Everything must go!

Cloud · 03-11-2009, 08:44 PM

Just an update on my surgery/possible cancer stuff.

I'm freaked out. I'm not worried about the pain. I'm worried I'm going to die. My vivid imagination is not helping.

Anyway, I got the blood test back; one marker is elevated, possibly indicating ovarian cancer; the other marker is okay. I've scheduled my MRI and CT scan, and have found a local guy who will change out all my body jewelry and reinsert for the tests. Except for the chest anchor, which doesn't come out.

I'm trying to do the responsible thing and "take charge of my own health." But it's hard. The stress is making me tired and tearful at a time when I'm trying to build up my physical and emotional reserves. It's good that I have a few weeks to research and make sure I'm making the right decision. It's bad that I have a few weeks to get progressively more freaked out.

TheMercenary · 03-11-2009, 09:00 PM

WOW! Cloud hang in there. I am sure that you are not alone on these boards. Sending the best of wishes your way.

lumberjim · 03-11-2009, 09:01 PM

i hope you live to be 90, cloud

Aliantha · 03-11-2009, 11:32 PM

I know it's hard not to stress yourself out when you get some scary news which might turn out to be nothing, but it's the thought that it might not which freaks you out.

The only advice I have is to just use all that willpower within to focus on a positive outcome, no matter what the results of the tests. You can do it, and we'll all be here to help you when it gets to be a bit much.

You're a top chick. You're going to be fine because I said so and that's all there is to it. x

x

ZenGum · 03-12-2009, 12:49 AM

Dunno what else to say. Be gentle with yourself.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-12-2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

It's bad that I have a few weeks to get progressively more freaked out.

Yeah, but think positive, we are.

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have found a local guy who will change out all my body jewelry and reinsert for the tests

You sly devil, you.

Beestie · 03-12-2009, 02:15 AM

Yes. Yes, you can.

And we can, too.

You can beat this. We can help.

DanaC · 03-12-2009, 05:38 AM

*Hugs Cloud* you'll get through this. My prediction is that it will turn out less scary than it is now. We're here if you need us.

Trilby · 03-12-2009, 07:54 AM

*hugs cloud, too*'

We are here for you, cloud. PM if you want - we will get thru this together no matter what it is. YOU CAN DO IT.

classicman · 03-12-2009, 08:02 AM

Hang in there cloud - We're all here for you.

Pie · 03-12-2009, 08:10 AM

Sending my support, as best as I can.
Hugs.

Shawnee123 · 03-12-2009, 09:23 AM

I think any illnesses which dare try to invade Cloud will run screaming once they realize she means business.

Keep talking about it Cloud...we're here for you. Huggles.

Trilby · 03-12-2009, 09:28 AM

Hey, once they get things out, can you tattoo them?

limey · 03-12-2009, 10:43 AM

See ...
we're all here for you! Sending the good vibes from far away!

Clodfobble · 03-12-2009, 02:37 PM

You should start planning for a new piercing or tattoo, to celebrate when it's all over. That's a lot more fun than planning for tests.

03-11-2009, 08:44 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Everything must go! Just an update on my surgery/possible cancer stuff. I'm freaked out. I'm not worried about the pain. I'm worried I'm going to die. My vivid imagination is not helping. Anyway, I got the blood test back; one marker is elevated, possibly indicating ovarian cancer; the other marker is okay. I've scheduled my MRI and CT scan, and have found a local guy who will change out all my body jewelry and reinsert for the tests. Except for the chest anchor, which doesn't come out. I'm trying to do the responsible thing and "take charge of my own health." But it's hard. The stress is making me tired and tearful at a time when I'm trying to build up my physical and emotional reserves. It's good that I have a few weeks to research and make sure I'm making the right decision. It's bad that I have a few weeks to get progressively more freaked out. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

03-11-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	WOW! Cloud hang in there. I am sure that you are not alone on these boards. Sending the best of wishes your way. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

03-11-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i hope you live to be 90, cloud __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-11-2009, 11:32 PM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I know it's hard not to stress yourself out when you get some scary news which might turn out to be nothing, but it's the thought that it might not which freaks you out. The only advice I have is to just use all that willpower within to focus on a positive outcome, no matter what the results of the tests. You can do it, and we'll all be here to help you when it gets to be a bit much. You're a top chick. You're going to be fine because I said so and that's all there is to it. x x __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-12-2009, 12:49 AM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Dunno what else to say. Be gentle with yourself. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

03-12-2009, 02:15 AM	#7
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Yes. Yes, you can. And we can, too. You can beat this. We can help. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

03-12-2009, 05:38 AM	#8
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Hugs Cloud you'll get through this. My prediction is that it will turn out less scary than it is now. We're here if you need us.

03-12-2009, 07:54 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	hugs cloud, too' We are here for you, cloud. PM if you want - we will get thru this together no matter what it is. YOU CAN DO IT. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-12-2009, 08:02 AM	#10
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Hang in there cloud - We're all here for you. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

03-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#11
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Sending my support, as best as I can. Hugs. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

03-12-2009, 09:23 AM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I think any illnesses which dare try to invade Cloud will run screaming once they realize she means business. Keep talking about it Cloud...we're here for you. Huggles. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-12-2009, 09:28 AM	#13
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Hey, once they get things out, can you tattoo them? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-12-2009, 10:43 AM	#14
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	See ... we're all here for you! Sending the good vibes from far away! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

03-12-2009, 02:37 PM	#15
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	You should start planning for a new piercing or tattoo, to celebrate when it's all over. That's a lot more fun than planning for tests. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

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