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rampartc

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87. sorry about the pet scan

Wed Jun 22, 2022, 03:57 AM

Jun 2022

i just spent 2 years of chemotherapy and radiation for a tumor un my tonsil and salivary gland. finally got the tumors shrunk enough that the surgeon could get in and take them out. i feel better every day.

the chemo is getting better and they may use more immune system enhancers than the actual chemo (which, yes, took all my hair but is now growing back.)

and don't worry about politics. your most important job is to take care of yourself.

good luck and stay in touch. we have a sub board for cancer support.

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Got results back from my PET Scan yesterday, not good [View all] KS Toronado Jun 2022 OP

Sorry to hear this. Good vibes to you as you undergo treatment. Nt spooky3 Jun 2022 #1

I am so sorry. usedtobedemgurl Jun 2022 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl Jun 2022 #3

((KS T)) blm Jun 2022 #4

I lost my hair, sort of had baby hair fuzz. It all grew back, came in curly Walleye Jun 2022 #5

Yikes! 2naSalit Jun 2022 #6

Yes... There's some kind of cap you can wear during treatment. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2022 #33

That's interesting... 2naSalit Jun 2022 #71

Yes my sister did. She lost her hair. It's something about Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2022 #72

My dad... 2naSalit Jun 2022 #74

I absolutely love that memory of yours !!!!!!!!! Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2022 #84

Stay strong Johnny2X2X Jun 2022 #7

(((KST))) BumRushDaShow Jun 2022 #8

Sending hugs and positive thoughts for your treatment. livetohike Jun 2022 #9

As a clinician my advice to you is to speak to PCIntern Jun 2022 #10

I want to amplify this response to the OP. xocetaceans Jun 2022 #29

Agree completely Mz Pip Jun 2022 #32

I listened to podcasts at Mayo and Sloan Kettering. shrike3 Jun 2022 #66

Terrific!!! PCIntern Jun 2022 #70

Same advice my brother gave me. He is an oncologist. shrike3 Jun 2022 #65

Sending good thoughts and vibes your way Ferrets are Cool Jun 2022 #11

Little consolation, but HAB911 Jun 2022 #12

Hoping for the best treatment and outcome for you, UpInArms Jun 2022 #13

I'm truly sorry you are going through this, blueknight73 Jun 2022 #14

The 'good' news is babylonsister Jun 2022 #15

I also have a friend who went through the stage 4 breast cancer chemo/radiation regime. Her family ratchiweenie Jun 2022 #80

Sorry to hear. Of all the times people have had cancer, though, Hortensis Jun 2022 #16

So sorry to hear this WA-03 Democrat Jun 2022 #17

All the best to you. PittBlue Jun 2022 #18

So so sorry to hear this KST. Stay strong, and fight it hard, plus look for the best Celerity Jun 2022 #19

My very best wishes for you piddyprints Jun 2022 #20

Best wishes to you for a tolerable treatment and a full recovery. Wingus Dingus Jun 2022 #21

Have you talked to your doctor about the newer cancer treatments? fightforfreedom Jun 2022 #22

My MiL is going through chemo sarisataka Jun 2022 #23

My highest hopes are with you, KST. You can do this! ancianita Jun 2022 #24

So sorry to her this, all the best & pls. let us know how things go. appalachiablue Jun 2022 #25

Sorry go hear of your diagnosis, but glad treatment is available SheltieLover Jun 2022 #26

Not every chemo drug makes you lose your hair. TNNurse Jun 2022 #27

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2022 #28

Sorry to hear the news. OLDMDDEM Jun 2022 #30

I wish you excellent results from your treatment. Lonestarblue Jun 2022 #31

Sorry to hear that the Pet scan results weren't better. wnylib Jun 2022 #34

i think this is great advice. barbtries Jun 2022 #47

Yes, I think the support of groups going through wnylib Jun 2022 #58

Best wishes to you. CentralMass Jun 2022 #35

oh no no no no NJCher Jun 2022 #36

One of mine, too. wnylib Jun 2022 #60

The things they don't tell you mercuryblues Jun 2022 #37

I'm so sorry. Stay positive & focused & beat it! CaptainTruth Jun 2022 #38

Sending you good vibes KS Tornado! bronxiteforever Jun 2022 #39

Good vibes to you KS Toronado. c-rational Jun 2022 #40

Good luck!!!! USALiberal Jun 2022 #41

A coworker didn't lose his hair during chemo. Liberty Belle Jun 2022 #42

They have made amazing steps combating cancer. Stay Emile Jun 2022 #43

I can't imagine the feelings you are going through. Hang in there KS. Fla Dem Jun 2022 #44

Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. Your DU family is here niyad Jun 2022 #45

So sorry to hear this. barbtries Jun 2022 #46

My heart goes out to you. minstrel76 Jun 2022 #48

Chemo has come a long way arlyellowdog Jun 2022 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #50

Sending healing vibes and hugs, KS T. I'm so sorry about the scan results, but highplainsdem Jun 2022 #51

Cancer PaulnFortWorth Jun 2022 #52

My mother didn't loser her hair during chemo iemanja Jun 2022 #53

So sorry to read this. LuckyCharms Jun 2022 #54

Best wishes and DU hugs to you from Kentucky. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2022 #55

Wishing you rapid and complete healing n/t KatK Jun 2022 #56

I'm so sorry Wicked Blue Jun 2022 #57

Well, fuck. Really sorry you have to go thru this. Nevilledog Jun 2022 #59

A couple of women friends Old Crank Jun 2022 #61

Take Care ProfessorGAC Jun 2022 #62

So sorry to hear. Some chemo drugs don't make you lose your hair. woodsprite Jun 2022 #63

So sorry to hear your diagnosis. It must be very frightening. Vinca Jun 2022 #64

Been there, done that (though my cancer was endometrial). Staph Jun 2022 #67

"hoping it would turn red." wouldn't you prefer BLUE? KS Toronado Jun 2022 #75

Giggle! Snort! Staph Jun 2022 #77

I'm so sorry budkin Jun 2022 #68

My mom lost her hair, my brother never did....during chemo. spanone Jun 2022 #69

hey Skittles Jun 2022 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #76

I am so sorry...feel better. The treatments available today are so much better. If you Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #78

Dang, KST! May you be Free of Cancer sooner than than later! electric_blue68 Jun 2022 #79

I know it's difficult, but please don't give up. My dad was diagnosed stage 4 last year. Akoto Jun 2022 #81

I'm sorry to hear of this diagnosis. brer cat Jun 2022 #82

I'm so sorry 🌹 Raine Jun 2022 #83

Chemo is a lot better than it used to be. Give it a chance. Take some vitamins and flying_wahini Jun 2022 #85

so sorry to hear this Meowmee Jun 2022 #86

sorry about the pet scan rampartc Jun 2022 #87