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[Indy Scrapper]

Scraprat needs our prayers and good vibes. I am sharing with you an email I got from her. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.


Hi Janie,

Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers. I have every reason to believe that I can beat this thing. I won't go without a big fight! I found out that I have uterine cancer, probably 2nd stage, since it is outside the uterus. The blood test for the colon came back negative, meaning it hasn't spread there. The ovarian level was elevated, but they said that could simply be from surgery or the uterine cancer. They expect those levels to drop with chemo. I will have blood drawn every week for the next several months. I get my port placed Thursday and have my first chemo treatment Friday, 5/8. My second treatment will be 5/29. Then because my insurance will be changing and the new one doesn't pick up until 7/1, my 3rd round won't be until may 7/7. THEN, it will probably be 4-6 weeks after the 3rd treatment that I will have the hysterectomy done. I'm not quite sure about all the timing of it yet. But they want to give me time after the 3rd treatment for my blood counts to bounce back, before I have surgery. Then after another 4-6 weeks, I'll start a second course of chemo, 1 treatment every 3 weeks for 3 treatments (9 weeks). Then I should be done with chemo. Of course, everything will depend on how my blood tests come back etc.

We went over and I told my mom this evening. Of course she was very upset and crying. I just told her I need her to be strong for me right now and that this should be very treatable. I kept reassuring her that many cancers are treatable and curable these days. I know she is going to worry and be upset no matter what I say, but I feel better now that I've told her. I also asked for her help in picking out a wig. She has been wearing wigs for a couple of years so I thought that she could help me with that. I have an appointment Tuesday to go look at wigs at place I found through the American Cancer Society. They give free wigs to cancer patients. I don't know what I'll find or if it is even something I want, but figured it doesn't hurt to look. Mom is going to go with me. If I involve her in the process as much as I can, it may help her see that I will be OK.

I would love to see you, but I would really like to get some chemo "under my belt" to see how I am going to feel and how it affects me. I would hate for you to make the trip if I'm zonked with drugs and in bed the whole time. I should know more after this first round on the 8th.

So much is still "unknown" for me so it is scary. Today was kind of a rough day. I think it is all finally settling in and I hadn't told mom yet until a while ago. I hadn't let myself have a "real good cry" about it until today. Maybe it's what I needed. I feel much calmer tonight. I'm sure I will have days like this from time to time, but I've told myself it's OK. Then I can get back on track and carry on.

I talked with a friend from work last night and she said everyone at the office is willing to do whatever they can as far as schedules etc. to work around my illness and treatments. My manager has been very supportive, so that helps a lot. I want to get back to work and back to normal as soon as and as much as I can.

It sounds like you and the kids have a good plan in place for your move to NM when you're ready. It's much better to find out about that house now than after you would have bought it! Things happen for a reason. A good neighborhood is especially important with having Jonah. I know things will work out for all of you. Better go for now. I'll keep you posted after I know more once I have a treatment.

[Emsdancemom]

She will be in my thoughts and prayers!

[koala1966]

Sending prayers for her complete recovery

[BeatrizS]

Please tell her on my behalf that she will be in my thoughts and prayers every night! To stay FOCUSED and POSITIVE and to FIGHT LIKE HELL!

[fong33]

She sounds so strong. I am sending her good vibes to fight this cancer.

[ScrapGoo]

All the healing thoughts and strength I can possibly muster are headed her way!!

[jodcold]

Sending positive energy her way. With her amazing attitude, she can beat this.

[Renee]

LOTS of HUGS, THOUGHTS and PRAYERS are going out to her and her family right now!

[SarahA]

She's definitely in my prayers. Let her know she can count on us if she needs anything!

[Kara]

Janie--thanks for the info


DEB fight like heck--we love you and you can beat this!!!!! HUGS and LOVE to you my dear friend!

[JulesinParadise]

Oh my! Of course I'll keep her in my prayers!

[Indy Scrapper]

PM me if you want to send a card.

[grifscap]

We be keeping her in my prayer and thoughts

[Firegems]

I will definetly say prayers that all goes well for her and that she recovers fully and quickly with little effects from all that she will going thru.

Hugs

[Sus79]

HUGS and many good toughs coming your way, we know you can beat it!

[davsar]

Keeping her in my prayers. She can beat this!

[Northern Brat]

I just get so sad when I read things like this. She will be in my prayers. She sounds like she has a good attitude. Thanks for letting us know. I would be interested in sending her a card. Please pm me her address.

[lpap0807]

I'm so very sorry to hear this! You will be in my prayers. If there is anything else we can do, please let us know.

[handerful]

HOw scary! She's in my thoughts.

[montana_girl]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers her way!