Some news for all:
Update from my PET scan:
Here's the link to my post about the PET scan: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220865668
I had the scan done on 12-16-2025. It was more than a week before I got the results, and they were not what I'd hoped to see.
The cancer in my right lung had not shrunk at all. But it hadn't grown, which is a positive note. Still, I'd wanted it to shrink!
And there were new findings: 3 lymph nodes outside my right lung had shown up. Two were considered suspicious for nodal metastases. The third one is larger and may be amenable to ultrasound tissue sampling if clinically indicated.
So there we have it. Needless to say, I have been intensely preoccupied with wondering where my path is headed. I really debated about posting on these unfortunate developments, esp. at this time of year. But all of you have been so supportive! I really need it now.
As before, I will give each of you a recommendation after I've read what you wrote. I appreciate all of you!
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Meanwhile, we need to ramp up those healing DU vibes which you sure deserve! 
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If the support of people who care about you makes a difference, you’ll have it by the ton here in our beloved community.
Wishing you strength, courage, and serenity. 
Sending many good thoughts your way. You know we love you, dear!
sometimes i wonder what the hell the universe is doing by adding these negative events in our lives and upping our stress levels --
especially at this point in time.
sending you a hug and positive thoughts and love. (and a donut for good measure)
)))))healing*vibes(((((...CaliforniaPeggy.
Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way. Hoping future test results are what you want them to be. Your gentle decency is second to none. We're thinking about you.
I second Suzy Puffpuff's advice. Seek out comedy, comedians(Josh Johnson is a good one) funny movies and laugh as much as you can. I lost my husband during the worst of the pandemic, before there was any vaccine. I credit Bill Hader of SNL and his silliness as Stefon with keeping me sane. It can't hurt. Right. And keep taking your oh so beautiful photographs. I've never seen such sexy vegetables nor been so perfectly mooned Hugs
Holding it in makes things harder.
Thank you for sharing.
Go Science!
Lean on us, we're all here for you Peggy.
let us help you stay positive
I am so saddened to hear your right lung is not yet clear, but will keep sending healing vibes to you.
steps in obliterating this unwanted intruder. Your medical team will figure it out and the power of all of our good thoughts will carry you on your journey to good results.
I believe that most of us would be intensely preoccupied with wondering where our paths are headed with this unfortunate news.
There's plenty of people here that love you even though we've never met face to face.
You've always been kind to others. You're appreciated and loved here. Please know that.
Sending healthy and positive vibes your way.
When challenged by nature and circumstance, I try to remember we are blessed to be part of this:
Source: https://rubinobservatory.org/
Remember, my Sister and Friend, that in all the cosmos, there is only one YOU. You are a reflection of the What made this. And in every way that is good, You are perfect.