Today is a great night me. My oldest daughter's lymph node biopsy was negative. The doctor doesn't

[Demsrule86]

think she has lymphoma after all...it has been hell on earth this last month waiting for the final wo:rd...I tried not to think about it every minute of the day but...almost impossible. I thank God, she is going to be fine. The doctor called late and when I heard his voice, I thought the worst and started to sob...but it was the best news possible.

[GaYellowDawg]

1. WONDERFUL!!

I'm so happy for you and your daughter!!

[Demsrule86]

6. It has been frightening... they are always your baby. I couldn't stand it if anything happened to

one of my children.

[peggysue2]

73. They are always your baby

How true. In addition, the fear about a medical emergency, nasty disease or injury is something all parents can identify with. Your children are always your children. Been there with my own. When there's a positive turn in one of these awful situations, the relief is overwhelming.

Wonderful news for your baby and you.

Take care.

[maryallen]

88. That's very good news!

[hlthe2b]

2. Fantastic!

[Demsrule86]

3. I am feeling so blessed tonight...and Trump impeached too...almost surreal.

[CatMor]

4. What a great Christmas present for you.

[Demsrule86]

8. It is the best present any Mom could have. I am feeling weepy tonight...weird I haven't cried not

even once since I learned about the illness and what it could be ...but tonight...I am all to pieces.

[Tanuki]

42. Such wonderful news! Thanks for brightening everyone's evening by sharing your joy.

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It is only natural that you are feeling a bit weepy tonight, having been through so much distress and now finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. A little self care may be in order...it sounds as if you have really been through the wringer this year. But now you and your family can embrace joy and a bright future! So happy for your good news.

[Demsrule86]

120. Thank you and others here for brightening what has been some dark days...

[Tess49]

5. What wonderful news!

[Demsrule86]

9. It will be the best Christmas ever...

[Tess49]

87. Best to you and your family! n/t

[Phoenix61]

7. Yeah!!! That is great news! nt

[Demsrule86]

12. Thank God...she is a fighter...suffered from depression and anxiety...overcame- graduated summa in

accounting...broke both ankles as a sophomore but didn't miss any school, I drove her ...had surgery during a school break to reconstruct her ankle...she is an amazing girl...and I just though I would be so unfair for another challenge in her short life...and thank God that isn't going to happen. Merry Christmas and thanks for the good wishes.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

10. AWESOME NEWS!!! Couldn't be happier for you & your family!!

[Demsrule86]

13. Thanks...so much friend...I used DU to distract myself...

[handmade34]

11. ...

[Demsrule86]

15. Thank you...so so relieved.

[vsrazdem]

14. Great news. You have lots of celebrating to do this holiday season.

[Demsrule86]

16. Yes we do...we will all be together this Christmas...everyone will be home. And it will be wonderful

[Freedomofspeech]

17. Best news ever!!

So happy for you all!❤✌

[Demsrule86]

20. I am so relieved and happy...it really will be a wonderful Christmas.

I am feeling so relieved tonight...I had prepared for the worst as the doctor was not encouraging...but he called tonight (bless him for not waiting) and there was no cancer.

[Freedomofspeech]

26. Love and peace to you and your family.❤✌

[oasis]

18. Wonderful news.

[Cha]

19. So Happy for you and your Family, Dems!

[Demsrule86]

22. Thank you Cha...I couldn't even talk about it as it somehow made it real...I was in complete ignore

mode...if I don't address it...not happening. But of course that doesn't ever really work.

[Cha]

28. I do the same with anything

that's so scary.. I just want to keep it to myself until it gets better.

And, now it has!

[Laffy Kat]

21. That's great news! As a mom, I can relate.

You must be over the moon. I read your joy in your post.

[Demsrule86]

27. I am over the moon...we had a tough year. Hubs had spinal surgery...both my future son in law

and daughter in law lost their jobs...and then this. But the new is good!!

[Laffy Kat]

33. Hopefully, 2020 will be a MUCH better year. nt

[Hoyt]

23. Great news. We could celebrate. Met with my LadyFriend's surgeon today on a positive breast biopsy.

Doc says it is so small that lumpectomy will take care of it and there is virtually zero chance of needing chemo, and probably no radiation therapy either.

I'm so glad for you and your daughter. You are right, the weeks between learning of the possibilities, thinking the worst, scheduling biopsies, waiting for results, etc., is torture.

Take care and enjoy the relief.

[Demsrule86]

29. That is wonderful news...so happy for your Ladyfriend...you must be so relieved...the living with

not knowing is horrible. It is a great night ...merry Christmas and happy new year.

[spanone]

24. OUTSTANDING....What a Christmas Gift

[Demsrule86]

31. It is the best gift ever!

[Turbineguy]

25. Good News!

[Atticus]

30. That's fantastic! Have you stopped hugging her yet? nt

[Demsrule86]

37. She is at the fiances tonight ...has a job interview tomorrow close to his house.... I

don't know how she could just keep on keeping on if you know what I mean. She cried in my arms last night ...only time she broke down that I know of...we both cried. I have three daughters and one son...so relieved.

