So Long!

[Naraku]

Dear Connie:
Please, keep your chin up and remember that you are Erin the Brave. I believe you've said that you work in the medical field, so you know that a patient's attitude can be as important to their recovery as any treatment. The Big C is scary, but it is far more beatable today than it was just a few years ago. And breast cancer is now more survivable than ever, especially when caught early.
I'm glad to see that your later post are more positive than your first. And I hope you will be dropping by when you feel up to it. And, from what I understand, those treatments aren't as debilitating as they once were.
And, whats with this "twilight years" shit? You're younger than me (66).

 

[Mikerytel]

We will miss you @ERIN the Brave

 

[Frank Petrexa]

Good luck, Connie - and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
And please look in on us from time to time.

Also, remember two things. Treatment options have gotten a lot better recently. And there are far worse places (maybe not less expensive places) to be treated for this than Austin, Texas.

 

[Gibbs505]

Erin, I wish you the best, you will always be the Elf warrior to me!

 

[ERIN the Brave]

Dear Connie:
Please, keep your chin up and remember that you are Erin the Brave. I believe you've said that you work in the medical field, so you know that a patient's attitude can be as important to their recovery as any treatment. The Big C is scary, but it is far more beatable today than it was just a few years ago. And breast cancer is now more survivable than ever, especially when caught early.
I'm glad to see that your later post are more positive than your first. And I hope you will be dropping by when you feel up to it. And, from what I understand, those treatments aren't as debilitating as they once were.
And, whats with this "twilight years" shit? You're younger than me (66).
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Thank you for the encouragement, I doctor is very optimistic for my recovery because he says that we caught it early and treated it...I just finished my 2nd found of radiation therapy and I have one more round to go. My doctor tells me that after I finish radiation therapy that I will have x-rays taken every month with a CT SCAN with contrast. He says that if nothing is found by December then most likely I will be fine...the only thing that he didn't tell me was that radiation treatments can make you sick as a dog...after my first treatment my wonderful brother spent most of his time holding my hand while I was throwing up in the bathroom. I'm feeling better now and I will be glad when this is all done...one more round of radiation to go then hopefully I will be out of the woods...I keeping my fingers crossed and am praying every day. Could you please pass this on to everyone in the cruxforums? I am going to take a nap now and I will be grateful if you would let them know how I am doing. Right now I don't feel like the Elf girl Warrior, I feel weak as a new born kitten, but I am hopeful. Thank you for listening to me, and have a great day! ERIN!

 

[Eulalia]

Thank you for the encouragement, I doctor is very optimistic for my recovery because he says that we caught it early and treated it...I just finished my 2nd found of radiation therapy and I have one more round to go. My doctor tells me that after I finish radiation therapy that I will have x-rays taken every month with a CT SCAN with contrast. He says that if nothing is found by December then most likely I will be fine...the only thing that he didn't tell me was that radiation treatments can make you sick as a dog...after my first treatment my wonderful brother spent most of his time holding my hand while I was throwing up in the bathroom. I'm feeling better now and I will be glad when this is all done...one more round of radiation to go then hopefully I will be out of the woods...I keeping my fingers crossed and am praying every day. Could you please pass this on to everyone in the cruxforums? I am going to take a nap now and I will be grateful if you would let them know how I am doing. Right now I don't feel like the Elf girl Warrior, I feel weak as a new born kitten, but I am hopeful. Thank you for listening to me, and have a great day! ERIN!

I was thinking of you only just now, Connie - so good to hear from you, keep in touch with us when you feel you can!

 

[Tmaster]

Hello everyone, I'm sorry I have Ben absent for a while but I was no my choice because things happen that sometimes we can't control. Ever since Melissa left the Cruxforums I have been somewhat sad because she and I were such good friends, and I miss her because to me it just doesn't seem to be the ame without her, In my opinion Melissa was the heart and soul of the Cruxforums and it just isn't the same without her...if that wasn't enough about.5 weeks ago I had a lump removed from my left breast , the doctor preformed a biopsy and it was positive for cancer. I was heart broken at this news , my doctor however is very optimistic about my recovery because he said that it was caught in its very early stages. The tumor was removed and I have been undergoing radiation treatments for a few weeks now. I regret to inform all of you that I will be leaving the cruxforums to concentrate on my treatments and my recovery. It has been a wonderful experience being here for these past seventeen years, I consider all of you my on line family. My situation is simple I will either recover full from this or I will begin a journey that will lead me into the twilight of my life, I will try to stay optimistic. In closing, if I my use the word's of actress Carol Bernet...I'm so glad we had this time together...just to have a laugh or sing a song...seems we just get started and before you know it...comes the time we have to say...so long!
Goodbye everyone...I love you all

I'm so sorry to hear about your condition. I wish you well and a speedy recovery.

