Need your positive MOjO

[PasadenaHawk]

Hey Sis, sorry to hear the news of course, but I know if anyone can beat this it is you. I'm God fearing so I'll say another prayer for you right after this post, but I know you won't need it.

[Seahawks4Ever]

I am sorry Hawk Sis, when I first saw this thread I stupidly thought that you wanted positive mojo about the Seahawks. I had decided to post after spelling out my concerns about the game which I am sure is not nearly as important to you as it was a few days ago. By the time I clicked on this thread you had already heard the bad news.
here is some good news, several women in my family have had breast cancer and so far all of them have survived it. One survived after having a lumpectomy only to have it come back a few years later forcing her to have a mastectomy. My uncle (God rest his soul) was wonderful, he let her know every day how much she was still as beautiful as the day he fell in love with her. She is my aunt, my mother's younger sister. When her daughter(my cousin) found a lump about 10 years ago she, with her husbands full support decided to have a complete mastectomy right away because she didn't want to go through what her mother had gone through, fighting cancer twice. Both my wife and my mother have had lumps removed and have more than 10 years of being cancer free, finding it early was the key.

Just know that your Seahawk family will be sending out all of the positive mojo (prayers) that we can muster and that you will be in our hearts.

Go Seahawks!

[hoxgmp]

So sorry to hear this, Sis. If anyone can beat this, you can. Prayers and hopes, and all the positive MOjO we can muster is going your way. We have no doubt you'll beat this.

[Hawk Sista]

Thanks again. The shock is wearing off and we are doing well and settling in e/ the new reality. Strong as we are, we are bolstered by your comments & support. My 80+ yr old fks too.... Though I'm not sure they quite understand how I have come to care so much for men I have yet to meet, they remain grateful, as do my partner and I, for the love and concern you show for me/us. I sincerely Thank you. I will learn more in the coming days... Looking like 3-4 moths of chemo, surgery (yet to be defined) flowed by 6 weeks (5 days a week) of radiation. Should get me to preseason football. P I S S!

Well... I'll manage it. There is no recourse but to. Each of uou have helped, more so than any of you realize.

[daweez]

Thanks again. The shock is wearing off and we are doing well and settling in e/ the new reality. Strong as we are, we are bolstered by your comments & support. My 80+ yr old fks too.... Though I'm not sure they quite understand how I have come to care so much for men I have yet to meet, they remain grateful, as do my partner and I, for the love and concern you show for me/us. I sincerely Thank you. I will learn more in the coming days... Looking like 3-4 moths of chemo, surgery (yet to be defined) flowed by 6 weeks (5 days a week) of radiation. Should get me to preseason football. P I S S!

Well... I'll manage it. There is no recourse but to. Each of uou have helped, more so than any of you realize.

Sounds like a agressive treatment plan. Keep us updated because we do care. Best wishes and I will keep the good vibes, prayers, Mojo and anything else I can think of flowing your way!

[Hawk Sista]

First.... I'm so sorry that I didn't put this thread in the other folder. Feel free to move it.

We got some great news today. Just saw the Dr. today & they let me know that the PET scan came back clear... meaning the cancer hasn't spread/metastasised!!!! Thank the heavens. I will start chemo February 6th (after Super Bowl...yeah). Other things I learned:
- I Will lose my hair;
- Attitude will be key;
- I can golf if I want.
- 18-20 weeks chemo; wait 4 weeks; surgery; wait 4 weeks again; start radiation for 6 weeks (daily, save weekends); then hormone blocker therapy for 5-10 years.
- I see the surgeon again tomorrow.
- Ima be ok.
- I can drink cocktails Sunday!!!!

Love to all y'all. We are a tough/tight family.... I've got this.

[FolkCrusader]

Even though I am very sad that you are going through this I have to agree Sista, you got this. You and your family are in my prayers daily.

[Eaglehawk]

So happy to hear this Sista!
And yes, you will make it through no problem!
Attitude is the key my Sista!

God bless!

[c_hawkbob]

First.... I'm so sorry that I didn't put this thread in the other folder. Feel free to move it.

