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mercuryblues

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123. When I was finally diagnosed with my Cancer.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 08:39 PM

2 hrs ago

I know it sound strange, but it was a sigh of relief. I finally knew what I was up against and was able to plan my course of action. Not to say it was easy. I was in and out of the hospital for weeks at a time, as my body adjusted to chemo, cancer and infections. It allowed me to get in the frame of mind to say not today, Satan, not today.

You will learn words you never knew existed. You'll even say a few you do know. LOL

Let yourself feel the anger and the grace. You will not meet a more caring and compassionate group of Nurses and Dr's. To me they are special to care for people going through Cancer.

Don't forget to watch cat videos. Lots and lots of cat videos.

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Some news for all: [View all] CaliforniaPeggy 22 hrs ago OP

Oh, Peggy blogslug 22 hrs ago #1

Lousy SuzyandPuffpuff 22 hrs ago #2

Peggy, you already know that we're with you and if anyone can successfully deal with this, it has to be you Rhiannon12866 22 hrs ago #3

Don't ever hesitate to let us know what is going on with you. 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #4

We're all here for you, giving you our best DU love and support Maru Kitteh 22 hrs ago #5

(((HUGS))) We are with you in every way. applegrove 22 hrs ago #6

Take each step as they come and we'll be here with you as you travel this path. Solly Mack 22 hrs ago #7

Peggy so sorry montanacowboy 22 hrs ago #8

Oh dear Peggy. Hugs irisblue 22 hrs ago #9

. regnaD kciN 22 hrs ago #10

So sorry you didn't get better news Bayard 22 hrs ago #11

i'm really sorry to hear this. orleans 22 hrs ago #12

Sigh. Hugs. Strength, and hope. electric_blue68 22 hrs ago #13

I'm so sorry Peggy choie 22 hrs ago #14

Not good news but I shall continue to think only positive thoughts. You can beat this. LoisB 21 hrs ago #15

I send my hopes for strength and healing for you California Peggy/ ShazamIam 21 hrs ago #16

Hi Peggy. people 21 hrs ago #17

Thank you for keeping us updated. rubbersole 21 hrs ago #18

No matter the time of year, please let us know how you are doing markodochartaigh 21 hrs ago #19

Hi Peggy stage left 20 hrs ago #20

Note to CaliforniaPeggy.. Permanut 20 hrs ago #21

Thank you for that reminder to the Universe! Seconded! niyad 13 hrs ago #52

Dang, Peggy, sounds like you are running into some bumps in your road. I'm so sorry.. Biophilic 20 hrs ago #22

Any time is a good time. BidenRocks 20 hrs ago #23

Oh dear Peggy, I am dashed for you that there is no shrinking, but am pinning all kinds of hope on the news that KitFox 20 hrs ago #24

I'm keeping positive thoughts for you Peggy. Buddyzbuddy 19 hrs ago #25

Peggy, a wise physician once told me... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #26

Keep on fighting my dear CaliforniaPeggy malaise 18 hrs ago #27

I'm cheering for your recovery, and believing in your incredible fighting spirit. Emile 17 hrs ago #28

positive thoughts going out to you, Peggy markie 16 hrs ago #29

Standing with you all the way peggy HAB911 16 hrs ago #30

We are here for you, Peggy. SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #31

Sending hugs and positive thoughts for your next livetohike 16 hrs ago #32

Positives. cachukis 15 hrs ago #33

Dearest CaPeggy 💙 Niagara 15 hrs ago #34

Positive Vibes heading your way, Peggy farmbo 14 hrs ago #35

What does your doctors recommend as the next courseof treatment? Hang in there. sinkingfeeling 14 hrs ago #36

Not great news, Peggy. But we know you're a fighter. Swede 14 hrs ago #37

Thinking of you often... PCIntern 14 hrs ago #38

My dearest California Peggy... Kid Berwyn 14 hrs ago #39

Staying positive does help. I pulling for you! You're on top of it and involved and that's a BIG plus. marble falls 13 hrs ago #40

If the news isn't bad, it's good. malthaussen 13 hrs ago #41

You are family to us all, especially those who have lost family to Trump-ism duhneece 13 hrs ago #42

Hugs and encouragement. murielm99 13 hrs ago #43

You are in my thoughts & I'm sending hugs & healing energy! CaptainTruth 13 hrs ago #44

So sorry Peggy it's not going better than expected KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #45

Continue letting us share this with you radical noodle 13 hrs ago #46

Sorry the news is not better. Stay positive and take it as it comes ms liberty 13 hrs ago #47

My dear Ms Peggy. Holding you in love and light. All possible healing vibes niyad 13 hrs ago #48

Am so sorry for you and this not so positive news.......just know that we are ALL here for you. a kennedy 13 hrs ago #49

I'm sorry to hear this, Peggy. milestogo 13 hrs ago #50

I just wanted to join the family here to wish you the very best outcome for you. bluestarone 13 hrs ago #51

Sending hugs and positive, healing vibes, Peggy. I'm so sorry the scan results weren't highplainsdem 13 hrs ago #53

Hope lives in you. Hope is a powerful force for healing. Be well CaliforniaPeggy 💚💖 Clouds Passing 12 hrs ago #54

(gentle hug) 🫂 mwmisses4289 12 hrs ago #55

Stay hopeful, CalPeggy. You are in our 💞 hearts. Polly Hennessey 12 hrs ago #56

Peace and healing to you. LuvLoogie 12 hrs ago #57

I wish you'd had happier results, but I know your medical team is still looking Trueblue Texan 12 hrs ago #58

Wherever your path is headed, we're on it with you, Miss Peggy. It might be longer than hoped for, Deuxcents 12 hrs ago #59

