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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / July 2006results from ultrasound
The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower chest, upper abdomin area and that is what is causing my pain. Some of it is on my rib bones so he's pretty sure those are bone mets too. I'm scheduled for a pain clinic tomorrow for 5 hours to work out a way to manage the pain. 'The oncologist will transfer my file to them, who, will in return, transfer it to a GP that works on palliative care. He said that the small cell cancer is on the move, once it does that it usually happens fairly quickly. Median time frame for survival at this point is 6 - 8 weeks. He did say I've done amazingly well up to this point. Not sure how I'm feeling, will give it the evening to sink all in. I'm not surprised though. I was sure this would be the news I would be getting as I was just feeling it. Knew things were going downhill pretty quickly. I have a new grandchild on the way that I will probably not get to meet. That makes me sad. My son has said they are going to name "her" after me, if it is a girl. Should know a due date next week. Tough, tough to know the things that I will never see, the things will not be a part of. Excpet in spirit! :-) Yes, I will be there in spirit. :-) Penny > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny Penny, you have been so brave and a tremendous inspiration to so many. You have created a legacy that will make that new granddaughter proud. My wishes and prayers for you are for an easy transition with as little pain and suffering as possible. G-d bless you and your family. Janet  Signature----------- Janet Wilder The Road Princess http://janetwilder.blogspot.com Pen schreef: > Tough, tough to know the things that I will never see, the things will > not be a part of. Excpet in spirit! :-) Yes, I will be there in spirit. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I'm very sorry to hear your news Penny. I know you haven't be feeling well for some time and ofcourse you were expecting not so good news, but this is bad news. I don't want that. I don't want fast, I want slow and I still hope you'll be able to have a good summer and see the leaves turn in october. Anne > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny Penny, I've been following your blog and reading your posts. I am so sorry you are going through this. But I have to tell you that you are an inspiration to me. Now that I have bone mets I can only hope and pray that I will be able to handle my life as well as you are handling yours. I fully understand how you feel about the new grandchild. When I first got breast cancer the only thing that kept me living reasonably sanely was the anticipation of the birth of one of my grandsons. When i was ready to give up the chemo and just let myself die, I realized how much I wanted to meet and hold and love this precious baby. Now I'm so sad that I won't live to see my three precious grandkids grow up. I hope we will all be here in some other form of life to watch and guard our loved ones. Nana Sorry to hear about your results. You sound so brave and I hope that strength will help you. Good luck with the grandchild - hopefully s/he will have your strength. > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny "Pen" <penmike2005@yahoo.ca> wrote in news:1153270645.591475.272980@ 75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com: Sending a big hug your way, Penny. I have thought of little else since reading your email this afternoon. Now I'm thinking of you moving into your new home & making it yours & Michael's. And then Petra's visit. And then Annie's. And of course visiting with your sisters, kids & grandkids, parents - all who love you. You are an inspiration to all of us. You have an inner strength that will carry you through. And we're all here for you, dear Penny. Fig > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny Hi Penny, I am so sorry to hear your news, you are indeed one amazing lady. The palliative care team are wonderful people and will do all that they can to make you the most comfortable and pain free. It must be very tough leaving those that you love behind. But after losing my Tony, I feel that he has only left me bodily, he still lurks there in my memories and in my heart and I am sure the same will be for your family. Warm Warm Hugs Alayne My friend you have made such a wonderful mark on my soul. I am so sorry to hear your news. I go for mine on Monday and like you have all sorts of real/imagined thinks in my mind. I hope we come out of this in one piece. I hope your grandaughter is an early delivery and at least you get a chance. You have made such a wonderful impression to any scared soul visiting this group. I hope your trip is easy. SignatureBetsy > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny I want to thank everyone for their support and messages! After going through the pain assessment yesterday I'm feeling much better already. At least a better outlook. I helps to have a caring team on your side helping you get through this and the team I had yesterday was sure that! Even this morning, I'm thinking about my move, getting settled, decorating, make the new place home. Can't wait! :-) And, I'm going to start to crochet the new baby something. At least I can do that, leave something of me behind for him/her. I was telling the social worker that I met with about this group and how it's made such a difference for me in coping with the cancer and how amazing everyone here is. She said she would share that with others that might need the support. I told her she would be sending them to a wonderful group of people, that's for sure! hugs to all Penny Penny, I pray that you will have much enjoyable time left. Crocheting for the baby is a wonderful thing to do, and something that will keep you in her heart, as well as her children's and grand children's hearts down the road. My best to you, and truly you are an inspiration to us all. Jackie > I want to thank everyone for their support and messages! > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > hugs to all > Penny > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny Pen: I am mostly a lurker here with an occasional posting. But I have certainly followed your long, tough saga. Let's hope that the time you have left is longer than you think and that there is still much joy left. Take care, my friend. We will all be going down that difficult path in one way or another. It is just another phase of life. Please keep posting as long as possible. You are an inspiration to many. Mel penmike2005@yahoo.ca said... > Tough, tough to know the things that I will never see, the things will > not be a part of. Excpet in spirit! :-) Yes, I will be there in spirit. You'll be here too Pen, just as all those others we have got to know are still here with us. I can't think of anything else to say... > The ultrasound has shown that the cancer is spreading pretty quickly > now. It shows the cancer in a lot of the lymph nodes around the lower [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Penny My prayers are with you Penny for a peaceful beautiful transition for you and your sweet family both. I wish I could give you a real hug. You have inspired, amazed and made me want to be a better person. I wish all the best for you and yours. Your new grandchild to be has big shoes to fill and she or he will know how much their grandma loved them, I know that without a doubt. Thank you for your lessons you've taught us.. may there be many more to come in the following days. I pray you will outlive all of your doctor's prognosis. Rhonda |
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