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08-16-2008, 10:29 AM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast  Join Date: 19th Jul 2008 Location: EAST TEXAS
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|  Trip to temptations may have just saved my life!!! This trip that we have planned for temptations may be the thing that saves my life. In anticipation for the trip I have been trying on all these new low cut tops and nighties, while trying on a new dress I found a lump in my breast, to make a long week of hell condensed I will tell you that I found out yesterday that its breast Cancer. Monday I will find out when surgery is scheduled for, We may be postponing our trip but at the cost of my life it will be fine. Lesson Learned--Ladies, always check, you never ever know when something will appear. I am truely thankful that we choose a top optional resort, or it may have been months later before i found the lump. God Bless you all!
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08-16-2008, 10:34 AM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 5th Apr 2007 Location: dfw/temptations NORTH
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| you will be in our thoughts and prayers rob and tonya |
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08-16-2008, 10:52 AM
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| Cancuncare Addict  Join Date: 22nd Jul 2007 Location: clarksville,tn
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| We hope things go well for you. Better that you found out sooner than later. Are prayer and best wishes for you.
__________________ Sept. 10-17 2005; Sept. 16-22 2006 Sept. 15-22 2007; Sept. 5-14 2008 Sept. 4-12 2009 Michael and Melissa Ready for the first drink thats when you know the party has started. The person you are when you think no one is looking, thats who you really are.  |
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08-16-2008, 10:57 AM
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| Cancuncare's Poison  Join Date: 20th Dec 2005 Location: New York
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| youll be fine. my mom was diagnosed with the same thing, she went through all the steps and she is here and in perfect health today..... that happened 10 years ago. technology has advanced so much since 10 years ago, you will be ok.
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08-16-2008, 11:50 AM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 11th Mar 2003 Location: Denver, CO
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| That's a new one but thank God it did happen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we look forward to seeing you at Temptations when everything is taken care of. Jamie |
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08-16-2008, 01:04 PM
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| Cancuncare Regular  Join Date: 25th Sep 2007 Location: Missouri
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| My thoughts and players are with you. Hang in there!!  Now once your surgery is sucessful and over, your really be able to look forward to TTR to relax and unwind!!!! It's also a good idea for all the dudes over 40 to start checking those "family jeweles" when you go to try on those new Speedo's!!
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08-16-2008, 03:29 PM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 22nd Feb 2006 Location: ARDEN,NC
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| Thank God you found it now . We'll be praying for you . God Bless. |
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08-16-2008, 03:48 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 19th Jul 2008 Location: EAST TEXAS
Posts: 96
| Thank you everyone, yesterday was a real pisser but i am feeling better today and it just bums me out that our vacation will be put off, dont get me wrong, we are gladly putting it off, but the thought of not going sux after getting so excited on here. Drink one for us! Tammy and Eric
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08-16-2008, 06:19 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 6th Apr 2008
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| OMG, luckily you found it when you did. You will be in our prayers. Kat |
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08-16-2008, 10:07 PM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA
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| Tammy & Eric...My thoughts and prayers are with you...Hope all goes well and also want to see you at Temptations when you feel better. Take care.. |
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08-17-2008, 03:32 AM
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| Cancuncare Addict  Join Date: 13th Feb 2006 Location: West Yorkshire UK
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| Hey you guys. OK - as you know I'm a nurse and I specialise in caring for gynae AND breast cancer patients. I'm sure your healthcare system is a hell of a lot better than ours but I'm assuming the treatment will be the more or less the same. Providing the ca is not widespread (which I dont think it is from what youve described as you've found it early) you could go on vaca (and take your lump with you) and have the surgery when you get home -at least that way if your recovery takes a while youre not having to wait ages before you can enjoy a vaca at TTR. A few weeks will not make any difference as long its it localised to your breast - its a very slow growing cancer which why the sucess stories MASSIVELY outweigh the not so good stories!. (Doesnt make it any less petrifying tho!!) I know I'm probably making this sound very 'matter of fact' but in my experience of caring for women with breast cancer - thats the best way they cope with it. I had a scare myself 2 weeks ago - found a lump but mine was an enlarged lymph node. I have never been as scared in my life and I admire and am in awe of any woman who has it, to be honest, I feel its a priviledge to look after these women cuz they show me how strong us girls are day after day!! From what youve said in your post I am absolutely confident that you will be just fine sweetheart. If you need ANY advice or ANYTHING - just let me know and I'll do my best to help (as best I can from over here in the UK!). My heart is with you both. Lots of love Maxine xxxxx |
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08-17-2008, 07:07 AM
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| Cancuncare Guru  Join Date: 29th Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON CANADA
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| Tammy (& Eric), our thoughts and prayers are with you. Get well and stay positive! Hugs, Janice |
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08-17-2008, 08:13 AM
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| Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 23rd Jul 2006 Location: Illinois
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| Tammy, stay strong and my thoughts and prayers are with you. With a family history of breast cancer, I have a mamagram twice a year (have my next appointment tomorrow) and I'm diligent about self exams. You may not have to postpone, but if you do, you'll just have to go to celebrate, when everything is over with and you are pronounced 'cancer free'. Only good wishes and prayers are headed your way! 
