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40. Lots of cancer survivors on here.

Sun Jun 17, 2018, 07:02 AM

Jun 2018

I hope to welcome you to the ranks later on this year.

Catching it early is usually everything. My wife has had it twice, and the second time was one called "the murderer" here. Maybe one case in a thousand survives it (it's fairly rare). She caught that one early enough, too. She was the one in ten thousand. You CAN get through this!

Both my parents and all their siblings had cancer. With me, it's not "if" but "when" and "where." I will be joining the ranks at some point. You can stick around and join the welcome-to-the-club post (don't get me wrong, I'm in no rush, but I know it's coming).

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It's been confirmed: I have first-stage cancer. [View all] Archae Jun 2018 OP

Hugs. applegrove Jun 2018 #1

oh no... handmade34 Jun 2018 #2

strength is resilience Mopar151 Jun 2018 #3

Sending you hugs and positive thoughts, so you may get through this difficult time. FM123 Jun 2018 #4

Oh no, my dear Archae! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2018 #5

So sorry. lark Jun 2018 #6

I have had stage two cancer surgery..... chillfactor Jun 2018 #7

Archae, you have support here True Dough Jun 2018 #8

Your friends here are with you. CurtEastPoint Jun 2018 #9

Hugs. sheshe2 Jun 2018 #10

Not an easy thing to hear! madamesilverspurs Jun 2018 #11

All the best to you. Freedomofspeech Jun 2018 #12

I had Stage IV cancer surgery and am still here. Hang in there. sinkingfeeling Jun 2018 #13

Best of luck with your surgery LyndaG Jun 2018 #14

Thanks, everyone. Archae Jun 2018 #15

Ah, stage 1.. ghostsinthemachine Jun 2018 #16

Sending hugs and good wishes your way. Fla Dem Jun 2018 #20

"I'm a lucky man, who can count on both hands, the ones I love ghostsinthemachine Jun 2018 #31

I am so happy for you! Fla Dem Jun 2018 #35

Beautiful cilla4progress Jun 2018 #36

That Is Fantastic DarthDem Jun 2018 #38

And Willie and family too. ghostsinthemachine Jun 2018 #44

Hugs iamateacher Jun 2018 #17

That must be terrifying. bitterross Jun 2018 #18

Treatment is so much better for us now than it was even just ten years ago ... marble falls Jun 2018 #19

All the best to you as you travel this journey. May you have a complete recovery and enjoy many Fla Dem Jun 2018 #21

Hugs jpak Jun 2018 #22

I have my fingers crossed for a good outcome Archae SkatmanRoth Jun 2018 #23

Sending good thoughts and positive vibes your way, Archae. badhair77 Jun 2018 #24

Best wishes - know that the community is behind you. rurallib Jun 2018 #25

💕💕💕 blogslut Jun 2018 #26

Stay strong, fight on. liberal N proud Jun 2018 #27

Best wishes Archae. . CentralMass Jun 2018 #28

I'm confident you'll find much support and encouragement here. Miles Archer Jun 2018 #29

I'm sorry to hear that, Archae. Here's hoping for the best possible outcome Glorfindel Jun 2018 #30

I'm sorry vercetti2021 Jun 2018 #32

So sorry to hear that, but it sounds like it has been caught early (first stage). Sending lots skylucy Jun 2018 #33

Best of wishes oldtime dfl_er Jun 2018 #34

So Very Sorry DarthDem Jun 2018 #37

Sorry to hear that. Solly Mack Jun 2018 #39

Lots of cancer survivors on here. DFW Jun 2018 #40

Maintain a positive attitude and stay with it. oasis Jun 2018 #41

You can beat this Archae. kentuck Jun 2018 #42

They caught it early! Adrahil Jun 2018 #43

I had 3 cancer surgeries in my mouth..(tongue) Stuart G Jun 2018 #53

. denbot Jun 2018 #45

Oh no!!!! LeftInTX Jun 2018 #46

Best wishes for a good outcome, Archae! n/t Different Drummer Jun 2018 #47

Yikes! You are strong, Callalily Jun 2018 #48

This Stage 4 cancer survivor has a nugget of advice Brother Buzz Jun 2018 #49

Very sorry to hear that. I hope the best fro you! Kaleva Jun 2018 #50

Going in your favor is astounding advances in quartz007 Jun 2018 #51

My heart goes to you and I say "stay strong." Doreen Jun 2018 #52