We got some great news today. Just saw the Dr. today & they let me know that the PET scan came back clear... meaning the cancer hasn't spread/metastasised!!!! Thank the heavens. I will start chemo February 6th (after Super Bowl...yeah). Other things I learned:
- I Will lose my hair;
- Attitude will be key;
- I can golf if I want.
- 18-20 weeks chemo; wait 4 weeks; surgery; wait 4 weeks again; start radiation for 6 weeks (daily, save weekends); then hormone blocker therapy for 5-10 years.
- I see the surgeon again tomorrow.
- Ima be ok.
- I can drink cocktails Sunday!!!!

Love to all y'all. We are a tough/tight family.... I've got this.

Great news Sis!

I know the road looks daunting from here but you're it'll look like a piece of cake once it's in the rear view mirror ... besides you're gonna be going into this challenge as a Super Bowl Champ!

[burrrton]

Sis, there's not a doubt in my mind you'll beat this, and soundly.

[PasadenaHawk]

Sounds like some positive news Sis, I love it. So glad to hear.

[Agent 86]

First.... I'm so sorry that I didn't put this thread in the other folder. Feel free to move it.

We got some great news today. Just saw the Dr. today & they let me know that the PET scan came back clear... meaning the cancer hasn't spread/metastasised!!!! Thank the heavens. I will start chemo February 6th (after Super Bowl...yeah). Other things I learned:
- I Will lose my hair;
- Attitude will be key;
- I can golf if I want.
- 18-20 weeks chemo; wait 4 weeks; surgery; wait 4 weeks again; start radiation for 6 weeks (daily, save weekends); then hormone blocker therapy for 5-10 years.
- I see the surgeon again tomorrow.
- Ima be ok.
- I can drink cocktails Sunday!!!!

Love to all y'all. We are a tough/tight family.... I've got this.

Very glad to hear this news. Isn't it great the extended family we all have on here for situations like this?

Keep on staying positive Sis, always enjoy reading your posts. I know you will beat this!

[EntiatHawk]

Hey Sis, hope, thought and wishes coming your way. Keep positive it will always help. I spent several years in the Cancer/Medical industry and a healthy mind is a major part of a healthy body.

We are all in your corner, also a Hawks win can never hurt

[Zorn76]

Great news on it not spreading, Sis!
We are all in your corner, and we all Love You.
God Bless you.
You're gonna beat this.

[RiverDog]

I was just thinking about digging up this thread and bumping it to the top as we hadn't heard from you.

Fantastic news, Sis! My heart sings for you! Here's to hoping that you top off a really great week with some more good news, a Hawk's win!

Heart felt congratulations, Sis!

[Hawk Sista]

You guys are the best!! Thanks a ton.

[EntiatHawk]

Sis, My wife is a survivor and I know how much it can weigh on you. Good luck and heal well, live long and strong.

[savvyman]

First.... I'm so sorry that I didn't put this thread in the other folder. Feel free to move it.

We got some great news today. Just saw the Dr. today & they let me know that the PET scan came back clear... meaning the cancer hasn't spread/metastasised!!!! Thank the heavens. I will start chemo February 6th (after Super Bowl...yeah). Other things I learned:
- I Will lose my hair;
- Attitude will be key;
- I can golf if I want.
- 18-20 weeks chemo; wait 4 weeks; surgery; wait 4 weeks again; start radiation for 6 weeks (daily, save weekends); then hormone blocker therapy for 5-10 years.
- I see the surgeon again tomorrow.
- Ima be ok.
- I can drink cocktails Sunday!!!!

Love to all y'all. We are a tough/tight family.... I've got this.

Thank Goodness the Cancer has not metasised - Will say a prayer for you.

[Hawk Sista]

Checking in. I can affirm that chemo SUCKS! But, no lie, the tumor size was significantly reduced by one treatment. Makes it tolerable.

I'm hangin' tough and paying attention (a little). Still have a bit of a Super Bowl buzz left in me too (I'm thinkin' I may get to keep that). Best thing about chemo is I can wear a SEAHAWK hat to work w/ a suit, and nobody says a word! HA! Keep me informed guys, I'm counting on ya.