 

[ERIN the Brave]

I was thinking of you only just now, Connie - so good to hear from you, keep in touch with us when you feel you can!

I am hugging you right now because I need it and I am scared as hell and I can't stay brave all of the time! Erin.

 

[wulf]

Thank you for the encouragement, I doctor is very optimistic for my recovery because he says that we caught it early and treated it...I just finished my 2nd found of radiation therapy and I have one more round to go. My doctor tells me that after I finish radiation therapy that I will have x-rays taken every month with a CT SCAN with contrast. He says that if nothing is found by December then most likely I will be fine...the only thing that he didn't tell me was that radiation treatments can make you sick as a dog...after my first treatment my wonderful brother spent most of his time holding my hand while I was throwing up in the bathroom. I'm feeling better now and I will be glad when this is all done...one more round of radiation to go then hopefully I will be out of the woods...I keeping my fingers crossed and am praying every day. Could you please pass this on to everyone in the cruxforums? I am going to take a nap now and I will be grateful if you would let them know how I am doing. Right now I don't feel like the Elf girl Warrior, I feel weak as a new born kitten, but I am hopeful. Thank you for listening to me, and have a great day! ERIN!

This is great news, and I'm so glad you have a very good prognosis. Yes, the radiation is awful to endure, but the effects of it are temporary. So stay strong as you can and hang in there.

I am hugging you right now because I need it and I am scared as hell and I can't stay brave all of the time! Erin.

Back in March I was at deaths' door for 72 hours from pneumonia and not being able to breath, and had pretty much given up. My doctor finally told me the antibiotics were starting to work, and that I would eventually recover. Those words meant all the difference in my mental state and my peace of mind.
I'm mentioning this because it's important to trust what your doctor is telling you about recovery. Dwell on that and not the fear, it will help you stay positive and endure the treatments.
My thoughts are with you Connie, and sending postive vibes your way.

 

[Wragg]

Back in March I was at deaths' door for 72 hours

Wow, I knew you'd been ill, but not that ill!

I'm glad you got through it, Wulf.

 

[thecuriousone]

If you find the energy, enjoy CF. We talk all about suffering, but it actually can give happiness if you are in the right mood.

 

[captivecuties]

Thank you for the encouragement, I doctor is very optimistic for my recovery because he says that we caught it early and treated it...I just finished my 2nd found of radiation therapy and I have one more round to go. My doctor tells me that after I finish radiation therapy that I will have x-rays taken every month with a CT SCAN with contrast. He says that if nothing is found by December then most likely I will be fine...the only thing that he didn't tell me was that radiation treatments can make you sick as a dog...after my first treatment my wonderful brother spent most of his time holding my hand while I was throwing up in the bathroom. I'm feeling better now and I will be glad when this is all done...one more round of radiation to go then hopefully I will be out of the woods...I keeping my fingers crossed and am praying every day. Could you please pass this on to everyone in the cruxforums? I am going to take a nap now and I will be grateful if you would let them know how I am doing. Right now I don't feel like the Elf girl Warrior, I feel weak as a new born kitten, but I am hopeful. Thank you for listening to me, and have a great day! ERIN!

I care for someone who has chemo therapy as well.
A bit different but still a trying thing to go through.
It is terrific that you has an attentive brother and people like him are truly humanitarian and special people.
Weather the storm as best you can.
Rest, rest, rest and I am confident that you will come through it!

 

[captivecuties]

This is great news, and I'm so glad you have a very good prognosis. Yes, the radiation is awful to endure, but the effects of it are temporary. So stay strong as you can and hang in there.


Back in March I was at deaths' door for 72 hours from pneumonia and not being able to breath, and had pretty much given up. My doctor finally told me the antibiotics were starting to work, and that I would eventually recover. Those words meant all the difference in my mental state and my peace of mind.
I'm mentioning this because it's important to trust what your doctor is telling you about recovery. Dwell on that and not the fear, it will help you stay positive and endure the treatments.
My thoughts are with you Connie, and sending postive vibes your way.

Glad you are better and I know haw scary the pneumonia can feel…as if you are suffocating.
I am going through that with a loved one now.
Best to Connie and her brother!

 

[wulf]

Wow, I knew you'd been ill, but not that ill!

I'm glad you got through it, Wulf.

Thanks my friend.

