unread posts in the cancer thread my heart sinks, and I wonder who has had bad news. Delighted that this is not the case this time. Praying on for all our gallant but cancerous crew.

    I'm exactly the same! It's always a peasure to read that Ross has kicked the tin cat further down the road, or that our other friends living with this Bastard Cancer are still getting up and going. I pray for you all whenever I remember to pray.
  • CathscatsCathscats Shipmate
    "Tin cat"!! I know what you mean, but you did make me laugh, thank you.
  • DormouseDormouse Shipmate
    edited May 2020
    Oops! Sorry.
    The "t" and the "n" are nowhere near each other on my AZERTY keyboard, so I really don't know how that happened. Freudian slip, perhaps?! (But I love cats)

  • Robert ArminRobert Armin Shipmate, Glory
    Isn't it great when doctors get it wrong? A round of applause for @Rossweisse!
  • Nick TamenNick Tamen Shipmate
    Cathscats wrote: »
    When I hop on board the ship and see a lot of unread posts in the cancer thread my heart sinks, and I wonder who has had bad news. Delighted that this is not the case this time. Praying on for all our gallant but cancerous crew.
    That was exactly my though this morning!

    Ross, I really like your oncologist!

  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    Great news all round 🙂 and long may it continue 🕯
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Hear hear. I too get worried when I see a lot of new posts on this thread, so glad there was nothing to worry about this time.
  • NenyaNenya All Saints Host, Ecclesiantics & MW Host
    Cathscats wrote: »
    When I hop on board the ship and see a lot of unread posts in the cancer thread my heart sinks, and I wonder who has had bad news. Delighted that this is not the case this time. Praying on for all our gallant but cancerous crew.

    You put it very well, I feel this too. #teamRossweisse
  • bassobasso Shipmate
    I'm another who is happy that my "oh, no" this morning was unnecessary. Continuing to pray for all...
  • jedijudyjedijudy Heaven Host
    I'm in the crowd that's relieved to read good news today!
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    super to hear good news!
  • MamacitaMamacita Shipmate
    Hooray and hallelujah for all the good news! Dormouse, I admit I had a hearty laugh over the tin cat typo. Thank you for that image (with my apologies to @Rossweisse's feline ministers).

    @ThunderBunk, I hope things go well for your mother now that she can move on from porridge!
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    <votive> Prayers continuing for @ThunderBunk's mother.

    Thank you all! When I had my weigh-in a fortnight ago, I was up more than five pounds, but we feared (given the return of my lymphedema) that it was just fluid. As of Monday, I definitely weigh more than 100 pounds, which should mean that I'm out of the danger zone in that respect, at least. Now I just need to keep eating. (What a great assignment!)

  • Wonderful!
  • Robert ArminRobert Armin Shipmate, Glory
    Can I give you some of my spare weight @Rossweisse? I'm very annoyed to have cancer without losing weight. What is the point?
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    I could also give you a few kg - long-term estrogen-blockers and similar are just the worst for weight gain
  • ISTM that @Rossweisse 's Mission (should she choose to accept it), to wit, the Eating Assignment, is worth pursuing.

    I daresay all suggestions as to suitable menus will be acceptable...
    :wink:

    As long as WINE is required as an accompaniment.
  • MamacitaMamacita Shipmate
    @Rossweisse, I pray for the day I can safely deliver a Giordano's pizza to you!
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    @Mamacita, I look forward to that too!
  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    All Easter Week at Casa Santa Marta the assembled rag-tag bunch of randoms sang with +++Francis "This is the day which the LORD has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it"
    (In Italiano and not the that tune, I hasten to add)

    I had an unusually horrible day yesterday with pain and fatigue ... I must keep in mind that today is A New Day. What was, was was ...

    Prayers to strengthen that intention ... thanks in advance
  • MaryLouiseMaryLouise Shipmate, Host Emeritus
    (Galilit)
  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    @Galilit 🕯
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  • MamacitaMamacita Shipmate
    <votive> @Galilit
  • I'd been staying away from this topic for a while, and like Cathscats and everyone else, got a huge boost from Rossweisse's latest when I dropped in just now. Now I'm dealing with a mental picture of the tin cat chasing the orneries and making a hell of a racket while Ross is trying to enjoy a quiet glass or two of red wine. I think I'll have one too.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    {{{ @Galilit }}} Please feel better quickly!
    I'd been staying away from this topic for a while, and like Cathscats and everyone else, got a huge boost from Rossweisse's latest when I dropped in just now. Now I'm dealing with a mental picture of the tin cat chasing the orneries and making a hell of a racket while Ross is trying to enjoy a quiet glass or two of red wine. I think I'll have one too.
    Cheers!

  • GalilitGalilit Shipmate
    Oh it was indeed a New Day and All is Well ... thanks, all, for Strengthening Prayers. (Strengthening my Intention)
  • DooneDoone Shipmate
    Phew, good news @Galilit 🙂
  • Robert ArminRobert Armin Shipmate, Glory
    Prayers for @Galilit, and all.
  • PatdysPatdys Shipmate
    May all of us know the peace of God and support of community in the good, the bad and the just plain ordinary.
    For those posting and those not posting, for friends past and present, online and in real life.
    For peace.
    You are enough.
    You matter.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    I've been having serious pains in my left leg for a couple of weeks; the causes of said pain (neurological? muscular?) are not clear. My oncologist ordered up a raft of X-rays, which I had on Thursday.

    Today (Friday, by my standards), I got the word that the bones seem okay - but the metastasis in the hip seems to be larger. I'm to have more X-rays taken; if the cancer has indeed progressed, I'll be kicked out of the study that is currently saving my life. (This is starting to sound familiar.) Prayers that things have not got to the stage where I shall be booted would be greatly appreciated. For all its present shortcomings (wheelchair, 24-hour care, a certain amount of discomfort), I am still enjoying my life.

  • praying, as always.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    And I for you, LC.
  • MamacitaMamacita Shipmate
    (((Ross)))
  • cgichardcgichard Shipmate
    Rossweisse wrote: »
    . . . I am still enjoying my life.
    And long may you continue to do so, preferably with less discomfort.

  • PatdysPatdys Shipmate
    You matter
  • Prayers for you Rossweisse, and all others on this thread 🕯
  • DooneDoone Shipmate
  • MaryLouiseMaryLouise Shipmate, Host Emeritus
    Urgent prayers streaming out, Ross. #teamRossweisse
  • Daily prayers continue for Ross.
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    ((Ross)) Prayers.
  • TelepathTelepath Shipmate
    (((Ross))) Prayers.
  • Doc TorDoc Tor Admin Emeritus
    I mean, don't leave me here with *waves* these people...
  • RooKRooK Shipmate
    Doc Tor wrote: »
    I mean, don't leave me here with *waves* these people...

    We're not keen on being stranded Ross-less here with you either, bub.
  • OhherOhher Shipmate
    Prayers for all here, and a double-dose for Ross.
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    RooK wrote: »
    Doc Tor wrote: »
    I mean, don't leave me here with *waves* these people...

    We're not keen on being stranded Ross-less here with you either, bub.
    You both flatter me. (I'll take it!) I am resolved to stick around for as long as it seems like a halfway-reasonable choice. Thank you!

  • As a very old friend told me when I was dealing with a bit of this stuff a few years ago, "We're not letting you go!"
  • RossweisseRossweisse Hell Host, 8th Day Host, Glory
    And I'm making sure that @Robert Armin comes along for the ride as well!
  • Just said goodbye to friends' teenage son, stolen by leukaemia. 🕯
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