[savvyman]

Checking in. I can affirm that chemo SUCKS! But, no lie, the tumor size was significantly reduced by one treatment. Makes it tolerable.

I'm hangin' tough and paying attention (a little). Still have a bit of a Super Bowl buzz left in me too (I'm thinkin' I may get to keep that). Best thing about chemo is I can wear a SEAHAWK hat to work w/ a suit, and nobody says a word! HA! Keep me informed guys, I'm counting on ya.

Yes - I had a front row seat to view the results of chemotherapy as my former Boss went through chemo for treating pancreatic cancer - it does suck - you are very strong. Great news on the reduction in the tumor size.

[c_hawkbob]

Checking in. I can affirm that chemo SUCKS! But, no lie, the tumor size was significantly reduced by one treatment. Makes it tolerable.

I'm hangin' tough and paying attention (a little). Still have a bit of a Super Bowl buzz left in me too (I'm thinkin' I may get to keep that). Best thing about chemo is I can wear a SEAHAWK hat to work w/ a suit, and nobody says a word! HA! Keep me informed guys, I'm counting on ya.

Sorry for what you're having to go through dear, I know how tough it can be (my wife and I were the primary care givers in our home for my brother as he went through intensive chemo and radiation therapy while fighting Melanoma) but I'm happy as hell to here you're having a positive result! Keep up the good fight Sis, you're doing so as a world champ!

[Hawk Sista]

Thanks you two. Being Champs doesn't hurt. All I bet this season was hats.... I kept forgetting who I owed what to in past years...wine? $, a round of golf, a diet coke, a beer?? This year - all of my usual bets were made.....but I bet 'winner picks a hat!' Which, quite frankly, is coming in handy as I have no hair. Funny how things work out.

I have several new hats!! Go Hawks

[burrrton]

Glad to hear the good news, Sis. Keep us posted when you have the time and energy!

[burrrton]

my wife and I were the primary care givers in our home for my brother as he went through intensive chemo and radiation therapy while fighting Melanoma

Don't hesitate to tell if I'm out of bounds with my curiosity, Bob, but do you mind if I ask how your brother caught it, and how it progressed, etc?

I ask because I'm pretty much resigned to my fate being one of dealing with this at some point (I have every factor that predisposes one to skin CA, and I've exhibited virtually every behavior that increases that risk), so I guess I'm just curious how it progressed on those dealing with it.

[EntiatHawk]

Hawk Sista-

Hang in there. Remember you may get curly hair when its all said and done

Chemo can be very rough but glad to see you are seeing results. That makes it worth it. By the way what do they have you on?

[FolkCrusader]

Thank you for checking in with us Sista. I think of you every time I open the shack page and wonder how you are doing. Chemo is definitely a bastage, but that is positive news on the size decrease. Will keep sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and your family. I do hope you have a super bowl champion hat to show off

[SalmonBB]

Hang in there Sista! Keep fighting!

GO SEAHAWKS!!! SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!

[yoder]

Thanks for the update Sis, we've missed you around here! By reading the comments above, it's obvious that you have a very loving "second" family.

Although we're not all there with you physically, we're still here to listen and support you. It really is like another home.

Haven't gone through this personally, so I can't pretend to have idea what you're going through. But please share your story with us, you have an awesome support system here at The Shack!

Fight the good fight, you will nail this!

[Eaglehawk]

Thanks for the update Sis, we've missed you around here! By reading the comments above, it's obvious that you have a very loving "second" family.

Although we're not all there with you physically, we're still here to listen and support you. It really is like another home.

Haven't gone through this personally, so I can't pretend to have idea what you're going through. But please share your story with us, you have an awesome support system here at The Shack!

Fight the good fight, you will nail this!

+1
Same as Yoder Sista. Stay positive. And move towards your goals. Remember that you already have this beat.

[Hawk Sista]

Thanks. Yes, the support in here has been amazing to some, but not to me. I've worried about lots of you - it's what you do when u have developed relationships w/ folks over a few decades.

Love you. Y'all are my favorite Super Bowl champs.

[RiverDog]

It's good to see you again, Sis. Hang in there, Kiddo!