 

[Jollyrei]

Thank you for the encouragement, I doctor is very optimistic for my recovery because he says that we caught it early and treated it...I just finished my 2nd found of radiation therapy and I have one more round to go. My doctor tells me that after I finish radiation therapy that I will have x-rays taken every month with a CT SCAN with contrast. He says that if nothing is found by December then most likely I will be fine...the only thing that he didn't tell me was that radiation treatments can make you sick as a dog...after my first treatment my wonderful brother spent most of his time holding my hand while I was throwing up in the bathroom. I'm feeling better now and I will be glad when this is all done...one more round of radiation to go then hopefully I will be out of the woods...I keeping my fingers crossed and am praying every day. Could you please pass this on to everyone in the cruxforums? I am going to take a nap now and I will be grateful if you would let them know how I am doing. Right now I don't feel like the Elf girl Warrior, I feel weak as a new born kitten, but I am hopeful. Thank you for listening to me, and have a great day! ERIN!

Hopeful is good. You can get through this, Connie. Erin the Brave is still in there, ready to fight against impossible odds. Even brave people get scared. And you have so many people here pulling for you as well. (Barb especially, I expect. Somebody has to charge to her rescue occasionally.)

 

[Barbaria1]

And you have so many people here pulling for you as well. (Barb especially, I expect. Somebody has to charge to her rescue occasionally.)

Jolly is right, Connie. I’m cheering you on every step of the way. Go girl!

 

[willowfall]

Hello everyone, I'm sorry I have Ben absent for a while but I was no my choice because things happen that sometimes we can't control. Ever since Melissa left the Cruxforums I have been somewhat sad because she and I were such good friends, and I miss her because to me it just doesn't seem to be the ame without her, In my opinion Melissa was the heart and soul of the Cruxforums and it just isn't the same without her...if that wasn't enough about.5 weeks ago I had a lump removed from my left breast , the doctor preformed a biopsy and it was positive for cancer. I was heart broken at this news , my doctor however is very optimistic about my recovery because he said that it was caught in its very early stages. The tumor was removed and I have been undergoing radiation treatments for a few weeks now. I regret to inform all of you that I will be leaving the cruxforums to concentrate on my treatments and my recovery. It has been a wonderful experience being here for these past seventeen years, I consider all of you my on line family. My situation is simple I will either recover full from this or I will begin a journey that will lead me into the twilight of my life, I will try to stay optimistic. In closing, if I my use the word's of actress Carol Bernet...I'm so glad we had this time together...just to have a laugh or sing a song...seems we just get started and before you know it...comes the time we have to say...so long!
Goodbye everyone...I love you all

Erin; I can sympathize with what you are going thru as my mother is a DOUBLE breast cancer survivor.

As a positive story for you to take to heart she will turn 89 in August and has seen 2 great grandchildren born.

If she can do it so can you. Buckle on your armor, laugh every day and find something to enjoy. Remember you only have to get up one more time than they knock you down and you are the winner.

Kisses (from another, different form of, cancer survivor).

Willowfall

 

[ducon007]

Thank you for the encouragement, I doctor is very optimistic for my recovery because he says that we caught it early and treated it...I just finished my 2nd found of radiation therapy and I have one more round to go. My doctor tells me that after I finish radiation therapy that I will have x-rays taken every month with a CT SCAN with contrast. He says that if nothing is found by December then most likely I will be fine...the only thing that he didn't tell me was that radiation treatments can make you sick as a dog...after my first treatment my wonderful brother spent most of his time holding my hand while I was throwing up in the bathroom. I'm feeling better now and I will be glad when this is all done...one more round of radiation to go then hopefully I will be out of the woods...I keeping my fingers crossed and am praying every day. Could you please pass this on to everyone in the cruxforums? I am going to take a nap now and I will be grateful if you would let them know how I am doing. Right now I don't feel like the Elf girl Warrior, I feel weak as a new born kitten, but I am hopeful. Thank you for listening to me, and have a great day! ERIN!

Having had cancer myself over 15 years ago (so I survived...), what really helped me was to always have projects in mind during my treatments and operations: my wife, my kids, my job, my wishes to travel and climb summits...
Always having that in mind and believing in medicine.
That's the only motivation I can give you!

 

[wulf]

Having had cancer myself over 15 years ago (so I survived...), what really helped me was to always have projects in mind during my treatments and operations: my wife, my kids, my job, my wishes to travel and climb summits...
Always having that in mind and believing in medicine.
That's the only motivation I can give you!

That's the best advice I can think of.

 

[Hadrianus127]

I am hugging you right now because I need it and I am scared as hell and I can't stay brave all of the time! Erin.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Erin the Brave. You are a warrior elf and you will never give up without a fight. Your sword and yours have faced many threats.