[lapucelle]

32. It is indeed a great night.

[Demsrule86]

38. Health is so important in our lives...I know I take it for granted at times...She is going to be

just fine...so so happy.

[lapucelle]

45. It puts everything into perspective.

[Demsrule86]

119. That it does.

[rso]

34. Biopsy

As Woody Allen once stated: “It’s benign” is the most beautiful phrase in the English language.

[Demsrule86]

39. Yes it is...the most beautiful word I ever heard.

[Poiuyt]

35. That's wonderful!

[Demsrule86]

41. Yes it is...very blessed.

[Maru Kitteh]

36. SO HAPPY FOR YOU. Every day I'm reminded how lucky I've been. Congrats to your family,

all of you.

[BeyondGeography]

40. So happy for you and your daughter

[Demsrule86]

43. she is a great person...I am beyond happy and relieved.

Thank you.

[sheshe2]

44. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Demsrule.

[Demsrule86]

56. Thank you Sheshe2...Merry Christmas to you and yours also...it will be a happy one ...

[sheshe2]

57. Yes it will.

[Ninga]

46. Bless you. The stress must have been unbearable. Enjoy your new found gift.

[Demsrule86]

55. It was awful...and when the doctor called tonight...I thought the worst ...he is not really supposed

to tell me ...but was so upset he said no...she will be fine the biopsy was benign...he said other stuff but it went over my head...Thank you.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

47. That's wonderful news! Paz to you and your family.

[Demsrule86]

53. I was terrified...so relieved Thanks....

[Hekate]

48. I am so happy for you and your daughter

[Demsrule86]

50. Thank you...it has been a tough six weeks...DU kept me sane.

[FM123]

49. So happy that you got such wonderful news!

Tonight is a great night indeed!

[Demsrule86]

51. It is the best news. Thank you.

[emmaverybo]

52. Good tidings! Thanks for sharing this good news with us. Your baby is gonna be fine. As a mother of

a way adult child, I can only imagine the terrible time not knowing. Happy holidays to you and yours.

[Demsrule86]

58. Same to you...I just couldn't bear the thought she would have to go through cancer treatment and

maybe die...it was horrifying...but tonight...my heart is full of gratitude...thanks for the nice comments and happy holidays to you and yours.

[sacto95834]

54. A blessed day indeed...

So glad for you and your daughter. Glad she got medical care early and it turned out negative. But keep vigilant! Keep checking and may she be healthy for a long time.

[Demsrule86]

60. Yes we were very fortunate...and I made a bargain with God (you know how you do that when in

trouble) that I would never take my health or that of my family for granted...but remain vigilant...and I promised both confession and communion every week...

[Gore1FL]

59. Great news! nt

[Demsrule86]

93. Thank you Gore....Today I feel great. I slept well for the first time in over a month.

It kind of gave us a wake up call about what is important and what is not.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

61. I am so happy for you.

[Demsrule86]

94. Thank you...so relieved. I haven't done any shopping and somehow I don't care!

[BadgerMom]

62. Great news!

Waiting for calls giving results takes years off your life. So happy you got fantastic news. Merry Christmas!

[Demsrule86]

96. The best news ever...I am so fortunate to have found DU...And we moved last year to Cleveland...

I had just finished a remodel...did much of it myself...had the perfect kitchen (for me)...I was sort of resentful to start over in a smaller house with a little kitchen...it is a work in progress...but the people here like the people on DU are so wonderful. I told my neighbor about my daughter and we had meals prepared for us these last two weeks....where does that happen now? My dog Molly got out and got spooked and went running...my neighbor put it on the town website...and people came out and looked for her...on foot and in their cars. She was sighted about a mile from the house and I was able to get her back before she got hurt...something out of It is a wonderful life...we have endured spinal surgery for hubs twice this years, my youngest daughters hospitalization for depression (she is doing better?, unemployment, a longs strike and two auto accidents...one my fault the other not my fault(no one hurt which is what matters)...but we endure. Thank you for your kind wishes.

[Me.]

63. Perfect Holiday Gift

what more could you want

[Demsrule86]

97. Honestly, I don't need or want anything.

[kag]

64. Wow! Great news like that AND impeachment on the same day!

It is a Very Merry Christmas, after all!

When my girl was about seven we found a lump on her spine that scared the hell out of me. I was a wreck until we got the MRI back, and found it was just superficial and would clear up on its own! And it did! (This was about 14 years ago.)

So I know how you feel. Now, breathe, breathe, breathe...

[Demsrule86]

98. That is exactly it...I feel like I can take a deep breath today.

Thank you.

[PatSeg]

65. That is wonderful news

I can just imagine what you were feeling when the doctor called late! I'm so glad your worst fears weren't true.

[Demsrule86]

99. I heard his voice...I was terrified...but then overwhelming relief! He wasn't supposed to tell me...

but he is a really nice guy...called late too as soon as he got the news. Thank you.

[PatSeg]

107. That was so nice of him

Obviously a very caring and compassionate doctor!

