craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Nov 16, 2020 19:14:46 GMT
I have had bowel cancer twice and an aggressive breast cancer. I have a genetic condition called Li Fraumeni syndrome which means the gene that tells my body to fight cancer is broken.
My latest scans showed that both cancers have spread to other parts of my body.
I had a "suspected" brain metastasis last year, but it was never analysed and couldn't be confirmed, so once I had it treated with radiotherapy and the next scans were ok I managed to put the thought of it aside and carry on. I can be one of those people who lives for years and surprises everyone, right? Apparently not.
Weirdly, despite everything, I actually feel quite well at the moment. And so, the doctors feel that starting any treatment now would only impact my quality of life without extending it.
I'm going for yet another scan on Wednesday. I would appreciate all good thoughts and prayers that somehow there's been a terrible mistake and there's nothing to treat. And if not, that at least things can be stable for now so I can enjoy Christmas.
Thanks
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Post by tentoes on Nov 16, 2020 19:17:11 GMT
Praying for you!
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Post by katyscrap on Nov 16, 2020 19:18:46 GMT
((Hugs)) I’m so sorry. You must be terribly scared not knowing. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers that all goes well on Wednesday I wish you the best health through the holidays and beyond
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Post by koontz on Nov 16, 2020 19:18:57 GMT
That is devastating news, I am so very sorry for you.
Sending you a big hug and positive thoughts for your next scan.
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Peal
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Post by Peal on Nov 16, 2020 19:19:02 GMT
I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. What a blow. I hope the scans have good news, and failing that, that you have a very happy Christmas and as many happy, healthy days afterward as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Nov 16, 2020 19:20:32 GMT
Oh, man. Sending you the best of thoughts.
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tracylynn
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Post by tracylynn on Nov 16, 2020 19:20:45 GMT
Hugs to you and your family!!
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moodyblue
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Jun 26, 2014 21:07:23 GMT
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 16, 2020 19:20:51 GMT
Sending good thoughts - and hopes that you survive much longer and with a good quality of life.
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Post by sawwhet on Nov 16, 2020 19:22:21 GMT
Sending you big hugs and prayers. Remember that you can count on us for support at any time 💗
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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 19:22:24 GMT
Oh, craftykitten, my heart aches for you. You are so wonderful and so brave. And it is so unfair, damnit! I’ll be sending prayers and best wishes for you. (((Hugs))) |
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Post by ntsf on Nov 16, 2020 19:22:26 GMT
hugs and prayers for you, your family and the medical team
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Nov 16, 2020 19:22:58 GMT
My stomach dropped as I read this. I'm praying so hard for good news for you!
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Post by malibou on Nov 16, 2020 19:23:09 GMT
You remain in my thoughts kitten.
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msladibug
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Post by msladibug on Nov 16, 2020 19:23:17 GMT
I’m sorry.Sending positive thoughts your way.((((Hugs))))
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Nov 16, 2020 19:23:54 GMT
(((Hugs))) and prayers for a good outcome for you, and for effective treatment as needed! (((Hugs)))
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 16, 2020 19:24:31 GMT
I am so very sorry about the news you were given. Big ((hugs)) and good luck with your next scan.
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Post by sam9 on Nov 16, 2020 19:26:54 GMT
I don’t even know what to say really. I love your spirit and am sending all good thoughts and hopes your way. Miracles happen!
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kelly8875
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 16, 2020 19:27:37 GMT
Keeping you in my thoughts.
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Post by catck on Nov 16, 2020 19:27:54 GMT
Big hugs and hope you have better news after the scan on Wednesday.
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Post by Zee on Nov 16, 2020 19:28:09 GMT
I'm so sorry to read this  Many hugs to you |
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cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Nov 16, 2020 19:28:53 GMT
Sending hugs - I’m so sorry
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Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Nov 16, 2020 19:30:12 GMT
((HUGS)) and prayers!
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Post by Restless Spirit on Nov 16, 2020 19:30:59 GMT
I find myself searching for the right words to give you hope and comfort. I'm sending you hugs and the very best wish that you get the answers you hope for on Wednesday. Peace and comfort to you.
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Post by tc on Nov 16, 2020 19:32:55 GMT
Thinking of you. Sending virtual hugs.
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Post by JoP on Nov 16, 2020 19:33:10 GMT
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TheOtherMeg
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Nov 16, 2020 19:34:59 GMT
((((( craftykitten))))) Sending good thoughts for all the comfort and joy you can wrangle out of the future. Go for it, Crafty!  |
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inkedup
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Post by inkedup on Nov 16, 2020 19:35:13 GMT
My heart goes out to you and your family. Words fail, but please know that you are an important and beloved member of our community.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 16, 2020 19:35:35 GMT
Oh no. I'm so sorry. Do you have a support system at home?
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Post by katlady on Nov 16, 2020 19:35:39 GMT
HUGS to you!
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Post by tara on Nov 16, 2020 19:36:03 GMT
Sending prayers right now.
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