Thanks for the update Richluu 12 hrs ago #60

Sounds like it was good news in that the cancer in your right lung hadn't grown. HeartsCanHope 12 hrs ago #61

Hi Peggy, sorry for the late reply, Diamond_Dog 12 hrs ago #62

Sending love & light, Peggy - TBF 12 hrs ago #63

That sucks, but don't give up hope. Wishing you better news soon. Vinca 12 hrs ago #64

all of that awfulness bigtree 12 hrs ago #65

Love and hope to you, Peggy Easterncedar 12 hrs ago #66

We are all here for you dear Peggy. Grumpy Old Guy 12 hrs ago #67

Very sad news CP popsdenver 12 hrs ago #68

I have a lot of respect for you, CaliforniaPeggy. Dem_in_Nebr. 11 hrs ago #69

We are with you, step by step, day by day Wild blueberry 11 hrs ago #70

My thoughts and love 💕 for you.. bsiebs 11 hrs ago #71

Please continue to keep us posted. Laffy Kat 11 hrs ago #72

You're family, of course we want to know! Phentex 11 hrs ago #73

I hate this. bluescribbler 11 hrs ago #74

That's discouraging but not hopeless. pandr32 11 hrs ago #75

I'm sorry to read that. Things get complicated. MineralMan 11 hrs ago #76

Here's hoping you the best !!! Dave says 10 hrs ago #77

I'm very sure that everyone on this site loves you and cares about you. Tagrisso is a drug that is geared... NNadir 10 hrs ago #78

I'm so sorry to hear this CaliforniaPeggy. MarineCombatEngineer 10 hrs ago #79

Still hoping for the best for you. Your DU friends will spooky3 10 hrs ago #80

Thanks for the update mountain grammy 10 hrs ago #81

From one Peggy to another--so sorry to hear this peggysue2 10 hrs ago #82

Marathon not a sprint. mr715 10 hrs ago #83

Dear Peggy gademocrat7 10 hrs ago #84

Fight like you have for all of us. sellitman 10 hrs ago #85

My Dear Peggy Hekate 9 hrs ago #86

Peggy, you are a beloved member of this community. yardwork 9 hrs ago #87

I apologize for not recalling if this is a primary lung cancer or metastasis. Ms. Toad 9 hrs ago #88

Sending all positive thoughts your way!! chowder66 9 hrs ago #89

Take good care of yourself CaliforniaPeggy... spanone 9 hrs ago #90

You are a bright light in this world and an important cog in the universe. 1WorldHope 9 hrs ago #91

If you need support, as you say, you've come to the right place California Peggy! senseandsensibility 9 hrs ago #92

Oh, man. Sending hugs to you and prayers to heaven. Beartracks 9 hrs ago #93

Sorry to see that, dear Peggy dickthegrouch 9 hrs ago #94

I'm sorry. cate94 9 hrs ago #95

All the best, Peggy. Turbineguy 9 hrs ago #96

Your DU family is pulling for YOU! Omaha Steve 8 hrs ago #97

My dear Peggy, get well soon! GoneOffShore 8 hrs ago #98

Sending you good vibes IndyPepper 8 hrs ago #99

Oh no, dang it wendyb-NC 8 hrs ago #100

When my hubby was diagnosed with lung cancer, it was stage 4 and had produced a spot on his liver and lymph nodes. appleannie1 8 hrs ago #101

The Cancer Ledge... EarthAbides 8 hrs ago #102

Ask for local support Dear_Prudence 8 hrs ago #103

Big Hug proud patriot 8 hrs ago #104

Keep this. And keep it handy. calimary 8 hrs ago #105

Dearest Peggy, summer_in_TX 8 hrs ago #106

You have a life and Soul pwb 8 hrs ago #107

Dearest CalPeggy ... there's something to be thankful for in all of this FakeNoose 7 hrs ago #108

Love you and wishing the best for you orangecrush 7 hrs ago #109

Don't give up. joanbarnes 6 hrs ago #110

As someone who's stood in those shoes, but with a different set of circumstances... Miles Archer 6 hrs ago #111

Much love, good wishes and healing vibes dear CaliforniaPeggy Grim Chieftain 6 hrs ago #112

Peg I am saddened that you did not get the positive results you hoped for. Fla Dem 6 hrs ago #113

Remember, we're all there w/ you when you go to appts, to therapy sessions, to everything. You don't see us, but SWBTATTReg 6 hrs ago #114

Thank you for the update Peggy FemDemERA 6 hrs ago #115

Sending so much love evolves 5 hrs ago #116

Peggy, you are loved here and we all want only the best for you. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #117

I wish you all the best, ED Evolve Dammit 5 hrs ago #118

I'm so sorry your results weren't more positive. Lonestarblue 5 hrs ago #119

Just reading this now. Hoping you have the best possible outcome. OAITW r.2.0 4 hrs ago #120

Sending Hope and prayers for recovery Flash953 4 hrs ago #121

hey Ms. Pegster, no debate needed Skittles 3 hrs ago #122

When I was finally diagnosed with my Cancer. mercuryblues 2 hrs ago #123

Stay strong. Stay encouraged. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 2 hrs ago #124

Do what the doctor tells you and stay really really really tavernier 1 hr ago #125

Stay positive dear Peggy. FalloutShelter 1 hr ago #126

My Dear Peggy - DeeDeeNY 1 hr ago #127

Love, comfort, and all good things. quaint 1 hr ago #128

been following your progress oldtime dfl_er 1 hr ago #129

Positive vibes coming your way! You are such a ray of sunlight at DU, now it's about turn to light your way! MLAA 25 min ago #130