[question everything]

66. A real sigh of relief

Cheers to both of you and good wishes for long healthy life

[a kennedy]

67. OMGAWD.......SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[DesertRat]

68. That's great! I can feel the relief in your words

[tavernier]

69. Such joy for you!!

Thanks for sharing!

[snacker]

70. Great news!

Give your daughter a big hug from all of us. We here at DU celebrate your huge sense of relief and joy!

[DarthDem]

71. So Glad to Hear it!

[Beartracks]

72. So very, very happy for you!

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[Mickju]

74. That's wonderful!

[crickets]

75. Wonderful news! I am so glad for you, your daughter, and all of your family.

[Demovictory9]

76. Good news

[secondwind]

77. The best news ever! Soo happy for you and the family!

[MLAA]

78. How glorious! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[shenmue]

79. Whee!

[wendyb-NC]

80. That's wonderful.

What a relief for both of you and your loved ones. I am so happy for you, glad the worry is over. Blessings to all.

[patphil]

81. Best Christmas present ever.

Now you can truly celebrate the holidays.

[Heartstrings]

82. Wonderful news!

Rest well tonight, Demsrule86.....

[calimary]

83. Oh good!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Maybe you’ll get a little more sleep again, starting tonight?

Fantastic news!

[StarryNite]

84. I'm so happy for your daughter and your family!

[sprinkleeninow]

85. A veritable Christmas gift! 💝

[Demsrule86]

105. Truly the best gift ever. Thank you.

[KPN]

86. That is great news! So happy for you, your daughter

and your family. The trials, wonders and joy of parenthood.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

89. Give yourself a day or two to rejoice before you find something else to worry about.

You've earned it!

[Demsrule86]

102. Isn't that the truth...seems like there is always something.. Thanks.

[ChildOfTheFort]

90. The very best news anybody can get is dodging the cancer bullet is your kind of

So here is a group hug for you
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxooxoxoxoxo
xoxoxoxooxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Demsrule86]

100. Thank you...here is a hug back from me! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxxoxoxoxo

[Bigredhunk]

91. Great News!

[Demsrule86]

118. It is indeed. Thanks.

[dewsgirl]

92. That is wonderful news!

[Demsrule86]

116. Yes it is...thank you so much.

[mindfulNJ]

95. Wonderful

Thanks for sharing this great news...have a fantastic holiday!!

[Demsrule86]

114. You too...and thanks. I lived in NJ as a child...Teaneck.

[Peacetrain]

101. That is wonderful news

[Demsrule86]

113. Thanks Peace...you and your many posts kept me sane!

[Docreed2003]

103. Great news Demsrule!!

[Demsrule86]

112. Thank you the best best news.

[Bettie]

104. Glad that she's OK

what a great holiday gift for your family!

[Demsrule86]

111. It is a wonderful gift and thanks.

[bluestarone]

108. So HAPPY for you and your family!

I know your Christmas will be GREAT!!

[Demsrule86]

109. Thank you so much

[Demsrule86]

110. It will be the best Christmas ever.

[bluestarone]

117. Also makes our Christmas best, just hearing

Your GREAT news!!!

[H2O Man]

115. That's GREAT news!

I'm glad it came out good.

Recommended.

[lillypaddle]

121. Kind of puts things in perspective

So very happy for your family! Now, take a deep breath ...

[democrank]

122. What a gift this is!

So happy for you and your family.

[riversedge]

123. Now you all can have a real joyous Christmas

[tiredtoo]

124. Great News!

Brings joy to all. Carry on, carry on!

[sellitman]

125. So happy for you.

Years ago my son had a series of brain operations to remove two tumors. When he emerged intact and the tumors were benein and encapsulated we were beyond words happy. I know exactly how relieved you are. It's wondrous news.

[at140]

126. Cancer is no longer immediate death sentence it once was

Between chemo, precision radiation and immuno-therapy, cancer has morphed into a serious chronic disease like Parkinsons or MS. Yeah it is fatal eventually but more people die from other causes than cancer.

[LiberalBrooke]

127. Great news!

Rest and relax now.

[MurrayDelph]

128. Congratulations. I know what a worry this can be,

as I had been going through it here.

My wife has had a mysterious illness for about two months. Having run out of ideas for what was likely, they were trying less-likely theories, and thought they had found a spot on her pancreas.

Yesterday, she had an MRI. Today they phoned with the results: they are still not sure what it is, but it isn't pancreatic cancer.

[LyndaG]

129. Great !!!

May you and your family have a blessed holiday.

[Lucky Luciano]

130. Infinitely better news than impeachment!

[Blue_true]

131. That is great to hear. I am sure that the emotional pressure on you was enormous.

Did the Doctor explain why your daughter showed what looked like symptoms to begin with, or will more tests be required?

[rurallib]

132. Good Lord! A VERY merry Christmas indeed!

Wow, just Wow!

[Talitha]

133. That's wonderful!!!!

[MarianJack]

134. THIS 30 cancer survivor says Mazel Tov!

RESIST!