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08-17-2008, 10:12 AM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 19th Jul 2008 Location: EAST TEXAS
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| Thank you all so much, We are really hoping to hear some good news monday, my husband just wants to find out just how long its been there and wants to make sure waiting would be fine. We already know to expect 4 weeks of radiation after the surgery so I am thinking going to ttr first and having some fun would be soooo much better. We are just putting it in the surgeons hands and see what he wants to do. Thanks Tammy
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08-17-2008, 10:12 AM
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| Cancuncare Guru  Join Date: 26th May 2003 Location: Texas
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| Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Marsh & Melinda |
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08-17-2008, 03:07 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 2nd Aug 2008
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| What ever you have to do will be worth it all. My daughter had cancer in her stomach when she found out she was pregnant with her second daughter. She had surgery before her 3 month in to pregnacy and had a prostetic put in and we have a beautiful 18 month old angel. God will get you through this with faith in him. |
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08-17-2008, 03:55 PM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 10th Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina
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| Tammy, Stay strong and what ever you decide to do for your vacation we will be thinking and praying for you, hang in there sweetie and we hope to see you in a couple weeks! |
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08-17-2008, 04:48 PM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 4th Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
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| we hope that everything goes well for you  |
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08-18-2008, 04:47 AM
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| I can choose my own title  Join Date: 2nd Jun 2008 Location: Macedon, NY
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| Tammy & Eric, I agree w/ Ice. A very good friend of mine had the same problem, had both removed + Lymph Nodes and that was 10 years ago. Thank god today's she's fine! So bare with it dear- your life is what matters, not just one "Boob". We're scheduled to go back to TTR next April and I also just found out that there's a tumor in my left kidney. Just waiting to set up an Op date now. Emotionally, you're probably pretty worried, but w/ hubby and family there for moral support, you'll be fine!! :claphappy: God bless, Woody & Sue
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08-18-2008, 01:51 PM
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| Cancuncare Guru  Join Date: 18th Apr 2007 Location: That same old place, Sweet Home, Chicago
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In reply to Sheik here, testicular cancer is both an older man's AND a younger man's disease - but like many other diseases, it is far more virulent and nasty the younger you are. My 16 year old son's friend was diagnosed with it this past spring - well advanced, metastatic into the abodominal lymph system, which puts pretty much everything below the diaphram (intestines, stomach, pancreas, liver, kidneys, etc. etc.) at risk for spread of the cancer. So, guys of ALL ages, including those just growing "hair #1" down there all the way up to the old dudes, check your boys at least weekly and if anything is amiss, RUN, don't walk, RUN to a doctor!!! For the original poster, my mom is a 12 year breast cancer survivor, stage 2, metastatic into four lymph glands, the works. And now clean for 12 years. She did it, so can you.
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08-19-2008, 02:40 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 10th Apr 2007 Location: Southern Indiana
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| best wishes My current girlfriend is now one year cancer free. She had a lumpectomy, and this spring had a suspicious lump removed (not malignant) from the other breast. We are very positive about her prognosis. She is looking forward to a vacation with me where she can go topless. I don't notice anything and she has the most positive attitude you can imagine. I may even suggest TTR for our vacation. So, catching it early is so very important. Remember the treatments are the key to a long life, and you will be fine. If you have to take chemo, consider donating your hair. My girlfriend had very long hair and it made her feel so good to donate it to someone that could use it. Best wishes and God speed. Bill |
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08-19-2008, 04:30 PM
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| Cancuncare Addict Join Date: 13th Feb 2006 Location: West Yorkshire UK
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08-19-2008, 06:34 PM
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| Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 12th Oct 2007 Location: Waynesboro Pa
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| You are also in our thoughts and prayers. The American Cancer Society has patient navigators in most hospitals who are there to help answer questions and give you guidance. Also ACS has a toll free number with people staffed 24/7 to answer questions and to lend moral support. Their number is 800-ACS-2345. Finally they have a website to....www.cancer.org. I'm a huge supporter of the ACS and their work. If you need help finding a patient navigator let me know and I'll see what I can find out for you. Good luck.
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08-19-2008, 10:01 PM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 19th Jul 2008 Location: EAST TEXAS
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| Thank you to each and everyone of you for your wonderful support. We met today with my surgeon and was able to find out more information. It seems the tumor has spread and is now invasive, I will have surgery monday, remove tumor, take lymph nodes, and put in the chemo port. I will then rest for 30 days and start chemo for 4 to 6 weeks followed by 6 weeks of radiation. The good news is that once I do all of this then they said I should have a 97 percent chance of it never coming back again. That is the blessing. So we will be putting off our trip for a few months. Again, I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR BEING SO KIND TO A STRANGER. HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP TO EACH OF YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU! Tammy and Eric Menges
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08-20-2008, 03:55 AM
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| I can choose my own title Join Date: 2nd Jun 2008 Location: Macedon, NY
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| Our prayers are with you Tammy as well as with your family!! You'll make it fine girl!!! Woody & Sue
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08-20-2008, 04:57 AM
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| Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 29th Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON CANADA
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You're not strangers....you're part of our CancunCare FAMILY. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you while you get well, Tammy. We'll miss you on this trip, but just think of the celebration when you are completely recovered and cancer-free. Let us know when you are able to visit TTR again...we would like to join in that celebration! Love & Hugs, Janice
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08-20-2008, 05:25 AM
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| Cancuncare Addict Join Date: 19th Nov 2003 Location: MID-MICHIGAN
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and keep us posted!! my Prayers are with you | |
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08-27-2008, 09:45 AM
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| Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 2nd Aug 2008
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| would like an update of how things are going. GOD BLESS. |
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