TOO MUCH RIGHT NOW..ENDED IN THE HOSPITAL..JAN19 ..PAIN IN THE PELVIS AREA,SWOLLEN LEGS..TESTS WERE DONE..THE SMALL GROWTH IN THE ABDOMINAL WALL HAD GROWN TO THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL BALL.PRESSING ON PELVIS ,BLADDER,KIDNEYS AND CAUSING BLOOD VESSELS NOT TO WORK..CATHETER WAS INSERTED FOR THE OUTPUT.I AM HAVING 10 ROUNDS OF RADIATON,ALONG WITH THE AWFUL DRUG PREDINISONE WHICH KEEPS ME AWAKE..i AM AT HOME..2 MORE TREATMENTS AND THEN WILL SEE IF IT HAS SHRANK..NO MORE PAIN AT THIS TIME..THANKS TO london Heakth sciences dr there who knew what was going on..I have mantle cell lymphomo..3 years is May..keep me in your prayers...God Bless you all..STILL STANDING AND BE A WARRIOR,LIFE CAN BE SO BEAUTIFUL.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, tladygiraffe.
My heart goes out to you…
So much happening yet you are thankful to the doctors and say life can be so beautiful.. I admire your spirit…
With hugs, hope and prayers,
Paula
You're a warrior and a star tlcladygiraffe! I hope the radiotherapy shrinks this growth and your doctors can sort things out for you.
You're right, life is indeed beautiful and every day is a gift.
Peace and happiness to you at this time
Jackie
Much love and prayers are heading your way...you have a beautiful attitude and somedays that is the only thing we can control! 🙏🙏🙏 You hang in there and please keep us posted. God Bless You!!! 🌻🌻🌻
Glad you are no longer in pain. Thoughts and prayers to you at this time.
tladygiraffe, my thoughts are with you and am hoping the radiation and treatments do their job quickly. This is such a trying time for you, which makes your words all the more potent. What a warrior you are - you have exactly the right attitude. Thank you for setting such an awesome example.
XOXO,
D.