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by Kalibeck on 31 August 2013 - 10:08
I got another bit of discouraging news. Saw radiational oncologist yesterday....he feels that there is still cancer in my pelvis. Just what I wanted to hear. He was trying to convince me to consent to whole abdomen broad beam radiation with the internal radiation as 'icing' on the cake. I told him he was preaching to the choir, he didn't need to scare me to sell it, but he then drew me a big diagram to explain why he feels cancer is still present. Crap. He scared me all right. That combined with that ugly path report....if I were a drinker I'd be drunk already!
but I'm not so....crap.
jackie harris
but I'm not so....crap.
jackie harris
by Abby Normal on 31 August 2013 - 14:08
Oh Jackie, sorry to hear this. Stay strong....you will beat this I just know it. It may take a few more bullets than you planned. Hang in there..I am thinking of you, and I am sure you are rallying all your resources for the next round. It's a blow but I know you are strong....so determined. What is the plan? Has anything been scheduled yet?
by Kalibeck on 31 August 2013 - 16:08
Yes, on Wednesday I go in for surgery to place a permanent port, through the tattoo my son got for me when he moved away.jpg)
It is an eagle carrying a salmon in Inuit style, the Eagle is the protector, & the Salmon is the Provider, he got it for me, & one himself to symbolize his continued intention to love & support me, even tho' he would be 2500 miles away! The port will go right through it.
It is an eagle carrying a salmon in Inuit style, the Eagle is the protector, & the Salmon is the Provider, he got it for me, & one himself to symbolize his continued intention to love & support me, even tho' he would be 2500 miles away! The port will go right through it.by Kalibeck on 31 August 2013 - 16:08
Sorry, my iPhone doesn't let me see what I'm posting, & it cuts me off sometimes....anyway, chemo starts on Thursday, the next day. I get 'fitted' for radiation on Sept. 23, they have to let everything heal up before I get zapped. Then they're going to fry me until my abdomen is sterile. That scares me, as a nurse I've seen more radiation horror stories than I care to remember! But I guess I simply must just sail on through it & think positive, & banish those memories! I was going to cut my hair short, but I think I'll just shave my head, why waste $$ on a 'do' that's going to fall out in 2 weeks?
jackie harris
jackie harris
by Kalibeck on 31 August 2013 - 16:08
And I'm trying to get a picture of Ansgar & I to send with our little story to Cheryl, for the ACS! My daughter said she saw the 'Take a Bite Out of Cancer' booth at the West End Fair! jackie harris
by Abby Normal on 31 August 2013 - 17:08
I think it is a good omen that the port is to go through a tattoo that was given in love and protection...what could be more fitting? Good luck with all the treatment. It sounds horrible, and is probably worse for you having seen so many things...but needs must when the devil drives. It must be hard to maintain a positive outlook, but I sincerely believe that attitude counts a lot against cancer...so keep that fighting spirit. It makes me feel quite humble to see how you deal with what life is throwing at you. May Kali watch over you and help you through this and keep you safe.
by Kalibeck on 31 August 2013 - 18:08
Thank you Abby, thank you; & Kali is, I'm sure! Some positive spirit moved my first surgery to a sooner date, which may have saved me. She battled a very similar form of this disease, & I'm sure she's on patrol up there, just as she was here!
jackie harris
jackie harris
by Blitzen on 31 August 2013 - 19:08
Give 'em hell, Jackie.
by Renofan2 on 31 August 2013 - 20:08
Jackie, sending you positive thoughts and prayers your way! The ACS is happy you are willing to share your story. I am so glad your daughter saw the booth for the Bark for life. Our chapter raised $77,000 in 2013.
Thinking of you and wishing you the best of outcomes after treatment.
Cheryl
Thinking of you and wishing you the best of outcomes after treatment.
Cheryl
by starrchar on 31 August 2013 - 20:08
Jackie, I'm sorry that you got more bad news, but the good thing is that your doctors seem to want to take an aggressive approach in order to beat this. In sounds like you are in great hands. Keep fighting, Jackie! You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Xxxxxx Char
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