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Post by donna on Mar 30, 2018 13:44:20 GMT
My cancer marker number has more than doubled since my last visit even though my recent scan showed that there was no spread or growth of the cancer. I am still getting my chemo today because my doctor said “we treat by the scan, not by the number.” I would be lying if I said this didn’t freak me out. My next scan is scheduled for May 14th.
I am so afraid something is spreading in a way the scan is not picking up on.
Thanks for your prayers and positive thoughts!
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Post by Mel on Mar 30, 2018 13:49:44 GMT
Prayers said from here Donna! Hugs!
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Post by disneypal on Mar 30, 2018 13:49:52 GMT
Oh donna, I can see how you would be afraid. I am praying for you. |
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Post by auntkelly on Mar 30, 2018 13:50:34 GMT
I will be praying for you.
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Post by moodyblue on Mar 30, 2018 13:51:14 GMT
I can understand your fear.
I know that I've read that cancer marker numbers are not always reliable, that they can be less accurate than you'd think. I don't know if there's anything else that can cause them to go awry?
There's a woman on my Facebook support group for Esophageal Cancer patients and caregivers who often reminds us of what her husband would say - "it's nothing until it's something" - doesn't always take away the fears, but maybe a reminder that it may not be significant at this time?
You are in my thoughts.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Mar 30, 2018 13:51:17 GMT
Sending you good thoughts, warm wishes and loads of positivity ❤️❤️
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Post by grammadee on Mar 30, 2018 13:51:24 GMT
Oh donna. Sending positive vibes your way. The chemo will hopefully help drive those markers down. I know it's hard. Try to believe. (((((HUGS))))) |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 30, 2018 13:51:57 GMT
Prayers going up for you right now donna. Hoping for the best!  |
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Post by elaine on Mar 30, 2018 13:52:28 GMT
Hugs, donna! I would be scared too. Here’s hoping that the scan is correct and the test that resulted in the marker was wonky somehow this time. You are in my prayers. |
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Post by katybee on Mar 30, 2018 13:53:22 GMT
Hugs and prayers sent...
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Post by janeliz on Mar 30, 2018 13:55:09 GMT
Saying a prayer for you, Donna. ((Hugs))
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Post by mom on Mar 30, 2018 13:56:04 GMT
I am praying for you donna . |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2018 13:58:13 GMT
Big ((((hugs)))) donna and positive vibes coming your way from the other side of the pond. I hope your scan will give you more positive results than the markers have. Is there a chance that they could do the next scan sooner to put your mind at rest? |
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Post by JoP on Mar 30, 2018 14:01:49 GMT
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Post by RosieKat on Mar 30, 2018 14:01:54 GMT
You got 'em and then some. (((hugs)))
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Post by Dixie Lou on Mar 30, 2018 14:05:36 GMT
Prayers for your cancer to be eradicated and for your peace of mind as well.
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Post by scrappert on Mar 30, 2018 14:07:42 GMT
I think about you and pray about you everyday. May this test result just be wonky this time.
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Post by fiddlesticks on Mar 30, 2018 14:08:08 GMT
Hugs...I will be thinking about you.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 30, 2018 14:10:02 GMT
Will say a prayer for you. Sending good vibes your way!
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Post by deshacrafts on Mar 30, 2018 14:10:28 GMT
Good thoughts and hugs are going out to you.
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Post by J u l e e on Mar 30, 2018 14:10:41 GMT
Prayers said. And (((HUGS)))
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Post by peasquared on Mar 30, 2018 14:12:13 GMT
Saying prayers for you. (((Hugs)))
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Post by piebaker on Mar 30, 2018 14:12:23 GMT
Thoughts are with you. (((Hugs)))
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2018 14:15:14 GMT
Lots of positive thoughts and good wishes sent your way Donna! If they treat based on scans, not blood markers, there's a reason for that, right? Like, they treat for what is known and not what is a maybe because it may not come to pass?
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Post by kckckc on Mar 30, 2018 14:16:07 GMT
Prayers and good thoughts for you.
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Post by MorningPerson on Mar 30, 2018 14:16:15 GMT
Sending many prayers and positive thoughts for you Donna.
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Post by weedeepea on Mar 30, 2018 14:17:21 GMT
Prayers for you here, too. I get a CA125 done every year and I know I would be upset if the numbers were abnormal, even though I know the results aren't 100% reliable. I feel for you.
Hope it doesn't take over your thoughts too much, and you can think about other things. Keep up the fight.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Mar 30, 2018 14:28:47 GMT
Praying for you.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Mar 30, 2018 14:28:51 GMT
Prayers being said, donna. |
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Post by tamiq on Mar 30, 2018 14:30:26 GMT
Praying for you!
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