I hadn't told anybody at Gather, but I had to have a biopsy on my tongue and lymph node on the left side to check for cancer. This was a few weeks ago and it turned it was cancer. I then had a cat scan and pet scan to make sure the cancer had not spread. About three weeks ago I had my first chemo treatment. I went for my three week follow up check up with my doctor today and my lymph node had shrunk by 80% and my tongue tumor shrunk 40% or more and looks better then ever. My doctor was astounded! My mom, dad and best friend were pretty happy too!!!
I still go for another chemo and then eight weeks of radiation, followed by surgery where they will implant or seed my tongue with radiation, a long process. So, I still have a bit of a long road ahead of me.
I lost my sister to cancer over two years ago, close to three now. She said she waited too long and I never forget that. I had a dream about her where she told me I had to go do this biopsy, etc. or I would die. I was a little scared at first I would be joining her soon. I was pretty sure I had cancer after doing research on the net. Thank God I didn't out it off too long. If you ever think there's a chance you may have cancer, don't wait to check it out.
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God Bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and yours,
Great news, indeed! Hang in there and do everything you need to do to get well!
Heart felt blessings upon you!
Praying for your speedy recovery. U and all those who suffer are in my prayers and Hope they can say one for me.Believe me we all need to hold someones hand when times are rough and even they are not.
I have now also finally accepted this to my "Everything" group, sorry for any delays...
God Bless.